General Lee Reenactor Overcoat

[Old Ranger]

I got this Calvary overcoat from the estate of a gentleman who portrayed General Lee for many years at Appomattox. I wondered if anyone could tell me if there is any significance to the number 2 stamped inside and also to the bullet hole in the cape portion.

 

[Trooper "D"]

I got this Calvary overcoat from the estate of a gentleman who portrayed General Lee for many years at Appomattox. I wondered if anyone could tell me if there is any significance to the number 2 stamped inside and also to the bullet hole in the cape portion.

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What makes you say it as a Cavalry overcoat?

 

[Old Ranger]

That is what it was listed as in his estate. I know zero about civil war uniforms.

 

[Trooper "D"]

That is what it was listed as in his estate. I know zero about civil war uniforms.

Oh I get it now.