They are Still Out There!

[Package4]

I am happy to report that a coat recently purchased on EBay was authenticated by no fewer than three experts at the Timonium/Baltimore Gun Show this past weekend. I met a member on CWT last year and he forwarded pictures of a coat his brother had purchased as a post war Confederate veteran's frock. He forwarded pics and I asked questions and was given all of the right answers, but without seeing it, the jury was still out.

Well they brought it to the show and let's say I am extremely happy when things like this happen, the coat is worth many times what was paid for it!

It is only the third blue Confederate frock that Les Jensen has seen and is beautiful condition for an early war coat. The coat is I'd to a member of the Georgia Military Institute, but since it is not mine I will leave the rest alone. The stains on the coat are mostly from poor storage in an attic and can/will be handled by an expert in cleaning of mold from antique cloth.

 

[James N.]

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I am happy to report that a coat recently purchased on EBay was authenticated by no fewer than three experts at the Timonium/Baltimore Gun Show this past weekend. I met a member on CWT last year and he forwarded pictures of a coat his brother had purchased as a post war Confederate veteran's frock. He forwarded pics and I asked questions and was given all of the right answers, but without seeing it, the jury was still out.

Well they brought it to the show and let's say I am extremely happy when things like this happen, the coat is worth many times what was paid for it!

It is only the third blue Confederate frock that Les Jensen has seen and is beautiful condition for an early war coat. The coat is I'd to a member of the Georgia Military Institute, but since it is not mine I will leave the rest alone. The stains on the coat are mostly from poor storage in an attic and can/will be handled by an expert in cleaning of mold from antique cloth.

A beautiful uniform coat! The bell-shape of the lapels and very narrow waist seems to point to both a wartime cut and one for a man of slim build, both of which are rather rare on postwar UCV uniforms.

 

[Package4]

Also, if you can, the Baltimore Show is really the best antique arms show in the country and should not be missed. There was not as much cloth as I had seen in the past, but then again it is a gun show........

 

[Package4]

A beautiful uniform coat! The bell-shape of the lapels and very narrow waist seems to point to both a wartime cut and one for a man of slim build, both of which are rather rare on postwar UCV uniforms.

It was truly a wonderful feeling to see the joy on the owner's face when the coat was blessed by Les Jensen, Shannon Pritchard and Joel Bouhy. Shannon was a little skeptical when he had trouble finding the skirt pockets and said, "unfortunately it is a just, post war coat", but when he was shown the unique way the pockets were accessed, he apologized, stating, "here I was getting ready to blow off your beautiful coat, it is definitely period." He then offered to purchase it for a substantial amount........

 

[major bill]

Very impressive coat and a great post.

 

[UCVRelics]

Very Nice CS Frock Coat and fantastic story and you are SO Correct that they are still out there.

https://civilwartalk.com/threads/i-...nding-my-own-business-the-c-b-carbine.144136/

 

[captaindrew]

Very nice

 

[Michael W.]

Amazing it was on Ebay. The mere thought of purchasing any kind of uniform, but especially Confederate, the risk is just too great. Happy to hear a positive story for a change.

 

[brettw]

The soldier was supposed to have served as an adjutant/ lieutenant for the 35th alabama regiment from 61 to 62. Then resigned and joined the csa engineer corp where he eventually became captain

 

[tokashikibop]

Wow! You don't see items like that on Ebay when I log on!

 

[History36]

Congrats on your latest purchase! I too was so fortunate enough to make an Ebay purchase three years ago where the item was validated as something substantial. I've been meaning to post it for awhile, so your thread reminded me to do so, lol. Anyhow, congrats again and how best is to display / preserve this coat at a private residence just out of curiosity? Are you looking to loan it out to a museum(s)?

 

[brettw]

Probably wont lend to a museum. Not sure exactly what I'm going to do with it. I'm exploring all my options with it. I've only been collecting less then a year and I'm stunned I acquired this museum piece.

 

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[brettw]

I've hit the internet hard. Would love to find a wartime photo of him somewhere but no luck.

 

[JOHN42768]

Wonderful find in wonderful condition, congrats

 

[Package4]

I've hit the internet hard. Would love to find a wartime photo of him somewhere but no luck.

Are you on Ancestry? There were a couple of "private" photos, that I am unable to access on Ancestry, but I did find over 50 pages from and to Hansell during his duties as an Engineer, on Fold3. Les will most likely copy those for you, in his synopsis of the coat. Attached find his acceptance of "commission" as a Lt. of Co B RR Bridge Guard:

 

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[Redcoat]

Are you on Ancestry? There were a couple of "private" photos, that I am unable to access on Ancestry, but I did find over 50 pages from and to Hansell during his duties as an Engineer, on Fold3. Les will most likely copy those for you, in his synopsis of the coat. Attached find his acceptance of "commission" as a Lt. of Co B RR Bridge Guard:View attachment 181266

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Ah the days of fine penmanship.

 

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[CW Watch & Sword Guy]

A very impressive relic.

Question: Does anyone know whether CW era pocket watches ever show up at the Timonium/Baltimore Gun Show?