Uniforms Union Shell Jacket Markings Identification

[Kyler Calhoun]

Hello, I've had this Federal Artillery Shell Jacket for about 3 years. I've noticed one of the sleeves, it appears to say "damaged" and has a lot more markings. I'm no expert on identifying markings in original jackets, could anyone tell me what all the markings are and why one appears to say "damaged." Thanks in advance!

 

[RedRover]

Post-war, surplus army clothing found "damaged" was among that sold as surplus.

During 1873 the Army was to sell off the pre-1872 pattern stuff.

 

[Kyler Calhoun]

Appreciate it!

 

[Kyler Calhoun]

Post-war, surplus army clothing found "damaged" was among that sold as surplus.


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During 1873 the Army was to sell off the pre-1872 pattern stuff.

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Appreciate it!

 

[UnionistMarylander]

Hello, I've had this Federal Artillery Shell Jacket for about 3 years. I've noticed one of the sleeves, it appears to say "damaged" and has a lot more markings. I'm no expert on identifying markings in original jackets, could anyone tell me what all the markings are and why one appears to say "damaged." Thanks in advance! View attachment 561933View attachment 561934

Wow! Nice looking jacket you got there! The "damaged" question's already been answered, but those dots and the number were used to denote size. The army made coats and trousers in four sizes, as follows:

1 dot/#1 - 36 chest, 32 waist
2 dots/#2 - 38 chest, 34 waist
3 dots/#3 - 40 chest, 36 waist
4 dots/#4 - 42 chest, 38 waist

I can only see three dots, but there's a number four which leads me to believe that the fourth dot is folded over in the photo. The Schuykill Arsenal in Philadelphia marked in red ink, all other aresenals in black. The use of dots for sizes was officialy ended at the end of 1862, but some arsenals continued to apply dots.

 

[Kyler Calhoun]

Wow! Nice looking jacket you got there! The "damaged" question's already been answered, but those dots and the number were used to denote size. The army made coats and trousers in four size, as follows:

1 dot/#1 - 36 chest, 32 waist
2 dots/#2 - 38 chest, 34 waist
3 dots/#3 - 40 chest, 36 waist
4 dots/#4 - 42 chest, 38 waist

I can only see three dots, but there's a number four which leads me to believe that the fourth dot is folded over in the photo. The Schuykill Arsenal in Philadelphia marked in red ink, all other aresenals in black. The use of dots for sizes was officialy ended at the end of 1862, but some arsenals continued to apply dots.

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Thanks for the info!