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During the Civil War both Union and Confederate officers wore double breast frock coats, but was there a reason this was done?
I understand that this set them apart and showed that they could afford the extra expense. But what was the advantage from a practical side?
Well I would think double breasted coats would be a little warmer in the wind and that this might be an advantage riding a horse in cooler weather. Still the double breast frock coat would be warmer in the hot weather. If one got wet in the rain, a double breasted coat would take longer to dry.
I understand that this set them apart and showed that they could afford the extra expense. But what was the advantage from a practical side?
Well I would think double breasted coats would be a little warmer in the wind and that this might be an advantage riding a horse in cooler weather. Still the double breast frock coat would be warmer in the hot weather. If one got wet in the rain, a double breasted coat would take longer to dry.