Original U.S. Pre-WWII Named 3rd Cavalry Division Officer’s Uniform Coat - Captain J.M. Shelton MILITARIA The serial number indicates indicates

The serial number indicates indicates the year of manufacture as 1853

The Rear Sight Leaf Base is correctly mounted 7/16" forward of the Receiver and the top portion of the Leaf correctly rests on the front edge of the Receiver

It also looks like the dye/ink used to print the swas onto the white circle has degraded the fabric

which matches the 5245 number on the cylinder

which manufactured around 18

Original U.S. Pre-WWII Named 3rd Cavalry Division Officer’s Uniform Coat - Captain J.M. Shelton MILITARIA The serial number indicates indicatesOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a lovely example on an Inter War period 1926 Pattern US Army winter service uniform coat. The coat is named on the inside pocket label to a Captain J. M. Shelton, with a date of August 1924. We believe this date to be when he enlisted, as this style coat wasnt adopted until 1926. The condition is phenomenal for the age and only has minor wear and age toning present, truly a beautiful example! The period