Original Shell Jackets?

[36thIDAlex]

Hey all, I do not usually collect Civil War items, however, a listing popped up near me for a large old trunk with what seems to be two shell jackets, some pictures, a belt buckle (sitting on jacket in picture showing everything in trunk), and a news clipping from the war.

 

I have never dealt with original civil war uniforms in any way and was wondering if there was any way I could check to make sure these are authentic or in any way legit. It’s listed at $400 right now.

 

Best,

 

Alex

 

 

 

 

 

 

[36thIDAlex]

The seller is also dealing some fairly expensive parlor furniture, seems to come from the mid 1800s. Maybe an estate clearing.

[everforward]

I’d want a good look at the lining as well as the rest of the jacket(s)...it all looks cool for sure....

[themick]

If these items are good, they won't last long. If I were in your shoes, I'd take the gamble and pick them up while I could, unless you know the seller isn't showing them to other people.

 

Steve

[VMI88]

It's hard to see any detail in those photos, but what I do see doesn't look promising. They appear to be mediocre reproductions with machine-sewn seams and heavy modern cloth. It's hard to believe someone would be dumb enough to sell what they believed to be real Civil War uniforms for $400 (though I'm sure it's happened).

[sundance]

I'd love any piece of Civil War clothing. Enough so that I might just err on the side of foolishness and go for it - assuming there wasn't any glaring red flags ( like a repro-r-us label).

[MAW]

Those jackets don't look right....both the material and construction look suspect to me. Better pictures would help.

[Steve Rogers]

Steer clear.

[Marktk36thIL]

The buttons are post-War for sure, circa 1870s I believe. The raised shields on Eagle were not 1861-1865 used.