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(Rain) Slicker, Mounted. 1917, Spec. 1266


Jason G
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One of the rarest raincoats/slickers you'll come across, just out of an old cavalry collection, is this 1907 Pattern (1917 contract dated) MOUNTED slicker or raincoat. Somewhat stiff but still pliable, no cracks and NO damage other than normal wear and tear. From my research this coat went through several changes, and back again, to this particular style. The original 1907 pattern was just like this, a right side pocket, single back, two rows of fasteners, and a cantle piece (that's the triangle shaped thing on the back...keeps the water off your hindparts while on the saddle!). The 'in between' patterns had slightly different varieties associated with them, including a 'double' back, single fasteners instead of doubles, and some other minor changes. In 1919 the army again decided to change these around, going back to the 'double' back for instance.

 

The 'dismounted' or regular slicker/raincoat had, among other things, 2 slash side pockets, a single row of fasteners, no cantle piece.

 

 

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Another overview shot. You can sort of see the cantle piece, as well as the double row of fasteners, and the right side pocket.

 

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Upper view. The two buttons that enable the collar to be pulled up and fastened securely around the wearers neck are what the 'dots' on the collar are. Note the collar comes to a rounded type of 'point'. You can also see both fasteners are aligned and not 'canted'. Visible inside the collar is the coathook (still intact) and the size tag. This coat is 'Size 1'.

 

 

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Detail of the right side pocket and the right sleeve, showing the snaps to close the sleeve around the wearer. The left sleeve is identical, with 2 'male' ends and a 'female' end. No makers marks are present.

 

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Closeup of the size tag "1" and the coat hook. Also gives you an idea of the interior stitching, and you can see the single back.

 

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Button closeup. There are 4 buttons like this on the slicker. One in the front at the very bottom, one on the rear at the mid-way part of the cantle piece, and two on the underside of the collar.

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The maker tag, located inside the right pocket. Tag reads:

 

"United States Rubber Co.

Contract 967 September 15 1917

Boston, MASS

Size 1

Inspector No ???"

 

 

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Well, folks, that's it for tonite. If anyone wants or needs more detailed shots, please let me know and I'll try to get them posted. If you are a cavalry collector stay tuned....much more to come....

 

 

 

And yes...its eventual destination is the estand. You will NOT see this on ebay.

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