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I picked this up recently and it's been so long since I've seen one that I would like opinions on it and the attachments that are on the shoulders. To me they look like a coatume company addition but before I remove them, I'd just like to know if someone else has ever seen this . Thanks P1010007.JPG.b5a135406ffaf3647992450a2d3894fe.JPGP1010008.JPG.06ba42ddbcfb175ecb016c9685acec98.JPGP1010008.JPG.06ba42ddbcfb175ecb016c9685acec98.JPG

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2 hours ago, bosshark said:

Hi, Those attachments are for putting on shoulder scales1074950816_DSC_04382.JPG.a1482b9360fdec7e25708de9873992ea.JPG

Thanks Bosshark , so do you think the jacket is real? 2nd question is, what were the scales for ? I have books but none show the scales . Lastly where would I get a set of scales ? Thanks so much .

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Jacket is real.  Scales are more of an early war ornamental piece, a carry over from earlier military uniforms.  You don't really see them worn after about 1862. They are readily available online (eBay and dealers sites). 

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Thanks Austin0 . I ordered a pair of scales ,[original], from J&J Military Antiques. Very interesting and thanks to all who helped me with their good information. 

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