P10014 UNION REGULATION INFANTRY OVERCOAT. (With Identification). U.S. regulation overcoat, infantry in excellent "Untouched" condition, with cape. Has the "real" Civil War lining of burlap, with homemade inner-pocket of a dark orange cotton. Originally acquired from the Battle Creek (MI) Historical Society years ago. One hole in the back of the coat, but does not detract from appearance. Great shape overall. With all original eagle buttons except for two GAR buttons added later. Probably worn in GAR events after the war. Inside contains a wonder, large, hand-written, brown ink inscription: " J. P. Tapely". James P. Tapely enlisted as a Substitute on Sept 29, 1864, in a famous Regiment, the 45^th Illinois Volunteer Infantry. Nicknamed the "Lead Mine" Regiment, the unit was originally recruited in Galena, Illinois. Lead Mining was the industry in General Grant’s hometown of Galena before the war. When the war began, Grant volunteered to help organize the Regiment. After service in Co.B, 45^th Illinois, Tapley served in Battery L, 2nd III. Light Artillery. He lived in Battle Creek, Michigan, after the war. National Archive records accompany this very nice enlisted man’s uniform. Original throughout, U.S. Inspector stamps within the coat. Nice!

GRADE ***1/2                                 PRICE $6,500.00

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