Original Model 1899 U.S. Army cotton tropical Coat Corporal of Ordinance For Sale

Here is another scarce unfirom from my collection. This is the model 1899 and made of robust canvas. Gilt federal eagle buttons back marked Horstmann of Philadelphia. This one has insignia and rank for Corporal of ordiance. Interesting in that the shoulder straps instead of the cotton type it appears that the soldier actually cut the shoulder straps off of an M1885 Ordinance Corp full dress coat as they are wool and the hooks for fastening to the coat are hand stitched. Hand stitched Corporal of ordinance sleave rank. Name of soldier written on the inside of one pocket. Stamped markings inside. Shows use and wear, however it isin very good condition.These were one of the first standardized tropical uniforms that the Army fielded in the newly aquired Philippines to fight the Insurrectos. This one is larger and measures a size 39.

Great original Philippine Insurrection era U.S. Army coat with uncommon insignia. Thanks for looking. From my collection.