Civil War Cavalry Shell Jackets

[@donaldmcarthur3558]

Nice work as always. I'm still working on perfecting the pistol cartridges, and made hardtack for Shiloh from one of your other postings. It was a pleasure saying hello at Shiloh, and I hope that your efforts here pay off across the hobby.

[@11thovc]

Donald Mcarthur: Thanks for the kind words and it was great meeting you in Shiloh too! I also hope this information is getting across the hobby. Anything relating to CW cavalry is hard to come by, thus why we are doing these videos!

[@DMEII]

Great video. I learned something. I always thought those fancy shell jacets were late war and cavalry wearing sack coats was early war. lOL!

[@davesmoot9128]

One source of manufacturers/dealers of cavalry jackets is found in, "A Directory of American Military Goods Dealers & Makers, 1785-1885", by Bruce Bazelon and William McGuinn. They list Arnoux, Anthony & Gabriel, of NYC as having a contract dated July 27, 1861 for cavalry and cavalry musician jackets. Also listed are Albert Jewett & Co., NYC, which contracted on February 22-25, 1864 for 100,000 cavalry jackets. Another source is, "Civil War Collector's Encyclopedia, v. 1", by Francis Lord. He lists James B. Baylan, Adolph Beinheimer, Amos Clark, H.L. Foster, and Isaac Haber & Co., as dealers of cavalry jackets. Hope this helps. Keep up the excellent work.

[@Joseywales414]

Thank you Steve you just motivated me ! Good job

[@Uhlan_]

The plaid lining is common to Schuylkill Arsenal made jackets. Belt pillows actually keep the jacket from pulling out of the belt when leaning forward.

[@11thovc]

Thanks for the info. Any suggestions on where to find those details? I couldn't find too much on the details of this garment.

[@johnvoorhees7881]

Good to know 😌

[@manuelkong10]

after being used in a war and then being bandied around for over a century and a half all "fuzz" will have been LONG rubbed off and comparing subtle differences in dye colors....and different lots will have different shades, even happens today with our highly standardized methods it's interesting that the "quality reproduction" jacket's color REALLY doesn't match the original coat's color

[@sody0538]

Do you know where I may purchase a cheap shell jacket

[@civilwarguy0072]

I shook ur hand at Shiloh

[@11thovc]

Great to meet you! Keep up the good work!

[@BSAP1896]

Any recommendations for a sewing pattern for this jacket?

[@alhaun5904]

WELL DONE

[@audreyluan5325]

I have a jacket like that in my closet that I purchased second hand online a few years ago. Why are these jackets slightly curved outward on the chest? Is it related to the fashion standards of that time? And why are there three buttons at the cuffs (if it's meant to have gloves worn over them)?

[@ilsmawandfarm1767]

The wider chest and narrow waist are in fact related to fashion of thr time. The functional cuff not only can be used for function purposes, but also because the cavalry not always wore gauntlets

[@joshuabale4923]

Where would you get a quality reproduction infantry shell jacket?

[@civilwarwill1400]

Joshua Bale cj Daley makes state shell jackets for infantry. Which state unit are you portraying?

[@joshuabale4923]

@@civilwarwill1400 Ohio

[@civilwarwill1400]

Joshua Bale he actually makes a specific Ohio state jacket. As far as I know he makes high quality authentic gear at a fairly reasonable price. All you need to do is google search cj Daley and there you go.

[@joshuabale4923]

@@civilwarwill1400 Thanks

[@MyYTchannel.thenationalrazor]

Is that a sack coat you’re wearing?

[@danielkohli1542]

Do you know if there is a seller of stable-frocks?

[@monymaddox]

Great video! Just one thing, the word is cavalry, not calvary.

[@rjohnson1690]

I wear an MSJ with its trim stripped off as an infantryman.

[@jonathangomez9548]

Was this shell used for both regulars and militia units?

[@danielkohli1542]

I assume so, but it depends on the militia. But it was definitely used by the regulars and volunteer units

[@cheddarchiparmy2348]

Ware do you live

[@11thovc]

Wyoming

[@flintlockhomestead460]

Biggest problem with re enactors is age. Appropriately young men cannot afford to outfit themselves for re enacting. I went through the 125ths. The main problem was the Confederate army was too old and too fat.

[@audreyluan5325]

Funny enough, I have a Union sack coat that I purchased second hand that was worn by a retired reenactor. I had to tailor it to make it fit me (not cheap).

[@agentcow5918]

How old do you have to be to do reenacting.

[@11thovc]

It depends on what unit you plan to join. Each group has their own rules and expectations on young reenactors. Generally to be mounted in the field and carrying a weapon, you have to be at least 16-18 years old.