Enlisted Artillery Uniform - Unknown Service

This Artillery Frock  Coat  with it’s red piping is of unknown origin. What is known is that it came from a family in the Aurora, Illinois vicinity. It was manufactured by a Government Contractor and shows signs of use. The coat came with an Indian war Sack coat with the comment it was from the same party. Perhaps this indicates continued service in the army following the war.

Also shown is the Enlisted Artillery Shell Jacket - Unknown Origin

This short coat was for alternate use by Artillery enlisted men. Again, recognized as Artillery by it’s red piping. The short coat was preferred while riding mounted. This example may well be one of the thousands of un-issued jackets sold after the war by the surplus dealer Bannerman of New York as it appears unused.