A meticulously tailored reproduction of the Confederate General Officer’s full-dress frock coat, made in medium cadet-grey wool kersey. The coat is double-breasted with two parallel columns of nine CSA eagle-motif gilt buttons (available on request and payment). The collar and cuffs feature buff facings edged with narrow white piping. The sleeves carry rich gold bullion Austrian knots—the distinctive insignia of general officers. The interior is fully lined in black cotton with quilted chest padding for proper period drape.
Key Technical Features
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Medium cadet-grey wool kersey (14–16 oz.).
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Double-breasted front, 18 gilt CSA staff buttons (two vertical rows) -optional, ordinary gilt buttons included, CSA gilt buttons need to be paid for extra.
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Stand-up collar in buff / black (depending on customer spec)
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Collar tabs embroidered with gold bullion general’s oak-leaf motifs.
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Sleeves with full Austrian knots in metallic gold braid.
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Functional cuffs with matching small size buttons.
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Tails with pocket flaps and reinforced stitching.
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Fully lined body: black cotton; quilted chest area for correct silhouette.
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Hand-sewn buttonholes (optional upgrade).
Historical Notes
This pattern follows the dress regulations suggested for CSA Generals, worn by officers such as Robert E. Lee, J.E.B. Stuart, Stonewall Jackson, and many others during formal occasions.
A high-quality woven silk/worsted officer sash, in the distinctive golden-orange/buff shade worn by CSA General Officers. Long fringed ends and wrapped twice around the waist.
Features
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Woven silk/worsted blend.
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Gold bullion tassels.
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9–10 ft length, regulation width.
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Wraps over the belt (or underneath depending on era portrayal).
CSA Officer’s Waist Belt & Buckle
Description
Black leather general officer’s waist belt with an ornate CSA wreath buckle )optional – ordinary, included free of charge).
Features
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6–7 oz vegetable-tanned leather.
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Brass oval CSA wreath motif buckle optional – plain, available free of charge.
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Adjustable rear stitching.
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Period-accurate hardware and rivets.
White leather gauntlet gloves used by senior officers for mounted and dress duty.
Features
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Soft cowhide/goat leather.
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Extended cuff.
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Optional decorative stitching on back.
Grey wool felt slouch hat with gold bullion embroidered wreath and CSA letters on a black velvet patch. Crown pinched to period shape; brim bound and slightly curved.
Features
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Grey wool felt body.
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Black velvet insignia patch.
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Gold bullion embroidery (laurel wreath + CSA).
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Silk hatband with bullion knot.
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Optional plumes available.
