VEST Reproduction Civil War Confederate Gray Wool Conf Eagle Buttons Size Small

Description

Reproduction Confederate vest. size Small (34-36" chest, 28-30" waist, 35-37"" hip).
The vest is made of authentic medium gray wool with gold brass Waterford Confederate eagle buttons. The outside back is made of tan 100% cotton, the vest is lined with tan cotton muslin. There are three pockets and it ties in the back for a better fit.
Military vests we very popular with soldiers. They allowed the soldier to wear their sack coat, frock coat or shell jackets open, instead of tightly buttoned.  They also allow a soldier to take off their jacket completely and not offend others, by appearing in their shirtsleeves (considered underwear at the time). The back of the vest is straight across and designed to come even with the waistband of the trousers.
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