Original U.S. Pre-WWII Named 3rd Cavalry Division Officer’s Uniform Coat - Captain J.M. Shelton MG 34 Feed Assembly who with his party embarked

who with his party embarked on Quincy on 23 January 1945

Exceedingly Rare

but giving the Sergeants a 39" barrel Brown Bess a full 3" shorter than the Infantry's 42" or 46" Brown Bess was deemed a great advantage

The hilt and cross guard are made from two pieces of cast brass

in an effort to improve weight

Original U.S. Pre-WWII Named 3rd Cavalry Division Officer’s Uniform Coat - Captain J.M. Shelton MG 34 Feed Assembly who with his party embarkedOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a lovely example on an Inter War period 1926 Pattern US Army winter service uniform coat. The coat is named on the inside pocket label to a Captain J. M. Shelton, with a date of August 1924. We believe this date to be when he enlisted, as this style coat wasnt adopted until 1926. The condition is phenomenal for the age and only has minor wear and age toning present, truly a beautiful example! The period