Confederate Depot Issue Jackets and Coats
The Confederacy produced several different types of clothing for her troops. Some were homemade, most by the depot system that emerged in 1862. The CS Depot clothing I make follows the originals inside and out. Hidden and visible seams are sewn as per the originals. When making your Confederate jacket or trousers, I believe you deserve the best. So I make sure all the materials and work is done correctly, so you have the most accurate uniform item on the market.
The CS Government depots were based on the US depot system. All the CS Government clothing I make is made according to the standard sizes 1-4. This is translated to the following regarding coats and jackets: Size 1 = 36” Chest, Size 2 = 38” Chest, Size 3 = 40” Chest, Size 4 = 42” Chest.
If you require a custom fit please see our section on Private Purchase clothing.
CSSJ1 Richmond Depot Style Jackets, (1862-65) - see prices below
Both hand sewn and partial period machine sewn, Type I ’s have Belt Loops and Epaulets and are totally tape trimmed; Type II ‘s are partially taped trimmed or have either Belt Loops or Epaulets; Type III ‘s are made only of Blue Gray Kersey, and do not have Belt Loops or Epaulets. All are sewn as per the originals and come with hand-sewn buttonholes. Examples can be seen on page 134-137 of Echoes of Glory: Arms and Equipment of the Confederacy and at the Museum of the Confederacy. Made in chest sizes 36” 38” 40” & 42”.
Type I Hand Sewn (fully trimmed in branch of service colour) - $370
Type I Partial Machine Sewn (fully trimmed in branch colour) - $275
Type II Hand Sewn (partially trimmed in branch colour) - $350
Type II Partial Machine Sewn (partially trimmed in branch colour) - $255
Type III Hand Sewn - $350
Type III Partial Machine Sewn - $255
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CSSJ2 100% Hand Sewn Mobile "Mystery" Style Depot Jacket (1862-1865) - $350 As per the originals, thought to have been made at or for the Mobile Depot, this jacket is made of Gray or Brown jeans with 7 wood or brass buttons and features a distinctive double top snitch running around the coat edges and cuffs. The body has a single exterior faced slash pocket on the left breast and is lined in osnaberg. Totally hand-sewn, as per the original. An example can be seen on page 141 of Echoes of Glory: Arms and Equipment of the Confederacy, at the Museum of the Confederacy, and at Gettysburg. Made in chest sizes 36" 38" 40" & 42". |
CSSJ3 Hand Sewn Demopolis Style Depot Jacket (Mid 1863-65) - $350
As per the originals, this 5-wooden button jacket has a dark blue jean collar and is made of a brownish gray jeans cloth lined in cotton osnaberg. It features a distinctive double top stitch running around the coat edges, and has a single exterior faced slash pocket on the left or right breast (please specify). Completely hand sewn as per the original. An example can be seen on page 140 of Echoes of Glory: Arms and Equipment of the Confederacy and at the Museum of the Confederacy in New Orleans. Made in chest sizes 36” 38” 40” & 42”.
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CSSJ4 Hand Sewn Columbus Style Depot Jacket (1862-65) - $350 This jacket features a body of sheep's gray jeans with blue flannel trimmed cuff and collar. It has a 5- to 7-button front. And 2 interior breast pockets. The entire jacket and buttonholes are totally hand-sewn as per the originals. An example can be seen on page 143 of Echoes of Glory: Arms and Equipment of the Confederacy and at the Franklin Kentucky Military Museum. Made in chest sizes 36" 38" 40" & 42". |
CSSJ5 “Penitentiary” Style Depot Jacket, Made of Cotton Jeans (1862- 1865) - see prices below
The Penitentiary jacket gets its name from the all cotton jean produced at some of the Deep South’s prisons during the war, such as Huntsville in Texas, which not only produced cloth but uniforms as well. These jackets were fairly plain in appearance, being a whitish cream colour of the natural cotton jeans. They were handsewn, machine sewn or partially both. I offer this jacket sewn two different ways. An example can be seen on page 148 of Echoes of Glory: Arms and Equipment of the Confederacy. Made in chest sizes 36” 38” 40” & 42”.
Completely Handsewn - $295
Partially Period Machined - $235
CSSJ6 Hand Sewn North Carolina Depot Jacket (1862-65) - $350
North Carolina produced thousands of these jackets for their troops. It is made of a mouse gray jeans, copied specifically from an existing N.Carolina uniform. It has a 4-piece body and is a looser fit than the more common 6 piece body jackets. It has 6 hand-sewn buttonholes and is copied after the Edward W. Tucker jacket in the Museum of the Confederacy. It is finished off with North Carolina 'I' piece stamped guilt starburst buttons. It is lined in white cotton drill, as is the original with 2 interior pockets. It can be seen on page 144 of Echoes of Glory: Arms and Equipment of the Confederacy and at the Museum of the Confederacy. Made in chest sizes 36” 38” 40” & 42”.
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CSSJ7 Peter Tait Contract Jacket (1863-65) - see prices below The Tait Contract jackets didn’t start arriving to the South’s shores from Ireland until 1863 when they were shipped to Texas. Later on they were shipped to all the major CS ports, and issued in differing quantities to the Field Armies of the embattled Confederacy. These almost totally machine-sewn 8 button front jackets are linen lined, and come in a few different versions. Some plain without epaulets, some with red collars and no epaulets, some trimmed with red collar & epaulets, some with blue piping on the collar and epaulets. All have hand-sewn buttonholes. Made in chest sizes 36” 38” 40” & 42”. Untrimmed - $257 With Solid Collar Trim - $257 With Epaulets & Collar Piped - $275 With Solid Cuff and Epaulet Trim - $275 |
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CSSJ8 Confederate Frock Coat (1861-65) - Starts at $450.00 The Frock Coat was a favorite among the pre-war militia and wartime soldiers alike. The Frock was adopted by pre-war organizations. Patterned from originals, I can make for you either a custom State frock, or a CS Depot issued frock. All Frocks come with a padded chest and hand-sewn corded button holes, with your choice of buttons. Several variations to choose from. Custom made to fit. CONTACT ME FOR DETAILS. |
CSSJ9 Confederate Double Breasted Frock Coat (1861-65) - Starts at $620.00
The Double-breasted Frock Coat was a favorite among the officers and some enlisted men during the war. The Frock was adopted by pre war organizations. Patterned from originals, I can make for you a copy of a particular frock or a plain version, or a CS regulation officer’s frock. All Frocks come with a padded chest and hand sewn corded button holes, with your choice of buttons. Quite a few frock coats can be seen in Echoes of Glory CS and the Museum of the Confederacy. Custom made to fit. CONTACT ME FOR DETAILS.
CSSJ10 Hand Sewn Confederate 4 Button Jacket (1863-65) - $350
This mid to late war jacket is commonly confused with being a sack coat. It is a 4- piece body jacket cut long with 4-button front (hence the name) and is made out of Jeans cloth. It is a common mid to late war jacket found in the Army of N. Virginia and the Army of Tennessee. It is lined in osnaberg, and is totally hand sewn throughout including the buttonholes. The body has a slash pocket on the left hand chest. Similar coats can be seen on page 138 of Echoes of Glory CS and the Museum of the Confederacy. Totally hand sewn, made in chest sizes 36” 38” 40” & 42”.
NEW!!! CSSJ10 C.S. "Mansfield" Jacket, Hand Sewn (1862-65) - $370
This jacket resides in the collection Mansfield State Historic Site in Mansfield, Louisiana. Issued to the 4th LA Inf. this jacket is hand-sewn, made of Sheep's Gray Satinett, lined in brown flannel & cotton drill. This 9-button front jacket was made with epaulets that along with the collar were trimmed with indigo blue tape trim that was chain stitched to the coat. (We use an original Wilcox & Gibb machine for this.) One of the few surviving jackets of the Trans-Mississippi Dept. Made in chest sizes 36” 38” 40” & 42".
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Custom Confederate Jackets and Coats - CALL FOR PRICING If you are interested in a custom jacket or coat, please contact us with details and we will be glad to make one for you. Pictured here are two custom coats we have made in the past. |
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