CONFEDERATE

 GOVERNMENT ISSUE CLOTHING

The CS Army starting at the beginning of the war only issued 4 sizes of clothing like the US Quartermaster System it was modeled after.

For instance, this translated to the following regarding coats and jackets:

Size 1 = 36” Chest

Size 2 = 38” Chest

Size 3 = 40” Chest

Size 4 = 42” Chest

Size 5 = 44” Chest

Size 6 = 46” Chest, Etc.

I make my CS Government Issue Coats and Jackets to standard sizes to reflect what was actually being issued to the common soldier, with specific attention to the materials used and the techniques needed to make you a the most accurate garment on the market.

NOTE: We do make clothing in larger sizes, Please feel free to contact us

The Government Issue clothing I produce reflects the fast assembly the original garments show during the war.

Remember these items were not tailor made.

Issue clothing was mass-produced.  To reflect this, there may appear on your CS Issue Clothing item some of the following attributes encountered on original garments:

EXTENAL STITCHING

Some seam lines on the machine made items wave a little as per the originals due to the speed of mass production, especially regarding machine sewing.

The same goes for the hand stitching on mass produced garments, as the stitching on some original examples show some wider stitches and spacing. In general the garments exhibit signs of being produced quickly and efficiently.

PIECING

Also as seen on originals there is some piecing that will appear in some areas of the garment, in the facings, underarms, and the inner collar. Generally in areas that would not show on the outside of the garment.

BUTTON HOLES

The buttonholes in general on issue clothing, especially Underclothing, Shirts, Jackets and Trousers are found to be a little coarse, but securely done. They usually were varying between 10-30 stitches per inch depending on the original copied.

On Frock Coats, the button holes tend to be more finely sewn at a fairly consistent stitch per inch (around 15 or more).

PLEASE, if you have any questions or concerns, Please contact me when placing an order for your C.S. Issue garment.

The garments listed, are all made according to the originals, and are available in both MUSEUM QUALITY AND CAMPAIGN GRADE

Each US garment is complete with the period Early, Mid or Late War size marks and Inspector marks using my original set of stencils.

Please Note: If you require a custom fit please be advised it will cost a bit more, since it takes extra time to tailor a garment to fit your body as desired.

JACKETS & 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 patterns, construction and materials inside and out, made to match the originals in look and feel.

When making your Confederate coat, 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. The CS Government clothing I make is made according to standard sizes.

I am happy to accommodate most sizes

CSSJ1 Richmond Depot Style Jackets, (1862-65)

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 CS and the Museum of the Confederacy.

Type I Hand Sewn, Fully trimmed in branch of service colour

MUSEUM QUALITY100% Hand Sewn ………………..$375.

CAMPAIGN GRADE………...$295.

Type II Hand Sewn Partially trimmed in branch colour

MUSEUM QUALITY100% Hand Sewn ……….$355.

CAMPAIGN GRADE………...$270.

Type III Hand Sewn

MUSEUM QUALITY100% Hand Sewn ……….$340.

CAMPAIGN GRADE.…….$255.

CSSJ2 Mobile Style Depot Jacket (1862-1865)

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 stitch running around the coat edges and cuffs. The body has a single exterior faced slash pocket on the left chest and is lined in osnaberg. An example can be seen on page 141 of Echoes of Glory CS and the Museum of the Confederacy and Gettysburg

MUSEUM QUALITY100% Hand Sewn ………………….$385.

CSSJ3 Demopolis Style Depot Jacket, (Mid 1863-65)

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 chest (please specify). l. An Example can be seen on page 140 of Echoes of Glory CS and the Museum of the Confederacy in New Orleans.

MUSEUM QUALITY100% Hand Sewn ………………..….$355.

CSSJ4 Columbus Style Depot Jacket Type I or Type II (1862-65)

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 chest pockets. The jacket and buttonholes are totally hand sewn as per the originals. An example can be seen on page 143 of Echoes of Glory CS and the Franklin Kentucky Military Museum

MUSEUM QUALITY100% Hand Sewn …………………….$355.

CSSJ5 “Penitentiary” Style Depot Jacket, Made of Cotton Jeans (1862-1865 in the Trans-Mississippi Dept, Deep South Dept’s, in the Army of Tennessee)

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 produced cloth and uniforms as well. These jackets generally were fairly plain in appearance being a whitish cream colour of the natural cotton jeans. They were hand sewn, machine sewn or partially both. An example of this type of jacket can be seen on page 148 of Echoes of Glory CS.

MUSEUM QUALITY100% Hand Sewn ……………$335.

CAMPAIGN GRADE…….$250.

CSSJ6 North Carolina Depot Jacket (1862-65)

North Carolina produced thousands of these jackets for their troops. Jacket is made of  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, copied after the Edward W Tucker jacket in the Museum of the Confederacy. It is finished of with North Carolina guilt 1 piece stamped starburst buttons, lined in white cotton drill, as is the original, with 2 interior pockets. It can be seen on page 144 of Echoes of Glory CS and the Museum of the Confederacy.

 MUSEUM QUALITY100% Hand Sewn ………..……….$340.

CAMPAIGN GRADE……..$255.

CSSJ10 Confederate 4 Button Jacket (1863-65)

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. 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.

MUSEUM QUALITY100% Hand Sewn …………..……….$340.

CAMPAIGN GRADE.………..$255.

CSSJ7 Peter Tait Contract Jacket (1863-65)

 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.

Untrimmed…………….…$255.

With Solid Collar Trim......$255.

With Solid Collar and Epaulet Trim…………….……………….$275.

With Epaulets & Collar Piped………………….…….$290.

CSSJ8 Confederate Frock Coat (1861-65)

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 that custom State frock, or a CS Depot issued frock. All Frocks come with a padded chest and hand sewn button holes, with your choice of buttons. Custom made to fit.

MUSEUM QUALITY100% Hand Sewn ………………..….$680.

CAMPAIGN GRADE…….…..$510.

CSSJ9 Confederate Double Breasted Frock Coat (1861-65) 

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 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.

MUSEUM QUALITY100% Hand Sewn …………………….$770

CAMPAIGN GRADE…...…..$585.

NEW!!!CSSJ11 C.S. “MANSFILED” Jacket, (1862-65)

This jacket resides in the collection Mansfield State Historic Site, Mansfield Louisiana. Issued to a unknown soldier in the 4^th LA Inf. This jacket 1s made of Sheep’s Gray homespun, lined in brown flannel & cotton drill. This 9 button front jacket was made  originally with epaulets that along with the collar were trimmed with indigo blue tape trim that was chain stitched to the coat ( We use a original Wilcox & Gibb machine for this). One of the few surviving jackets of the Trans-Mississippi Dept.

Available trimed in all branch colours!!!

MUSEUM QUALITY100% Hand Sewn ……………………..$375.

CAMPAIGN GRADE……..…..$295