SA Infantry Jackets

[Calico Boys]

Chums,

Just this past Monday, I measured up an original SA infantry Jacket ID'd to a Daniel P. Byam. This was the only SA Infantry jacket they had ( that was brought up on the computer of their inventory). This jacket was lined with a white dommet flannel and had a red silk Signal Corps Flag sewn in on the right breast lining of the coat. There were no SA stamps, just three dots in each sleeve.

Anyhow there is another coat which is in the Oklahoma State Museum, this coat was worn by an Officer, as evidence of the shoulder straps, and there was velvet added to the inner collar. This coat had a jean wool lining in it. And the SA stamped in the sleeves.

The other in EOG, was part of the old Stamatelos collection, and had the Signal Corps insignia on the sleeves.

There is another coat out there ( collection unknown to me) that had a checked lining in it. It is the coat that Chris Daley Copied, does anyone know what collection this coat is in, and also have any photo's of the original?

On a side note, this is an interesting piece of equipment, of the surviving originals, 1 was worn by a signal corps soldier, the other by a Cav officer, and I would love to know what the provinence of the third coat.


Im guessing this coat may be the other one pictured in EOG arms and equipment of the union. Anyhow any information on this third SA infantry Jacket would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Casey Osgood

[Matthew Semple]

Originally Posted by Calico Boys

There is another coat out there ( collection unknown to me) that had a checked lining in it. It is the coat that Chris Daley Copied, does anyone know what collection this coat is in, and also have any photo's of the original?

I recommend contacting Mr. Daley to find out which collection it is in. He might be able to help you get in touch with the current owner of this jacket. You can contact Mr. Daley via his webpage:

http://www.cjdaley.com/contact.htm

I hope this suggestion helps.

[Calico Boys]

Matt,

Already tried that, we will see if he replies to me. From what I read in an article http://www.lazyjacks.org.uk/shelljk1.htm

It states this: The best-described example belonged to Private D.M. Byam of the Federal Signal Corps and resides today in the Gettysburg NPS museum. Because of this fact, as C.J. Daley notes on his website, this type is often incorrectly referred to as the ‘Signal Corps Jacket’. In point of fact, however, it was often issued to the infantry branch.

The Byam jacket is completely hand-sewn with dark blue thread and features: a low, square-cut collar, fastened with hook&eye; no epaulettes or piping; plain functional two button cuff; eleven button front (all cuff-sized general issue) with corded keyhole buttonholes; one interior pocket, and a quilted lining made out of checked cotton cloth. Other extant examples, according to Charlie Childs, feature domet flannel linings.

I dont know who refered to the Byam Jacket having a checked lining, but that information is false ( I can post pictures of it if need be).

Anyhow either this coat is being "Made Up" or it does exist, but its sure not the Byam Coat.

Casey Osgood

[ScottCross]

Casey,

The Atlanta History Center has a couple of Infantry Sheel Jackets. Unfortunately, they purchased them from a private collector and they have no provenance. I would have to check my notes for lining materials. None were marked by SA and they appeard to be private purchase jackets to me.

[GreencoatCross]

I took a look at an SA infantry jacket at Don Troiani's place a while ago. I believe that particlar garment was owned by Sgt. George Snell, 121st N.Y. Volunteer Infantry.

The jacket is constructed from a relatively light-weight cloth that had a very tight, distinct twill weave to it (Ben Tart's new "flannel" is pretty darn close but it needs a finishing!). The body is lined with an absolutely disgusting multi-color plaid flannel similar in appearance and feel to domet flannel while the sleeves are lined in an off-white muslin. The construction throughout the garment is pretty horrid; the facings are hand-stitched at roughly four stitches per inch and the buttonholes are the slash style without gimp. The jacket is entirely hand-sewn with logwood dyed cotton thread that has since turned a reddish-tan color.

Brian T. White
Slackerz Saloon Mess, GHTI
Randolph Mess, USSS
------not forgetting------
Wambaugh, White, & Co.
www.wwandcompany.com

[Calico Boys]

Brian,

Do you happen to have any pics of this coat, that you could send to me on email? I am looking for the subtle differences from coat to coat.

thanks,