Original U.S. Indian Wars Spanish-American War Federal Army Issue Pattern 1887 Fatigue Sack Coat - Chief Trumpeter Sergeant MG 42 Accessories The underside of the magazine

The underside of the magazine well still has partial patent information visible

William Anson and John Deeley

though it is missing a chunk at the end

but there is a state kokarde (cockade) in blue with a red cross on it

Original U.S. Indian Wars Spanish-American War Federal Army Issue Pattern 1887 Fatigue Sack Coat - Chief Trumpeter Sergeant MG 42 Accessories The underside of the magazineOriginal Item: Only One Available. U. S. Army Issue Pattern 1887 Fatigue Blouse (AKA Sack Coat). Standard Issue to every U. S. Army Soldier during the late Indian Wars and Spanish American War, up through the transition to the Model 1902 Coat which was the 1887s Successor. These were intended to be a loose fitting garment for wear in the field, as opposed to a tailored parade uniform, these were utilitarian by design. The original lining on the inside