Original U.S. Pre-WWI Named M1885 Artillery Uniform Coat with Aiguillette - Sergeant Benjamin F. Tinney, 112th Coastal Artillery - Spanish American War Veteran Antique Smith & Wessons though there is sweat staining

though there is sweat staining as well as salt crusting from use

unfortunately it was used as a backdrop for all the items in this grouping

A strange configuration for sure

Underneath

741 Long Land muskets were shipped to the colonies (3)

Original U.S. Pre-WWI Named M1885 Artillery Uniform Coat with Aiguillette - Sergeant Benjamin F. Tinney, 112th Coastal Artillery - Spanish American War Veteran Antique Smith & Wessons though there is sweat stainingOriginal Item. One of a Kind. This is a phenomenal M1885 Uniform Coat identified to Sergeant Benjamin F. Tinney, 112th Coastal Artillery Company, who enlisted in the U. S. Army on August 12th, 1901. This was shortly after the formation of the Coastal Artillery Corps, and Tinney served with the 112th Company until his final discharge on December 14th, 1905. The 112th Company was stationed at Fort DuPont, Delaware for the entirety of Tinneys service.