July 12-14, 2022 Collectible Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 7/12/2022
Gray double-breasted uniform coat with Mills & Averill, St. Louis, maker's label inside the collar. Coat dates about 1890 to 1930 and carries a mix of buttons, mostly Pennsylvania state seal and Philadelphia Police Department, but does have 1 small UCV cuff button. Accompanied by a a circa 1910 photo of mounted Confederate veterans drawn up across a street and a veteran's ribbon reading "Confederate Veteran" in black on white silk with a fastening pin. Comes with consignor note indicating it coat and photo were purchased from the great-niece of General Joseph Reeves of Camden, Arkansas. Reeve's rank dates from his UCV appointment in 1900 to command of the 4th Brigade, Arkansas Division, UCV. Born in 1836 enlisted as private in the 6th Arkansas in 1861 and rose to the rank of Captain, seeing action at Shiloh, Perryville, Murfreesboro, Chickamauga, Missionary Ridge, Ringgold Gap, Resaca, Pickett's Mill, Kennsaw, and Atlanta. He was assigned to recruiting duty after Atlanta and was on that assignment at war's end. He died in 1912. The consignor notes that Reeves is the mounted figure at center holding the flag, which appears to be a Confederate first national. CONDITION: Very good overall. Cloth has good color and is fully intact with no moth damage or tears. Mix of buttons is noted.