Original U.S. Army 1902 Field Artillery Dress Coat with 1st Class Gunner Badge Category_Water Jacket Assembly quite simply

quite simply

The shot (designed well before explosive artillery had been devised) was intended to bounce along the ground to cause as much damage as possible

the 82nd Division engaged in a holding mission to prevent German forces from attacking the right flank of the First Army

is totally solid and functional

It has multiple early eagle waffent amts and inspector marks indicate this is an early manufactured gun that bears the serial number 1379 on both the frame and the barrel

Original U.S. Army 1902 Field Artillery Dress Coat with 1st Class Gunner Badge Category_Water Jacket Assembly quite simplyOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent condition model 1902 United States Army Field Artillery Dress jacket marked with with 1st Class Gunner Badges. It has initials C. B. D. in each armpit. Features correct eagle buttons, crossed cannon collar devices and heavy wool construction. Makes a fantastic display piece. Approximate Measurements: Collar to shoulder: 9 Shoulder to sleeve: 25 Shoulder to shoulder: 17 Chest width: 18 Waist