1.84.18
Uniform, Military, Spanish American War Jacket
1896 Approximate
U.S. Army Uniform. Material: textile, metal. Size: 18 1/2" W. across shoulders x 29" L. x 24" L. sleeves. Description: navy blue wool - black wool serge bodice lining - natural cotton sleeve lining - round neckline - rounded collar - front closure from neckline to below waistline with five gold tone shank buttons - four buttons imprinted with the Army crest - larger top button stamped with an encircled cross and the words "Cuba", " USA", "Philippine Islands" and "Puerto Rico" on each branch of the cross - long sleeves - each cuff trimmed with two small Army crested buttons - one inside breast pocket on each side lined with brown cotton.
Waseca County Military - Spanish American War Army.