Penitentiary Jacket

[joed]

Does anyone have any knowledge of "penitentiary" jackets being used in the Army of Northern Virginia or in the Eastern theatre? What other jackets could be used in either theatre? I look forward to hearing your thoughts.

Joe Tony

[Coatsy]

Re: Penitentiary Jacket

Joe, I highly recommend checking out Fred Adolpus' website with regards to Trans Mississippi grear: http://www.adolphusconfederateuniforms.com/

Another good article: http://www.southark.edu/organization...erate-Arkansas

For a good starting primer on CS uniform jackets, go here: http://www.military-historians.org/c...federate-1.htm