Original U.S. Indian Wars New York Militia Regiment Coatee and Trousers MG 42 so we are fairly certain

so we are fairly certain the numbers are not dates

318th Fighter Group from 1944-1945

The Gold inlaid decorative barrels of 8" length are heavily rifled and are constructed of Damascus Steel

The overall condition of the silk on the cap varies from decent to almost threadbare

and armor-piercing ammunition introduced just prior to the outbreak of hostilities

Original U.S. Indian Wars New York Militia Regiment Coatee and Trousers MG 42 so we are fairly certainOriginal Item Only One Available. This is a United States Model 1850 or M1850 Militia Coatee. We believe it dates from the later period of the Indian Wars as the inside tails are a solid black and not a greenish black like the earlier issue examples. This Coatee is for a New York Militia Regiment with multiple markings inside on the lining. The front of the swallowed tail jacket has 9 rows of herringbone pattern ribbon going across, with only the