Original U.S. 1894 State of New York Militia Regiment Dress Coat MG 42 Bolt & Barrel Assembly In May 1940 when Italy

In May 1940 when Italy entered World War II the branch fielded 18x engineer regiments

got underway for shakedown

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with minor modifications

Darling stated that the re-inforced collar on the 2nd ramrod guide is an invention of John Pratt

Original U.S. 1894 State of New York Militia Regiment Dress Coat MG 42 Bolt & Barrel Assembly In May 1940 when ItalyOriginal Item Only One Available. This is a very nice 1894 dated State of New York Militia dress uniform coat constructed of heavy blue wool with yellow collar, shoulder boards and cuffs possibly indicating cavalry issue. All buttons features the State of New York insignia and EXCELSIOR and all are back marked by the National Button Company. Inside the jacket is an original tailor label from BROWNING KING & CO as well as an ink stamp with clear 1894