Museum Collections

Olive drab polyester New York State militia officer's single-breasted coat; double collar and shallow lapels, "N.Y." insignia at the corners of the collar, crossed rifle infantry insignia at each corner of the lapels; shoulder loops with a button at the collar end, gold leaf at the shoulder end; 4 buttons down the front; a pocket at each breast and hip, with flaps that button closed, color bar above left breast pocket; closed sleeves (no cuffs) with 1 band of black lacing around each wrist, patch with "7" on left shoulder; upturned metal hook behind each hip pocket; 2 panels at the back, skirt split below the waistline; all buttons cast with the New York State seal; front panels and pockets lined with brown twill-weave silk, vertical slit pocket at the left breast.