19h Century Military Jacket

[rjohnson]

Hey guys, I came across this jacket, which is being advertised as a Mexican Military jacket from the 19th century. I would appreciate any insight anyone might have, as it doesn't look like a military type jacket at first glance and I have never seen anything like it before. It also has no maker and/or national markings on it which makes it harder to identify. Thanks

 

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[Icewing]

Looks more like a marching band jacket to be but I could be wrong.

 

[Older The Better]

Looks more like a marching band jacket to be but I could be wrong.

That’s my first impression too, of course being in my high school colors may be misleading me

 

[Charlie P. (NY)]

I found a similar one (green with gold & red collar flash) as a 19th century French Hussar jacket. But only similar. But in the 19th century EVERY country's military copied the French (It's true!)

Mexico seems to have favored blue.

 

[NOLA_Ken]

ask the seller if there are backmarks on the buttons, that would help date it.... I don't know what it is, but band uniform or military school cadet are possibilities.

 

[Reanm8er]

Great post RJ and welcome to TNet! It's certainly in remarkable shape and with the lined sleeves it screams "well made"

Thanks for your post Charlie, great info.

 

[jewelerguy]

looks like something Michael Jackson might have worn. Did it come with one glove?

 

[huntsman53]

looks like something Michael Jackson might have worn. Did it come with one glove?

Do you mean O.J. or M.J.??

 

[A2coins]

That would not be a very intimidating military uniform

 

[A2coins]

Welcome from Mi Tommy

 

[DCMatt]

As Charlie said, it does appear to be some version of a Napoleonic era Hussar jacket.

But the condition is remarkable... or more like unbelievable in the pictures. I see lots of hand stitching in the finish but it still makes me wonder if it is a reproduction. Possibly an older reproduction but not 200+ years old to my eye.

As NOLA_Ken suggests, get the back-mark off a few of the buttons. That will help tell the story.

 

[smokeythecat]

Unless it can properly identified, it won't command much of a price. A lot of times buttons tell the tale. Check for backmarks.

 

[Hawks88]

Welcome to tnet from Niagara Falls.