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Frock coat of Major General David M. Gregg


This frock coat belonged to Major General David M. Gregg, who commanded the 6th United States Cavalry and the 8th Pennsylvania Cavalry in 1862, and the 2nd Cavalry Division of the Army of the Potomac from 1862 until his resignation in February 1865. The coat originally had two stars to denote the rank of major general.


Division of the History of Technology, Armed Forces History
National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution
Behring Center
Gift of David M. Gregg

 

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