159 - M1894 troop coat belonging to a Guard artilleryman. A beautiful and rare M1894 coat with a hood, made of gray cloth whose patina gives it a Feldgrau color. Wide collar made of the same cloth as the body, with an attached hood secured by a Feldgrau fabric drawstring. Double braids on the collar, yellow on a black background, specific to the Guard Artillery, among others. Fastens with 6 smooth tombac buttons. Sleeve cuffs are boot-style; the cape is intact along its length with its hooks; period repairs on the hem and on the left sleeve cuff. Lining in ecru fabric with numerous markings, including several acceptance stamps from 1904, 1907, and 1912. Marked 1.G.A. for the 1st Guard Field Artillery Regiment. A name tag belonging to Kanonier Roppers of the Leib-Batterie of the 1st Guard Field Artillery Regiment, also bearing an ink stamp “L.B.” for Leib-Batterie. Martingale present. Some snags and moth holes, soiling and patina, signs of wear. M1894 enlisted greatcoat of a Guard artilleryman. Fine, uncommon M1894 hooded Mantel in gray cloth, now patinated to a field-gray appearance. Wide matching collar with attached hood secured by a field-gray cloth strap. Double yellow-on-black collar Litzen associated with the Guard Artillery. Six plain tombac buttons. Gauntlet cuffs; full-length coat with hooks; period repairs to the lower hem and left cuff. Unbleached lining with numerous stamps and acceptance marks from 1904, 1907, and 1912. Marked 1.G.A. for the 1st Guard Field Artillery Regiment. Label bearing the name “Gunner Roppers” of its Leib Battery and an ink stamp reading “L.B.” Rear adjustment strap present. Snags, moth holes, soiling, wear, and patina.