Coat1818 !!link!! File

| Feature | War of 1812 (Field Variations) | Pattern 1818 (Standardized) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Often waist-length jackets due to shortages. | Regulated short coatee skirts. | | Collar | Mix of standing and falling collars; colors varied. | Strictly standing velvet collar; branch-specific colors. | | Buttons | Often plain pewter or varying designs. | Standardized eagle design with branch insignia. | | Fit | Often loose or ill-fitting (contractor rush). | More tailored, structured fit. |

The Pattern 1818 coat was a single-breasted, dark blue wool "coatee." coat1818

In 1818, the US Army officially codified a new uniform regulation that standardized the lessons learned during the war. This is the definitive "Coat 1818." | Feature | War of 1812 (Field Variations)

For inquiries or to view a swatch booklet, contact the atelier directly. | Strictly standing velvet collar; branch-specific colors

Based on the keyword "coat1818," the most relevant and historically significant subject is the , a pivotal artifact in the history of American military uniforms.