UNIFORMS. Horse artillery non-commissioned officer's uniform consisting of a model 1860 suit in dark blue cloth with piping, scarlet sleeve cuffs, brass bell buttons on crossed barrels, scarlet paneled basques decorated with grenades in background cloth, Unbleached cotton lining, attached model 1872 basane trousers in dark blue cloth with double scarlet side stripes (faded), thick leather faux boots, unbleached linen lining stamped 8e artillery, receipt stamp dated 1886. Wear, a few moth holes. Second Empire period. ABE