An M1894 type private purchase full dress frock coat, The black wool, three-quarter length coat has a double-breasted front closure leading to a stand-up collar fastened by dual hooks and eyes. The stand up collar is faced in burgundy wool, against which is sewn a decorative, gold bullion border, with central design. Dual wool loops are sewn to each shoulder. Each of the seven, highly convex, brass buttons to either side of the front closure have a five-lobed cherry blossom embossed to their obverses. The central eyes to each of their reverses are encircled by a decorative border. A vertical support loop for the sword or bayonet is to the left hip, which is fastened at its top by a version of the buttons seen to either side of the front closure. Each cuff bears three identical buttons which also bears a decorative pattern that establishes the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. The reverse of the frock has a tail skirt vent with six matching buttons. The interior is fully lined in black rayon, with the exception of the sleeves, which are lined in a striped, white rayon. The lining is quilted from the waist up, and there is a horizontal slash pocket to the right and left breast. The interior collar, which is also lined in black rayon, has five equidistantly-spaced collar studs to it. An interior belt is place that runs along the horizontal seam at the waist. The chest measures approximately 38".