During the closing weeks of the war, VANITY FAIR magazine stepped up to the plate and did it’s bit with this splendid review of all the finest uniform apparel that New York City offered it’s “silk stocking” officers. The article is nicely illustrated with photographs of a double-breasted mackinaw coat, two officer blouses (one of a wool-silk blend), a classic silk knit service tie as well as a very fine trench boot.
