Norm Flayderman was one of the forefathers of antique American firearms collecting, and his catalogs, besides the authoritative reference books he penned, remain highly educational and aspirational tools for collectors today. Any piece sold in one of Norm Flayderman’s catalogs is immediately imbued with added gravitas. This Ex-Flayderman Catalog Antique Late 19th Century 5th Regt. Maryland National Guard Wool Dress Blouse is in Excellent Condition, with only some light scattered age wear evident. Most interestingly, it’s a Size 34, and comes with the original page from the Flayderman Catalog in which it was offered. We will let the incomparable Norm Flayderman describe the piece from here: “Remarkable offering of a fabulous completely authentic, antique American uniform just acquired. Very fine quality “Confederate” grey wool; short waist front with long tails in the back. Triple row of 10 ea (total 30) large, brass buttons with intertwined monogram of the Md. Nat’l Guard with numeral “5” & Latin motto. More buttons at high stand up collar, cuffs, tail vents (total o/a) of 46 buttons. Horizontal rows black wool worsted piping across breast; very heavy gold bullion patches at collar, cuffs, tail vents with bottom ea vent embroidered in gold bullion & sequins with large flaming bomb insignia (ea of these by itself a collector’s item)…Quilted/padded linings with inner pockets. Wool tabs sewn on shoulders for affixing epaulettes. From one of Maryland’s most famous & distinguished military units. A rare opportunity to acquire a genuine, early uniform for an exceptionally moderate value. A FABULOUS BUY.” A beautiful example of a rare, original Ex-Flayderman Catalog Antique Late 19th Century 5th Regt. Maryland National Guard Wool Dress Blouse.