Spanish American War Officer's Insignia

    In 1885 and in 1887, color changes were made designating the Infantry and the Cavalry from the 1872 colors- See larger view.

    Normally only worn on the fatigue uniforms (Sack Coat and Undress Coat). But sometimes used on the Dress Frock Coat for Undress Occasions. Shoulder boards for uniforms are sold in pairs.

    Branch of service colors are: Artillery - Red, Cavalry - 1872-1886 Lemon Yellow / 1887-1898 Dark Yellow, Chaplain - Black w/Cross or Shepherd's Crook, Engineer - Black w/E.C., Infantry - 1872-1884 Sky Blue / 1885-1898 White, Medical - Black w/M.S., Paymaster - Black w/P.D., Quartermaster - Black w/Q.M., Signal Corps - Black w/S.S.

    Staff, including ALL Generals - Black.

    For 1855 through 1871 Shoulder boards: See Civil War Shoulder Boards. Except for 1st Lieutenant and Captain, they are the same for all branches except Cavalry from 1886 on, Infantry from 1885 on and Chaplains from 1880 on.

    Shoulder Boards are NOT included with coats, but are available for an additional cost. You must add these item to the cart separately.

1st Cavalry

10th Cavalry

Hat Insignia

USV

    Supplied loose (not attached to coat/hat/cap), can be sewn on for additional amount when purchased with a coat, hat or cap.

    NOTE: All the insignia on this page are sold individually, including the "U.S.V.". If you need a pair, then you need to order 2.

    Hat and Collar Insignia items available are:

Spanish American War Collar & Hat Insignia Check, by clicking, the box for each item and size wanted. Update the quantity if you want more than 1. When done selecting any/all items, click the "Put these items in my cart!" button. Item Qty Price 1st Cavalry Collar Insignia each $8.50 2nd Artillery Collar Insignia each $8.50 9th Cavalry Collar Insignia each $8.50 10th Cavalry Collar Insignia each $8.50 71st Infantry Collar Insignia each $8.50 U.S.V. Collar Insignia (United States Volunteers)  each $6.00 Eagle Cap/Hat Insignia (All Branches) each $12.50

Artillery	Cavalry	Infantry	Chaplain Brass Cross	Chaplain Silver Cross	Engineer Corps Brass Castle	Engineer Corps Silver Castle
Field Musician Brass Lyre	Medical Dept.	Mounted Rifles	Paymaster Dept	Ordnance, Gold	Ordnance, Silver	Topographical Engineers
U.S.S.S. Sharpshooters	U.S.S.S. Sharpshooters w/Muskets	U.S. Staff	Hardee Eagle			C.S. Staff

    This is the embroidered insignia. It is Gold Bullion for Civil War & Indian Wars. The small insignia (Cap) is for use on Kepi's and Forage Caps; while the large insignia (Hat) is for use on Slouch Hats and Hardee Hats.

    Normally supplied loose (not attached to hat/cap), but can be sewn on, when purchased WITH a hat or cap for an additional amount.