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Civil War & Indian Wars
Officers Embroidered Hat & Cap Insignia
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.
Branch Insignia
Branch Insignia:
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Hardee Hat Items
Hardee Hat Insignia (Hardee Hat also needs
branch insignia):
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Spanish-American War Officers Embroidered Hat & Collar Insignia
1st Cavalry
10th Cavalry
Hat Insignia
USV
These are gold bullion embroidered
insignia used during the Spanish American (Span-Am) war and for some time thereafter.
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 the box for each item wanted and update the quantity.
When done selecting any/all items, click the "Put these in my cart!" button.
Item
Qty
Price
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
Civil War & Indian Wars
through 1871 Officer's Shoulder Boards
Normally only worn on the fatigue uniforms (Civil War: Sack Coat and
Frock Coat / Indian Wars: Sack Coat and Undress Coat). But sometimes used on the Indian Wars Dress
Frock Coat for Undress Occasions. Shoulder boards for uniforms are sold in pairs.
Branch of service colors are: Artillery - Red, Cavalry - Yellow, Berdan - Green,
Chaplain - Black w/Cross, Engineer - Black w/Castle, Infantry - Medium Blue, Medical - Black w/MS,
Paymaster - Black w/PD, Quartermaster - Black w/QM, Signal Corps - Black w/Crossed Flags,
Topo Engineer - Black w/TE, Staff, including ALL Generals - Black.
Chaplain, Engineer, Medical, Paymaster, Quartermaster, Signal Corps
and Topo Engineer in ranks other than Captain and Major are a custom item and can take 4 to 12 weeks
for delivery.
Very Fancy Shoulder Boards: these included: Double Row Border,
Triple Row Border, Four Row Border and Oak Leaf Border. These are wider than the standard shoulder boards, up to 2-1/4"
wide. We only offer the triple row and oak leaf border ones. These are special order shoulder boards and can take 4 to 12 weeks for delivery.
Very Fancy Shoulder Boards - Special Order
Double Row Border
Triple Row Border
Four Row Border
Oak Leaf Border
Shoulder Boards are NOT included with coats, but are available
for an additional cost. You must add these item to the cart separately.
Standard / Regulation Shoulder Boards
Branch:
Rank:
Loose or Sew on with clips:
(only at time of coat purchase)
Qty:
pair
Add 2 Cart:
Very Fancy / Non-Regulation Shoulder Boards - Special Order
Border:
Branch:
Rank:
Loose with or without clips:
Qty:
pair
Add 2 Cart:
Indian Wars
(1872-on) Officer's Uniform Shoulder Boards
1872 and later US Army Officer
Shoulder Boards - In 1872, the Army Board changed the bars on Insignia
for First Lieutenants and Captains to Silver from the Gold that was used
previously.
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.
Shoulder Boards are NOT included with coats, but are available
for an additional cost. You must add these item to the cart separately.
Regulation Shoulder Boards
for the Indian Wars (1872-on)
Branch:
Rank:
Attach to Coat
(only at time of coat purchase)
Qty:
pair
Add 2 Cart:
Civil War Officer's Epaulettes
Captain of Staff, 24th Michigan
All three sizes
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Medical Officer
Optional storage box
Worn on the Dress Coat for all ranks from 1855 through 1871 and for Generals through 1889.
In 1872 all ranks, except for Generals, went to the Shoulder Knot (Russian Knot). These epaulettes include the
attachment devices, but Rank Insignia and Regimental Disk are extra. The regimental disk must be custom
ordered and takes about 12 weeks.
Junior Grade Officer epaulettes have 1/8" diameter fringe. The rank insignia on each
epaulette is: 2nd Lieutenant - no rank insignia and 1st Lieutenant - 1 bar.
Company Grade Officer epaulettes have 1/4" diameter fringe. The rank insignia on each
epaulette is: Captain - 2 bars.
Senior and General Officer epaulettes have 1/2" diameter fringe. The rank insignia on
each epaulette is: Major - no rank insignia, Lieutenant Colonel - 1 silver oak leaf, Colonel - 1 Silver Eagle,
Brigadier General 1 star (1.5"), Major General - 2 stars (1 - 1.5" & 1 - 1.25"), Major General
Commanding/Lieutenant General 3 stars (1 - 1.5", 1 - 1.25" & 1 - 1.125" Note: We do not have
the smallest star available, so you would need to use 2 - 1.25" stars.).
Medical Officer epaulettes are identical to
the Line Officer Epaulettes except they have the gold Wreath and silver M.S.
letters in Old English embroidered in the crescent. Different diameters of
fringe (and rank insignia) designated the various ranks of surgeon.
Epaulettes as worn by Assistant Surgeon (Captain Rank- 1/4" fringe
diameter). Two silver bars (per strap) need to be ordered to compete the
rank structure. Junior Asst Surgeon (First Lieutenant) with 1/8" fringe
diameter is also available (one pair of silver bars should be ordered).
Regimental Surgeon (rank of Major) has the 1/2" diameter fringe but is
without other rank insignia. Brigade Surgeon uses the same Epaulettes but
order with the Silver Oak Leaf insignia. Medical Officer Epaulettes are
custom order and take 8 to 10 weeks to deliver. Please allow sufficient time
when ordering.
Epaulettes are NOT included with coats, but are available for an additional cost. You
must add this item to the cart separately. We also have a very nicely made heavy duty (.085 thickness) paste board
box to store your Epaulettes in. Price is $24.95 each when purchased with Epaulettes or $34.95 if purchased
separately.
Custom made item, please
allow UP TO 10 - 14 weeks for delivery. Custom orders are not returnable.
Civil War Officer's Epaulettes
Rank / Grade:
Attach, ONLY w/coat purchase:
Branch Disk & optional Regimental #: #
Replace "None" in center box with Regimental Number
wanted or leave "none" for no number (Gen'l Staff).
Storage Box:
Qty:
pair
Add 2 Cart:
Promote
or Change Branch/Regiment on your Civil War Officer's Epaulets
Rank / Grade:
Branch Disk & optional Regimental #: #
Replace "None" in center box with Regimental Number
wanted or leave "none" for no number (Gen'l Staff).
Qty:
pair
Add 2 Cart:
Epaulet Storage Box ONLY
(purchased separately)
Qty:
Add to Cart:
M1872 - 1888 Shoulder Knot (Russian Knot)
Authorized for all ranks except generals, for use ONLY
on the Officer's Dress Frock Coat. Generals still wore the Gold Bullion Fringed Epaulets that were
authorized in 1855 (see Civil War section).
Comes with Branch Color Background and with Rank Insignia. Regimental
Number can be added for an additional charge. The 1st Lieutenant, Capt and Major of the 7th Cavalry
are shown and are normally, but not always, stocked by my supplier and take 2 to 3 weeks.
Epaulets are NOT included with coats whether shown with the coat or not,
but are available for an additional cost. You must add this item to the cart separately.
Custom made item, please allow 8 - 10 weeks for
delivery. Custom Clothing and Uniforms are not returnable. Rush orders are available for an
additional price. A rush order reduces the manufacturing time from 8 - 10 weeks to 4 - 5 weeks. The price
on rush orders DOES NOT include faster shipping, for faster shipping use the shipping option on the "View Cart" page.
for Indian Wars and Spanish American War NCO's and Officers
Indian War Period and Span-Am Period Leg Stripes - Made out of the
same facing wool as the chevrons, these leg stripes are available for you to add to previously manufactured
trousers. Made in the USA!
Please specify rank and branch of service and year you are portraying to get
correct color when ordering.
There is no charge to sew the leg stripes on your custom made
trousers at time of order.
NON-STOCK Item, please allow 1 - 3 weeks for delivery.
Indian Wars & Spanish American War Trouser Stripes
(Only those listed below are currently available)
All Officer Uniforms (Coats, Pants, Vests, Kepis and Forage Caps), all Indian War Uniforms (Coats, Pants,
Wool Shirts & Vests)
and All Civilian Clothing (Coats, Pants & Vests) as well as Many Large and Tall size
items take 9 to 11 weeks for delivery; UNLESS the item has a delivery time listed, then that is the delivery time.
Most other clothing (WHITE Cotton Shirts, Cravats, Suspenders, Felt Hats, etc.) take 2 - 4 weeks for delivery.
For more information on ordering, see Order Information Page.
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