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Canvas Duck |
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The Army originally intended canvas clothing for
soldiers doing fatigue duty, since canvas was easier to clean than wool clothing.
However, the cloth was found to be so comfortable by enlisted men, that officer's
soon started having enlisted blouses modified for their needs. Although called
"Brown" in the US Regulations, historians agree there were many shades of brown
canvas used during this time frame, from a chocolate brown to a tan. As again,
color variation was experienced from dye lot to dye lot, and the fabric tended to
fade.
An unlined blouse with branch of service facing colors (Cavalry is shown
at left). The cuff facings appear on the outer portion of the sleeve only. The
officer's trim colored collar is standing in place of the Enlisted roll collar.
Six large black imitation hard rubber buttons close the front. Two small brass
Eagle buttons are used to keep the breast pockets closed. Seams on our coat are
flat-felled.
Shoulder Boards are not included, but are available for an
additional charge.
Measurement Chart: Click Here.
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.
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Indian Wars
(1872-on) Officer's Uniform Shoulder Boards |
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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.
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