![]() All second lieutenants wore epaulettes with no insignia. Infantry officers wore silver epaulettes, while other branches wore gold, and their rank insignia was the opposite color of their epaulettes, so Infantry first lieutenants and captains wore gold bars. Beginning in the 1830s, colonels wore silver eagles, with the color likely chosen because general officers already wore silver. Beginning in 1780, general officer rank was designated by silver stars. In terms of heraldic tradition, insignia changes over time created the situation of silver outranking gold. Company grade includes second lieutenant, first lieutenant, and captain. Field grade includes major, lieutenant colonel, and colonel. General officers encompass the ranks from brigadier general up. The commissioned officers ranks of the United States Army can be split into three categories, from highest to lowest: general officers, field grade officers and company grade officers. Union and Confederate chevrons Corporal, Sargent, 1st sargent, ordanance sargent, Quater Master Sargent, Quatermaster Sargent Regt.This section needs expansion.Hat Cords Worsted Wool Hat Cords for Enlistedman, Officer's Hat Cords in metallic thread, all gold, black and gold,red& gold, yellow and gold, blue and silver, blue and gold.Embroidered hat insignias Artillery Cross cannons,Cavalry Cross Sabers, Infantry Bugle and Oficer's one Star in wreath, Two Star in Wreath, and 3 Star in wreath.Epaulettes, shoulder knots, and brass shoulder scales,.Union Army Shoulder boards: 2nd Leitenant,Leitenant ,Captain, major,leitenant Colonel, Colonel, Major General, Brigadier General and general in chief, for Artillery, Cavalry, Infantry, Medical Staff, Chaplain, Berdan, Rifle Officer's, General Staff Officer's and Dragoon Officer'sConfederate Army collar rank insignia.Union and Confederate Civil War UniformsĮxtensive collection of reproduction American Civil War and Mexican War period rank insignias and ornamentation for the Union and Cofederate Army uniforms including the following:.Military Presentation, Dress & Drill Swords ![]()
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