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Civil War Insignia

C&C Sutlery carries a full line of brass hat insignia, embroidered insignia, shoulder boards, collar stars, chevrons, and corps badges.

On 21 March 1863 each member of a corps in the Army of the Potomac was assigned a unique insignia to wear on his cap, front or side or left breast so that he could be identified easily on the battlefield.The identification insignia idea was adopted by Maj. Gen. Joseph Hooker after he assumed command of the Army of the Potomac, so any soldier could be identified at a distance. Maj. Gen. Daniel Butterfield, Hooker's chief of staff, was assigned the task of designing a distinctive shape for each corps badge. Butterfield also designated that each division in the corps should have a variation of the corps badge in a different color generally red for the first division, white for the second division and blue for the third division. Corps with added divisions used green for the fourth and orange for the fifth divisions.. The Union Army fielded 25 corps, each designated with a roman numeral, i.e., IX Corps. From The Complete Civil War: The Definitive Fact File of the Campaigns, Weapons, Tactics, Armies, and Key Figures by Philip Katcher, Cassell and Co. 2003.

Insignia - Brass Hat, M1851 Enlisted for Artillery, Cavalry, & Infantry
$3.25

The M1851 Enlisted Hat Insignia is appropriate for both US and CS Enlisted Artillery, Cavalry, and Infantry troops and was used until 1872. It is made of stamped brass from the original dies and has a wire back for attaching to the hat. The insignia is about 3 1/2 inches wide and 2 inches high.

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Insignia - Brass Hat, M1851 Officer False Embroidered for Artillery, Cavalry, & Infantry
$5.00

The M1851 Officer 'False Embroidered' Hat Insignia is appropriate for both US and CS officers of the Artillery, Cavalry, and Infantry. It is made of stamped brass from the original dies and has a wire back for attaching to the hat.

The SMALL insignia is about 1 5/8 inches wide and 1 1/4 inches high.

The LARGE insignia is about 3 inches wide and 1 3/4 inches high.

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Insignia - Brass Hat Pin -1890 Indian Scout
$5.95

1890 Indian Wars Era "USS" United States Army Native American Indian “Scout” Hat Insignia with back attachment, measures 2 1/2” x 1 1/2”, likely of brass metal. Insignia has two Crossed Arrows with a large “USS” at top, with mounting pins on back. In

1866, General Order No. 56 was published calling for the enlistment of Indians as Army scouts. Indian Scouts were organized into permanent companies and attached to Regular US Army regiments. Indian scout companies' officers were white skinned, while the enlisted personnel (including NCOs) were Native American Indians.

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Insignia - Brass Hat, 1830-40 Shako Ornament
$5.45

1832-approx. 1834 Shako Hat Ornament. We have been told it was a Light Infantry, as well Light Artillery, Shako made of stamped brass and has two wire loops on the back for attaching to the hat. It measures approximately 2 1/4 inches high and 3 1/4 inches wide. This Federal Eagle has been seen on Martingale of officer saddles and officer saddle bags and may have been used in the early years of the Civil War. Available in Brass or silver plated.

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Insignia - Embroidered Officer Hat - Custom Design
~~$12.95~~ $9.95 On SALE!

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This officer hat device features gold embroidery on a black velvet field and is handmade with top quality craftsmanship. Custom Made for you.
Custom Designs with greater details will require an additional charge. Please call for details.

The SMALL hat device is approximately 2 7/8 inches wide and 2 inches high.

The LARGE hat device is approximately 3 1/2 inches wide and 2 1/2 inches high.

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Insignia - Embroidered Officer Hat - US Signal Corps
~~$9.95~~ $8.95 On SALE!

This US Signal Corps Officer Hat device was used by high ranking officers. In 1858, the Army expressed interest in Myer’s system, and after extensive testing, the United States Signal Corps was born, with Myer appointed as major and chief signal officer. At the outbreak of the Civil War, Myer was tasked with recruiting and training officers and establishing schools of instruction. By the end of the war, the Signal Corps consisted of almost 300 officers and 2,500 soldiers.

This officer hat device features gold embroidery on a black velvet field and is made with top quality craftsmanship. Click on the picture for a larger image.

The SMALL hat device is approximately 2 7/8 inches wide and 2 inches high.

The LARGE hat device is approximately 3 1/2 inches wide and 2 1/2 inches high.

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Insignia - US Officer Circlet cuff boards - Pair
$12.95

Circlet Rank Insignia

The regulation overcoat for officers was a dark blue while that for the enlisted men was light blue. This was no problem for the peacetime army, but in wartime it made targets of the officers. In 1861 officers were permitted to acquire mounted enlisted men's overcoats. Shoulder straps were not worn on overcoats and adding sleeve braid would be difficult in the field. Worn on the sleeve of the Sky Blue Great Coat just above the cuff. Circlets appear in the Schuyler, Hartley and Graham catalog and were worn by some officers to indicate their grade. Another example of an original can be seen in Don Troiani's Soldiers in America. Also examples of officers wearing them under there coat lapel has been noted.

The circlet reappears around 1867 in the Indian Wars on the Frontier though these also do not appear in the U.S. Army Regulations and photos show that they were worn on the sleeve of the Sky Blue Great Coat just above the cuff

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Insignia - US General Circlet cuff boards - Pair
$14.95

Circlet Rank Insignia

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Insignia - US Officer Shoulder Boards - Pair
$20.00

US officer Gilt Shoulder Boards are embroidered with Gold bullion thread on velvet field. These shoulder boards were used by the US Army from 1851 thru 1871. Select rank and branch of service.

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Insignia - US General Shoulder Boards - Pair
$24.00

US General Gilt Shoulder Boards are embroidered with Gold bullion thread on velvet field. These shoulder boards were used by the US Army from 1851 thru 1871. Generals of all branches were Staff only, so these shoulder boards are correct for all branches. Select rank.

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Insignia - US Officer Indian War Shoulder Boards - Pair
$20.00

INDIAN WAR PATTERN OF 1851 SHOULDER STRAPS

US officer Gilt Shoulder Boards are embroidered with Gold bullion thread on velvet field. These shoulder boards were used by the US Army from 1872 thru 1880s. Select rank and branch of service. Rank above Major did not change from the Civil War pattern

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Insignia - Collar, 5 Point Star, Pair
$8.00

Embroidered 5-point star collar rank insignia for CS officers. Gold star on branch of service background. Ranks are as follows: Major - one star each side, Lt Colonel - two stars each side, Colonel- three stars each side of collar. Select branch of service.

Sold in pairs. CANNOT be sewn on Imported coats.

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Insignia - Chevron Corporal - Pair
$8.95

1/2 inch tape applied over wool background. Tape color designates Branch of Service: Infantry: Sky Blue; Artillery: Red; Cavalry: Yellow. Background color should be the color of the coat. Now available in Dragoon: Orange on Navy Blue Background!

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Insignia - Gull-Wing Chevron Corporal - Pair
$13.95

NEW! US Federal "Gull-Wing" chevrons feature curved 1/2 inch tape applied over Navy Blue wool background. Tape color designates Branch of Service: Infantry: Sky Blue; Infantry: White (1884); Artillery: Red; Cavalry: Yellow. Background color should be the color of the coat. Artillery and 1884 Infantry are Special Order only at this time.

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Insignia - Chevron Sergeant - Pair
$10.95

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Insignia - Gull-Wing Chevron Sergeant - Pair
$15.95

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Insignia - Chevron First Sergeant - Pair
$15.95

1/2 inch tape applied over wool background. Tape color designates Branch of Service: Infantry: Sky Blue; Artillery: Red; Cavalry: Yellow. Background color should be the color of the coat.

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Insignia - Gull-Wing Chevron First Sergeant - Pair
$20.95

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Insignia - Chevron Co QM Sergeant - Pair
$18.95

1/2 inch tape applied over wool background. Tape color designates Branch of Service: Infantry: Sky Blue; Artillery: Red; Cavalry: Yellow. Background color should be the color of the coat.

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Insignia - Chevron Regiment QM Sergeant - Pair
$18.95

1/2 inch tape applied over wool background. Tape color designates Branch of Service: Infantry: Sky Blue; Artillery: Red; Cavalry: Yellow. Background color should be the color of the coat.

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Insignia - Chevron Sergeant Major - Pair
$18.95

1/2 inch tape applied over wool background. Tape color designates Branch of Service: Infantry: Sky Blue; Artillery: Red; Cavalry: Yellow. Background color should be the color of the coat.

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Insignia - Chevron Ordnance Sergeant - Pair
$18.95

1/2 inch tape applied over wool background. Tape color designates Branch of Service: Infantry: Sky Blue; Artillery: Red; Cavalry: Yellow. Background color should be the color of the coat.

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Insignia - Chevron Zouave - Pair
$18.95

Zouave Chevrons made of 1/2 inch wide gold metallic tape applied over a red wool background. Sold in pairs.

Can only be sewn onto C&C Sutlery USA-Made uniforms.

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Insignia - Chevron Hospital Steward - Pair
$24.95

The Hospital Chevron is made of emerald green cloth, edged in yellow with a caduceus embroidered in yellow silk thread in the center. The chevron is placed obliquely, at an angle of about thirty degrees, downward from the outer to the inner seam of the sleeve. The head of the caduceus points toward the outer seam of the sleeve.

Can only be sewn on C&C Sutlery USA-Made uniforms.

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Hospital Stewards were among the highest pay enlisted men at $30 a month and were considered to have a very responsible position. They assisted the regiment surgeon, acted as dressers and dispensed medication. Many of them had some medical background. Army regulations specified that men selected as hospital stewards had to be of good character: "temperate, honest, and in every way reliable, as well as sufficiently intelligent, and skilled in pharmacy". Temperance was an important quality since one responsibility of the hospital steward was controlling and dispensing medicinal whiskey. As he was responsible for keeping many medical records, the steward also needed to be literate and intelligent.

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Insignia - Service Stripes - Pair
$8.95

1 stripe for 5 years of service. 1/2 inch tape applied over wool background. Tape color designates Branch of Service: Infantry: Sky Blue; Artillery: Red; Cavalry: Yellow. Background color should be the color of the coat for no war service, or sky blue for Artillery war service and red for all other branches.

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Insignia - Chevron Pioneer Corps - Pair
~~$14.95~~ $12.95 On SALE!

The Pioneer Brigade was a brigade of Army pioneers that served in the Union Army of the Cumberland during the American Civil War. The brigade was created by Major General William Rosecrans and commanded by James St. Clair Morton and George P. Buell, and served in the Stones River, Tullahoma, Chickamauga, and Chattanooga campaigns. - Wikipedia

These chevrons feature a Crossed Axes Applique applied over Navy Blue wool background. Applique color designates Branch of Service: Infantry: Sky Blue; Artillery: Red; Cavalry: Yellow. Background color should be the color of the coat. Only available on Navy Blue background at this time.

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Insignia - Embroidered Signal Corps Hat Insignia
$7.95

Signal Corps Hat insignia

This insignia was used by enlisted and low ranking officers. In 1858, the Army expressed interest in Myer’s system, and after extensive testing, the United States Signal Corps was born, with Myer appointed as major and chief signal officer. At the outbreak of the Civil War, Myer was tasked with recruiting and training officers and establishing schools of instruction. By the end of the war, the Signal Corps consisted of almost 300 officers and 2,500 soldiers.

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The hat device is approximately 2 1/2 inches high and 3 inches wide.

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Insignia - Embroidered Signal Corps Sleeve Insignia
$9.95

Signal Corps Sleeve Insignia

In 1858, the Army expressed interest in Albert J. Myer’s system, and after extensive testing, the United States Signal Corps was born, with Myer appointed as major and chief signal officer. At the outbreak of the Civil War, Myer was tasked with recruiting and training officers and establishing schools of instruction. By the end of the war, the Signal Corps consisted of almost 300 officers and 2,500 soldiers.

Device on Arm: Crossed signal flags, red and white, on dark blue cloth
Size of flags: Three-fourths of an inch square; center, one-quarter of an inch square; length of staff, three inches. Sergeants will wear the designation of the corps placed in the angle of the chevron upon the left sleeve; Privates will wear the designation of the corps in the same position on the left sleeve as the chevron of sergeants.
Requisition can be made upon this Bureau by Signal Officers in charge of detachments or sub-detachments of the corps for such number as may be required for their commands.

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The sleeve insignia is approximately 3 inches high and 3 inches wide. Insignia can be trimmed to fit above any chevrons.

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Insignia - Embroidered Balloon Corps Hat Insignia
$14.95

This C&C Sutlery exclusive hat device is hand made on a dark Navy blue field with gold embroidery and features exquisite attention to detail. The hat decive measures approximately 2-3/4" tall by 3-1/2" wide.

Balloon Corps, civilian aeronautical unit (1861–63) created during the American Civil War to provide aerial surveillance of Confederate troops for the Union army. Balloons supported Union campaigns from ground stations and naval vessels in the Peninsular Campaign, the capture of Island Number Ten, the Savannah Campaign, and the Battle of Chancellorsville. Gould, Kevin. "Balloon Corps." The Editors of Encyclopedia Britannica.

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Insignia - Embroidered Balloon Corps Sleeve Insignia
$13.95

This C&C Sutlery exclusive sleeve insignia is hand made on a dark Navy blue field and features exquisite attention to detail. The sleeve device measures approximately 2-3/4" tall by 3-1/2" wide.

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Insignia - Shoulder Scales - Enlisted, Pair
$44.95

Brass multi-piece construction enlisted shoulder scales. These are a reproduction of the originals. Attachment sets included. Sold in pairs.

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While these shoulder scales are imported, they are very good quality for the price.

Shoulder scales were originally designed to be a form of body armor. The idea was that if a soldier wearing these was struck down by a swordsman, the blow would be diminished by the protecting scales. However, by the American Civil War these scales were worn by Enlisted and NCOs as part of their dress uniform and not for protection.

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Insignia - Shoulder Scales - NCO Staff, Pair
$48.95

Brass multi-piece construction NCO Staff shoulder scales. The scales have the distinctive rivet pattern on the surface of the scale. These scales are appropriate for Sergeant Major, Regimental Quartermaster Sergeant, and Regimental Commissary Sergeant.

These are a reproduction of the originals. Attachment sets included. Sold in pairs.

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Waist Sash - Officer
~~$32.95~~ $26.95 On SALE!

The officer waist sash is woven of top quality silk. The tubular woven sash is approximately 9' long and 5" wide and features a tassel at each end.

The sash is wrapped around the waist twice and tied behind the left hip with the pendant tassels not to extend more than 18" below the tie. The sash should be worn over the coat on all occasions of duty of every description, except stable and fatigue.

The sash should be worn by "Officers of the Day" across the body, scarf fashion, from the right shoulder to the left side, instead of around the waist, tying behind the left hip as prescribed above.

US General Officers - Buff (Cream Color) Silk
US Engineer, Ordnance, Infantry, JAG, AG, IG, & QM Officers - Crimson Silk
US Artillery Officers - Red Silk
US Medical Officers - Emerald Silk
CS Staff, Infantry, Engineer & Artillery Officers - Red Silk
CS Cavalry Officers - Yellow Silk
CS Medical Officers - Emerald Silk
CS Militia Officers & Chaplains - Black Silk

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Waist Sash - NCO
~~$26.95~~ $24.00 On SALE!

This waist sash is woven of top quality worsted wool. The tubular sash is approximately 9' long and 5" wide and features a tassel on each end.

The RED sash is appropriate for all US Sergeant Majors, Quartermaster Sergeants, Ordnance Sergeants, Hospital Stewards, First Sergeants, Principal or Chief Musicians and Chief Buglers.

The RED sash is appropriate for CS Artillery and Infantry Sergeants.

The YELLOW sash is appropriate for CS Cavalry Sergeants.

The Sky blue was used in some military schools for cadets.

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Waist Sash - The Citadel Red
~~$26.95~~ $24.00 On SALE!

This waist sash is woven of top quality worsted wool. Ths tubular sash is approximately 10.5' long and 5" wide and features a tassel on each end. One size available.

The RED sash is appropriate for cadet officers and those NCOs authorized to carry the sword. citadel.edu Uniforms Annex

Sashes are issued according to cadet waist size-small, medium, large or extralarge. The vertical lengths of the sash must be adjusted at the waist band so that the bottom of the upper tassel stops at bottom of the knot of the lower tassel.

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Insignia - Brass Hat, Pennsylvania State Militia Fire Zouaves
~~$8.00~~ $6.50 On SALE!

In August of 1861, veterans of the 18^th Pennsylvania (formerly the old Philadelphia Brigade of Militia, and the antecedent of today’s 111^th Infantry) joined up with members of the Philadelphia Volunteer Fire Department in August of 1861 to form the 72^nd Pennsylvania (also known as the “Fire Zouaves”), which served until August, 1864 at the center of numerous major battles, including Harper’s Ferry, Yorktown, Seven Pines, Savage’s Station, Glendale, Malvern Hill, Antietam, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, Bristoe, Mine Run, the Wilderness, Spotsylvania, North Anna, Totopotomoy Creek, Cold Harbor, Petersburg, and First Deep Bottom. (American Battlefield Trust)

Replica Hat Insignia measures approximately 1 3/4" wide x 2" high. Made from brass with wire pins on the back for hat attachment.

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Hat - Kepi Braided Chin Strap
$4.95

The Kepi Cord is made of Gold Bullion Thread and features different styles. The kepi cord is fully adjustable.

Used on officer kepis during the civil war for CS, and was also seen on US officer kepis for dressed events. Their use was continued on kepis during the Indian War for officers and for enlisted to dress up their kepi. Other styles and colors are an option if you have something specific in mind.
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Civil War Brass & Embroidered Insignia. Numbers & Letters.

Civil War Insignia

C&C Sutlery carries a full line of brass hat insignia, embroidered insignia, shoulder boards, collar stars, chevrons, and corps badges.

Civil War Brass & Embroidered Insignia. Numbers & Letters.