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.

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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