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US Enlisted Rank CHEVRONS, 1855 thru 1871-
Our US Rank chevrons for enlisted men's
sleeves follow the US Army, US Marine, or US Sharp Shooter Regulations for size and color.
The Army chevrons have a dark blue wool backer and are available with
either cotton lace or
mohair wool lace stripes. The wool lace is
of a better quality and was more common
during the war. The numbers listed are our stock numbers, not
the year adopted.
Made in USA! The chevrons shown are in
stock and sold by the pair- ready for
you to sew onto your coat sleeves. If you order a US coat from
stock, to save delivery time, we can "pin on" the
chevrons if you request- at no charge! If you would like us to hand
sew the chevrons on sleeves of a coat you are ordering from stock,
there is a charge of $20.00
for this service. See each uniform page for details.
Army Chevrons for Sky Blue
Greatcoats and Veterans Reserve Corps Jackets are available also.
These are made to order and are not returnable. Reverse colors are used-
Branch of service stripes are placed on a Sky Blue wool
background.
US Sharp Shooter chevrons in Green are
available in cotton lace only at this time. US Marine chevrons
(Yellow lace on a Scarlet background) are available at slightly higher cost.
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US Enlisted Service Stripes, 1855 thru 1871-The
Army authorized length of service stripes (commonly called "hash
marks" today) to be worn on the sleeves of the Dress Coats (Frockcoat or
Shelljacket). Each stripe indicated 5 years of "faithful service".
Besides 5 year, 10 year, 15 year, and 20 year service badges are available. The stripes
are sewn onto one badge and designate service during peace time.
For all branches except Artillery,
Army Service in War was indicated by placing a red lace under the branch
colored stripe. The Artillery Service in War indicator lace was
light blue. The Service in War stripe is only available in 5 year
designation.
Marines used yellow lace on a red
backer with the same system of 1 stripe for each 5 years. No
distinction for Service in War was made.
Badges are sold "By the Pair".
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