Union Army Uniforms and Insignia of the American Civil War 1861-1865
Compiled by Dr. Howard G. Lanham
New Material Since April 2006
Pistol Cartridge Box
Stable Frock Coat
Captain's Shoulder Strap
Cavalry Second Lieutenant with Mourning Armband
Musician's Clothing Issue 1862
Infantry Colonel's Jacket (Nonregulation)
Infantry Corporal's Chevron
Assistant Surgeon George Thomson's Uniform
Staff First Lieutenant's Shoulder Strap
Staff Major's Shoulder Strap
Button Pattern on Frock Coats Indicating Rank
U.S. Plate for Imported French Chasseurs Shako
U.S. Wreath for Kepi of Generals and Staff Officers
17th Corps Badge
Fire Zouave Uniform
16th New York Cavalry Uniforms
Cavalry Officer's Embroidered Hat Insignia
General's Saddle Cloth Ornament
General Banks Holding Chapeau
Model-1832 Foot Artillery Sword
The firm of Schuyler, Hartley and Graham
Regimental Adjutant and 1st Lieutenant's Shoulder Strap
Badge of the Wilson's Cavalry Corps
A New Commentary
The Use of Cavalry and Artillery (Commentary)
The History of the U.S. Cavalry
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