Union Army Uniforms and Insignia of the Civil War

Epaulette Ornaments

Topo Engineer's

Topographical Engineer's Epaulette Ornament

This was worn within the crescent of the epaulette. The appearance of the shield can differ between different renditions of the insignia. Congress merged the Topographical Engineers into the Corps of Engineers in 1863.


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