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Enlisted & NCO

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Civil War Hat
& cap Insignia		 Civil War & IW
Hat Cords		 Civil War
Chevrons
Civil War
Trowsers/Pant Stripes & Piping		 Civil War
Shoulder Scales		 Civil War
Buttons

U.S. Civil War Enlisted Hat & Cap Insignia

Item Last Updated: Friday, 15-Mar-2024 13:46:18 MST
    Civil War troops wore insignia on their hats and caps to designate their Branch, Regiment (5/8") and Company (1"). They were more prevalent at the beginning of the war as they became less popular as the war went on. There were made of stamped brass. Our reproductions are duplicates of the originals.
U.S. M1858 Enlisted Artillery Hat and Cap Insignia, American Civil War Men's Hat
Artillery Insignia		 U.S. M1861 Enlisted Cavalry Hat and Cap Insignia, American Civil War Men's Hat
Cavalry Insignia		 U.S. Enlisted Engineer Castle Insignia
Engineer Insignia
Castle		 U.S. M1861 Enlisted infanntry Hat and Cap Insignia, American Civil War Men's Hat
Infantry Insignia		 U.S. Enlisted Hospital Corps Insignia
Hospital Corps
US in Wreath		 U.S. Enlisted Marine Metal Badge
USMC Marine Corps
Metal Badge
U.S. Enlisted Mounted Rifles Insignia
Mounted Rifles
Trumpet		 U.S. Enlisted Ordance Insignia
Ordnance
Flaming Bomb		 U.S. Enlisted Remimantal Numbers
Regimental #'s
0 through 9		 U.S. Enlisted Company Letters
Company Letters
A through L (no J)		 U.S. Army Enlisted Hardee Hat Eagle
Hardy Hat Eagle		  

U.S. Civil War Enlisted Hat & Cap Insignia

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Enlisted Branch Insignia, Brass
M1855 Artillery (brass crossed cannon) @ $4.95 M1858 Cavalry (crossed sabers) @ $4.95
Engineer (castle) @ $7.95 M1858 Infantry (hunting horn) @ $4.95
M1858 Hospital Corps (silver US in wreath) @ $10.50 M1858 Mounted Rifles (trumpet) @ $7.50
M1858 Ordnance (flaming bomb) @ $5.95 M1859 USMC Enlisted Metal Badge @ $14.95

Enlisted Regimental Numbers, Brass
# 0

@ $1.95		 # 1

@ $1.95		 # 2

@ $1.95		 # 3

@ $1.95		 # 4

@ $1.95		 # 5

@ $1.95		 # 6

@ $1.95		 # 7

@ $1.95		 # 8

@ $1.95		 # 9

@ $1.95		  

Enlisted Company Letters, Brass
A

@ $1.95		 B

@ $1.95		 C

@ $1.95		 D

@ $1.95		 E

@ $1.95		 F

@ $1.95		 G

@ $1.95		 H

@ $1.95		 I

@ $1.95		 K

@ $1.95		 L

@ $1.95

Enlisted Hardee Hat Insignia/Plume
Hardee Hat Eagle @ $4.95 Hardee Hat Plume @ $3.00
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U.S. Civil War & Indian Wars Enlisted Hat Cords

Item Last Updated: Friday, 15-Mar-2024 13:46:18 MST
    Civil War troops also wore hat cords on their hats to designate their Branch. They were more prevalent at the beginning of the war as they became less popular as the war went on, although they remained more popular than the hat brass. There were made of worsted wool. Our reproductions are duplicates of the originals.

U.S. Civil War & Indian Wars Enlisted Hat Cords

U.S. Enlisted Hat Cords, American Civil War Men's Hat
Worsted
Wool		 Branch: Buy
Artillery - Red, Hat Cord @ $5.95
Cavalry or Engineer - Lemon Yellow, Hat Cord @ $5.95
Dragoon - Orange, Hat Cord @ $5.95
Indian Scout - Red & White, Hat Cord @ $5.95
Infantry - Blue, Hat Cord @ $5.95
Medical - Green & Buff, Hat Cord @ $5.95
Militia - Black, Hat Cord @ $5.95
Ordnance - Wine, Hat Cord @ $5.95
Rifleman - Green, Hat Cord @ $5.95
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U.S. Civil War Chevrons for NCO's

Item Last Updated: Friday, 15-Mar-2024 13:46:21 MST
U.S. Civil War Chevrons, American Civil War Men's Clothing
   Our US NCO Chevrons (rank stripes per PAIR) are made loose and may be ordered by themselves. The backing is of the same wool as our uniforms are made from, so there is no noticeable color difference. They are available in two price levels for Artillery, Cavalry, Engineers and Infantry branches: cotton twill tape and worsted wool braid.

    Chevrons are also available for Sky Blue Greatcoats and Veterans Reserve Corps Jackets. Reverse colors are used on Infantry Greatcoats and Veterans Reserve Coats - Dark Blue stripes are placed on a Sky Blue wool background.

NOTE: Worsted Wool Chevrons are NORMALLY in stock, but if we are out of it can take up to 8 weeks for delivery.
NOTE: Berdan Sharpshooters are available in Cotton Twill only.
NOTE: Ordnance Sergeant Chevrons are available in Crimson & Worsted Braid ONLY.
NOTE: Ordnance Department is available in Worsted Braid only.
NOTE: Marine Corps is available in Worsted Braid only. Regulation is Yellow lace on a Scarlet background.

Civil War U.S. Service Stripe (5 years), Infantry
5 Year
Service Stripe
(Infantry)		 Civil War U.S. Service Stripe in War (5 years), Cavalry
5 Year
War Service Stripe
(Cavalry)		 Civil War U.S. Corporal Chevrons, Cavalry
Corporal
(Cavalry)		 Civil War U.S. Sergeant Chevrons, Artillery
Sergeant
(Artillery)		 Civil War U.S. 1st Sergeant Chevrons, Infantry
1st Sergeant
(Infantry)		 Civil War U.S. Hospital Steward Chevrons
Hospital
Steward		 Civil War U.S. Ordnance Sergeant Chevrons
Ordnance
Sergeant		 Civil War U.S. Company Quartermaster Sergeant Chevrons, Cavalry
Company
QM Sgt.
(Cavalry)		 Civil War U.S. Regimental Quartermaster Sergeant Chevrons, Artillery
Regimental
QM Sgt.
(Artillery)		 Civil War U.S. Sergeant Major Chevrons, Infantry
Sergeant Major
(Infantry)

Chevrons in Worsted Braid for Standard Coats supplied Loose per PAIR
(Only those listed are currently available. Normally in stock.)
Civil War U.S. Chevrons, assorted
Branch/Rank		 Civil War U.S. Service Stripe in War (5 years), Cavalry
5 Years
Service
in WAR		 5 Year Service Stripe Civil War U.S.
5 Years
Service
 		 Corporal Chevrons Civil War U.S.
Corporal		 Sergeant Chevrons Civil War U.S.
Sergeant		 First Sergeant Chevrons Civil War U.S.
First
Sergeant		 Commissary Chevrons Civil War U.S.
Commissary
Sergeant		 Regimental Quartermaster Chevrons Civil War U.S.
Regimental
Quartermaster		 Sergeant Major Chevrons Civil War U.S.
Sergeant
Major
Artillery
Red on Navy Blue
Pair
@ $19.00
per PAIR
Pair
@ $15.00
per PAIR
Pair
@ $25.00
per PAIR
Pair
@ $30.00
per PAIR
Pair
@ $39.00
per PAIR
Pair
@ $39.00
per PAIR
Pair
@ $49.00
per PAIR
Pair
@ $49.00
per PAIR
Cavalry/Engineer
Yellow on Navy Blue
Pair
@ $19.00
per PAIR
Pair
@ $15.00
per PAIR
Pair
@ $25.00
per PAIR
Pair
@ $30.00
per PAIR
Pair
@ $39.00
per PAIR
Pair
@ $39.00
per PAIR
Pair
@ $49.00
per PAIR
Pair
@ $49.00
per PAIR
Infantry
Sky Blue on Navy Blue
Pair
@ $19.00
per PAIR
Pair
@ $15.00
per PAIR
Pair
@ $25.00
per PAIR
Pair
@ $30.00
per PAIR
Pair
@ $39.00
per PAIR
Pair
@ $39.00
per PAIR
Pair
@ $49.00
per PAIR
Pair
@ $49.00
per PAIR

Specialty Chevrons
Ordnance
Sergeant
Crimson		 Civil War U.S. Ordnance Sergeant Chevrons
Pair
@ 49.00
per PAIR		  

Marine Corps
Civil War U.S. Chevrons, assorted   Civil War USMC Service Stripe (5 years)
5 Years
Service		 Civil War USMC Corporal Chevrons
Corporal		 Civil War USMC Sergeant Chevrons
Sergeant		 Civil War USMC Sergeant Chevrons
First
Sergeant		 Civil War USMC Drum Major Chevrons
Drum
Major		 Civil War USMC Regimental Quartermaster Chevrons
Regimental
Quartermaster		 Civil War USMC Sergeant Major Chevrons
Sergant
Major
US Marine Corps
Yellow on Red 		 
Pair
@ $19.00
per PAIR
Pair
@ $29.00
per PAIR
Pair
@ $39.00
per PAIR
Pair
@ $44.00
per PAIR
Pair
@ $69.00
per PAIR
Pair
@ $59.00
per PAIR
Pair
@ $59.00
per PAIR
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    For Great Coats, Veteran Reserve and Sewn-On, Specify Branch: Artillery, Cavalry, Engineers, Infantry, Marine, Ordnance or Berdan Sharpshooters.

Chevrons in Worsted Braid for Great Coat, Veteran Reserve and/or Sewn-On per PAIR
(Only those listed are currently available. Normally in stock.)
Civil War U.S. Chevrons, assorted
Priced From:
$15.00		 Rank (pair):

Sew on Chevrons $20.00 (At time of coat purchase ONLY)
Branch/Department:
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M18xx (Civil War) Trouser Stripes

for American Civil War NCO's and Officers

Item Last Updated: Friday, 15-Mar-2024 13:46:21 MST
M1872 Sergeant Trouser Stripe, Cavalry
    American Civil War Leg / Trouser Stripes (pair) - these leg stripes are available for you to add to previously manufactured trousers.

    This REPRODUCTION Clothing item is Made in the USA. This a quality reproduction item made as close as is modernly possible. Sewing is done by machine to keep costs down (except where hand sewing is required) and most do not show externally. Some items offer hand sewing on exposed stitching (such as buttonholes) for an additional cost.

    Pictures of the item on this page are pictures of the item we sold. All pictures of items we sell are Copyrighted, either by us or our supplier of the item.

    This is not a costume that is made using modern construction or components that did not exist during the time of its original usage (IE: zippers, etc.). Beware of fakes, especially ones using images stolen from this site (Copyright Infringement).

These items are
Made in USA
Made in USA

    Please select rank and branch of service you are portraying to get correct color when ordering.

    There is no charge to sew the leg stripes on your custom made trousers at time of order.

    NON-STOCK Item, please allow 1 - 3 weeks for delivery.

Civil War Trouser Stripes for NCO's & Offficers
(Only those listed below are currently available)

Priced From:
$29.00
per PAIR		 Branch of Service:
Qty:

per PAIR		 Add to Cart:
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Civil War Union (U.S.) Enlisted & NCO Shoulder Scales

and Civil War & Indian War USMC (Marine Corps) Shoulder Scales

Item Last Updated: Friday, 15-Mar-2024 13:46:22 MST
NCO Staff brass shoulder scales
NCO Staff
   These are the brass shoulder scales used on some early war Union Army uniforms. They were worn by units such as the Iron Brigade and others.

    The Enlisted and NCO shoulder scales are the same except for the size. The NCO Staff shoulder scales adds the brass rivets. The attachment set IS NOT included for the Enlisted, NCO and NCO Staff shoulder scales, but is available separately.

    The USMC (Marine Corps) shoulder scales are the same as the Enlisted and NCO except that the are the largest and have fringe plates to hold the fringe. The attachment set IS included with the USMC shoulder scales, but the fringe IS NOT included. The fringe is available separately.

    NOTE: Except for the USMC shoulder scales, the ATTACHMENT SET is NOT INCLUDED with the shoulder scales and is sold separately.

Brass Shoulder Scales, Union Army
Civil War Brass Shoulder Scales, Enlisted.
Enlisted		 Civil War Brass Shoulder Scales, NCO.
NCO		 Civil War Brass Shoulder Scales, NCO Staff.
NCO Staff		 Civil War Brass Shoulder Scales, USMC - Marine Corps.
Marine Corps		 Civil War Brass Shoulder Scales, Attachment Set.
Attachment Set

Brass Shoulder Scales

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Enlisted brass shoulder scales for uniform U.S. Brass Shoulder Scales: Enlisted (pair)  @ $60.00
NCO brass shoulder scales for uniform U.S. Brass Shoulder Scales: NCO (pair)  @ $63.00
NCO Staff brass shoulder scales for uniform U.S. Brass Shoulder Scales: NCO Staff (pair)  @ $65.00
Shoulder scale attachment set for uniform Attachment Set for U.S. Brass Shoulder Scales (pair)  @ $9.00
USMC (Marine Corps) brass shoulder scales for uniform U.S. Brass Shoulder Scales: Marine Corps (USMC) (pair) 
   includes Fringe Plates (NOT Fringe) & Attachment Set 		 @ $85.00
Fringe for USMC brass shoulder scales Fringe for USMC Brass Shoulder Scales (pair) 
   Golden Yellow 		 @ $37.50
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Civil War Union (U.S.) Enlisted Uniform Buttons

Item Last Updated: Friday, 15-Mar-2024 13:46:19 MST
enlisted uniform button
   These are the same brass buttons that come on our enlisted and NCO Civil War as well as our Indian Wars Uniforms. They are brass buttons with a wire loop on the back.

    They come in three sizes:
  Small for Cuffs, Vests, Enlisted Shelljackets and Greatcoat Capes 1/2",
  Medium for Coats 3/4" and
  Large for Coats 7/8".
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Picture: Item: Small (1/2") Medium (3/4") Large (7/8")
enlisted uniform button Military Button, Each
  US Enlisted  		 @ $.90 @ $.95 @ $1.00
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