The ranks and insignia of the Confederate States were a rank insignia system devised for the military of the Confederate States of America during the American Civil War.

Corps badges in the American Civil War were originally worn by soldiers of the Union Army on the top of their army forage cap (kepi), left side of the hat, or over their left breast.

Mar 15, 2024 · This is the Officer's Hat cord for the Hardee hat and Slouch Hats. Regulations call for a Gold and Black hat cord for all officer's except Generals who wear all gold, with the gold being gold bullion. It was used for both the American Civil War & Indian Wars.

Insignia was pinned on top of the crown or -in officers- in front of the cap. Coat: A cheaply made dark blue sack-coat of a simple and unsophisticated design, having a loose cut, fall collar, and no pockets.

LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS: Union Army Uniforms and Insignia of the Civil War Compiled by Dr. Howard G. Lanham Clicking on the link takes the viewer to an illustration and discussion that supplement the text of the 1861 U.S. Army Uniform Regulations.

Brass and Embroidered Civil War era Insignia for Enlisted and Officers of the Confederate or Union Armies. Numbers & Letters, Chevrons, Shoulder Boards, Stars, Collar Insignia, corps badges, & flags. Authentic for reenactment or memorabilia. Made in USA by C&C Sutlery.

Extensive collection of reproduction American Civil War and Mexican War period rank insignias and ornamentation for the Union and Confederate Army uniforms including the following:

Mar 15, 2024 · U.S. Officer and Enlisted Uniforms of the Union Army during the American Civil War. Army: Artillery, Cavalry, Infantry and Staff; Navy and Marines. Authentic, High Quality, Made in USA.

The History behind the Union Army adopting Corps Insignia to designate its Corps and Divisions and the many types of badges used.

From distinctive and unique items like the red and tan-colored leather leggings of the Kansas Red Legs, to the red, white and blue corps badges worn by the army, easily recognizable items of uniform evolved quickly during the Civil War.