Union Army Uniforms and Insignia of the Civil War

Hat Trimmings

Officer's Hat Cord

Company or Field Officer's Hat Cord

Officer's hat cords, except for general officers, were made of a mixed black and gold cord. This color scheme has continued to modern times with the colors of the cord edging garrison caps. General officers wore solid gold cords.


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