Album of Shoulder Straps
Contents
Shoulder straps were grade (rank) insignia worn on the ends of the shoulders.
This album contains representative examples of shoulder straps of various periods
beginning with pre-Civil War ones. Click on the image or caption to see the page.
Pre-Civil War Shoulder Straps
Civil War Shoulder Straps: Field Officers
Civil War Shoulder Straps: Company Officers
Civil War Shoulder Straps: Multiple Border Variation
Civil War Shoulder Straps: Rounded End Variation
Civil War Shoulder Straps: Miniature Variation
Post-Civil War Shoulder Straps: General Officers
Post-Civil War Shoulder Straps: Field Officers
Post-Civil War Shoulder Straps: Company Officers
Post-Civil War Shoulder Straps Period Lithograph
Modern Shoulder Straps
Fake Civil War Shoulder Straps
Shoulder Strap Outfitter Marks
Other Material regarding Shoulder Straps
There is a text of the 1861 regulations with linked illustrations and discussions
appended to this web site. Within that section are a number of images of shoulder
straps. These can be seen by following the below links.
1861 Uniform Regulations
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