Smith received a patent on June 18, 1861 for a metallic false embroidered strap. These straps are 1 ½ inches wide and 4 inches in length. The false embroider border is ¼ inch wide with an inner and outer Jaceron boarder. Each grade device is attached separately. The blue velvet field is faded and the knap is gone. The underlay is black felt with some moth damage. The straps have a verbal identification as belonging to Lt. Col. John C. Rethbone of the 11th West Virginia Infantry.