WOOL SASH ATTRIBUTED TO A CONFEDERATE NCO

WOOL SASH ATTRIBUTED TO A CONFEDERATE NCO

Hover to zoom

Image 1 Image 2 Image 3 Image 4

$895.00 ON HOLD

Quantity Available: 1

Item Code: 1284-16

Worn by officers in most of the branches of the United States Army, the waist sash was a common uniform accoutrement and symbol of authority in the military during both field operations and camp duties. The sash, when worn over the frock coat, was wrapped around the waist and looped on the left side. The leather sword belt was worn over the sash. However, in the case of this non-commissioned officer's sash it was designed to be worn by the assigned "officer of the day" and that was in the over the shoulder position! This wool item still exhibits a muted pink/red color and suggest a madder vegetable dye. The weave is not tight but rather net like and will expand up to 9 inches. The length is about 100 inches (including the robust 8-inch tassels). It is extremely sound but there are some moth holes and scattered tears from wear.

A verbal attribution claims it was worn by then 1st Sergeant Evander C. Shooter of the 1st South Carolina Infantry (PAC) and was displayed for years with his frock coat. This sash is a very nice and rarely found example of an essential piece of a NCO's kit.  [pe][ph:L]

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

THIS ITEM, AS WITH ALL OTHER ITEMS AVAILABLE ON OUR WEB SITE,

MAY BE PURCHASED THROUGH OUR LAYAWAY PROGRAM.

CLICK HERE FOR OUR POLICIES AND TERMS.

THANK YOU!

Inquire About WOOL SASH ATTRIBUTED TO A CONFEDERATE NCO

should be empty

featured item

1/6 AMBROTYPE PHOTO – OLIVER PUTNAM, 3rd MASS. CAV. WITH HANDWRITTEN DESCRIPTION

This ambrotype image features Oliver J. Putnam, a young cavalryman wearing a “wheel” cap - more reminiscent of the m1830 Fatigue Cap or civilian style caps popular with working-class folks of the period. According to official records, Oliver was… (2025-892). Learn More »

Upcoming Events

14
Jan

The shop is currently closed so that we may conduct our annual inventory. We are available by phone… Learn More »

Instagram