WOOL SASH ATTRIBUTED TO A CONFEDERATE NCO

WOOL SASH ATTRIBUTED TO A CONFEDERATE NCO

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Item Code: 1284-16

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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.

Evander C. Shooter was a 1st Sergeant in the 1st South Carolina Volunteers from 1861 to his death in the Wilderness in May of 1864. His death frock coat was offered years back by a highly respected dealer. What the dealer did not realize was that Shooter, just recently promoted to a 2nd Lieutenant, re-purposed his sergeant's frock. He wore it when killed. This compiler upon realizing this contacted the original seller of the frock whose father an advanced collector had collected it decades before. When asking for further information he was made aware of Shooter's sergeants' sash and bought it at that time. The sash may or may not have been worn by Shooter at the time of his death, but it was used by him when performing his duties as a sergeant for almost 3 years prior.  [pe][ph:L]

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