CIVIL WAR FIRST LIEUTENANT OF STAFF SHOULDER STRAPS

CIVIL WAR FIRST LIEUTENANT OF STAFF SHOULDER STRAPS

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These straps with single gold bar rank insignia on a black field were worn by a first lieutenant serving in a staff position at a regimental or higher level. This did not necessarily mean duty behind the lines. First lieutenants on the regimental staff included the Quartermaster, but also the Adjutant who had a place on battlefield, as did the Assistant Surgeons, also ranking as First Lieutenants, who though technically part of the “medical staff,” might not bother adding an “MS” to their straps, and could expect to serve under fire as well. Even at brigade or higher levels, aides and other staff officers would accompany generals under fire on the battlefield, carrying orders, rallying troops, and often paying a heavy price.

These are regulation with gold embroidered bullion borders and rank bars on a black field, with the bullion edged by gilt jaceron wire. The black field has excellent, deep color, and the bullion embroidered borders and rank bars have a matching patina showing some rubbing along their central, raised ridges, but showing strong traces of gilt in the lower recesses along the edges. The underlay was turned under and sewn down with a black paper backing to conceal the webbing used as the base for the embroidery. The paper shows some creases and cracks, with some loose threads.

Embroidered bullion insignia, and their false-embroidered cousins, offer a good deal of variety and color in a display, a nice combination of eye-appeal and history.   [sr][ph:L]

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