CIVIL WAR CRIMSON OFFICER’S SASH WITH INITIALS “W.E.C.W.”

CIVIL WAR CRIMSON OFFICER’S SASH WITH INITIALS “W.E.C.W.”

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Item Code: 1273-55

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This sash is a regulation crimson officer’s sash made of silk net complete with Turk's-head knots and tassels. The sash is in good condition with minor wear to the fringe. There are a few snags to the fabric throughout. This sash measures approximately 4 ½ inches wide and 110 inches long including the knots and tassels at each end. The owner of this sash had their initials embroidered in black near the center. The initials “W.E.C.W.” are present. Unfortunately, we’re not sure who or what these initials stand for.

Overall, this sash is in fair condition for its age. There are some pulled threads throughout as well as a few holes and pulls to the fabric. The crimson coloring has faded on the knots and tassels. The sash fabric has spots of minor striping, which seems to be inherent in the fabric and was not caused by any misuse. The color is rich but there are spots of dirt which darken the sash in areas.

Regulations called for army, cavalry, artillery, and ordnance officers to wear a sash of crimson silk net, which was to be wrapped twice around the waist over the frock coat and tied behind the left hip with no more than eighteen inches of extension below the knot. These sashes were required for all types of duty with the exception of fatigue duty and stable duty. The real purpose of these sashes was to signify authority during both field operations and during camp duty.  [cla][ph:L]

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