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SPEC!FOR THE UNIFORM OF THE

UNITED STATES ARMY

WASHINGTONGOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE

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SPECIFICATIONSFOR THE UNIFORM OF THE

UNITED STATES ARMY

JANUARY 25, 1912

WASHINGTONGOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE

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War Department,Office of the Quartermaster General,Washington, January 25, 1012.The following, approved by the Secretary of War, are the

specifications for the uniform of the United States Army. Theywill be referred to officially as the Uniform Specifications.

J. B. Aleshire,Quartermaster General, United States Army.

Q. M. O. O.Form 28!).1151-1-26-12-1500


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INDEX.A.Acting dental surgeon; Par. Page.Cap, dress o/n gInsignia on collar of coat OTi-rfi iAiguilette V^'.'.\[^'.'. .'....'. 1 3

Badge:Army of Cuban pacilicatiou 13s 40Certificate of merit j31 40China relief expedition 137 a->Civil M'-ar :\:\\:.\.\w\:. m Coast Artillery reserves 140 43First field army "" 139 43Excellence in target practice, clievrou. Coast Artiilery ....'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'. CM (a) 28Indian War 134 41Philippine insurrection 13a 42Spanish-American War 135 41Bands, cap. enlisted men 5S 27Belts, saher, full dress:Artillery officers

2 (/) 4Brigadier general [.[.]]...[. 2 (o) 4Cavalry officers 2 (/) 4Engineers 2 (c) 4Field olnrers 2 (c) 4Infantry oflicers 2 0) 4Major general 2 (a) 3Staff Cjrps and department officers 2 (if) 4Belts, shoulder:Chief Signal Officer 3 (a) 4Other officers of Signal Corps, including detailed ofBcers.. 3 (6) 5Belts, waist, enlisted men S3 27Boots:Black, ofBcers 4 (a) SRubber

Officers 4(c) 5Enlisted men 54 27Russet, officers 4 (6) 5Breast cords, enlisted men 80 34Breeches, dress:Chaplain 5(S) 6Chief of Coast Artillery 5 (()) 6Chief of Engineers S (c) 6General officers 5 (a) 6Officers of Artillery .'i (0 6Officers below rank of brigadier general 5 (e) 6Officers of Cavalry 5 (i) 6Oflicers of Engineers .^ (/) 6Officers of Infantry 5 (;) 6Officers of Quartermaster's Department 5(7) 6Quartermaster General 5 (d) 6

Breeches, service:Officers 6 6Officers mounted B 6Cotton, enlisted men 55 (6) 27Woolen, enlisted men 55 (a) 27Brigadier general:Dress coat, buttons on breast of 14 (a) 10Insignia on shoulder loop 29 (d) 20Insignia on collar of shirt when coat is not worn 30 (d) 21Insignia on sleeve, full dress and special evening dress coat and messjacket 31(b) 21S^ 43(6) 24

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IV INDEX.Buttons: pBronze ^"- ^*S-Engineers 7 (6) 7Enlisted men 56 (6) 27

Officers, except Engineers V (a) 7Gilt-Engineers 8 (6) 7Enlisted men 56 (o) 27Officers, except Engineers 8 (a) 7

C.Caps:Blanket lined, enlisted men 57 (a) 27

Dress, enlisted men 57 (b) 27Dress, officers:Acting dental surgeon 9 (/) 8Chaplain 9 (/) 8Chief of Coast Artillery 9 (c) 8Dental surgeon 9 (/) 8Field officers 9(d) 8General offlcers 9 () 7Officers helow the rank of field officer 9 (e) 8Quartermaster General 9 (6) 8Veterinarian 9 (/) 8Fur. enlisted men 67 (c) 27Service

Enlisted men 57 (d) 27Officers 10 8WhiteEnlLsted men 57 () 27Officers 11 9Winter, enlisted men 57 (0 27Cape:

Offlcers, pattern of 12 9General officers, color of lining of 12 (o) 9Officers of Artillery, color of lining of 12 (d) 10Officers of Cavalry, color of lining of 12 (e) 10Officers of Infantry, color of lining of 12 (c) 10Officers of Quartermaster's Department, color of lining of 12 (6) 10Captain:Insignia on shoulder loop 29 (d) 20Insignia on collar of shirt when coat is not worn '. . . . 30 (/i) 21Insignia on sleeve, full dress and special evening dress coat and messjacket 31(/) 21Insignia on sleeve of overcoat 32 (e) 22Chevrons, blue denim, enlisted men 72 34Chevrons, dress, enlisted men:Artiflcer-Army Service School detachment 70 (o) 3JInfantry 62 (a) 30Badge for excellence in target practice, Coast Artillery 60 (u) 28Battalion sergeant majorArmy Service School detachment 70(c) 33Engineers 63(6) 31

Field Artillery 59 (6) 27Infantry 62(6) 30Battalion quartermaster sergeantArmy Service School detachment 70 (6) 33Engineers 63 (o) 31Field Artillery 59 (a) 27Battery quartermaster sergeant, Field Artillery S9 (i) 28Casemate electrician. Coast Artillery 60 (6) 28Chief loader. Coast Artillery 60 ((2) 29Chief mechanicArmy Service School detachment. Field Artillery 70(d) 35Field Artillery 5g\c^ 27Chief musician^^:fnu;,;- 61(a) 30Coast Artillery ...'..". CO fc'Engineers 'Field Artillery 59 (VInfantry 52 (c(Chief planter, Coast Artillery 60(d)

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INDEX. VChevrons, dress, enlisted menContinued

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Chief trumpeter Par. Page.Cavalrv. g^ (,,. 3jS'?=',i* r J;,"''y 60(c) 29Field Artillery 59 W 27Color sergeantCavalry 61 (!>) 30Field Artillery 59 ( 28Infantry 62(d) 30Company quartermaster sergeantArmy Service School detachment 70(e) 33Coast Artillery 60 (?) 29Engineers 63 (d) 31Infantry 62(e) 30Cook-Army Service School detachment 70 (/) 33Army service detachment, United States Military Academy 69 (0) 33Cavalry 61 (d) 30Coast Artillery 60 (^) 29Engineers 63 (e) 31Field Artillery 69 (j) 28Infantry 62(/) 30Signal Corps 66 (s) 31CorporalArmy Service School detachment 70 (0) 33Army service detachment, United States Mihtary Academy 69 (6) 33Cavalry 61 (e) 30Coast Artillery 60 (ft) 29Eneineers 63 (/) 31Field Artillery 59 (ft) 28Hospital Corps 66 (a) 32Infantry 62 (g) 30Ordnance 64 (a) 31Signal Corps 65 (6) 31West Point band 68 (a) 32Drum majorCavalrv 61 (/) 30Coast Artillery 60 (i) 29Engineers 63 (j) 31Field Artillery 69 (i) 28Infantry 62 (ft) 30West Point hand 68 (!)) 32

Electrician sergeantFirst classArmy Service School detachment 70 (ft) 33Coast Artillery 60 (j) 29Second classA-rmy Service School detachment 70 (i) 33Coast Artillery 60 (ft) 29EngineerArmy Service School detachment 70 (j) 33Coast Artillery 60(0 29

FarrierArmv Service School detachment 70 (70 33Cavalry 61 (y) 30FiremanArmy Service School detachment 70 (/) iiCoast Artillery 60 (m) 29First-class guimerField Artillery 59 (1) 28(Jim or mortar company , Coast Artillery 60 (7!) ^9Mine company, Coast Artillery 60 (0) ii)First-class private ,,

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,Engineer^ JJ W ^^Hospital Corps 66(6) 32Hospital Corps, Army Service School detachment ^xJ-fJ i.Ordnance * ("^ ""First-class sergeant . , , ^ ^ 1. ^ ',n /,\ 11Hospital Corps, Army Service School detachment 70 n) 33

Signal Corps, Army Service School detachment 70 (p; aFirst sergeant , ^ ^ ,. * m in^Army Service School detachment - - - - 70 (0)Army Service detachment. United States Mihtary Academy. . . 69 (c)

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INDEX. vnChevrons, dress, enlisted menContinuedSergeant Par. Page.Army Service Soliool detaolunent 70 (v) 34Army Service detaolunent, United States Military Academy ' 69 (d) 33

Cavalry ' ' ai(J\ mCoast Artillery '.'.v::::.::::::::::.'::::::::::mm 29Engmeers 63 (J 31Field ArtiUery 59 ('j 28HospitalUorps 66 (d 32I?'try 62(0 31Ordnance 64 c 31Signal Corps 65 /) 31West Point band 68(d) 32Sergeant, first class-Hospital Corps 66 (e) 33SignalCorps 65 (0) 32Sergeant of band and assistant leader. West Point band 68 (e) 32Sergeant of field music. West Point band 68(/) 32Sergeant major, Coast Artillery-Junior grade 60 (oc) 30Senior grade 60 (ad) 30Sergeant major, senior grade, Army Service School detachment 70 (mi) 34Squadron sergeant major, Cavalry 61 (g) 30Stable sergeant. Field Artillery 69 (a;) 28Troop quartermaster sergeant, Cavalry 61 (r) 30WagonerArmy Service School detachment 70 (z) 34Cavalry 61 (s) 30Chevrons, service, enlisted men 71 34Chief of Coast Artillery:Dress breeches 5 (6) 6Dress caps 9 (c) 8Dress trousers 48 (6) 25Qhief of Kngineers:Dress breeches 5 (c) 6Dresstrousers 48 (c) 25Full dress coats 15 (!>) 12Full dress trousers 49 (6) 26Coats, dress:General officers 14 (a) 10Other ticers 14 (6) 11Buttons on breast of, general officers 14 (a) 10

Full dressGeneral oMcers 15 (a) 11Chaplain 15 (j) 14Chief of Engmeers 16 (6) 12OJicers below the rank of brigadier general 15(d) 12Quartermaster General 15 (c) 12Oilicers of Engineers 15 (c) 13Officers holding permanent appointments In Quartermaster'sDepartment 15 (/) 13Mackinaw, enlisted men 74 34

Oilskin, enlisted men 75 34Recruiting Service, enlisted men 76 34ServiceEnlisted men ;7 J4OlTicers , 1^ J^Special evening dress, officers l' 14White-

OlTicersRecruiting Service, enlisted men 76 34Summer, enlisted men 78 34Collars, linen, enlisted men ^ ^*Colonel: , , Insignia on shoulder loop -. ; : - % v ' "i U," " ^ 'Insignia on sleeve, full dress and special evening dress coat and mess

jacket -jl (c) 21InsigniaoA collarof shirt when coat is not worn 30 (c) 21Insignia on sleeve of overcoat '>'".'>) a

Cords: , on qiBreast, enlisted men " 0*Enlisted men ^1 34Officers - ^ ^


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VIII INDEX.Corps of Engineers: ^^^- ^*se-Color of facings 20 (Z) 16

Insignia on collar of coat 27 (6) 18Letters "U. S." 27 (o) 18

D.Designation to Indicate regiment, companies, etc., on ,Cap ornaments 92 35

Collar ornaments 98 37Drawers, enlisted men 82 34E.

Epaulette, description of:General officers, except general officers of General Staff I'C") 15General officers of General Staff 19{i)) 15

F.Facings, color of:General officers, except Quartermaster General 20(o) 16Quartermaster General 20(6) 16Officers holding permanent appointments inAdjutant General's Department 20(c) 16Inspector General's Department 20(d) 16Judge Advocate General's Department 20(e) 16Ordnance Department 20(i) 16Pay Department 20(fl) 16Quartermaster's Department 20(/) 16

Signal Corps 20(j) 16Subsistence Department 20(j) 16Officers ofArtiUery 20() 16Cavalry 20(m) 16Corps of Engineers 20(1) 16Infantry 20(o) 16Medical Corps 20(i) 16First Lieutenant:Insignia on shoulder loop 29(/) 20Insignia on collar of shirt when coat is not worn 30(!) 21Insignia on sleeve, full dress and special evening dress coat and messjacket 31(ff) 21Insignia on sleeve of overcoat 32(/) 22Frocks, stable, enlisted men 119 -39

G.Gauntlets, enlisted men 83 34General:Button on breast of dress coat 14(a) 10Insignia on shoulder loop 29(a) 20Insignia on collar of shirt when coat is not worn . ; 30(a) 20Gloves:

Enlisted men 84 34Leather, officers 21 16O. D. woolen, officers 22 16H.

Hat, chaplain 25 16Service:Enlisted men 85 34Officers '. 24 16Hat cords:Enlisted men 81 34General officers 23(a) 16Other officers 23(6) 16I.Insignia on collar of coat:Bronze metalAdjutant General's Department 28(c) 19Aides.- 28 s) 19AH officers 28(a 18Cavalry 28(m) 19


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INDEX. IXInsignia on collar of coatContinued.Bronze metalContinued. Par. Page.Chaplain 28(m) 20Coast Artillery 28(o) 19Dental surgeon 28(j) 19Field Artillery ..'..'.\'.\'.'.'.V. 28(ra) 19

General Staff officers 28(6) 19Infantry 28(p) 19Inspector General's Department 28(2) 19Judge Advocate General's Department 28(c) 19Medical Corps 28(A) 19Medical Reserve Corps 28m 19Ordnance Department 28(K) 19Philippine Scouts 28(y) 19Porto Rico Regiment of Infantry 28(r) 19Quartermaster's Department 2S(f) 19Regimental staff officers 28(i) 20Signal Corps 28(i) 19Subsistence Department 28(g) 19Veterinarian 28(d) 20Gold or gilt metalAdjutant General's Department 26(c) 17Aides 26(r) 18Cavalry 26(1) 17Chaplain 26(() 18Coast Artillery 26() 17Dental surgeon 26(i) 17Field Artillery 26(m) 17General Staff Corps 26(6) 17Infantry 26(o) 17Inspector General's Department 2S(d) ITJudge Advocate General's Department 26(e) 17Medical Corps 26(o) 17Medical Reserve Corps 26(n 17Officers, except engineers 26(a) 16Ordnance Department 26(j) 17Philippine Scouts 26(pi 18Porto" Rico Regiment of Infantry 26(g) 18Quartermaster's Department 26(/) 17Regimental stall officers 26(s) 18Signal Corps 26(lt) 17Veterinarian 26(ii) 18

Silver or white metalActing dental surgeon 27(d) 18Corps of Engineers 27(a-6) 18Subsistence Department 27(c) 18Insignia on shoulder loop:Brigadier General 29(d) 20Captain 29(h) 20Chaplain 29(j) 20Colonel 29(e) 20

First lieutenant 29(0 20General ZW 20Lieutenant colonel ooffi inLieutenant general 29() 20Major 29() 20Major general ^^'''' 20Insignia on collar of shirt when coat is not worn:Srigadier general 30 (d) 21Captain 3 (ft) 21gSr:;:v:;:v;;:;v;;:v;;:";;;v;;:v;:::v;::::::::;:::::JoBi ilFirst lieutenant ^ ^1} ^General .\V':\'.^^l\ 30(a)Lieutenant colonel iniii 20Lieutenant general ^^S"! ^JMajor !".'.'.". 30(c) 21

Insi^!a"orSteve;iiilVdress'andVpeciaVeveiiiiig dress coat and messjacket: oi /i,\ oiBrigadier general V^S"/) 21Captain 11 [[i:::::::::::::: 31 i) 21Colonel ?i fnS 21First lieutenant. ^^ W -si


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Insiarnia on sleeve, tall dress and special evening dress coat and mess" jacket -Continued.Lieutenant colonel 31 (o) 21Major 31 () 21Major general 31 (a) 21Insignia on slee v e of overcoat

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Captain 32(c) 22Colonel , 32(6) 22First lieutenant 32 (/) 22Lieutenant colonel 32 (c) 22Major 32(d) 22Officers below the rank of general, except officers of General StanCorps 32(0) 21Officers of General Staff Corps, below rank of brigadier general 32 (?) 22

J.j'lunper, working, enlisted men 86 34

L.Leggins:CanvasEnlisted men 87 34

Officers 34 22Leather, officers 33 22Lieutenant colonel:Insignia on shoulder loop 29 (/) 20Insignia on collar of shirt when coat is not worn 30 (/) 21Insignia on sleeve, full dress and special evening dress coat and messjacket 31(d) 21Insignia on sleeve of overcoat 32 (c) 22Lieutenant general:Buttons on breast ol dress coat 14 (a) 10

Insignia on shoulder loop 29 (&) 20Insignia on collar of shirt when coat is not worn 30 (6) - 20

M.Major:Insignia on shoulder loop 29 (?) 20Insignia on collar of shirt when coat is not worn 30 (?) 21Insignia on slecA e, full dress and special evening dress coat and messjacket 31(f) 21

Insignia on sleeve of overcoat Z2 (d) 22Major general:Buttons on breast of dress coat 14 (a) 10Insignia on shoulder loop 29 (c) 20Insignia on collar of shirt when coat is not worn 30 (c) 21Insignia on sleeve, full dress and special evening dress coat and mess

jaolcet 31 (a) 21Sash 43 (ffi) 24Medal of honor (ribbon) 130 40Medal, Philippine congressional 132 40Mess jacket, officers:Blue 35 22White 36 22Mittens, enUsted men 88 34Moccasins, enlisted men f9 34Music pouches, enlisted men 90 34

O.Oilskin clothing, officers 37 23Ornaments, cap; gilt or bronze, enlisted men:Band musician 91 (s) 34Cavalry 91 (6) 34Coast Artillery 91 (c) 34

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INDEX. XIOrnaments, car) ; gut or bronze, enlisted menContinued P^r. Page.Master signal Biearician 91 (i) 35Noncommissioned officers ot bignal Corps 91 (Jc) 3'iOrdnance ni >,< ocOrdnance sergeant 91 fjjj 3^Porto Bico Regiment ot Infantry 91 (ft) 35Post commissary sergeant 91 (/c) 35Post quartermaster sergeant .... 91 f fcl 35ergeant first class, Hospital Corps 91 (fcS 35Service School detachment . .. qi V/5 f'iSignal Corps ."."..."."..".. 91(m) 35United ttjtes Military Prison guard 91 (ra) 35West Point detachments 91 (i) 35Designation to indicate regiment, comp^iies, etc.^a'7---, 92(d) 35Coast Artillery 92(a) 35Engineers 92 (6) 35lield .\rtillery 92 (d) 35Creneral recruiting service 92 (c) 35Infantry 92 (d) 35JSative troops in the Philippines 92 () 35Porto Rico Regiment of Infantry 92 (/) 36United States Military Prison guard 92 (c) 35For band musiciansCavaty 93 (c) 36Coast -Vrlillery 93 (a) 36Engineers 93 (6) 36Field Artillery 93 (c) 36Infantry 93 (c) 36Mililary Academy detachment 93 (d) 36Native troops in the Philippines 93 (f) 36

Porto Rico Regiment of Infantry 93 (/) 36RecruiUng service 93 (ft) 36United States Military Prison guard 93 (17) 36Noncomiidssioned staff oificersCavalry 94 (a) 36Coast Artillery 94 (6) 36Engineers 94 (c) 36Field Artillery 94 (a) 36Infantry 94 (a) 36Field musician:Artillery 95 (6) 36Cavalry 95 (6) 36Engineers 95 (1) 36Infantry 95 (6) 36Native troops in the Philippines 95 (c) 36Recruiting ser\'lce 95 (e) 36United States Military Prison guard 95 (d) 36United States Military Academy-Artillery 96 (ff) 36Cavalry 96 (Ii) 37Engineers 96 (c) 37Mu.sician 96 (d) 37Ornaments, collar, gilt, enUsted men:Band musician 97 (a) 37Cavalry 97(f)) 37

Coast Artillery 97 (c) 37Electrician..: 97 (f) 37Engineer 97 (/) 37Field Artillery 97 (c) 37General recruiting service 9/ (a) 37Hospital Corps ' 9? (? 37InfaSitry---- ^7 (A. 37Ordn ance 97 (i 37Porto Rico Regiment of Infantry 97 (ft) 37Post commissary sergeant 9'' U) 37Post quartermaster sergeant 97 (/t) 37Service School detachment xi/H ilSignal Corps - 97("i) 37Ignited States MiUtary Prison guard 97 (n) 37U s 97 (0) 37U's's'" 9'W 37V.S.V 97(?) 37West Point detachment 97 (0 37


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Xn INDEX.Ornaments, collar, gflt, enlisted menContinued.Designaiion to indicaie regiment, eonipacies, etc. "^' "^S^-Cavalry 9S(d) 38

Coast ArtiUery S8 (a) 37Engineers 88 (6) 37Field Artillery 98 (rf) 38General recruiting service 98 (c) 37Infantry 98 (d) 38Native troops in the Philippines 98 (e) 38Porto Rico Regiment of Infantry 98 {/) 38United States Military Prison guard 98 (c) 37For band musiciansCavalry 99 (c) 38Coast Artilletv 99 (o) 38Engineers. . . .". 99 (6) 38Field Artillery 99 (c) 38Infantry 99 (c) 38Native troops in the"Philippines 99 (d) 38Porto Rico Regiment of Infantry 99 (e) 38Recruiting service 99 (^) 38United States Military Prison guard 99 (/) 38Noncommissioned staff officersCavalry 100 (a) 38Coast Artillery 100 (6) 38Engineers : 1 00 (c) 38Field Artillery 100 (o) 38Infantry 100 (o) 38United States Mihtary Academy detachmentsArtiUery 101 (a) 38Band musicians 1 01 (&) 38Cavalry 101 (c) 38Engineers 101 (d) 38Ornaments, collar, bronze, enlisted men:The letters U . S 102 (a) 38The device, letters or numbers of organization 102 C6) 38

Overalls, enlisted men 103 38Overcoat, canvas, blanket Uned:EnUsted men 104 38Officers 39 23Olive drabEnUsted men 105 38

Officers 38 2SOvershoes, arctic:EnUsted men 106 38Officers 40 23

P.Pea jackets, enlisted men 107 38Poncho, enlisted men 108 38

S.Saber knot, dress;General officers 41 (a) 23Otherofficers 41 (6) 23Serrice 42 24Sash:Brigadier general 43 (6) 24Major general 43 (a) 24Shako, drum major, enlisted men 116 39

Shirts:Muslin, enlisted men 109 39OUve drabEnlisted men 110 39Officers 44 24Shoes, enlisted men:Black dress Ill 39Felt 112 39

Garrison 113 39Gymnasium 114 39Marching 115 39Shoulder knot 45 24


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INDEX. XIIIShoulder strap: Par. Page.Description of 46 24Placing of insignia of rank onBrigadier general 46(d) 25Captain 46 (d 2,5Chaplarn 46 (Ic) 25Colonel 40 (f) 25First lieutenant 46 (O 25General 46 (o) 25Lieutenant colonel 46 (/) 25Lieutenant general 46 (6) 25Major 46 (9) 25Major general 46 (c) 25Second lieutenant 46 (;) 25Slickers, enlisted men 117 39Socks, German, enlisted men 118 39Special evening dress coats, officers 17 14Stable frocks, enlisted men 119 39Stockings, enlisted men:Cotton 120 39Woolen 121 39Stripes, service, enlisted men 124 39Stripes, trousers:Color of, enlisted menArmy service detachment, United States Military Academy... 122(a) 39Cavalry 122 (6) 39Coast Artillery 122 (d) 39Engineers 122(c) 39

Field Artillery 122 (d) 39Hospital Corps 122 (c) 39Infantry 122 (/) 39Ordnance 122 (si 39Ordnance sergeant 122 (ft) 39Post commissary sergeant 122 (i) 39Post quartermaster sergeant 122 (i) 39Service school detachment 122 (/c) 39Signal Corps 122 (0 39Width of, enlisted menCorporal 123(6) 39Musician 123 (c) 39Noncommissioned officers above rank of corporal 123(a) 39Trumpeter ^^^Sn} mStuds, shirt, enlisted men 125 39

Subsistence Department:Insignia on collar of coat c , ^ mBronze ^ W) jaSilver or white y ^' ^^)Sweaters, olive drab:Enlisted men 'j

Officers *'

T.Trousers:Dress .o ,,Chaplain ^^ ,W

Chief of Coast Artillery ^ ( j 26General offlcCTl^xcept Chief" of Co^t Artiliery, Chief of" Engl-neers, and Quartermaster General ,--. ; ^'"'''' ""

Officers below the rank of brigadier general, holding Permanentappointments m the staff corps and departments, except En-gtaeers and Quartermaster's Department 48 (c) Zb

Officers of Artillery ^g * ^bOfficers of Cavalry JS)"A ii.Officers of Engineer Corps ^| 'J.> |SfflceS hJldtog^peri^ent" "appointments "iii" "Quarterm'aster's ^^Department - .ofii orQuartermaster General ^WFull dress 40 ij,) 26SJ:^^Ssr^c^pVdhiVf"ofEn^in^::::;::::::::::::::::: m4 2,2720412 >

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XIV INDEX.TrousersContinued. _, Full dress-Continued. ^"- ^^S"-

Officers below the rank of brigadier general, holding permanentappointments in the stafE corps and departments, exceptofficers of the Quartermaster's Department and Engineers 49 (c) 26

Special evening dressOfHcers of Artillery 50 26Officers of Cavalry 60 26Officers of Infantry 50 26Wiite, officers SI 27

U.U.S. letters 27 18TT. S. collar ornaments, gilt 97 (o) 37U.S.S. collar ornaments, gilt 97 (p) 37U. S. V. collar ornaments, gilt ". 97 (y) 37Undershirts, enlisted men:

Cotton 127 39Fleece-lined 128 39Winter 129 39V.Vetertnarian;Dresscaps 9 (/) 8Insignia on collar of coat, bronze 28 (v) 20Insignia on collar of coat, gold or gilt 26 (tt) 18Vest, special evening dress and mess jacket 62 27


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UNIFORM OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY.OFFICERS.

1. AIGTJILETTE.To be braided gold or gilt wire cord -^inch in diameter, in two parts, front and back, each part to beneatly fastened to a triangular piece of brass metal having onthe inside a bent hook. This hook when worn attaches to asmall strip of brass metal which slips under the shoulder strap ofthrough a loop when used with the shoulder knot or white coat.The front and back parts to have a loop 304 inches long. Theback part to have a loose end with a braided portion 24 incheslong; this part to measure 26 inches to the button loop and anadditional 8 inches of single cord and pencil.The front part to have a shorter loose end with a braided por-

tion 15 inches long; this part to measure 17J inches to the but-ton loop and with an additional 7J inches of single cord andpencil.The metal piece for the shoulder strap, curved in order to con-form to contour of shoulder, to be 3J inches long and | inch

wide, with an opening at each end of about inch for the hook.The metal piece for shoulder knot to be 2| inches long and iinch wide, with opening for hook about J inch wide with araised portion of metal in center 1 inch long to permit theshoulder knot holder to pass through.

2. BELT, SABER. F0i:,L DRESS.(a) Major General.^BeZt.To be of red Russia leather H

inches wide with detachable sling. The belt to have threestripes of gold or gilt embroidery about 1 inch wide and J inchapart and i inch from top and bottom edges.

Plate.To be of gilt or gold metal, rectangular in shape, 2inches wide and 3 inches long, having a bright raised rim.To have in the center a wreath of laurel in silver or silvermetal partly encircling the coat of arms of the United States.All stars in the coat of arms to be of silver or silver metal

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4 UNIFORM OF UNITED STATES ARMY.and the eagle, shield, scroll, edge of clouds and rays to be ofbright polish.

Sling.To be of same material as belt, 1 inch wide, embroid-ered to correspond with waist belt. Buckles, snaps, belt attach-ment and hook to be of gilt metal.

(6) Brigadier general. Belt.To be of black webbing IJinches wide with detachable slings.

Plate.To be a flat, smooth, brass buckle.Sling.To be of Russia leather, same as for major general.(c) Field officers. Belt.^To be of black enameled leather Ifinches wide having one large stripe of four vellum gold or gilt

lace.Plate.Same as " Major general," par. 2 (a), p. 3.Sling.To be of same material as belt, 1 inch wide em-

broidered to correspond with waist belt. Buckles, snaps, beltattachment and hook to be of gilt metal.

(d) Officers hoiaing permanent appointments in the staff corpsand departments below the rank of field officers, except Engi-neers. Belt.To be of black enameled leather 1} inches widehaving four stripes of gold lace interwoven with black silk,each stripe A inch wide.

Plate.Same as " Major general," par. 2 (a), p. 3.Sling.To be of same material as belt 1 inch wide embroid-

ered to correspond with waist belt. Buckles, snaps, belt attach-ment and hook to be of gilt metal.(e) Officers of Engineers. Belt.To be black enameledleather IJ Inches wide, having four stripes of gold lace inter-woven with scarlet silk, each stripe -h inch wide.

Plate.Same as " Major general," par. 2 (o), p. 3.Sling.Same as " Field officers," par. 2 (c).(/) Officers of Cavalry, Artillery, and Infantry below the rank

of field officer. Belt.To be of black enameled leather IJinches wide, having four stripes of gold lace interwoven withsilk, the color of the arm of service, each stripe to be ^e inchwide.

Plate.Same as " Major general," par. 2 (a), p. 3.Sling.Same as " Field officers," par. 2 (c).3. BEIT, SHOULDER.(a) Chief Signal Officer Belt.To be of red Russian leather

2i inches wide, having four stripes of gold or gilt embroideryabout i inch wide and J inch apart and i inch from each edge.The loose end of belt to be finished ofE with a gilt metal tonguein the shape of a shield 2^ Inches wide and 1} inches long atwidest part. The ends of belt holding keeper to be turned underand buttoned over a gilt metal stud.


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UNIFORM OF UNITED STATES ARMY. 5Buckle.To be of gilt metal rounding diamond shape, 4 inches

long and 2| inches wide, having an opening in center If incheslong and i inch wide.

Field glass case.To be of same material us belt, of a curvedshape about 64 inclies long, IJ inches wide, and li inches deepand to be attached with gilt metal rings and keepers. On thecover, which is secured by a strap and gilt metal stud, ismounted in gilt metal the device of the Signal Corps, uponwhich is superimposed a gilt eagle. The whole device to beabout 4 inches long and 2J inches wide.

Keeper.To be of gilt metal, 2J inches wide, | inch long, andf inch thick.Pencils.Two in number, of gilt metal, fastened to a rosette

by chains about 41 inches long and fitted into two holdersattached to a shield, the latter placed on the front of the belt,all of gilt metal.

(6) Other officers of the Signal Corps, including detailedoificers. Belt.The shoulder belt will correspond to the saberbelt.

Bvcldc.Same as "Chief Signal Officer," par. 3 (o).Field glass case.To be of black polished leather 5i Inches

long, H inches wide, and 14 inches deep. On the cover, whichis secured by a strap and gilt metal stud, is mounted in giltmetal the device of the Signal Corps, upon which is superim-posed a gilt eagle. The whole device 4 inches long and 2iinches wide./Copper.Same as "Chief Signal Officer," par. 3 {a).Pencils.Same as " Chief Signal Officer," par. 3 (a).4. BOOTS.(a) Black.To be of plain polished black leather, black enam-

eled or patent leather, closely fitting at top and to reach to apoint just below kneecap. The upper part of bootleg to bestiffened or half stiffened. The toe to be made plain withouttoecap or box.

(6) Russet.To be of plain russet leather, closely fittmg attop and to reach to a point just below the kneecap. The upperpart of bootleg to be stiffened or half stiffened. The toe to bemade plain without toecap or box.

(0) Kuloher.To be black of same or similar pattern as thoseissued.

5 BREECHES (DRESS).The breeches will be cut loose in the thigh and tight from

the knee down with ample length from the hip to the knee. Tohave a strapping of the same material on the contact surface


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6 UNIFORM OF UNITED STATES AEMT.on the inside of leg aud knee, extending to a little below tiieleggin and from 6 to 8 inches of the crotch. To be fastenedfrom the knee down with laces or buttons of appropriate sizeand color, either showing or concealed in a fly.

(o) General officers, except Chief of Coast Artillery, Chief ofEngineers and ftuartermaster General.To be of dark blue elas-tique of adopted standard, without stripe, welt, or cord.

(6) Chief of Coast Artillery.To be of dark blue elastique ofadopted standard, with a stripe of scarlet cloth 1^ inches wideand welted at the edges.

(c) Chief of Engineers.To be of dark-bine elastique ofadopted standard, with a stripe of scarlet cloth li inches widewith a piping of white cloth J inch in width at each edge.

(d) ftuartermaster General.To be of dark blue elastique ofadopted standard, with a stripe of bufE cloth 11 inches wideand welted at the edges.

(e) Officers below the rank of Brigadier General holdingpermanent appointments in the staff corps and departments,except Engineers, Quartermasters, and chaplains. To be darkblue elastique of adopted standard, without stripe, welt, or cord.

(/) Officers of Engineers.To be of dark blue elastique ofadopted standard, with a stripe of scarlet cloth IJ inches widewith a piping of white cloth J inch in width on each edge.

(fir) Officers of ftuartermaster's Department.To be of darkblue elastique of adopted standard, with a stripe of bufC clothIJ inches wide and welted at the edges.

(ft) Chaplains.To be of black elastique without stripe, welt,or cord.

(J) Officers of Cavalry and Artillery.To be of sky-blueelastique of adopted standard, with stripes IJ inches wide andwelted at the edges and of the color of arm of service.

(j) Officers of Infantry.To be of sky-blue elastique ofadopted standard, with stripes IJ inches wide and welted at theedges. The stripes to be white.

6. BREECHES (SERVICE).To be of olive drab woolen or cotton material, of adopted

standard, to match the service coat, without stripe, welt, orcord. To be cut loose in the thigh and tight from the kneedown, with ample length from the hip to the knee. To befastened from the knee down with laces or buttons of appropri-ate size and color. For mounted officers, to have a strapping ofthe same material, or buckskin of the same color, on the contactsurface on the inside of leg and knee, extending to a little belowthe leggin and from 6 to 8 inches of the crotch.


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UNIFORM or UNITRD STATES AEMT. 77. BUTTONS (BRONZE).() Officers, except Engineers.To be of dull-finish bronzemetal, well lacquered, and of permanent finish, circular and

slightly convex in shape, with the coat of arms of United Statesclearly stamped thereon. To be 36 ligne for large and 25 lignefor small buttons, rim and background, same as in gilt buttons.(&) Engineers.To be of dull-finish bronze metal, well lac-quered and of permanent finish of same device and dimensionsas the gilt buttons.8. BTJTTONS (GILT).(a) Officers, except Engineers.To be of gold or gilt metal,

circular and slightly convex in shape, with a polished raisedrim, with the coat of arms of United States clearly stampedthereon in relief against a lined background. To be 36 lignefor large and 25 ligne for small buttons.

(6) Engineers.To be of gold or gilt metal, circular andconvex shape, having for the device an eagle holding in itsbeak a scroll bearing the word " Essayons." In the distancea bastion with embrasures surrounded with water. A risingsum on the horizon. To be 36 ligne for large and 25 ligne forsmall buttons.

9. CAP (DRESS).(a) General officers, except Quartermaster General and Chief

of Coast Artillery.To be made of dark blue cloth of adoptedstandard.Badge.Coat of arms of the United States embroidered ingold or gilt bullion in the front of the cap, taking in half of

the upper part of velvet band and lower half of the two frontquarters.

Band.To be of blue-black velvet, about If inches wide, uponwhich is embroidered oak leaves of gold or gilt metal bullion.The leaves to be about 1 inch in length and each group of twoleaves about J inch in width. The velvet band with the goldleaves to encircle the entire cap.

Chin strap.To be % inch in width and 9 inches long, ofgold lace stitched on red Russia leather, edge to edge, fastenedat each end of visor with a regulation small gilt button.Crown.Of dark-blue cloth of adopted standard, measuring

about lOi inches from front to rear and 9i inches from sideto side; to be stiffened in front by means of haircloth springssewed between the quarters and lining, falling without stiffeningto the rear. To have two black japanned eyelets IJ Inchesfrom the welt seam and about f inch on each side of side seamof quarters.


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8 UNIFORM OF UNITED STATES ARMY.Visor.To be of black patent leather, cut to slope to an

angle of about 45 when attached to cap. To be lined withembossed green hatter's leather, and on the outside two semi-circles of oak leaves embroidered in gold or gilt bullion. Theleaves to be about 1 inch in length and each group of two leavesabout i inch in width.

(6) Quartermaster General.Same as "General officers"(par. 9 (a), p. 7), except as to Iiand, which will be of buff clothor velvet.

(c) Chief of Coast Artillery.Same as "General officers"(par. 9 (o), p. 7), except as to band, which will be of scarletvelvet.

(d) Field officers.Same as "General officers," par. 9 (a),p. 7.

Badge.Same as "General officers," par. 9 (a), p. 7.Band.A band consisting of two bands of gold lace about

J inch in width on the top and bottom and in the center asilk band f inch wide, of the color of the corps or arm of theservice.

Chin strap.Same as " General officers," par. 9 (a), p. 7.Crown.Same as " General officers," par. 9 (o), p. 7.Visor.Same as " General officers," par. 9 (a).(e) Officers below the rank of field officers.Same as " Gen-

eral officers," par. 9 (o), p. 7.Badge.Same as "General officers," par. 9 (u)> P- 7.Band.Same as "Field officers," par. 9 (d).Chill strap.Same as " General officers," par. 9 (o), p. 7.Crown.Same as " General officers," par. 9 (), p. 7.Visor.Same as " General officers" (par. 9 (a)), except that

a plain visor will be substituted for the embroidered visor.(/) Chaplain, veterinarian, dental surgeon, and acting dental

surgeon.Same as " General officers," par. 9 (o), p. 7.Badge.Same as " General officers," par. 9 (a), p. 7.Band.To be a plain band of black mohair braid about li

inches wide.CMn strap.Same as " General officers," par. 9 (o), p. 7.Crown.Same as " General officers," par. 9 (a), p. 7.Visor.Same as " Officers below the rank of field officer," par.

9 (e).10. CAP (SEEVICE).To be made of 13-ounce olive drab woolen material, of adopted

standard, of same general design and pattern as the dresie cap,par. 9, p. 7.Badge.Co&t of arms of the United States in dull finishedbronze metal, taking in half the upper part of mohair band and


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UJNIFORM OF UNITED STATES AKMT. 9the lower part of front two quarters ; to be attached to front ofcap by means of a threaded post inserted in an eyelet.Band.To be olive drab mohair braid about IJ inches inwidth around entire cap.Cliin .ftrap.Eusset leather, about i inch in width and 9inches long, fastened at each end of visor with a regulationsmall bronze button.

Grown.Front to be stiffened by means of haircloth stiffen-ing inserted between the lining and front quarter; crown toslope to rear without stiffening.

Visor.Top piece of russet leather, lined with embossed greenhatter's leather; to be waterproof.

11. CAP (WHITE).To be made of either linen or cottonduck of adopted standard of the same dimensions and patternas the dress cap, par. 9, p. 7. The cap to be without lining. Tohave detachable covers which fit snugly over body band.Badge.Gold or gilt metal coat of arms of the United States,

taking in the upper part of the band and the lower half of thetwo front quarters; to be attached to front of cover by meansof a threaded post inserted in an eyelet.Band.To have a band of white braid about li inches wide

entirely around the cap. Bottom of body band to be lined withdark-blue cloth entirely around.Chin strap.To be of gold lace stitched on patent leather

edge to edge, inch in width and 9 inches long, fastened ateach end of visor with a small regulation gilt button.Crown (cover).Front to be stiffened by means of haircloth

stiffening inserted in the front quarter; crown to slope to rearwithout stiffening.

Yisor.To be of black patent leather lined with embossedgreen hatter's leather cut to slope about 45 when attached tocap.

12. CAPE.To be of dark blue beaver of adopted standard toreach to the tops of fingers with the arms dropped to thesides, but not below the knee. To have a rolling (Prussian)collar of blue-black velvet, about 3 inches wide, fastened withhook and eye. An agraffe of black mohair cord to fasten acrossthe breast, one end to be secured in front and just below -thelower end of left shoulder seam with a blacli mohair olivettebutton A button of the same description to be placed in frontand just below the lower

end of right shoulder seam to engagethe other end of agraffe.Canes to be lined as follows:() General officers and officers of the staff corps and depart-

ments, except auartermaster's Department, dark blue.2720412 4


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10 TJNirOKM or UNITED STATES AKMY.(&) Officers of the ftuartermaster's Department, buff.(c) Officers of Infantry, light blue.(d) Officers of Artillery, scarlet.(e) Officers of Cavalry, yellow.13. CHAPEATT.To be of black silk plush having a rosette

of black silk, elliptical in shape, about 5 inches long and 3inches wide on right side in center, slanting forward ; in thecenter of this to be a strip of gold lace, the coat of arms of theUnited States in gold or gilt bullion embroidered on the upperend ; the lower end to have one large gilt coat button, all to besurrounded by gold or gilt embroidery J inch in width. Tohave over center of chapeau two black ostrich plumes extend-ing down to end of chapeau in rear. To have in both frontand back a tassel consisting of five each, large and small, goldor gilt bullions about 3 inches long, to have on each side ali Inch black corded silk ribbon running diagonally from ballof tassel to center of chapeau, the ends fastened under sweatleather about 2J inches apart.

14. COATS (DRESS).(a) General officers.Body.A double-breasted sack coat of dark-blue erSpe of

adopted standard, cut to fit the figure easily.Collar.To be standing and fall of suitable height, fastened

with hooks and eyes.Shoulder strap.As described in par. 46, p. 24, will be placed

on each shoulder, touching and parallel to the sleeve head seam.Skirt.To extend one-third the distance from the point ofhip to the bend of knee, according to height of wearer.

Sleeve.Three small gilt coat buttons will be placed on thecuff just in front of the hind arm seam.

Vortical opening.To be on the left side of body, extending2 inches above and 2 inches below the point of hip to admit ofhooking up the saber.

Collar ornaments.See " Insignia," par. 26, p. 16.Buttom.I^arge gilt coat buttons will be placed on the breastas follows

:

General.Two rows, 12 in each row, placed by fours, thedistance between rows being from 8 to 10 inches at the topand from 4 to 5 inches at the bottom.Lieutenant general.The same as for " General," except

that there will be 10 buttons in each row, the upper and lowergi-oups by threes and the middle groups by fours.Major general.The same as for " General," except thatthere will be 9 buttons in each row, placed by threes.Brigadier general.The same as for "General," except thatthere will be 8 buttons in each row, placed in pairs.


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UNrroKM or united states army. 11(&) other officers.Body.A single-breasted sack coat of dark-blue crgpe of

adopted standard, cut to fit the figure easily, and to close infront with suitable concealed fastenings.

Collar.To be standing collar of suitnble height, fastenedwith hooks and eyes. To be trimmed with lustrous flat blackmohair braid, of adopted standard, of same width as the heightof collar.

Openings.To be on each side of body at the hip, and on theleft side a slit not exceeding 3 inches above the opening, toadmit of hooking ui3 the saber.Skirt.To extend two-thirds the distance from the point ofhip to the bend of the knee, according to height of wearer.

Shoulder strap.To be as described in par. 46, p. 24, placedon each shoulder, touching and parallel to the sleeve head seam.

Trinvmlngs.The front edges of the body and the bottom ofthe skirt and both sides of vertical opening on each side fora distance of 6 inches to be trimmed with lustrous flat blackmohair braid, of adopted standard, li inches wide.

Collar ornaments.See " Insignia," pjir. 26, p. 16.15. COATS (FTJII DRESS).(a) General officers, except Chief of Engineers and Quarter-

master General.BoCiy.To be a double-breasted frock coat of dark-blue cloth

of adopted standard.Collar.To be standing, of suitable height, of blue-blackvelvet.Skirt.To extend to three-fourths of the distance from the

point of hip to the bend of knee. Lining to be black, withpockets on the inside of skirt.

Sjeeve.To have a cuff of blue-black velvet 4 inches wide.Buttons.Three small gilt coat buttons will be placed on the

cuff just in front of the hind arm seam. Two rows of largegilt coat buttons will be placed on the breast of the coat, asprescribed for the dress coat, according to rank. Two largegilt coat buttons will be placed at the back of waist and onelarge gilt coat button near the end of each skirt, making fourbuttons on the back of skirt.

Ornamentation of collar for the general, lieutenant general,and the Chief of Staff, will be such as they may prescribe, re-spectively For other general officers the collar will be

orna-mented with a band of oak leaves embroidered in gold and ex-tending all the way around.

Ornamentation of sleeve for the general, lieutenant general,and the Chief of Staff will be such as they may prescribe, re-


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12 UNIFORM OF UNITED STATES ARMY.spectively. For other general officers the velvet cuff of thesleeve will be ornamented with a band of oak leaves embroideredin gold to be 1 inch below the upper edge of the velvet cuff.

(6) Chief of Engineers.The same as that of "Generalofficers," par. 15 (a), p. 11, with the following exceptions:

Piping.Â piping of scarlet velvet J inch wide to be placedalong the upper and outer edges of the left lapel, continuingdown the edge of left skirt to bottom and across the top anddown the outer edge of the left back skirt.Back slashes.A slash of scarlet velvet to be placed on each

back skirt and extend two-thirds the distance from the waistto bottom of skirt and from nothing at waist button to 2inches in width at the bottom. To be trimmed with one rowof i-inch two-vellum gold-wire lace, placed upon white braidshowing is inch of braid on each side. The outer edge ofbraid to be i inch from outer edge of scarlet velvet andfollowing the vertical and horizontal lines. The lower giltbutton will be placed in the lower corner of slash just insidethe gold lace.

(c) Cluartermaster General.The same as that of " Generalofficers," par. 15 (o), p. 11, with the following exceptions:

Collar and cuffs.To be of buff cloth or velvet.Piping.Piping of buff cloth or velvet J inch wide to be placed

along the upper and outer edges of left lapel, continuing downthe edge of left skirt to bottom and across the top and downouter edge of left back skirt.Back slashes.Â slash of buff cloth or velvet to be placedon each back skirt and extend two-thirds the distance fromthe waist to bottom of skirt and from nothing at waist buttonto 2 inches in width at the bottom. To be trimmed with onerow of 'i-inch two-vellum gold-wire lace. The outer edge of laceto be 1 inch from the outer edge of buff cloth or velvet and fol-lowing the vertical and horizontal lines. The lower gilt buttonwill be placed In the lower corner of the slash just inside thegold lace.

(d) Ofacers below the rank of brigadier general, except offi-cers of Engineers and those holding permanent appointments inthe Quartermaster's Department.Body.Â double-breasted frock coat of dark-blue cloth of

adopted standard.Collar.To be standing of suitable height.Skirt.To extend to three-fourths of the distance from the

point of hip to the bend of knee. Lining to be black, withpockets on the inside of skirt.

Buttons.Two rows of nine large gilt coat buttons will beplaced on the breast at eonal intervals, distance between rows


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UNIFORM or UNITED STATES ARMY. 13being from 8 to 10 iuclies at the top and 4 to 5 inches at thebottom. Two large gilt coat bnttons will be placed at the backof waist and one large gilt coat button near the end of eachskirt, making four buttons on the back of skirt.

Ornamentation of collar will consist of two bands of i-inchtwo-vellum gold or gilt wire lace, passing all around the collarand parallel with its edge. The upper edge of the upper bandbeing J inch from the edge of the collar ; the lower edge of thelower band reefing on the collar seam. The upper band to bebrought down parallel to the front edges of the collar, a dis-tance of i inch therefrom and to be joined to lower band. Thetwo bands of gold or gilt lace to be on a ground of silk of thecolor of the facings of the corps, department, or arm of service.Ornamentation of sleeve will be a band of i-inch two-vellum

gold or gilt wire lace passing around the cuff 2i inches from theend of the sleeve ; to be surmounted by the insignia of rank andthe insignia of the corps, department, or arm of service. See" Insignia," par. 31, p. 21.

(e) Officers of Engineers.Same as that of all officers belowthe rank of brigadier general with the following exceptions:

Piping.A piping of scarlet cloth i inch in width to he placedalong the top, bottom, and front edges of collar, along the upperand outer edges of the left lapel, continuing down the edge ofthe left skirt to the bottom, and across the top and down theouter edge of the left back skirt.Back slashes.Sume as for "Chief of Engineers," par. 15

(&), p. 12, only scarlet cloth in place of velvet.(/) Officers holding permanent appointments in the Quarter-

master's Department.The same as all other officers below therank of brigadier general, par. 15 (d), p. 12, with the followingexceptions

:

Cuffs.To be of bufC cloth 2i inches deep.Piping.A piping of bufC cloth i inch wide to be placedalong the top, bottom, and front edges of collar and along the

upper and outer edges of the left lapel, continuing down theedge of the left skirt to the bottom, and across the top anddown the outer edge of the left back skirt.,Back slashes.A slash of bufE cloth to be placed on each

back skirt and extend two-thirds the distance from the waistto the bottom of skirt, and from nothing at the waist buttonto 2 inches in width at the bottom. To be trimmed with onerow of i-inch two-vellum gold-wire lace, the outer edge ofiace to be i inch from the outer edge of buff cloth and follow-


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14 UNIFORM or UNITED STATES ARMY.ing tbe vertical and horizontal lines. The lower large gilt coatbutton will be placed in lower corner of slash just inside thegold lace.

(g) Chaplain.^A single-breasted frock coat of black clothwith standing collar of suitable height, fastened with hooks andeyes. The skirt to extend three-quarters of the distance fromthe point of hip to bend of knee. To be fastened down thefront with nine cloth buttons. A shoulder strap, as describedin par. 46 (7c), p. 25, will be placed on each shoulder, touchingand parallel to the sleeve head seam.

16. COATS (SERVICE).Body.To be a single-breasted sack coat of olive drab woolen

or cotton material of adopted standard; to fit closely at thewaist and easy over the chest; buttoned down the front withfive large coat buttons.

Buttons.To be five large and six small bronze buttons. See" Button," par. 7, p. 7.Collar.To be standing collar of a suitable height, fastenedwith hooks and eyes.

Poclcets.Four outside patch pockets, two breast and two hip,slightly rounded at lower corners, and covered with a flapslightly rounded at the lower corners and coming to a point inthe center, and buttoned by a small coat button.

Skirt.To extend one-third the distance from the point ofhip to the bend of knee according to height of wearer.

Shoulder loops.On each shoulder a loop of same material asthe coat let in at the sleeve head seam and reaching to theedge of the collar, buttoning at the upper end with a small coatbutton. Loops to be about 2 inches wide at the lower end and1 inch wide at the collar end, and cross stitched down toshoulder about 2 inches from the lower end.Ornameniation on sleeve.Oflicers, except the General StaffCorps, will wear a band of brown braid i inch wide on the

sleeves and lower edge of the braid 3 inches from the end ofthe sleeve. For officers of the General Staff Corps the braidwill be black.

17. COATS (SPECIAL EVENING DRESS).An evening dresscoat of dark-blue cloth of adopted standard, cut on the lines ofthe civilian dress coat, five buttonholes on each lapel and twolarge gilt coat buttons on each side.

Ornamentation.The sleeves of the coat to be ornamentedfor all oflicers in the same manner as the sleeves of their full-dress coats, par. 15, p. 11.


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UNIFORM OF UNITED STATES ABMY. 1518. COATS (WHITE).Body.A single-breasted sack coat of linen or cotton duck,of adopted standard, cut to fit the figure easily and closed in

front witli suitable concealed fastenings.Collar.To be standing collar of suitable height, fastenedwith hooks and eyes; to be trimmed with flat white braid ofsame width as height of collar.Loops.On each shoulder a loop of same material as the coat,let in at sleeve head seam and reaching to the edge of the col-lar and buttoning at the upper end with a small gilt button.Openings.A vertical opening on each side at the hip, andon the left side a slit not exceeding 3 inches above the openingto admit of hooking up the saber.

iilcirt.To extend one-third the distance from the point of hipto bend of knee, according to height of wearer.Trimming.Tbe coat to be trimmed with white flat braidli inches wide, of adopted standard, down the front edges alongthe bottom of skirt and for 6 inches upward on both sides ofvertical opening on each side.Collar ornaments.See " Insignia," par. 26, p. 16.

Insignia of ranlc.See " Insignia," par. 29, p. 20.19. EPAULETTE.(o) General officers, except general officers of the General

Staff.To be of gold or gilt metal with a solid crescent of brightpolish, to have a strap of gold or gilt lace 2i inches wide and6 inches long surrounded by an embroidered border of J inchto points of crescent. Frog to be 3J inches at widest part,having In the center the coat of arms of the United Statesembroidered in gold or gilt bullion mounted upon a circle.Crescent to be 1 inch at widest part and surrounded on Insideand outside by gold or gilt Jaceron. On outer edge of crescentoutside of Jaceron to have an embroidered roll f inch in width,terminating at the straps. To have suspended from the crescentthree rows of gold or gilt bullion 3J inches long. Outside rowto be i inch in diameter and the other rows slightly less in properproportion. To have under the strap a suitable attachment forfastening to shoulder of coat. For major general, two starswith points up, 1 inch between centers and equidistant 'betweenthe lower edge of button and a line between cusps of crescent.For brigadier general, one star with point up; center of starmidway between the lower edge of button

and a line betweenthe cusps of crescent.

(6) General officers of the General Staff.To be the same asfor general oflicers with the exception that the coat of arms of


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16 UNIFORM or UNITED STATES ARMY.the United States will be replaced by the insignia of the GeneralStaff Corps. See "Insignia," par. 26 (6), p. 17.20. FACINGS.

(a) General officers, except ftuartermaster General.To bedark blue.

(&) Quartermaster general.To be buff.For officers holding permanent appointments in the

(0) Afljutant General's Department, dark blue.(d) Inspector General's Department, dark blue.(e) Judge Advocate General's Department, dark blue.(/) ftuartermaster's Department, buff.(g) Subsistence Department, dark blue.(ft) Pay Department, dark blue.(i) Ordnance Department, black piped with scarlet.(j) Signal Corps, orange piped with white.

For officers of(k) Medical Corps, maroon.(1) Corps of Engineers, scarlet piped with white.{m) Cavalry, yellow.(n) Artillery, scarlet,(o) Infantry, light blue.21. GLOVES (LEATHER).To be of the same general design

as those issued.22. GLOVES (OLIVE DRAB WOOLEN).To be as issued.23 HAT CORDS.(a) General officers.To be a double cord of gold bullion,

i inch in diameter, with an acorn of some material. If Incheslong at each end. Keeper of same material, J inch long andI inch in diameter, with an Inside diameter of i inch to holdboth ends and one loop of cord.

(6) Other officers.Same as "General officers," par. 23 (o),except that the cord will be of gold bullion and black silkintermixed.

24. HATS (SERVICE).The hat to be the same in all re-spects as that issued, with the exception that, If so desired, thefur may be of a higher quality.

25. HATS, CHAPLAIN.To be the same In all respects asthat Issued, except that It will be black.

26. INSIGNIA ON COLLAR OF COAT.GOLD OB GILT METAL.

(a) Officers, except officers of Engineers.To be the letters" U S " in Gothic design, f inch high, each letter to be followedby a period. (To designate officers of Volunteers these letterswill be followed by the letter "V".)


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UNIFORM OF UNITED STATES ARMY. 17(6) General Staff Corps.Coat of arms of the United States

iu gold or gilt metal and enamel, J inch high, superimposed ona flve-pointed star of silver or white metal. Star to be IJinches from point to point.(c) The Adjutant General's Department.A shield of gold

or gilt metal 1 inch in height and i inch in width.(d) Inspector General's Department.A sword and fasces

crossed and wreathed iu gold or gilt metal and the inscription" Droit Et Avant " in blue enameled letters in upper part ofwreath. The device to be 1 inch In height.

(e) Judge Advocate Generals Department.A sword and pencrossed and wreathed, of gold or gilt metal, the device to be 1inch in height.

(/) ftuartermaster's Department.A sword and pen crossedon a wheel, surmounted by a spread-eagle in gold or gilt metal.The rim of the wheel to be of blue enamel, set with stars.The device to be 1 inch in height.

(g) Medical Corps.A caduceus of gold or gilt metal, 1 inchin height.(ft,) Medical Reserve Corps.A caduceus of gold or gilt metal,

1 inch in height, superimposed in the center by a monogramof dull-finished bronze bearing the letters " R. C." f inch high.

(i) Dental surgeon.A caduceus of gold or gilt metal, 1 inchin height, superimposed in the center by a monogram of duU-flnished bronze bearing the letters " D. C." f inch high.

(/) Ordnance Department.A shell and flame of gold or giltmetal each i inch in height. The device to be 1 inch iu height.(7c) Signal Corps.Two crossed signal flags with a torch in

the center of gold or gilt metal, device to be 1 inch iu height.(1) Cavalry.Two crossed sabers in gold or gilt metal, 1

inch in height. The number of the regiment i inch high in theupper angle.

(m) Field Artillery.Two crossed field gnus iu gold or giltmetal, 1 inch in height, with an oval shape raised center of thesame metal. The center of oval to be red enamel with a giltwheel on it. The number of the regiment g inch high in theupper angle.

(n) Coast Artillery.Two crossed cannon of gold or giltmetal with an oval shape raised center of same metal. Thecenter of oval to be red enamel with projectile, point up, ofgold or gilt metal. The device to be 1 inch in height.

(o) Infantry.Two crossed rifies of gold or gilt metal, 1 inchin height. The number of the regiment f inch high iu theupper angle.


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18 UNIFOKM OF UNITED STATES AEMT.(p) Philippine Scouts.To be the same as Infantry with the

exception that the letter " P " in Gothic design, J inch high willreplace the number of the regiment.

(q) Porto Kico Regiment of Infantry.To be the same asInfantry with the exception that the letters " P. R." in Gothicdesign, inch high will replace the number of the regiment.

(r) Aides.A shield of the United States, J inch high andJ inch wide at the top. Stripes of the shield of red and whiteenamel and field of blue enamel ; entire shield bordered in goldor gilt. Shield to be surmounted by a spread-eagle i inchhigh in gold or gilt metal. On the blue field of the shield astar or stars, according to rank of the general on whose staffthe oflicer is serving.

(s) Regimental staff officers.Regimental adjutants, quarter-masters, commissaries and adjutants of artillery districts willwear in the lower angle of the insignia a device i inch highof the respective departments to which their duties correspond.Battalion and squadron quartermasters and commissaries willwear the quartermaster's device. The battalion adjutants andquartermasters of engineer battalions will wear the devicesabove the center turret.

(i) Chaplain.The same as for regimental stafC officers ex-cept they will wear in the lower angle of the insignia a Latincross of gold or gilt metal J inch high.

(u) Veterinarian.The device of arm of service with numberof regiment or battalion in upper angle and the foot of a horsei inch high, shod, toe down, with wings on the sides, of whitemetal, in lower angle.

27. INSIGNIA ON COIIAR OF COAT.SILVEK OB WHITE METAL.

(o) Corps of Engineers.To be the letters " U S" in Gothicdesign, f inch high, each letter to be followed by a period.

(6) Corps of Engineers.Â turreted castle, 1 inch in height.(c) Subsistence department.Â crescent, f inch betweencusps.

(d) Acting dental surgeon.Â caduceus 1 inch high, super-imposed in the center by a monogram of gold or gilt metalbearing the letters " D. S." S inch high.

28. INSIGNIA ON COLLAR OF COAT.BEONZE METAL.

(o) All ofacers.To be the letters " U S " in Gothic design,f inch high, each letter to be followed by a period. (To desig-


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UNIFORM OF UNITED STATES AEMY. 19nate officers of Volunteers these letters will be followed by theletter "V".)

(6) General Staff Corps.Coat of arms of the United States,f inch high, superimposed on a five-pointed star, star to be Hinches from point to point.

(c) The Adjutant General's Department.Â shield 1 inchin height and J inch in width.

{d) Inspector General's Department.Â sword and fasces,crossed and wreathed, and the inscription " Droit Et Avantin upper part of wreath. The device to be 1 inch in height.

(e) Judge Advocate General's Department.A sword and pen,crossed and wreathed. The device to be 1 inch in height.(/) Quartermaster's Department.A sword and pen crossed

on a wheel, surmounted by a spread-eagle. The rim of thewheel set with stars. The device to be 1 inch in height.

(g) Subsistence Department.Â crescent, | inch betweencusps.

(ft) Medical Corps.A caduceus 1 inch in height.(i) Medical Reserve Corps.A caduceus, 1 inch in height,superimposed in the center by a monogram of gold or gilt metal

bearing the letters " R. C." inch high.(?) Dental surgeon.Â caduceus of bronze metal, 1 inch in

height, superimposed in the center by a monogram of gold or giltmetal bearing the letters " D. C." S inch high.

(k) Ordnance Department.A shell and flame, each i inchin height. The device to be 1 inch in height.

(I) Signal Corps.Two crossed signal flags with a torch inthe center. Device to be 1 inch in height.

(m) Cavalry.Two crossed sabers, 1 inch in height.(ji) Field Artillery.Two crossed field guns, 1 inch in height,

with an oval shape raised center of the same metal. The centerof oval to have a wheel on it.

(o) Coast Artillery.Two crossed cannon with an oval-shape raised center of same metal. The center of oval to havea projectile on it, point up. The device to be 1 inch in height.

(p) Infantry.Two crossed rifles, 1 inch in height.(41) Philippine Scouts.To be the same as Infantry, with the

exception that the letter " P " in Gothic design, f inch high,will replace the number of the regiment.

(r) Porto Kico Regiment of Infantry.To be the satpe asInfantry with the exception that the letters " P. E. " in Gothicdesign inch high will replace the number of the regiment.

(s) Aides.A shield of the United States, | inch high andf inch wide at the top. Shield to be surmounted by a spread


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20 UNirOEM OF UNITED STATES AKMY.eagle J inch high. On the field of the shield a star or stars,according to rank of the general on whose stafC the oflScer isserving.

(f) Regimental Staff Officers.Regimental ad.iutants, quar-termasters, commissaries, and adjutants of artillery districtwill wear in the lower angle of the insignia a device i inchhigh of the respective department to which their duties corre-spond. Battalion and squadron quartermaster and commis-saries will wear the quartermaster's device. The battalionadjutant and quartermaster of engineer battalions will wearthe devices above the center turret.

(u) Chaplain.The same as for regimental staff officers ex-cept they will wear in the lower angle of the insignia a Latincross, i inch high.

(v) Veterinarians.The device of arm of service with num-ber of regiment or battalion in upper angle and the foot of ahorse, i inch high, shod, toe down with wings on the sides inlower angle.

29. INSIGNIA ON SHOULDER lOOP.^(a) General.Coat of arms of United States and two silverstars. Stars to be J inch wide from point to point. Coat ofarms to be IJ inches in height.

(6) Lieutenant general.One large silver star, IJ incheswide between points and two small silver stars, f inch widebetween points.

(c) Major general.Two silver stars f inch wide betweenpoints.(d) Brigadier general.One silver star f inch wide between

points.(e) Colonel.Â silver spread eagle } inch high and 2 inches

between tips of wings.(/) Lieutenant colonel.Â silver leaf 1 inch high and J inch

across.{g) Major.Â gold leaf 1 inch high and f inch across.(h) Captain.Two silver bars each J inch wide and 1 inch

long. Bars to be i inch apart.(i) First lieutenant.One silver bar J inch wide and 1 inch

long.(/) Chaplain.A Latin cross of silver 1 inch in height30. INSIGNIA ON COLLAR OF SHIRT WHEN COAT IS NOT

WORN.(a) General.Same as par. 29 (a).(&) Lieutenant general.Same as par. 29 (6).

1 See par. 83, p. 28, Uniform Regulations.


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UNirOHM OF UNll'ED STATES ARMY. 21(c) Major general.Same as par. 29 (c), p. 20.(d) Brigadier general.Same as par. 29 ((?), p. 20.(e) Colonel.Same as par. 29 (e), p. 20.(/) lieutenant colonel.Same as par. 29 (/), p. 20.(g) Major.-Same as par. 29. (,g), p. 20.(ft) Captain.Same as par. 29 (ft), p. 20.() First lieutenant.Same as par. 29 (i), p. 20.{)) Chaplain.Same as par. 29 (;), p. 20.31. INSIGNIA ON SIEEVE.

FtTLL DEESS AND SPECIAL EVENING DRESS COAT AND MESS JACKET.(a) Major general.Two silver stars i inch between thepoints. For general officers of the staff corps and departmentsthe proper corps or department insignia will be placed 1 inchabove the cuff and the stars 1 inch above that insignia, 2i inchesbetween the centers, center of interval above Insignia.(&) Brigadier general.One silver star, f inch wide betweenthe points. For general officers of the stafC corps and depart-ments the proper corps or department insignia will be placed 1inch above the cufl' and the star 1 inch above that insignia.(c) Colonel. A knot composed of three loops, one large

upper and two small lower loops. Knot to be formed by fiverows of i-inch gold or gilt soutache, ends of knot resting ongold band of sleeve. Outside dimensions of knot to be 8i inchesfrom upper edge of gold band to top of upper loop and 6JInches across between outer edges of lower loops. Insignia ofcorps, department, or arm of service will be worn in the centerof space formed by the lower curves of the knot and the upperedge of the gold-lace band.

(d) lieutenant colonel.Same knot as for colonel, exceptthat there will be four rows of gold or gilt soutache.

(e) Major.Same knot as for colonel, except that there willbe three rows of gold or gilt soutache.

(/) Captain.Same knot as for colonel, except that there willbe two rows of gold or gilt soutache.({/) First lieutenant.Same knot as for colonel, except that

there will be one row of gold or gilt soutache.32. INSIGNIA ON SLEEVE OF OVERCOAT.(a) Officers below the rank of general, except officers of the

General Staff Corps.^A knot composed of three loops of onelarge upper and two smaller lower loops. Knot to be formedof i-inch black soutache. Ends of knot resting on bottom ofsleeve. Outside dimensions of knot, 9i inches from lower edgeof sleeve to top of upper loop and 7i inches across betweenouter edges of lower loops.


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22 TTNirOEM OF UNITED STATES AEMT.(h) Colonel.The knot will be composed of five rows of

i-lncli black soutache.(c) lieutenant colonel.The knot will be composed of four

rows of i-inch black soutache.id) Major.The knot will be composed of three rows ofi-inch black soutache.

(e) Captain.The knot will be composed of two rows of^-inch black soutache.

(/) First lieutenant.The knot will be composed of one rowof i-inch black soutache.

(g) Officers of the General Staff Corps, below the rank ofbrigadier general.The same as for all other officers except thatthe ends of the knot will rest on a band of black mohair braid Jinch wide; the lower edge of braid 2i inches above the end ofthe sleeve.

33. LEGGINS, lEATHEK.To be of good quality tan colorrusset leather or pigskin and cut in one piece and molded toconform to contour of the leg. To be fastened by one strapwound diagonally around the leg from the bottom to the topand fastened at the top with a bronze buckle. To have anadditional small strap and bronze buckle at top to hold theleggin firmly in place.

34. LEGGINS, CANVAS.To be as issued.35. MESS JACKET, BLUE.To be of dark blue cloth of

adopted standard.Body.To be cut like special evening dress (par. 17, p. 14),. to

descend to point of hips, slightly curved to a peak behind andin front; two buttonholes on each front, below the turn oflapel, the lowr hole being about 1J inches from bottom of coat

;

three large gilt regulation coat buttons on each side beginningabout li inches from bottom of coat and spaced 2 to 3J inchesapart, following the line of outer edge of lapel ; suitableshoulder-knot fastenings at upper and lower ends of shoulder.

Lapels.To have three buttonholes on the turn, equallyspaced, and a facing of cloth of color of facing of arm of service,outer edge of facing to be IJ inches from the edge of lapel andparallel to it, and follow the line of step and seam of collar.

Sleeves.To be ornamented the same as sleeves of full-dresscoat, par. 15 (a-d), p. 11-13.

36. MESS JACKET, WHITE.To be of duck of adoptedstandard and conform in cut to the blue mess jacket, par. 35.The sleeve ornamentation to conform in. design to that on thesleeves of the full dress coat (par. 15 (a-d), p. 11-13), to bei-inch white braid and J-inch white cord. Buttons to be same


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UNIFORM OF UNITED STATES ARMY. 23as on blue mess jacket (par. 35, p. 22), but detacbable. Forgeneral officers tbe cuff will be of heavy braid.

37. OILSKIN CLOTHING.As issued.38. OVERCOAT, OLIVE DRAB.Body.A double-breasted ulster of olive drab woolen material

of adopted standard, with plaited back, suitably lined andclosing by means of a double row of buttons, five on eachside, 45 ligne in diameter. Coat to extend from 8 to 10 inchesbelow the knee according to height of wearer. At the waistline to have back straps let in at side seams and to buttontogether with two large buttons and buttonholes.

Buttons.To be of horn, conforming in color to the materialof the coat.Collar.To be standing and fall ; stand to be of suitable

height closed in front with hooks and eyes and the fall not lessthan 4 nor more than 5 inches in width. A flap of the samematerial as coat 5 inches in length and 2 inches in width, witha buttonhole in each end, made detachable, to close the fall ofcollar when worn closed.Openings.The lining to be slit and fastened to pocket open-.ings to allow the hand to go through to pocket of trousers andpermit the hooking up of saber. Slit to be closed with a smallbutton and buttonhole inside. To have another slit in backabout 25 inches long from the bottom, and closed with threesmall buttons and buttonholes concealed.

Pockets.Two outside-welted, one on each side, with verticalopenings. The center of pocket about opposite the lower but-ton, and placed on a line with the front seam of sleeve.

Sjcirt.The front corners to be provided with buttons andflap so that corners may be turned back when it is necessaryto facilitate marching.

Sleeve.To be without cufC or slit.Ornamentation.General officers. A band of lustrous black

mohair braid, li inches wide, placed with its lower edge 2iInches above end of sleeve. A second band of lustrous blackmohair braid, i inch wide, 14 inches above the lower band.

39. OVERCOAT, CANVAS (BLANKET LINED).As issued.40. OVERSHOES, ARCTICAs issued.41. SABER KNOT (DRESS).(a) General officers.To be of heavy gold or gilt cord, i

inch in diameter and 134 inches in length,with a gold or gilt

braided keeper 4 inch wide and a gold or gilt braided acornli' inches in diameter and 2 inches in length.

(6) Other officers.To be a strap of finch wide gold or giltlace 134 inches long, with a row of black silk interwoven, i


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24 UNDFOKM or UNITED STATES ARMY.inch from each edge. A keeper f inch wide, of black silk andgold or gilt lace interwoven. An acorn li inches in diameterand 1 inches long of black silk and gold or gilt lace interwoven.

42. SABEP- KNOT (SERVICE).A plaited leather cord 13J inches long and A inch in diameter,with two J-inch plaited leather keepers, with a tassel J inchin diameter and 3i inches in length. Lower end of tassel con-fined with a plaited leather band J inch in width. The upperend of knot to have a double-loop attachment i inch wide and2i inches in length, with a hole in each end and in the centerto fasten over a bronze stud; upper loop secured by a keeperof plaited leather J inch in width.43. SASH.

(a) Major general.To be of buff silk net 5i inches wide and96 inches in length to tassel. Tassels to be 9 inches in lengthcomplete.

(6) Brigadier general.To be of bufC silk net 3 inches wideand 45 inches long, lined the entire length. To have four foldsi inch overlapping down. To have on one end a knot andhanger of same material as sash, 8 inches long with a tassel 9Inches long attached. To have a gold or gilt metal hook on.underside of knot. To have on the other end a sliding Ijnotand tassel of same dimensions and material as on opposite endwith a gold or gilt metal eye on the underside of knot. To havea strap and buckle on the inside of the sash for adjusting thesash to the waist.

44. SHIRTS (OLIVE DRAB).As issued.45. SHOTTIDER KNOT.To be of gold or gilt cord i Inch indiameter. The knot to be formed of 4 plaits of 3-cord androunded at the top. A small gold or gilt coat button in the upperend of knot. Knot to be not more than 5J inches long and 2^inches wide, conforming to shoulder; to be stiffened on theunderside with a flexible backing covered with cloth of thecolor of coat; to have attached to the strap a suitable attach-ment for fastening to the shoulder of coat. Insignia of rank tobe placed in the same relative position as on the shoulder loop,,par. 29, p. 20.

46. SHOULDER STRAP.To be 4 inches long and If incheswide with a raised border of gold or gilt embroidery | inchwide ; on the inside and outside of border to have a gold or gilttwisted wire -h inch in diameter. The field of strap to be ofcloth of the color of the facings of corps, department, or armof service (see facings, par. 20, p. 16). Strap to be moimted oncloth of same color of coat and stiifened with a flexible backing.


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UNIFORM OF UNITED STATES AEMY. 25Tlie Insignia of rank to be placed In field of strap as follows:(a) General.Two silver embroidered stars of five rays eachand gold embroidered "Arms of tlie United States." See " In-signia," par. 29 (a), p. 20.(6) Lieutenant general.Three silver embroidered s^tars of

five rays each, one star on the center of strap and one at eachend, equidistant between the center and outer edge of theetrap. See "Insignia," par. 29 (&), p. 20.

(c) Major general.Two silver embroidered stars; the cen-ter of each stisr to be 1 inch from the outer edge of the goldembroidery on ends of strap. See "Insignia," par. 29 (c),p. 20.

(d) Brigadier general.One silver embroidered star at cen-ter of strap. See "Insignia," par. 29 (d), p. 20.

(e) Colonel.A silver embroidered spread eagle on the centerof strap. See "Insignia," par. 29 (e), p. 20.

(/) Lieiitenant colonel.A siher embroidered leaf at eachend of strap, each leaf extending J inch from the end of strap.See "Insignia," par. 29 (/), p. 20.

(g) Major.^A gold embroidered leaf at each end of strap.See "Insignia," par. 29 (g), p. 20.

(ft) Captain.Two silver embroidered bars at each end,placed parallel to the ends of the strap; the distance betweenthem and the border equal to the width of the border. See"Insignia," par. 29 (ft), p. 20.

(s) First lieutenant.One silver embroidered bar at eachend, placed parallel to the ends of the straps, at a distance fromthe ends equal to the width of the border. See " Insignia,*'par. 29 (i), P- 20.

{}) Second lieutenant.Same as prescribed in i;ar. 46, p. 24,omitting reference to Insignia of rank.

(Ic) Chaplain.A plain I,atin cross of silver in the center,long arm parallel to length of strap, head of cross to

the rear.See "Insignia," par. 29 (i), p. 20.

47. SWEATEES, OLIVE DRAB.As issued.48. TROUSEIIS.

DRESS.(a) General officers, except Chief of Coast Artillery, Chief of

Engineers, and ttuartermaster General.To be of dark-bluedoeskin of adopted

standard without stripe, welt, or cord.(6) Chief of Coast Artillery.To be of dark-blue doeskin of

adopted standard with a stripe of scarlet cloth li inches wideand welted at the edges.


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26 UNirORM OF UNITED STATES ARMY.(c) Chief of Engineers.To be of dark-blue doeskin of

adopted standard with stripes of scarlet cloth li inches widewith a piping of white cloth J inch in width on each edge.

(d) Suartermaster General.To be of dark-blue doeskin ofadopted standard with a stripe of buff cloth IJ inches wide andwelted at the edges.

(e) Ofiioers below the rank of brigadier general, holding per-manent appointments in the staff corps and departments, exceptQuartermaster's Department and Engineers.To be of dark-blue doeskin of adopted standard without stripe, welt, or cord.

(/) Officers of the Engineer Corps.To be of dark-blue doe-skin of adopted standard; to have a scarlet stripe li inchesin width with a piping of white cloth J inch in width on eachedge.

(g) Officers holding permanent appointments in the ftuarter-master's Department.To be of dark-blue doeskin of adoptedstandard; to have a stripe of buff cloth IJ inches wide andwelted at the edges.

(ft) Officers of Cavalry and Artillery.To be of sky-bluedoeskin of adopted standard, with stripes li inches wide andwelted at the edges and of the color of the arm of the service.

(i) Officers of Infantry.To be of sky-blue doeskin of adoptedstandard, with stripes IJ inches wide and welted at the edges.The stripes to be white.

(;) Chaplain.To be of plain black cloth, without stripe,welt, or cord.

49. TBOTTSEBS.FTJIX DBESS.

(a) General officers, except Chief of Engineers.To be dark-blue doeskin of adopted standard with two stripes of gold wirelace i inch wide, with i inch interval between them, mountedupon velvet, of color of cuffs and collar of coat, and placed downthe side seam.

(6) Chief of Engineers.To be the same as for "GeneraloflScers," par. 49 (a), with the exception that the intervalbetween the two stripes will be scarlet velvet

(c) Officers below the rank of brigadier general, holding per-manent appointments in the staff corps and departments, exceptofficers of the Quartermaster's Department and Engineers.To beof dark-blue doeskin of adopted standard with one stripe ofgold wire lace J inch wide down the side seam.50. TROrSERS, SPECIAL EVENING DRESS.For officers ofCavalry, Artillery, and Infantry to be of dark-blue cloth ofadopted standard, without stripe, welt, or cord.


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UNIFORM OF UNITED STATES ARMY. 2751. TROUSERS, WHITE.To be of linen or cotton duck of

adopted standard to match the white coat, without stripe, welt,or cord.

52. VEST, SPECIAL EVENING DRESS AND MESS JACKET.To be of same material as the blue and white mess jacket(par. 35 and 36, p. 22), single-breasted, cut low, with rollingcollar and fastened with small gilt regulation buttons.

ENI.ISTED MEN.53. BELTS, WAIST.As issued.54. BOOTS, RUBBER.Half-hip and hip, as issued.55. BREECHES, SERVICE,(o) Woolen.As issued.(6) Cotton.As issued.56. BUTTONS.(a) Gilt.Coat, large and small, as issued.(6) Bronze.Overcoat and coat, large and small, as issued.57. CAPS.(a) Blanket lined (until exhausted).As issued.(6) Dress.To be 17-ounce dark-blue cloth, as issued.(c) Fur.^As issued.(d) Service.^To be of 13-ounce olive-drab woolen cloth, as

Issued.(e) White.To be of duck, ;is Issued.(/) Winter.As issued.58. CAP BANDS.As issued, and conforming in color to thefacings of the arm of service.59. CHEVRONS, DRESS.

FIELD ARTILLERY (SCABLET ).(a) Battalion quartermaster sergeant.Three inverted V-

shaped bars with two horizontal bars below, the lower V-shapedbar forming a tie with the upper horizontal

bar, as issued.(6) Battalion sergeant major.Three inverted V-shaped bars

and an arc of two bars forming a double tie to lower V-shapedbar, as issued. .

(c) Chief mechanicTwo crossed hammers with a wreathbelow, as issued.

(d) Chief musician.-Three inverted V-shaped bars and an, arc of two bars, the upper bar of arc forming a tie to lower V-' shaped bar and inclosing a bugle, as Issued.

(e) Chief trumpeter.Three inverted V-shaped bars and anarc of one bar forming a tie with lower V-shaped bar and m-closing a bugle.


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28 TJNirORM OF UNITED STATES AKMY.(/) Color Sergeant.Tbree inverted V-shaped bars, with a

star below, as issued.(g) Cook.^A cook's cap, as issued.(ft) Corporal.Two inverted V-sbaped bars, as issued.(i) Drum major.Three inverted V-shaped bars with two

crossed batons below, as issued.{)) First-class gunner.Projectile, point up, with bar below,

as issued.(fc) First sergeant.Three inverted V-shaped bars with

lozenge below, as issued.(Z) Horseshoer.A horseshoe, toe up, as issued.(m) lance corporal.One inverted V-shaped bar, as issued.(n) Mechanic and artificer.Two crossed hammers, as issued.(o) Mechanic-farrier.A horse's head, as issued.(p) Mechanic-saddler.A saddler's round knife, edge up,

as issued.(q) Principal musician.Three inverted V-shaped bars with

a bugle below, as issued.(r) Regimental commissary sergeant.Three inverted V-shaped bars with three horizontal bars below with a crescent,

points to the rear in the angle of lower V-shaped bar, as issued.() Regimental quartermaster sergeant.Three inverted V-

shaped bars^ with three horizontal bars below, the lower V-shaped bar forming a tie with the upper horizontal bar, asissued.

(t) Regimental sergeant major.

^Three inverted V-shapedbars and arc of three bars, the upper two bars of arc forminga double tie to the lower V-shaped bar, as issued.

(m) Second-class gunner.^Projectile, point up, as Issued.(v) Sergeant.Three inverted V-shaped bars, as issued.(w) Stable sergeant.Three inverted V-shaped bars with a

device below representing a horse's head, as issued.(x) Battery quartermaster sergeant.Three inverted V-shaped

bars and one horizontal bar, forming a tie with the lowerV-shaped bar, as issued.

GO. CHEVRONS, DRESS.COAST ARTILLBKY (SCARLET).

( a ) Badge for excellence in target practice.The figure " 1I inch high, as issued.(6) Casemate electrician.Mine case with bar below, in-closed within a yellow circle, as issued.

(c) Chief musician.Same as par. 59 (d), p. 27.


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UNIFORM OF UNITED STATES ARMY. 29(d) Chief planter and chief loader.Mine cmsp iiicloserlwithin a yellow circle, as issued.(e) Chief trumpeter.Same as par. 59 (e), p. 27.(/) Company quartermaster sergeant.Same as par. 59 (x),

p. 28.(fir) Cook.Same as par. 59 (g), p. 28.(h) Corporal.Same as par. 59 (ft), p. 28.(i) Drum major.Same as par. 59 (i), p. 28.(;") Electrician sergeant first class.Three Inierted V-shapedbars with a yellow wreath inclosing white forked lightning

with a small bar between the lightning and the wreath, asissued.{Jc) Electrician sergeant second class.Three inverled V-

shaped bars with a yellow wreath inclosing white forked light-ning, as issued.

(I) Engineer.A yellow wreath at bottom inclosing a gov-ernor with a white star above the governor, as issued.

(ot) Fireman.One inverted V-shaped bar and an arc of onebar inclosing a yellow governor, as issued.

(n) First class gunner, gun or mortar company.Projectile,point up, with bar below, as issued.

(o) First-class gunner, mine company.Mine case with barbelow, as issued.

(p) First sergeant.Same as par. 59 (fc), p. 28.(q) Gun commander.Crossed cannon with bar below, in-

closed within a yellow circle, as Issued.(r) Gun pointer.Crossed cannon inclosed within a yellow

circle, as issued.(s) lance corporal.Same as par. 59 (rn), p. 28.(t) Master electrician.A yellow wreath with forked light-

ning within and a white star above the lightning, as Issued.(u) Master gunner.Yellow wreath inclosing a projectile,

point up, with a white star above, as issued.(v) MechanicSame as par. 59 (ra), p. 28.(w) Observer first class, and plotter.Equilateral triangle

with bar below inclosed within a yellow circle, as issued.(x) Observer second class.Equilateral triangle inclosed

within a yellow circle, as issued.(y) Principal musician.Same as par. 59 ((?), p. 28.() Second-class gunner, gun or mortar company.Projectile,

point up, as issued.(aa) Second-class gunner, mine company.Mine case, as

(a6) SergeantSame as par. 59 (v), p. 28.


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30 TTNirOKM OF UNITED STATES ARMT.(ac) Sergeant major junior grade.Three inverted V-shaped

bars and an arc of two bars forming a double tie to lower V-shaped bar, as issued.

(ad) Sergeant major senior grade.Same as par. 59 (*),p. 28.

61. CHEVRONS, DRESS.CAVALEY (yellow).

(o) Chief musician.Same

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