Model 1872 CHEVRONS (wool)- Rank Chevrons adopted in 1872 were significantly different from the Civil War Period chevrons. The new chevron was a piece of branch of service colored wool facing cloth with black silk chain stitch outlining the pattern.   This type of wool cloth chevron was used on Dress Coats, Fatigue Blouses and Greatcoats from 1872 until 1885.  In 1885, the Army Uniform Board adopted a special chevron with gold lace to be used exclusively on the Dress Coats- Click to see 1885 Gold Lace Chevrons.  Made in the USA!

   These wool facing cloth chevrons continued to be used from 1885 thru 1898 on Fatigue Blouses and Greatcoats. 

   In 1898, the Army adopted Cotton chevrons for use on the new khaki cotton blouses.  Wool stripes continued to be used on the wool Greatcoat.  If you are ordering an 1898 or 1899 Khaki Uniform, please click here to order the correct cotton chevrons.

• Chevrons are sold by the pair for you to sew on your sleeves.  Or, if we are making you a coat, we can sew them on your sleeves for a small additional charge- see each uniform web page.
• The #7206 Ordnance Sergeant Chevrons are only available in Crimson- the Ordnance Dept branch color.
• The #7313 Chief Trumpeter and #7314 Saddler Sgt are available in the Cavalry trim colors only.
• Please click below to choose the rank and branch of service/ time frame you are portraying to get correct color when ordering.  By Army Regulations, Service Stripes (#7201) were to be worn on Dress Coats only.   Click Service Stripes for comparison showing the difference between the 5 Year Service Stripe, the 5 Year Service-In-War Stripe and the Artillery Service Stripe. The Service Stripes were worn just above the cuff flash on the dress coat sleeve.   Please click to see.