1885 GOLD LACE CHEVRONS and SERVICE STRIPES for DRESS COATS

In 1885 the US Army adopted special Gold Lace Chevrons to be used exclusively on the Dress Coats. Chevrons have a Branch of Service wool background with 1/2” Gold Lace stripes- correct amount corresponding to the soldier's rank. These are similar to the old Civil War style, but gold lace is used rather than branch colored lace. Gold Lace chevrons for branches having white or red chain stitch added are extra cost.

Gold Lace Five Year Service Stripes (scroll down page please) were worn on the Dress Coat sleeves. Service in peace was indicated by the lace being placed on a dark blue background. Service in War was indicated by placing the lace on a branch color background.

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In 1885, the branch of service color for Infantry was changed back to
White from the Sky Blue used from 1851 thru 1884. In 1887 the
Cavalry trim color was changed to a darker shade of yellow.

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1885 Gold Lace Service in Peace Stripes start at $25.00 a pair

Qty: pair Service In Peace Stripes: No Service Stripes #8501D 5 yr Service in Peace Lace Strip $25.00 #8501D 10 yr Service in Peace Lace Strips $40.00 #8501D 15 yr Service in Peace Lace Strips $55.00

 

   

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1885 Gold Lace Service in War Stripes start at $29.00 a pair

Qty: pair 5 Year Service in War Stripe with Branch Colored Background:

No Service Stripes #8501DW 1885-1886 Cavalry- Lemon Yellow 5 Year Service in War Lace Stripe $29.00 #8501DW 1887-1902 Cavalry- Dark Yellow 5 Year Service in War Lace Stripe $29.00 #8501DW 1885-1889 Infantry- White 5 Year Service in War Lace Stripe $29.00 #8501DW Artillery- Red 5 Year Service in War Lace Stripe $29.00 #8501DWE Engineer- Red with White Stitch 5 Year Service in War Lace Stripe $35.00 #8501DWO Ordnance- Crimson with White Stitch 5 Year Service in War Lace Stripe $35.00 #8501DWH Hosp Corps- Green with White Stitch 5 Year Service in War Lace Stripe $35.00