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'72 Chevrons

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. Hospital Department Privates used a white armband with red Geneva Cross on the LEFT Arm only.

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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.

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.

1872 and Later Wool Chevrons (these are also used on the 1885 and later Blouses and Greatcoats.)

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