#1901- UNION MILITARY OFFICER'S WAIST SASH

From 1852 thru 1871 the US Army Regulations called for all officers to wear a waist sash for dress occasions.  In 1872 the sash was dropped for all officers except Generals.  Normally the sash was not worn on the fatigue blouse.

The Sash was wrapped twice around the waist and tied at the left hip. The pendant was to extend about 18” below the waist.

 

#1901- CONFEDERATE MILITARY OFFICER'S WAIST SASH

  The CS Army Regulations called for officers to wear a waist sash wrapped twice around the waist and tied at the left hip. The pendant was not to extend lower than 18” from the waistline.