Pair of General of the Army epaulets worn by William T. Sherman

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Description:

One pair of gold epaulets worn by William Tecumseh Sherman between 1869 and 1883 when he was serving as General of the Army. The epaulets are ornamented with two stars and an embroidered eagle with an American flag and half-globe eagle and shield buttons, backed with red fabric.

Date Made: ca 1869Associated Date: 1869-1883

Wearer: Sherman, William Tecumseh

Location: Currently not on view

Subject: Army

Subject:

See more items in: Political and Military History: Armed Forces History, Military, Military, William Tecumseh Sherman

Exhibition:

Exhibition Location:

Credit Line: Hon. P. Tecumseh Sherman

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: AF.15937Catalog Number: 15937Accession Number: 59388

Object Name: insignia, pair ofOther Terms: insignia, pair of; Army; Epaulette; Major General; Officer

Physical Description: metallic thread (overall material)Measurements: overall (mounted): 6 in x 12 in x 10 1/2 in; 15.24 cm x 30.48 cm x 26.67 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a2-5354-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_433342

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