Badges of Rank Worn on Sleeves of Overcoat: Colonel - 5 BraidsCommandant - 5 Braids

Badges of Rank Worn on Sleeves of Overcoat: Colonel - 5 Braids/Commandant - 5 Braids

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Description (Brief)
This image was originally prepared by and printed in the U.S. Civil War era newspaper the "New York Illustrated News" (1859-1864). The image "Badges of Rank Worn on Sleeves of Overcoast: Colonel - 5 Braids/Commandant - 5 Braids" was published in the September 2, 1861 issue of the paper.
Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
block, printing
Block
Object Type
Wood Engraving
Other Terms
Block; Wood Engraving
date made
1861
1861, Sep 2
graphic artist
Sherman Publishing Company
maker
Wemmer, N. J.
place made
United States: New York, New York City
Associated Place
United States: New York, New York City
Physical Description
wood (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 11.4 cm x 7.5 cm; 4 1/2 in x 2 15/16 in
ID Number
GA.23718.43
catalog number
GA.23718.43
accession number
1973.305359
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
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