(1912) Specifications For The Uniform of The United States Army

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SPECIFICATIONS
FOR THE UNIFORM OF THE
UNITED STATES ARMY
WASHINGTON
GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE
1912
WAR DEPARTMENT
OFFICE OF THE QUARTERMASTER GENERAL
SPECIFICATIONS
FOR THE UNIFORM OF THE
UNITED STATES ARMY
JANUARY 25. 1912
WASHINGTON
GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE
1912
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Wak Department,
Office of the Quartermaster General,
Washington, Januatij 25, 1912.
The following, approved by the Secretary of War, are the
specifications for the uniform of the United States Army. They
will be referred to officially as the Uniform Specifications.
J. B. Aleshiee,
Quartermaster General, United States Army.
Q. M. G. O.
Form 280.
1151-1-26-12-1500
SOS
INDEX
A.
Acting dental surgeon: ^^^' ^^8®'
('ap, dress 9 (/) 8
Insignia on collar of coat 27 (d) 18
Aiguilette 1 2
B.
Badge:
Army of Cuhan pacification 138 42
Certificate of merit 131 40
Ch i(ia relief expedition 137 42
Civil War 133 40
Coast Artillery reserves 140 43
First field army 139 43
Excellence in target practice, chevron. Coast Artillery 60 (a) 28
Indian War 134 41
Philii.pine insurrection 136 42
Spanish- American War 135 41
Bands, cap, enlisted men 58 27
Belts, saler, full dress:
Artillery oflRcers 2 (/) 4
Brigadier general 2(6) 4
Cavalrv officers 2 (; 4
Engineers 2 (e) 4
Field officers 2 (c) 4
Infantry officers 2 (/) 4
Major general 2 (a) 3
StatT Corps and department officers 2 (rf) 4
Belts, shoulder:
Chief Signal Officer 3 (o) 4
Other officers of Signal Corps, including detailed oflicers 3 (6) 5
Belts waist, enlisted men 53 27
Boots:
Black, officers 4(a) i
Rubber-
Officers 4(c) 5
Enlisted men 54 27
Russet, officers 4 (6) 5
Breast cords, enlisted men 80 34
Breeches, dress:
Chaplain 5 (ft) 6
Chief of f ôast Artillery 5 (h) 6
Chief of Engineers 5 (c) 6
General officers 5 (a) 6
Officers of Artillery 5 (i) 6
Officers 1 rank of brigadier general
)elo\v 5 (f 6
Officers Cavalry
of 5 (i) 6
Officers Engineers
of 5 (/) 6
Officers Infantry
of 5 ( j) 6
Officers Quartermaster's Department
of 5 (<?) fl
Quartermaster General 5 (d) 6

Breeches, service:
Officers 6 6
Officers mounted 6 6
Cotton, enlistedmen 55 (b) 27
Woolen, enlisted men 55 (a) 27
Brigadier general:
Dress coat, buttons on breast of 14 (o) 10
Insignia on shoulder loop 29 (rf) 20
Insignia on collar of shirt when coat is not worn 30 (d) 21
Insignia on sleeve, full dress and special evening dress coat and mess
jacket 31(6) 21
Sash 43(6) 24
in
IV INDEX.
Buttou-;:
Bronze— Par. Page.
Engineers 7(6) 7
Enlisted men -.
5G (6) 27
Officers, except Engineers 7 (a) 7
Gilt—
En°;ineers 8 (6) 7
p:nlisfed men 56 (a) 27
Officers-, except Engineers 8 (o) 7
C.
Caps:
Blanket lined, enlisted men 57 (a) 27
Dress, enlisted men 57 (6) 27
Dress, officers:
Acting dental surgeon 9 (/) 8
Chaplain 9 (/) 8
Chipf of Coast Artillery 9 (c) 8
Dental siirjieon 9 (/) 8
Field officers 9 (rf) 8
Officers lelow the rank ol Qeld officer 9 (e) 8
Q nartermaster General 9 (6) 8
Veterinarian 9(0 8
Fur. enlisted men 57 (c) 27
Service-
Enlisted men 57 (d) 27
Officers 10 8
White-
Enlisted men 57 (f) 27
Officers 11 9
Winter, enlisted men 57 (/") 27
Cape:
Officers, pattern of 12 9
General officers, color of lining of 12 (a) 9
Officers of Art'Ilery, color oHining of 12 (d) 10
Officers of Cavalry, color of lining of 12 (e) 10
Officers of Iifantry, color of lining of 12 (c) 10
Officers of Quartermaster's Department, color of lining of 12 (&) 10
Captain:
Insignia on shoulder loop 29 (h) 20
Insignia on collar of shirt when coat is not worn 30 (A) 21
^jacket 31(/) 21
Insignia on sleeve of overcoat 32 (f) 22
Chevrons, blue denim, enlisted men 72 34
Chevrons, dress, enlisted men:
Artificer—
Armv Service School detachment 70 (o) 33
Infantry 62 (a) 30
Badee for excellence in target practice, Coast Artillery 60 (c) 28
Battalion sergeant major
Armv Service School detachment 70 (c) 33
Engineers H3 (6) 31
Field Artillery 59 (b) 27
Infantry 62 (6) 30
Battalion quartermaster sergeant-
Army Service School detachment 70 (6) 33
EnL'ineers 63 (a) 31
Field Artillery 59 (a) 27
Battery quart erm'aster .sergeant, Field Artillery 59 (r) 28
Casemate electrician. Coast Artillery 60 (h) 28
Chief loaier. Coast Artillery 60(d) 29
Chief mechanic—
Armv Service School detachment, Field Artillery 70(d) 33
Field Artillery 59 (c) 27
Chief musician-
Cavalry 61 (a) 30
Coast Artillery 60 (c) 28
Engineers . . .
."
63 (c) 31
Field Artillery 59 (d) 27
Infantry 02 (r) 30
Chief planter, Coast Artillery 60 (d) 29
INDEX. V
Chevrons, dress, enlisted men— Continued. „
^^*- ^^S®'
,,
Chief trumpeter-
(.avalry CI (6) 30
Coast Artillery 60 (f) 29
Field Artillery 59 (O 27
Color sprueant
Cavalry CI (5) 30
Field Artillery 59 (/) 28
Infantry.... C2 (d) 30
Company quartermaster serjieant—
Army Service School detachment 70 (e) 33
Coast Artillery 60 (/) 29
Enfîneers 63 (d) 31
Infantry 62 (e) 30
Cook-
Army Service School detachment
Army service detachment, United
Cavalry
Stales Military Academy — 70 (/)
(19 (a)
61 (d)
33
33
30
Coast Artillery CO (</) 29
Engineers 63 (e) 31
Field Artillery 59 (^) 28
Infantry ! C2 (/) 30
Signal Corps 65 (a) 31
Corporal—
Army Service School detachment 70 (t/) 33
Army service detachment, United States Mihtary Academy.. . . 69 (6) 33
Cavalry 61 (c) 30
Coast Artillery 60 (ft) 29
Endneers 63 (/) 31
Field Artillery 59 (h) 28
Hospital Corps 66 (a) 32
Infantry 62 (</) 30
Ordnance 64 (o) 31
Signal Corps 65 (6) 31
West Point band 68 (a) 32
Drum major-
Cavalry Cl(/) 30
Coast Artillery 60 (i) 29
Engineers 63 (?) 31
Field Artillery 59 (i) 28
Infantry 62 (/i) 30
^^ est Point band 68 (6) 32
Electrician sergeant
Army Service School detachment 70 (ft) 33

Coast Artillery 60 (j) 29
Second class-
Army Service School detacliment 70 (t) 33
Coast Artillery 60 (fc) 29
Engineer-
Army Service School detachment 70 (j) 33
Coast Artillery 60 (0 29
Farrier-
Army Service School detachment 70 (fc) 33
Cavalry 61 (?) 30
Fireman-
Army Service School detachment 70 (/) 33
Coast Artillery 60 (m) 29
First-class gunner—
Field Artillery 59 (j)
_
28
Gun or mortar company, Coast Artillery 60 (n) 29
Mine company, Coast Artillery dO (o) 29
First-class private—
Eneineer« 63 (ft) 31
Hospital Corps 60 (6) 32
Hospital Corps, Army Service School detachment 70 ( m) 33
Ordnance 64 (h) 31
First-class sergeant
Hospital Corps, Army Service School detachment 70 (n) 33
Signal Corps, Army Service School detachment 70 (p) 33
First sergeant-
Army Service School detachment 70 (o) 33
Army Service detachment, United States Mihtary Academy. . . 69 (c) 33
27204—12 2
VI INDEX.
Chevrons, dress, enlisted men— Continued.
First sergeant- Continued. Par- Page.
Cavalry 01 (/j) 30
Coast Artillery CO (p) 29
Engineers <i3 (i) 31
Field Artillery 59 (fc) 28
Infantry 02 (i) 30
Gun commander, Coast Artillery (50 (g) 29
Gun pointer, Coast Artillery CO (r) 29
Horseshoer—
Army Service School detachment 70(g) 33
Cavalry 61 (?) 30
Field Artillery 59 (/) 28
Lance corporal-
Cavalry (il(j) 30
Coast Artillery CO (s) 29
Engineers 03 (j) 31
Field Artillery .59 (m) 28
Hospital Corps 06 (c) 32
Infantrv 02 ( i) 30
Signal Corps 65 (c) 31
\\ est Point band 68 (c) 32
Master electrician-
Array Service School detacliment 70 (r) 33
Coast Artillery 60 (0 29
Master gmmer—
A-rmv Service School detacliment 70 («) 33
Coast Artillery 60 («) 29
Master signal electrician
Armv Serviee School detachment 70 (t) 33
Signal Corps 65 (d) 31
Mechanic, Coast Artillery 60 (y) 29
Mechanic and artificer, Field Artillery 59 (tj) 28
Mechanic— farrier, Field Artillery 59 (0) 28
Mechanic— saddler, Field Artillery 59 (p) 28
Observer, Coast Artillery-
First class m (7v) 29
Second class 60 (i) 29
Ordnance sergeant, post noncommissioned staff 67 (a) 32
Post commissary sergeant-
Army Service School detachment 70 («) 33
Post noncommissioned staff 67 (b) 32
Post quartermaster sergeant, post noncommissioned staff 67 (c) 32
Principal musician
Cavalry 61 (fc) 30
Coast Artillery 60 (y) 29
Engmeers 63 (fc) 31
Field Artillery 59 (7) 28
Infantry 62 (fc) 30
Private, first class, Signal Corps 65 (c) 31
Regimental commissary sergeant
Armv Service School detachment 70 (r) 33
Cavalry 61 (0 30
Field Artillery 59 (r) 28
Infantry 62 (/) 31
Regimental sergeant major—
Armv Service School detachment 70 («;) 34
Cavalry 61 (n) 30
Field Artillery 59 (0 28
Infantrv 62 (n) 31
Regimental quartermaster sergeant—
Armv Service School detachment 70 (00) 34
Cavalrv 61 (m) 30
Field Artillery 59 (s) 28
Infantry 62 (m) 31
Saddler—
Armv Service School detachment 70 (i) 34
Cavalrv 61 (0) 30
Field Artillery 59 (p) 28
Second-class gunner-
Field Artillery 59 («) 28
Gun or mortar company, Coast Artillery 60 (2) 29
Mine company. Coast Artillery ."
60 (00) 29
INDEX. vn
Chevrons, dress, enlisted raen--Continued. „ „
Sergeant- Par. Page.
Army detachment
Sei-vice School 70 (v) 34
Array Service detacliraent. United States Military Academy.. 69 (d) 33
Cavalry 61 (p) 30
Coast Artillery 60 (a6) 29
Knfiineers 6.3 (/) 31
Field ArtUlery 59 (t>) 28
Hospital C orps 66 (d) 32
Infanlrv 62 (o) 31
Ordnance 64 (c) 31
Signal Corps 65 (/) 31
West Point band 68(d) 32
Sergeant, first class-
Hospital Corps 66 (e) 32
Signal Corps 65 (g) 32
Sergeant of band and assistant leader, West Point band 68 (e) 32
Sergeant of lield music, West Point band 68 (/) 32
Sergeant major, Coast Artillery-
Junior grade 60 (ac) 30
Senior grade 60 (ad) 30
Sergeant major, senior grade. Army Service School detachment 70 {w) 34
Squadron sergeant major, Cavalry 61 (q) 30
Stable sergeant, Field Artillery 59 (w) 28
Troop quartermaster sergeant. Cavalry 61 (r) 30
Wagoner-
Army Service School detachment 70 (2) 34
Cavalry 61 («) 30
Chevrons, service, enlisted men 71 34
Chief of Coast Artillery:
Dress breeches 5(6) 6
Dress caps 9 (c) 8
Dress trousers 48 (6) 25
Chief of lilngineers:
Dress breeches 5 (c)
Dress trousers 48 (c) 26
Full dress coats 15 (6) 12
Full dress trousers 49 (6) 26
Coats, dress:
General oncers ; 14 (a) 10
Other oficers 14(6) 11
Buttons on breast of, general oiTicers 14 (a) 10
Full dress-
General oTicers 15 (a) 11
Chaplain 15 (?) 14
Chief of E ngineers 15 (6) 12
Officers below the rank of brigadier general 15 (d) 12
Quartermaster General 15 (c) 12
O.iicers of Kngineers 15 (c) 13
Officers holding permanent appointments in Quartermaster's
Department 15 (/) 13
Mackinaw, enlisted men 74 34
Oilskin, enlisted men 75 34
Recruiting Service, enlisted men 76 34
Service—
E nlisted men 77 34
Omcers 16 14
Special evening dress, oflicers 17 14
White—
OTicers 18 15
Recruiting Service, enlisted men 76 34
Summer, enlisted men 78 34
Collars, linen, enlisted men 79 34
Colonel:
Insignia on shoulder loop 29 (c) 20
jacket 31 (c) 21
Insignia on collar of shirt when coat is not worn 30 (e) 21
Insignia on sleeve of overcoat 32 (6) 22
Cords:
Breast, enlisted men 80 34
Hat-
Enlisted men 81 34
Officers 23 16
VIII INDEX.
Corps of Engineers: ^^^' P^S®*

Color of facings 20 (Z) 16
Insignia on collar of coat 27 (6) 18
Letters " U. S." 27 (a) 18
D.
Designation to indicate regiment, companies, etc., on—

Cap ornaments 92 35
Collar ornaments 98 37
Drawers, enlisted men 82 34
E.
Epaulette, description of:
General olTicers, except general officers of General Staff 19(a) 15
General officers of General Staff 19(6) 15
F.
Facings, color of:
General officers, except Quartermaster General , 20(a) 16
Quartermaster General 20(6) 16
Officers holding permanent appointments in—
Adjutant General's Department 20(c) 16
Insoector General's Department 20(d) 16
Judge Advocate General's Department 20(e) 16
Ordnance Department 20(i) 16
Pay Department 20(/i) 16
(-iuartermaster's Department 20(/) 16
Signal Corps 20(j) 16
Subsistence Department 20(^) 16
Officers of—
Artillery 20(n) 16
Cavalry 20(m) 16
Corps of Engineers 20(0 16
Infantry 20(o) 16
Medical Corps 20(fe) 16
First Lieutenant:
Insignia on shoulder loop 29(/) 20
Insignia on collar of shirt when coat is not worn 30(i) 21
jacket 31(9) 21
Insignia on sleeve of overcoat 32(/) 2'J
Frocks, stable, enlisted men 119 39
G.
Gauntlets, enlisted men 83 34
General:
Button on breast of dress coat 14(a) 10
Insignia on shoulder loop 29(a) 20
Insignia on collar of shirt when coat is not worn 30(a) 20
Gloves:
Enlisted men 84 34
Leather, officers 21 16
O. D. woolen, olficers 22 16
H.
Hat, chaplain 25 16
Service:
Enlisted men 85 34
Officers 24 16
Hat cords:
Enlisted men 81 34
General officers 23(a) 16
Other officers 23(6) 16
I.
Insignia on collar of coat:
Bronze nietal
Adjutant General's Department 28(c) 19
Aides. 28(s) 19
A 11 officers 28(a) 18
Cavalry 28(m) 19
INDEX. IX
Insignia on collar of coat— Continued. p^j. page.

Bronze metal- Continued.
28(u) 20
( haplam.
28(0) 19
Coast Artillory
^/i 19
Dontai surgeon
Field Artillery
28(n)
""V" -
19
General Staff ollic^rs ;^°}'^{
\l
28(p) 19
Infantry
Inspector General's Department ^»^«;
\l
i»
Judge Advocate General's Department ^»(0
MedicalCorps
Medical Reserve Corps
fW
^^^N
19
Ordnance Department w; \l
a»
Philippine Scouts f»W J»
Torto Rico Rogim.-nt of Infantry ^»(n j^
Quartonnastcr's Department ^«y^ ^^
Regimental staff officers
^l)'-) f"
Signal Corps 2»(^
}J
Subsistence Department ^2)^< on
^^^^'^ ^"
Veterinarian
Gold or gilt metal— _„., .-
Adjutant General's Department Iô^*-; \*
Aides f^^lj] }?
2b 17
Cavalry
Chaplain 2bm 18
2G(«) 17
Coast Artillery
Dental surgeon J^^\
26(m)
\'
17
Field Artillery
2b 17
General Staff Corps
i2b(,o) 1/
Infantry..
2b(<i) 17
Inspector General's Department
\f
Judge Advocate General's Department ^'^^^)
Medical Corps 2bvO) u
2b(A) 17
Medical Reserve Corps
Officers, except engineers ^^W \^
Ordnance Department -"UJ \'
2b(P) i»
Philippine Scouts
fo.W a»
Porto Rico Regiment of Infantry
\i
Quartennaster's Department ^VU)
Regimental staff officers ^»>f ^
|°
2b(fc 17
Signal Corps
2b(tt) i»
Veterinarian
Silver or white metal— ,. .„
Acting dental surgeon n-,! hi iq
Corps of Engineers ^^)?^'Z{ la
^'^'^) ^°
Subsistence Department
Insignia on shoulder loop: . ,. „„
29(d 20
Brigadier General
Captain
Chaplain
fW
290)
20
^0
Colonel 29W 20
First lieutenant ^»;» ^"
29(a) 20
General
Lieutenant colonel -^V ^ ^"
Lieutenant general f^
Major ^»J"j
29{g)
29(c) 20
Major general -
Insignia on collar of shirt when coat is not worn:

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First lieutenant ^^ }l{
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30 (a 20
General
Lieutenant colonel
Lieutenant genera!
^](}l{
ilrl
^
oi
21
Major f^\l{
-^'^ ^^> ^^
Major general ,-
21
Brigadier general ?1/.^)
/ 21
Captain ^} (c
31 21
Colonel
^^ ^^' ^^
First lieutenant
X INDEX.
Par. Page.
Insignia on sletive, full dress and special evening dress coat and mess
jacket -Continued.
Lieutenant colonel 31 (d) 21
Major 31 (e) 21
Major general 31 (o) 21
Insignia on sleeve of overcoat:
Captain 32 (f) 22
Colonel 32(6j 22
First lieutenant 32 (/) 22
Lieutenant colonel 32 (c) 22
Major 32 (d) 22
OITk ers below the rank of general, except officers of General Staff
Corps 32 (a) 21
Oflicers of General Stall" Corps, below rank of brigadier general 32 (jr) 22
J.
juniper, working, enlisted men S6 34
L.
Leggins:
Canvas-
Enlisted men 87 34
Officers 34 22
Leather, officers 33 22
Lieutenant colonel:
Insignia on shoulder loop 29 (/) 20
Insignia on collar of shirt when coat is not worn 30 (/) 21
jacket 31 (d) 21
Insignia on sleeve of overcoat 32 (c) 22
Lieutenant general:
Buttons on breast of dress coat 14 (a) 10
Insignia on shoulder loop 29 (6) 20
Insignia on cellar of shirt when coat is not worn '30 (b) 20
M.
Major:
Insignia on shoulder loop 29 (?) 20
Insignia on collar of shirt w-hen coat is not worn 30 (j?) 21
Insignia on sleev e, full dress and special evening dress coat and mess
jacket 31(c) 21
Insignia on sleeve of overcoat ^ 32 (d) 22
Major general:
Buttons on breast of dress coat 14(a) 10
Insignia on shoulder loop 29 (c) 20
Insignia on collar of shirt when coat is not worn 30 (c) 21
jacket 31 (a) 21
Sash 43 (a) 24
Medal of honor (ribbon) 130 40
Medal, Philippine congressional 132 40
Mess jacket, officers:
Blue 35 22
White 36 22
Mittens, enlisted men 88 34
Moccasins, enlisted men J9 34
Music pouches, enlisted men 90 34
O.
Oilskin clothing, officers 37 23
Ornaments, cap; gilt or bronze, enlisted men:
Band nuisician 91 (a) 34
Cavalry 91 (6) 34
Llectrician sergeant 91 (t) 34
Engineers 91 (d) 34
Field musician 91 (c) 34
General recruiting service 91 (/) 34
Hospital Corps 91 (o) 34
Infantry 91 (ft) 34
Master electrician ; 91 (t 34
INDEX. XI
Ornamenis, c&"> ; gilt or bronze, enlisted men— Continued. ^^^- I'^ge-

Master signal e.e. trician 91 (i) 35
Noncommissioned oilicers ol bignal Corps 91 (fc) 35
Ordninee 91 (j) 35
Ordnmê serge mt 91 {k) So
Porto Rico Regiment of Infantry &1 (A) 35
Post commissary serge mt 91 (fc) 35
Post ciuartermaster sergeant 91 (fc) 35
fiergeant first class, Hospital Corps 91 (fc) 35
ter ace School detachment 91 (/) 35
Signal Corps ; 91(m) 35
United t.ites Military Prison guard
.-
01 (n) 35
West Point detachments 91 (/) 35
Designation to indicate regiment, companies, etc.—
C avalrv 92 (d) 35
Coast Artillery 92 (b) 35
L-ngineers 92 (6) 35
General recruiting service 92 (c) 35
Infantry 92 (d) 35
Naiive troops in the Philippines 92 (e) 35
Porto Rico Regiment of Infantry 92 (/) 36
United States Mi litary Prison guard 92 (c) 35
For band musicians-
Cavalry 93 (c) 36
Coast Artillery 93 (a) 36
Engineers 93 (6) 36
.'
Infantry S3' (c) 36
Military Academy detachment 93 (d) 36
Native troops it! the PhiUppines 93 (<•) 36
Porto Rico Regiment of Infantry 93 (/) 36
Recruiting ser\ice '.
93 (A) .36
United Siaês Military Prison guard 93 (y) 36
Nouconindssioned siafT oinccrs—
Cavalry 94 (a) 36
Coast Artillery 94 (6) 36
Engineers 94 (c) 36
Infantry 94 (or) 36
J'ield musician:
Artillery 95 (&) 36
Cavalry 95 (b) 36
Engineers 95 (t) 36
Infantry 95 (6) 36
Native troops in the Philippines 95 (c) 36
Recruiiiiig ser\'ice 95 (e) 36
Urii ted States Milii ary Prison guard 95 (d) 36
United States Military Academy
"
Artillery 96 (a) 36
Cavalry 98 (b) 37
Engineers 96 (c) 37
Musician 9G (d) 37
Ornaments, collar, gilt, enlisted men:
Band musician 97 (a) 37
Cavalry 97 (ft) 37
Electrician 97 (e) 37
Engineer 97 (/) 37
Field Artillery 97 (c) .37
General recruiting service 97 (d) 37
Hospital Corps 97 (?) 37
Infantry 97 (A) 37
Ordnance 97 (0 37
Porto Rico Regiment of Infantry 97 (A) 37
Post commissary sergpatit 97 (J) 37
Post quartermaîer s:rgeant 97 (fc) 37
Service School detaclmient 97 (0 37
Signal Corps 97(7?/) 37
United States Military Prison guard 97 (r?) 37
U. S *
97 (0) 37
U. S. S 97 (p) 37
U . S. V 97 (g) 37
West Point detachment 97 (0 37
Xn INDEX.
Ornaments, collar, gilt, enlisted men— Continued.
Designaiion to indicate regiment, companies, etc.— Par. Page.
5âvalry 98 (</) 38
Coast Artillery 98 (o) 37
Engineers 98 (6) 37
Field Artillery 98 (rf) 38
(leneral recruiting service 98 (c) 37
Infantry 98 (d) 38
Native troops in the Philippines 98 (e) 38
Port o Kico Rejîment of Infantry 98 38
(/)
Unitoci States Military Prison guard 98 (c) 37
For band musicians-
Cavalry 99 (c) 38
Coast Artillery 99 (a) 38
Engineers 99 (h) 38
Infantry 99 (c) 38
Native troops in the Philippines 99 (rf) 38
Porto Rico Regiment of Infantry 99 (c) 38
Recruiting service '.
99 ((7) 38
United States Military Prison guard 99 (/) 38
Nonconunissioned staff oflicers—
(âvalry 100 (a) 38
Coast Artillery 100 (6) 38
Engineers 100 (c) 38
Infantry 100(a) 38
United States Military Academy detachments-
Artillery 101(a) 38
Band musicians 101 (6) 38
Cavalry lOi (c) 38
Engineers 101 (d) 38
Ornaments, collar, bronze, enlisted men:
The letters U. S 102 (a) 38
The device, letters or numbers of organization 102 (6) 38
Overalls, enlisted men 103 38
Overcoat, canvas, blanket lined:
Enlisted nien 104 38
Officers 39 23
Olive drab-
Enlisted men 105 38
OfTicers 38 23
Overshoes, arctic:
Enlisted men 106 38
Officers 40 23
P.
Pea jackets, enlisted m.en 107 38

Poncho, enlisted men 108 38
S.
Saber knot, dress:
Other oflicers 41 (6) 23
Service 42 24
Sash:
Brigadier general 43 (6) 24
Major general 43 (a) 24
Shako, drum major, enlisted men 116 39
Shirts:
Muslin, enlisted men 109 39
Olive drab-
Enlisted men 110 39
Officers 44 24
Shoes, enlisted men:
Black dress Ill 39
Felt 112 39
Garrison 113 39
Gymnasium 114 39
Marching 115 39
Shoulder knot 45 24
INDEX. XII
Shoulder strap: Par- I'age.

Description of 46 24
Placing of insignia of rank on—
brigadier !;encral 40 fd) 25
Captain Ai'>(h) 25
Chaplain 46 (fc) 25
Colonel 46 (f) 25
First lieutenant 46 (t) 25
General 46 (a) 25
Lieutenant colonel 46 (f) 25
Lieutenant general 46 (o) 25
Major 46 (g) 25
Major general 46 (c) 25
Second lieutenant 46 (j) 25
Slickers, enlisted men 117 39
Socks, German, enlisted men 118 39
Special evening dress coats, officers 17 14
Stable frocks, enlisted men 119 39
Stockings, enlisted men:
Cotton 120 39
Woolen 121 39
Stripes, service, enlisted men 124 39
Stripes, trousers:
Color of, enlisted men—
Armv service detachment, United States Military Academy... 122 (a) 39
Cavalry 122 (6) 39
Coast Artillery 122 (d) 39
Engineers 122 (c) 39
Hospital Corps 122 (c) 39
Infantry 122 (/) 39
Ordnance 1 22 (a) 39
Ordnance sergeant 122 (ft) 39
Post commissary sergeant 122 (i) 39
Post quartermaster sergeant 122 (j) 39
Service .school detachment 122 (k) 39
Signal Corps 122 (/) 39
Width of, enlisted men-
Corporal 123 (6) 39
Musician 123 (c) 39
Noncommissioned officers above rank of corporal 123(a) 39
Trumpeter 123 (c) 39
Studs, shirt, enlisted men 125 39
Subsistence Department:
Insignia on collar of coat-
Bronze 2S(g) 19
Silver or white 27 (c) 18
Sweaters, olive drab:
Enlisted men 126 39
Officers 47 25
T.
Trousers:
Dress-
Chaplain 48 (;) 26
Chief of Coast Artillery 48 (6) 25
Chief of Engineers 48 (c) 26
General officers, except Chief of Coast Artillery, Chief of Engi-
neers, and Quartermaster General 48 (a) 25
Officers below the rank of brigadier general, holding permanent
appointments in the staff corps and departments, except En-
gineers and Quartermaster's Department 48 (c) 26
Officers of Art illery 48(h) 26
O fficers of Cavalry 48 (A) 26
Officers of Engineer Corps 48 C/) 26
Officers of Infantry 48 (i) 26
Officers holding permanent appointments in Quartermaster's
Department 48 (?) 26
Quartermaster General 48 (d) 26
Full dress-
Chief of Engineers 49 (6) 26
General officers, except Chief of Engineers 49 (a) 26
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XIV INDEX.
Trousers— Continued. ^ „
Full dress-Continued. âr. Page.
OfTicers below the rank of brigadier general, holding permanent
appointments in the staff corps and departments, except
ofTicers of the Quartermaster's Department and Engineers 49 (c) 26
Special evening dress—
O fficers of Artillery 50 26
Officers of Cavalry 50 26
Officers of Infantry 50 26
White, officers 51 27
U.
U.S. letters 27 18
IT. S. collar ornaments, gilt 97 (o) 37
U. S. S. collar ornaments, gilt 97 (p) 37
U. S. V. collar ornaments, gilt 97 (?) 37
Undershirts, enlisted men:
Cotton 127 39
Fleece-lined 128 39
Winter 129 39
V.
Veterinarian:
Dress caps 9 (/) 8
Insignia on collar of coat, bronze 28 (v) 20
Insignia on collar of coat, gold or gilt 26 (u) 18
Vest, special evening dress and mess jacket 52 27
UNIFORM OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY.
OFFICERS.
1. AIGTJILETTE. — To be braided gold or gilt wire cord tV

inch in diameter, in two parts, front and back, each part to be
neatly fastened to a triangular piece of brass metal having on
the inside a bent hook. This hook when worn attaches to a
small strip of brass metal which slips under the shoulder strap of
through a loop when used with the shoulder knot or white coat.
The front and back parts to have a loop 30^ inches long. The
back part to have a loose end with a braided portion 24 inches
long; this part to measure 26 inches to the button loop and an
additional 8 inches of single cord and pencil.
The front part to have a shorter loose end with a braided por-
tion 15 inches long this part to measure IT^ inches to the but-
;
ton loop and with an additional 7^ inches of single cord and

pencil.
The metal piece for the shoulder strap, curved in order to con-
form to contour of shoulder, to be 3^ inches long and f inch
wide, with an opening at each end of about § inch for the hook.
The metal piece for shoulder knot to be 2§ inches long and ^
inch wide, with opening for hook about § inch wide with a
raised portion of metal in center 1 inch long to permit the
shoulder knot holder to pass through.
2. BELT, SABER.
FULL DRESS.
(a) Major General. Belt. —To be of red Russia leather If
inches wide with detachable sling. The belt to have three
stripes of gold or gilt embroidery about ^ inch wide and i inch
apart and i inch from top and bottom edges.
Plate. —To be of gilt or gold metal, rectangular in shape, 2
inches wide and 3 inches long, having a bright raised rim.
To have in the center a wreath of laurel in silver or silver
metal partly encircling the coat of arms of the United States.
All stars in the coat of arms to be of silver or silver metal
3
4 UNIFORM OF UNITED STATES ARMY.
nnd the eagle, shield, scroll, edge of clouds and rays to be of
bright polish.
Sling. —
To be of same material as belt, 1 inch wide, embroid-
ered to correspond with waist belt. Buckles, snaps, belt attach-
ment and hook to be of gilt metal.
(&) Brigadier general. Belt. —
To be of black webbing 1|
inches wide with detachable slings.
Plate. —To be a smooth, brass buckle.
flat,
Sling. —To be of
Russia leather, same as for major general.
(c) Field officers. Belt. —
To be of black enameled leather If
inches wide having one large stripe of four vellum gold or gilt
lace,
Plate. — Same as " IMajor general," par. 2 (a), p. 3.
Sling. —To be of same material as belt, 1 inch wide em-

broidered to correspond with waist belt. Buckles, snaps, belt
attachment and hook to be of gilt metal.
(d) Officers holding permanent appointments in the staff corps
and departments below the rank of field officers, except Engi-
neers. Belt. —
To be of black enameled leather If inches wide
having four stripes of gold lace interwoven with black silk,
each stripe i-5 inch wide.
Plate. — Same as " Major general," par. 2 (a), p. 3.
Sling. —To
be of same material as belt 1 inch wide embroid-
ered to correspond with waist belt. Buckles, snaps, belt attach-
ment and hook to be of gilt metal.
(e) Officers of Engineers. Belt. —
To be black enameled
leather If inches wide, having four stripes of gold lace inter-
woven with scarlet silk, each stripe 1^ inch wide.
Plate. —
Same as " Major general," par. 2 (a), p. 3.
Sling. —
Same as " Field officers," par. 2 (c).
(/) Officers of Cavalry, Artillery, and Infantry below the rank
of field officer. Belt. —
To be of black enameled leather If
inches wide, having four stripes of gold lace interwoven with
silk, the color of the arm of service, each stripe to be inch ^
wide.
— Same as " Major general," par. 2 (a),
Plate. p. 3.
— Same as Field
Sling- " par. 2 (c).
officers,"
3.BELT, SHOTTIDER.
(a) Chief Signal Belt. —To be of red Russian leather
Officer
25 inches wide, having four stripes of gold or gilt embroidery
about inch wide and i inch apart and 5 inch from each edge.
-\
The loose end of belt to be finished off with a gilt metal tongue
in the shape of a shield 2i inches wide and If inches long at
widest part. The ends of belt holding keeper to be turned under
and buttoned over a gilt metal stud.
UNIFORM OF UNITED STATES ARMY.
—
Buckle. To be of gilt metal roimdiiig diMiiioiid shape, 4 inches
long and 2} inches wide, having an o[tening in center \\ inches
long and A inch wide.
—
Field glass case. To be of same material as belt, of a curved
shape about 6^ inches long, IJ inches wide, and inches deep H
and to be attached with gilt metal rings and keepers. On the
cover, which is secured by a strap and gilt metal stud, is
mounted in gilt metal the device of the Signal Corps, upon
which is superimposed a gilt eagle. The whole device to be
about 4 inches long and 2^ inches wide.
—
Keeper. To be of gilt metal, 2i inches wide, | inch long, and
§ inch thick.
Pencils. — Two
in number, of gilt metal, fastened to a rosette
by chains about 4^ inches long and fitted into two holders
attached to a shield, the latter placed on the front of the belt,
all of gilt metal.
(&) Other officers of the Signal Corps, including detailed
officers. Belt. —The shoulder belt will correspond to the saber
belt.
BueJde. —
Same as "Chief Signal Officer," par. 3 (a).
—
Field glass case. To be of black polished leather 5i inches
long, 1^ inches wide, and 1| inches deep. On the cover, which
is secured by a strap and gilt metal stud, is mounted in gilt
metal the device of the Signal Corps, upon which is superim-
posed a gilt eagle. The whole device 4 inches long and 21
inches wide.
Keeper. — Same as Chief Signal Officer," par. 3 (a).
"
Pencils.— Same as "Chief Signal Officer," par. 3 (a).

4. BOOTS.
(a) Black. —To be of plain polished black leather, black enam-
eled or patent leather, closely fitting at top and to reach to a
point just below kneecap. The upper part of bootleg to be
stiffened or half stiffened. The toe to be made plain without
toecap or box.
(&) Russet. —To
be of plain russet leather, closely fitting at
top, and below the kneecap. The upper
to reach to a point just
part of bootleg to be stiffened or half stiffened. The toe to be
made plain without toecap or box.
(c) Rubber. —
To be black of same or similar pattern as those
issued.
5. BREECHES (DRESS).
The breeches will be cut loose in the thigh and tight from
the knee down with ample length from the hip to the knee. To
have a strapping of the same material on the contact surface
on the inside of le^ and knee, extending to a little below the
leggiu and from 6 to 8 inches of the crotch. To be fastened
from the knee down with laces or bnttons of appropriate size
and color, either showing or concealed in a fly.
(a) General officers, except Chief of Coast Artillery, Chief of
—
Engineers and Quartermaster General. To be of dark blue elas-
tique of adopted standard, without stripe, welt, or cord.
(&) Chief of Coast Artillery. —
To be of dark blue elastique of
adopted standard, with a stripe of scarlet cloth li inches wide
and welted at the edges.
(c) Chief of Engineers. —
To be of dark-blue elastique of
adopted standard, with a stripe of scarlet cloth 1^ inches wide
with a piping of white cloth i inch in width at each edge.
—
(d) Quartermaster General. To be of dark blue elastique of
adopted standard, with a stripe of buff cloth 1^ inches wide
and welted at the edges.
(e) Officers below the rank of Brigadier General holding
permanent appointments in the staff corps and departments,
except Engineers, Quartermasters, and chaplains. To be dark
blue elastique of adopted standard, without stripe, welt, or cord.
(/) Officers of Engineers. —
To be of dark blue elastique of
adopted standard, with a stripe of scarlet cloth 1^ inches wide
with a piping of white cloth J inch in width on each edge.
ig) Officers of Quartermaster's Department. —
To be of dark
blue elastique of adopted standard, with a stripe of buff cloth
1^ inches wide and welted at the edges.
(/t) Chaplains. —
To be of black elastique without stripe, welt,
or cord.
(?) Officers of Cavalry and Artillery. — To be of sky-blue
elastique of adopted standard, with stripes 1* inches wide and
welted at the edges and of the color of arm of service.
(;) Officers of Infantry. —
To be of sky-blue elastique of
adopted standard, with stripes 1^ inches wide and welted at the
edges. The stripes to be white.
6. BREECHES (SERVICE).
To beof olive drab woolen or cotton material, of adopted
standard, to match the service coat, without stripe, welt, or
cord. To be cut loose in the thigh and tight from the knee
down, with ample length from the hip to the knee. To be
fastened from the knee down with laces or buttons of appropri-
ate size and color, For mounted officers, to have a strapping of
the same material, or buckskin of the same color, on the contact
surface on the inside of leg and knee, extending to a little below
the leggin and from 6 to 8 inches of the crotch.
UNIFORM or UNITED STATES ARMY. 7
7. BUTTONS (BRONZE).
(d) Officers, except Engineers. — To bo of dull-finish bronze
metal, well lacquoied, and of permanent finish, circular and
con\ex in shape, with the coat of arms of United States
slij^'htly
clearly stamped thereon. To be 36 ligne for large and 25 ligne

for small buttons, rim and background, same as in gilt buttons.
(1)) Engineers. —
To be of dull-finish bronze metal, well lac-
quered and of permanent finish of same device and dimensions
as the gilt buttons.
8. BUTTONS (GILT).
((/) Officers, except Engineers. — To be of gold or gilt metal,
circular and convex in shape, with a polished raised
slightly
rim, with the coat of arms of United States clearly stamped
thereon in relief against a lined background. To be 36 ligne
for large and 25 ligne for small buttons.
(6) Engineers. —
To be of gold or gilt metal, circular and
convex shape, having for the device an eagle holding in its
beak a scroll bearing the word " EFsayons." In the distance
a bastion with embrasures surrounded with water. A rising
sum on the horizon. To be 36 ligne for large and 25 ligne for
small buttons.
9. CAP (DRESS).
(a) General officers, except ftuartermaster General and Chief
of Coast Artillery. —To be made of dark blue cloth of adopted
standard.
Badge. — Coat of arms of the United States embroidered in
gold or gilt bullion in the front of the cap, taking in half of
the upper part of velvet band and lower half of the two front
quarters.
—
Band. To be of blue-black velvet, about If inches wide, upon
which is embroidered oak leaves of gold or gilt metal bullion.
The leaves to be about 1 inch in length and each group of two
leaves about | inch in width. The velvet band with the gold
leaves to encircle the entire cap.
—
Chin strap. To be f inch in width and 9 inches long, of
gold lace stitched on red Russia leather, edge to edge, fastened
at each end of visor with a regulation small gilt button.
Crown.— Ot dark-blue cloth of adopted standard, measuring
about lOi inches from front to rear and 91 inches from side
to side; to be stiffened in front by means of haircloth springs
sewed between the quarters and lining, falling without stiffening
to the rear. To have two black japanned eyelets 1^ inches
from the welt seam and about f inch on each side of side seam
of quarters.
8 UNIFORM or UNITED STAINES ARMY.
Visor. —
To be of black patent leather, cut to slope to an
angle of about 45° when attached to cap. To be liued with
embossed greeu hatter's leather, and on the outside two semi-
circles of oak leaves embroidered in gold or gilt bullion. The
leaves to be about 1 inch in length and each group of two leaves
about f inch in width.
{b) Quartermaster General. —
Same as "General officers"
(par. 9 (a), p. 7), except as to hand, which will be of buff cloth
or velvet.
(c) Chief of Coast Artillery. — Same as "General officers"
(par. 9 («), p. 7), except as to hand, which will be of scarlet
velvet.
(d) Field oificers. — Same as "General officers," par. 9 (a),
p. 7.
Badge. — Same as "General officers," par. 9 (a), p. 7.
Ba?id. —A band consisting of two bands of gold lace about

i inch in width on the top and bottom and in the center a
silk band f inch wide, of the color of the corps or arm of the
service.
—
Chin strap. Same as " General officers," par. 9 (a), p. 7.
—
Crown. Same as " General officers," par. 9 (a), p. 7.
Visor. —
Same as " General officers," par. 9 («)•
(e) Officers below the rank of field officers. Same as "Gen- —
eral officers," par. 9 (a), p. 7.
—
Badge. Same as "General officers," par. 9 {a),\i. 7.
—
Band. Same as "Field officers," par. 9 (d).
—
—
Crown. Same as " General officers," ijar. 9 (a), p. 7.
Visor. —
Same as "General officers" (par. 9 (a)), except that
a plain visor will be substituted for the embroidered visor.
(/) Chaplain, veterinarian, dental surgeon, and acting dental
surgeon. —
Same as " General officers," par. 9 (a), p. 7.
—
Badge. Same as "General officers," par. 9 (a), p. 7.
—
Band. To be a plain band of black mohair braid about IJ
inches wide.
—
—
Crown. Same as " General officers," par. 9 (a), p. 7.
Visor. —
Same as " Officers below the rank of field officer," par.
9 (e).
10. CAP (SERVICE).
To be made of 13-ounce olive drab woolen material, of adopted
standard, of same general design and pattern as the dress cap,
par. 9, p. 7.
—
Badge. Coat of arms of the United States in dull finished
bronze metal, taking in half the upper part of mohair band and
UNIFORM OF UNITED STATES ARMY. 9
the lower part of front two quarters; to be attached to front of

cap by means of a threaded post inserted in an eyelet.
—
Band. To be olive drab mohair braid about IJ inches in
width around entire cap.
—
Chin !^traf). Russet leather, about l inch in width and 9
inches long, fastened at each end of visor with a regulation
small bronze button.
—
Cromn. Front to be stiffened by means of haircloth stiffen-
ing inserted between the lining and front quarter; crown to
slope to rear without stiffening.
Visor. —
Top piece of russet leather, lined with embossed green
hatter's leather to be waterproof.
;
11. CAP (WHITE). —

To be made of either linen or cotton
duck of adopted standard of the same dimensions and pattern
as the dress cap, par. 9, p. 7. The cap to be without lining. To
have detachable covers which fit snugly over body band.
—
Badge. Gold or gilt metal coat of arms of the United States,
taking in the upper part of the band and the lower half of the
two front quarters; to be attached to front of cover by means
of a threaded post inserted in an eyelet.
—
Band. To have a band of white braid about If inches wide
entirely around the cap. Bottom of body band to be lined with
dark-blue cloth entirely around.
—
Chin strap. To be of gold lace stitched on patent leather
edge to edge, § inch in width and 9 inches long, fastened at
each end of visor with a small regulation gilt button.
—
Crown (cover). Front to be stiffened by means of haircloth
stiffening inserted in the front quarter; crown to slope to rear
without stiffening.
Visor. —
To be of black patent leather lined with embossed
green hatter's leather cut to slope about 45° when attached to
cap.
12. CAPK —
To be of dark blue beaver of adopted standard to
reach to the tops of fingers with the arms dropped to the
sides, but not below the knee. To have a rolling (Prussian)
collar of blue-black velvet, about 3 inches wide, fastened wîth
hook and eye. An agraffe of black mohair cord to fasten across
the breast, one end to be secured in front and just below the
lower end of left shoulder seam with a black mohair olivette
button. A button of the same description to be placed in front
and just below the lower end of right shoulder seam to engage
the other end of agraffe.
Capes to be lined as follows:
((/) General oiRcers and officers of the staff corps and depart-
ments, except Quartermaster's Department, dark blue.

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(&) Officers of the ftuartermaster's Department, buff.
(c) Officers of Infantry, ligbt blue.
(d) Officers of Artillery, scarlet,
(c) Officers of Cavalry, yellow.
13. CHAPEAU.— Tobe of black silk pliisb baving a rosette
of black silk, elliptical in shape, about 5 inches long and 3
inches wide on right side in center, slanting forward in the ;
center of this to be a strip of gold lace, the coat of arms of the

United States in gold or gilt bullion embroidered on the upper
end the lower end to have one large gilt coat button, all to be
;
surrounded by gold or gilt embroidery i inch in width. To

have over center of chapeau two black ostrich plumes extend-
ing down to end of chapeau in rear. To have in both front
and back a tassel consisting of five each, large and small, gold
or gilt bullions about 3 inches long, to have on each side a
1^ inch black corded silk ribbon running diagonally from ball
of tassel to center of chapeau, the ends fastened under sweat
leather about 2h inches apart.
14. COATS (DRESS).
(a) General officers.

—
Body. A double-breasted sack coat of dark-blue crepe of
adopted standard, cut to fit the figure easily.
Collar. —
To be standing and fall of suitable height, fastened
with hooks and eyes.
—
Shoulder strap. As described in par. 46. p. 24, will be placed
on each shoulder, touching and parallel to the sleeve head seam.
SJcirt. —
To extend one-third the distance from the point of
hip to the bend of knee, according to height of wearer.
—
Sleeve. Three small gilt coat buttons will be placed on the
cuff just in front of the hind arm seam.
—
Vertical opening. To be on the left side of body, extending
2 inches above and 2 inches below the point of hip to admit of
hooking up the saber.
Collar ornaments. —
See " Insignia," par. 26, p. 16.
—
Buttons. Tiarge gilt coat buttons will be placed on the breast
as follows
General. — Two rows. 12 in each row, placed by fours, the
distance between rows being from S to 10 inches at the top
and from 4 to 5 inches at the bottom.
Lieutenant —
general. The same as for " General," except
that there will be 10 buttons in each row, the upper and lower
groups by threes and the middle groups by fours.
—
Major general. The same as for " General," except that
there will be 9 buttons in each row, placed by threes.
—
Brigadier general. The same as for " General," except that
there will be 8 buttons in each row, placed in pairs.
(6) Other officers.

—
body. A single-breasted sack coat of dark-blue crepe of
adopted standard, cut to fit the figure easily, and to close in
front with suitable concealed fastenings.
Collar. —
To be standing collar of suitable height, fastened
with hooks and eyes. To be trimmed with lustrous flat black
mohair braid, of adopted standard, of same width as the height
of collar.
Opcnitigs. — To be
on each side of body at the hip, and on the
left side a not exceeding 3 inches above the opening, to
slit
admit of hooking up the saber.

Skirt. —
To extend two-thirds the distance from the point of
hip to the bend of the knee, according to height of wearer.
—
Shoulder strap. To be as described in par. 46, p. 24, placed
on each shoulder, touching and parallel to the sleeve head seam.
—
Trimmings. The front edges of the body and the bottom of
the skirt and both sides of vertical opening on each side for
a distance of 6 inches to be trimmed with lustrous flat black
mohair braid, of adopted standard, 1\ iucJies wide.
Collar ornanieuts. — See " Insignia," par. 26, p. 16.
15. COATS (FULL DRESS).

(a) General officers, except Chief of Engineers and Quarter-
master General.
—
Body. To be a double-breasled frock coat of dark-blue cloth
of adopted standard.
Collar. —
To be standing, of suitable height, of blue-black
velvet.
Skirt. — To extend to three-fourths of the distance from the
point of hip to the bend of knee. Lining to be black, with
pockets on the inside of skirt.
Sleeve. — To have a cuff of blue-black velvet -!inches wide.
Buttons. —Three small coat buttons will
gilt be placed on the
cuff just in front of the hind arm seam. Two rows of large
gilt coat buttons will be placed on the breast of the coat, as
prescribed for the dress coat, according to rank. Two large
gilt coat buttons will be placed at the back of waist and one
large gilt coat button near the end of each skirt, making four
buttons on the back of skirt.
Ornamentation of collar for the general, lieutenant general,
and the Chief of Staff, will be such ns they may prescribe, re-
spectively. For other general officers the collar will be orna-
mented with a band of oak leaves embroidered in gold and ex-
tending all the way around.
Ornamentation of sleeve for the general, lieutenant general,
and the Chief ofStaff will be such as they may prescribe, re-
spectively. For other general officers the velvet cuff of the
sleeve will be ornamented with a band of oak leaves embroidered
in gold to be 1 inch below the upper edge of the velvet cuff.
(b) Chief of Engineers. — The same as that of "General
officers." p;ir. 15 («), p. 11, with the following exceptions:
—
Piping. A piping of scarlet velvet i inch wide to be placed
along the upper and outer edges of the left lapel, continuing
down the edge of left skirt to bottom and across the top and
down the outer edge of the left back skirt.
—
Back slashes. A slash of scarlet velvet to be placed on each
back skirt and extend two-thirds the distance from the 'waist
to bottom of skirt and from nothing at waist button to 2
inches in width at the bottom. To be trimmed with one row
of ^-inch two-vellum gold-wire lace, placed upon white braid
showing 5^2 inch of braid on each side. The outer edge of
braid to be i inch from outer edge of scarlet velvet and
following the vertical and horizontal lines. The lower gilt
button will be placed in the lower corner of slash just inside
the gold lace.
(c) duartermaster General. —The same as that of "General
officers," par. 15 («), p. 11, with the following exceptions:
—
Collar and cuffs. To be of buff cloth or velvet.
—
Piping. Piping of buff cloth or velvet i inch wide to be placed
along the upper and outer edges of left lapel, continuing down
the edge of left skirt to bottom and across the top and down
outer edge of left back skirt.
—
Back slashes. A slash of buff cloth or velvet to be placed
on each back skirt and extend two-thirds the distance from
the waist to bottom of skirt and from nothing at waist button
to 2 inches in width at the bottom. To be trimmed with one
row of ^-inch two-vellum gold-wire lace. The outer edge of lace
to be 1 inch from the outer edge of buff cloth or velvet and fol-
lowing the vertical and horizontal lines. The lower gilt button
will be placed in the lower corner of the slash just inside the
gold lace.
(d) Officers below the rank of brigadier general, except offi-
cers of Engineers and those holding permanent appointments in
the Quartermaster's Department.
—
Body. A double-breasted frock coat of dark-blue cloth of
adopted standard.
Collar.— To be standing of suitable height.
Skirt.— To extend to three-fourths of the distance from the
IK)int of hip to the bend of knee. Lining to be black, with
pockets on the inside of skirt.
—
Buttons. Two rows of nine large gilt coat buttons will be
placed on the breast at eaual iutervnls. distance between rows
UNIFORM OF UNITIOD STATES ARMY. 13
being from 8 to 10 inclies at tlio top niul 4 to 5 inches at the

bottom. Two large gilt coat buttons will be placed at the back
of waist and one large gilt coat bntton nenr the end of each
skirt, making four buttons on the back of skirt.
Ormunvntation of collar will consist of two bands of ^-inch
two-vellum gold or gilt wire lace, passing all around the collar
and parallel with its edge. The upper edge of the upper band
being -} inch from the edge of the collar the lower edge of the
;
lower band resting on the collar seam. The upper band to be

brought down parallel to the front edges of the collar, a dis-
tance of i inch therefrom and to be joined to lower band. The
two bands of gold or gilt lace to be on a ground of silk of the
color of the facings of the corps, department, or arm of service.
Ornamentation of sleeve will be a band of ^-inch two-vellum
gold or gilt wire lace passing around the cuff 2\ inches from the
end of the sleeve; to be surmounted by the insignia of rank and
the insignia of the corps, department, or arm of service. See
" Insignia," par. 31, p. 21.
(e) Officers of Engineers. —

Same as that of all officers below
the rank of brigadier general with the following exceptions:
Piiring. —
A piping of scarlet cloth i inch in width to be placed
along the top, bottom, and front edges of collar, along the upper
and outer edges of the left lapel, continuing down the edge of
the left skirt to the bottom, and across the top and down the
outer edge of the left back skirt.
—
Back slashes. Same as for " Chief of Engineers," par. 15
(&), p. 12, only scarlet cloth in place of velvet.
(/) Officers holding permanent appointments in the Quarter-
—
master's Department. The same as all other officers below the
rank of brigadier general, par. 15 (d), p. 12, with the following
exceptions
Guffs. —To be of buff cloth 2^ inches deep.
Piping. — piping of buff cloth inch wide
Â i to be placed
along the top, bottom, and front edges of collar and along the
upper and outer edges of the left lapel, continuing down the
edge of the left skirt to the bottom, and across the top and
down the outer edge of the left back skirt.
—
Back slashes. A slash of buff cloth to be placed on each
back skirt and extend two-thirds the distance from the waist
to the bottom of skirt, and from nothing at the waist button
to 2 inches in width at the bottom. To be trimmed with one
row of ^-inch two-vellum gold-wire lace, the outer edge of
lace to be 1 inch from the outer edge of buff cloth and follow-
ing the vertical and horizontal lines. The lower large gilt coat
button will be placed in lower corner of slash just inside the
gold lace.
—
(g) Chaplain. A single-breasted frock coat of black cloth
with standing collar of suitable height, fastened with hooks and
eyes. The skirt to extend three-quarters of the distance from
the point of hip to bend of knee. To be fastened down the
front with nine cloth buttons. A shoulder strap, as described
in par. 46 (k), p. 25, will be placed on each shoulder, touching
and parallel to the sleeve head seam.
16. COATS (SERVICE).
Body. — To be a single-breasted sack coat of olive drab woolen
or cotton material of adopted standard; to fit closely at the
waist and easy over the chest; buttoned down the front with
five large coat buttons.
—
Buttons. To be five large and six small bronze buttons. See
" Button," par. 7, p. 7.
CoUar. — To be standing collar of a suitable height, fastened
with hooks and eyes.
Pockets. — Four outside patch pockets, two breast and two hip,
slightly rounded at lower corners, and covered with a flap
slightly rounded at the lower corners and coming to a point in
the center, and buttoned by a small coat button.
Skirt. —
To extend one-third the distance from the point of
hip to the bend of knee according to height of wearer.
—
Shoulder loops. On each shoulder a loop of same material as
the coat let in at the sleeve head seam and reaching to the
edge of the collar, buttoning at the upper end with a small coat
button. Loops to be about 2 inches wide at the lower end and
1 inch wide at the collar end, and cross stitched down to
shoulder about 2 inches from the lower end.
—
Ornamentation on sleeve. Officers, except the General Staff
Corps, will wear a band of brown braid ^ inch wide on the
sleeves and lower edge of the braid 3 inches from the end of
the sleeve. For officers of the General Staff Corps the braid
will bo black.
17. COATS (SPECIAL EVENING DEESS).—An evening dress
coat of dark-blue cloth of adopted standard, cut on the lines of
the civilian dress coat, five buttonholes on each lapel and two
large gilt coat buttons on each side.
Ornamentation. — The sleeves of the coat to be ornamented
for all officers in the same manner as the sleeves of their full-
dress coats, par. 15, p. 11.
18. COATS (WHITE).

—
Body. A single-breasted sack coat of linen or cotton duck,
of adopted standard, cut to fit the figure easily and closed in
front with suitable concealed fastenings.
Collar. —
To be standing collar of suitable height, fastened
with hooks and eyes; to be trimmed with flat white braid of
same width as height of collar.
—
Loops. On each shoulder a loop of same material as the coat,
let in at sleeve head seam and reaching to the edge of the col-
lar and buttoning at the upper end with a small gilt button.
—
Openings. A vertical opening on each side at the hip, and
on the left side a slit not exceeding 3 inches above the opening
to admit of hooking up the saber.
SJcirt. —
To extend one-third the distance from the point of hip
to bend of knee, according to height of wearer.
—
Trimming. The coat to be trimmed with white flat braid
1^ inches wide, of adopted standard, down the front edges along
the bottom of skirt and for 6 inches upward on both sides of
vertical opening on each side.
Collar ornaments. —
See " Insignia," par. 26, p. 16.
—
Insignia of rank. See " Insignia," par. 29, p. 20.
19. EPAULETTE.
(a) General officers, except general
officers of the General
Staff. —To be of gold or metal with a solid crescent of bright
gilt
polish, to have a strap of gold or gilt lace 2^ inches wide and
6 inches long surrounded by an embroidered border of i inch
to points of crescent. Frog to be Si inches at widest part,
having in the center the coat of arms of the United States
embroidered in gold or gilt bullion mounted upon a circle.
Crescent to be 1 inch at widest part and surrounded on inside
and outside by gold or gilt Jaceron. On outer edge of crescent
outside of Jaceron to have an embroidered roll § inch in width,
terminating at the straps. To have suspended from the crescent
three rows of gold or gilt bullion 3:1 inches long. Outside row
to be f inch in diameter and the other rows slightly less in proper
proportion. To have under the strap a suitable attachment for
fastening to shoulder of coat. For major general, two stars
with points up, 1 inch between centers and equidistant between
the lower edge of button and a line between cusps of crescent.
For brigadier general, one star with point up; center of star
midway between the lower edge of button and a line between
the cusps of crescent.
—
(6) General officers of the General Staff. To be the same as
for general officers with the exception that the coat of arms of
16 UNIFORM OF UNITED STAl'ES AiniY.
the United States will be replaced by the insignia of the General

Staff Corps. See "Insignia," par. 26 (h), p. 17.
20. FACINGS.
(a) General officers, except Quartermaster General. —To be
dark blue.
(&) Quartermaster general. — To be buff.
For officers holding permanent appointments in the
(c) Adjutant General's Department, dark blue.
(d) Inspector General's Department, dark blue.
(e) Judge Advocate General's Department, dark blue.
(/) Quartermaster's Department, buff.
(g) Subsistence Department, dark blue.
(/<) Pay Department, dark blue.
(i) Ordnance Department, black piped with scarlet.
(./) Signal Corps, orange piped with white.
For officers of
(k) Medical Corps, maroon.
(I) Corps of Engineers, scarlet piped with white,
(m) Cavalry, yellow.
(n) Artillery, scarlet,
(o) Infantry, light blue.
21. GLOVES (LEATHER).— To be of the same general design
as those issued.
22. GLOVES (OLIVE DRAB WOOLEN).— To be as issued.
23 HAT CORDS.
(a) General officers. —To be a double cord of gold bullion,
i inch in diameter, with an acorn of some material. If inches
long at each end. Keeper of same material, | inch long and
f inch in diameter, with an inside diameter of ^ inch to hold
both ends and one loop of cord.
(&) Other officers. —
Same as "General officers," par. 23 (a),
except that the cord will be of gold bullion and black silk
intermixed.
24. HATS (SERVICE).—The hat to be the same in all re-
spects as that issued, with the exception that, if so desired, the
fur may be of a higher quality.
25. HATS, CHAPLAIN. —To be the same in all respects as
that issued, except that it will be black.
26. INSIGNIA ON COLLAR OF COAT.
GOLD OR GILT METAL.
(a)Officers, except officers of Engineers. —

To be the letters
" US " in Gothic design, | inch high, each letter to be followed
by a period. (To designate officers of Volunteers these letters
will be followed by the letter "V".)
UNlFOim OF UNITED STA1T.S ARMY. 17
(h) General Staff Corps.— (%)at of anus of the United States

iu gold or gilt Diotal and enamel. ^ inch high, superinii)osed on
n five-pointed star of silver or white metal. Star to be li
inches from point to point.
(c) The Adjutant General's Department. A — sliield of gold
or gilt nielal 1 inch in height and il inch in width,
(d) Inspector General's Department. A sword and fasces —
crossed and wre;.thed in gold or gilt metal and the inscription
"Droit Et Avant ""
in bine enameled letters in ni)per part of
wreath. The device to be 1 inch in height.
(c) Judge Advocate Generals Department.—A sword and pen
crossed and wreathed, of gold or gilt metal, the device to be 1
inch in height.
(/) Quartermaster's Department. —
A sword and pen crossed
on a wheel, snrmounted by a spread-eagle in gold or gilt metal.
The rim of the wheel to be of bine enamel, set with stars.
The device to be 1 inch in height.
ig) Medical Corps. —A caducens of gold or gilt metal. 1 inch
in height.
(h) Medical Reserve Corps. —
A cadnceus of gold or gilt metal,
1 inch in height. sni)erimposed in the center by a monogram
of dull-tinished bronze bearing the letters " R. C." | inch high.
(i) Dental surgeon. —
A caducens of gold or gilt metal, 1 inch
in height, superimposed in the center by a monogram of dull-
finished bronze bearing the letters " D. C." f inch high.
ij) Ordnance Department. —
A shell and flame of gold or gilt
metal each * inch in height. The device to be 1 inch in height.
—
(k) Signal Corps. Two crossed signal flags with a torch in
the center of gold or gilt metal, device to be 1 inch in height.
(I) Cavalry. —
l\vo crossed sabers in gold or gilt metal, 1
inch in height. The number of the regiment § inch high in the
upper angle.
—
(m) Field Artillery. Two crossed field guns in gold or gilt
metal, 1 inch in height, with an oval shape raised center of the
same metal. The center of oval to be red enamel with a gilt
wheel on it. The number of the regiment f inch high in the
upper angle.
—
(n) Coast Artillery. Two crossed cannon of gold or gilt
metal with an oval shape raised center of same metal. The
center of oval to be red enamel with projectile, point up, of
gold or gilt metal. The device to be 1 inch in height.
(o) Infantry. — Two crossed rifles of gold or gilt metal, 1 inch
in height. The number of the regiment § inch high iu the
upper angle.
18 UNIFORM OF UNITED STAITS ARMY.
—
(p) Philippine Scouts. To be the same as Infantry with the
exception that the letter " P " in Gothic design, § inch high will
replace the number of the regiment.
—
(q) Porto Rico Regiment of Infantry. To be the same as
Infantry with the exception that the letters " P. R." in Gothic
design, § inch high will replace the number of the regiment.
(r) Aides. —
A shield of the United States, £ inch high and
f inch wide at the top. Stripes of the shield of red and white
enamel and field of blue enamel
entire shield bordered in gold
;
or gilt. be surmounted by a spread-eagle i inch

Shield to
high in gold or gilt metal. On the blue field of the shield a
star or stars, according to rank of the general on whose staff
the officer is serving.
(s) Regimental staff officers. —
Kegimental adjutants, quarter-
masters, commissaries and adjutants of artillery districts will
wear in the lower angle of the insignia a device ^ inch high
of the respective departments to which their duties correspond.
Battalion and squadron quartermasters and commissaries will
wear the quartermaster's device. The battalion adjutants and
quartermasters of engineer battalions will wear the devices
above the center turret.
(t) Chaplain. —
The same as for regimental staff officers ex-
cept they will wear in the lower angle of the insignia a Latin
cross of gold or gilt metal ^ inch high.
—
(w) Veterinarian. The device of arm of service with number
of regiment or battalion in upper angle and the foot of a horse
^ inch high, shod, toe down, with wings on the sides, of white
metal, in lower angle.
SILVER OR WHITE METAL.
— To be the letters "U S" in Gothic
(«) Corps of Engineers.
design, inch high, each letter to be followed by a period.
§
(h) Corps of Engineers. — A turreted 1 inch in height.
castle,
(c) Subsistence department. —A crescent, f inch between
cusps.
(d) Acting dental surgeon. —A caduceus 1 inch high, super-
imposed in the center by a monogram of gold or gilt metal
bearing the letters " D. S." f inch high.
BRONZE METAL.
(a) All officers. —To
be the letters "U S" in Gothic design,
t inch high, each letter to be followed by a period. (To desig-
UNIFORM OF UNITED STATES AR.MY. 19
nate officers of Volunteers these letters will be followed by the

letter "V".')
(h) —
General Staff Corps. Coat of anus of the United States,
f inch hi,ijjh, superimposed on a five-pointed star, star to be 1^
inches from point to point.

(c) The Adjutant General's Department. —A shield 1 inch
in heiixht and 5 inch in width.
—
(d) Inspector General's Department. A sword and fasces,
crossed and wreathed, and the inscription " Droit Et Avant
in upper part of wreath. The device to be 1 inch in height.
(c) Judge Advocate General's Department. —
A sword and pen,
crossed and wreathed. The device to be 1 inch in height.
(/) Quartermaster's Department. —
A sword and pen crossed
on a wheel, surmounted by a spread-eagle. The rim of the
wheel set with stars. The device to be 1 inch in height.
(g) Subsistence Department. —A crescent, f inch between
cusps.
(h) Medical Corps. A caduceus 1 inch in height.
(i) —
Medical Reserve Corps. A caduceus, 1 inch in height,
superimposed in the center by a monogram of gold or gilt metal
bearing the letters " R. C." | inch high.
(7) Dental surgeon. —
A caduceus of bronze metal, 1 inch in
height, superimposed in the center by a monogram of gold or gilt
metal bearing the letters " D. C." | inch high.
—
(k) Ordnance Department. A shell and flame, each i inch
in height. The device to be 1 inch in height.
(l) Signal Corps. —
Two crossed signal flags with a torch in
the center. Device to be 1 inch in height.
—
(m) Cavalry. Two crossed sabers, 1 inch in height.
—
(n) Field Artillery. Two crossed field guns, 1 inch in height,
with an oval shape raised center of the same metal. The center
of oval to have a wheel on it.
(o) Coast Artillery. —
Two crossed cannon with an oval-
shape raised center of same metal. The center of oval to have
a projectile on it, point up. The device to be 1 inch in height.
—
(p) Infantry. Two crossed rifles, 1 inch in height.
—
(g) Philippine Scouts. To be the same as Infantry, with the
exception that the letter " P " in Gothic design, % inch high,
will replace the number of the regiment.
(r) Porto Rico Regiment of Infantry. —
To be the same as
Infantry with the exception that the letters " P. R. " in Gothic
design, f inch high will replace the number of the regiment.
(s) Aides. —
A shield of the United States, J inch high and
J inch wide at the top. Shield to be surmounted by a spread
20 UNIFORM OF UNITED STATES AK^klY.
eagle i inch high. On the field of the shield a star or stars,

according to rank of the general on whose staff the officer is
serving.
(0 Regimental Staff Officers, —
Regimental adjutants, quar-
termasters, commissaries, and adjutants of artillery district
will wear in the lower angle of the insignia a device 1 inch
high of the respective department to which their duties corre-
spond. Battalion and squadron quartermaster and commis-
saries will wear the quartermaster's device. The hattalion
adjutant and quartermaster of engineer battalions will wear
the devices above the center turret.
—
(w) Chaplain. The same as for regimental staff officers ex-
cept they wnll wear in the lower angle of the insignia a Latin
cross, i inch high.
(v) Veterinarians. —
The device of arm of service with num-
ber of regiment or battalion in upper angle and the foot of a
horse, ^ inch high, shod, toe down with wings on the sides in
lower angle.
29. INSIGNIA ON SHOULDER LOOP.'
—
Coat of arms of United States and two silver
(a) General.
stars. Stars to be f inch wide from point to point. Coat of
arms to be IJ inches in height.
—
(6) Lieutenant general. One large silver star, IJ inches
wide between points and two small silver stars, J inch wide
between points.
(c) Major general. —Two silver stars f inch wide between
points.
(d) Brigadier general. — One silver star f inch wide between
points.
(e) Colonel. —A silver spread eagle f inch high and 2 inches
between tips of wings.
(/) Lieutenant colonel, —A silver leaf 1 inch high and f inch
across,
(g) Major, —A gold leaf 1 inch high and inch across, f
(Ji) Captain, — Two silver bars each inch wide and 1 i inch
long. Bars to be inch apart.
i
(i) First lieutenant, — One silver bar inch wide and 1 ^ inch
long,
(j) Chaplain, —A Latin cross of silver 1 inch height, in
30, INSIGNIA ON COLLAR OF SHIRT WHEN COAT IS NOT
WORN.
(a) General, — Same {;s par, 29 (a).
(&) Lieutenant general, — Same as par. 29 (h).
1 See par. 83, p, 28, Uniform Regulations.

UNIFORM OF UNITED STATES ARÎY. 21
(c) Major general. — Same as par. 29 (c), p. 20.

((/) Brigadier general. — Same as par. 29 (d), p. 20.
(c) Colonel. — Sume as par. 29 (e), p. 20.
(/) Lieutenant colonel. — Same as par. 29 (/), p. 20.
(g) Major. — Snme as par. 29.

(g), 20.p.
(/«) Captain.— S;i 1110 as par. 29 (h), p. 20.
(i) First lieutenant. — Siniie as par. 29 (t), p. 20.
(;) Chaplnin.— Snme as par. 29 (j), p. 20.

31. INSIGNIA ON SLEEVE.
FULL DRESS AND SPECIAL EVENING DRESS COAT AND MESS JACKET.
(a) Major general. —
Two silver stars J inch between the
points. For general ofBcers of the st;jff corps and departments
the proper corps or department insignia will be placed 1 inch
above the cuff and the stars 1 inch above that insignia, 2f inches
between the centers, center of interval above insignia.
(&) Brigadier general. —
One silver star, f inch wide between
the points. For general officers of the staff corps and depart-
ments the proper corps or department insignia will be placed 1
inch above the cuff and the star 1 inch above that insignia.
(c) Colonel. —
A knot composed of three loops, one large
upper and two small lower loops. Knot to be formed by five
rows of ^-inch gold or gilt soutache, ends of knot resting on
gold band of sleeve. Outside dimensions of knot to be 8i inches
from upper edge of gold band to top of upper loop and 6f
inches across between outer edges of lower loops. Insignia of
corps, department, or arm of service will be worn in the center
of space formed by the lower curves of the knot and the upper
edge of the gold-lace band.
(d) Lieutenant colonel. —
Same knot as for colonel, except
that there will be four rows of gold or gilt soutache.
(e) Major. —
Same knot as for colonel, except that there will
be three rows of gold or gilt soutache.
(/) Captain. —
Sjmie knot as for colonel, except that there will
be two rows of gold or gilt soutache.
(g) First lieutenant. —
Same knot as for colonel, except that
there will be one row of gold or gilt soutache.
32. INSIGNIA ON SLEEVE OF OVERCOAT.
(a) Officers below the rank of general, except officers of the
—
General Staff Corps. A knot composed of three loops of one
large upper and two smaller lower loops. Knot to be formed
of i-inch black soutache. Ends of knot resting on bottom of
sleeve. Outside dimensions of knot. 9J inches from lower edge
of sleeve to top of upper loop and 7^ inches across between
outer edges of lower loops.
(b) Colonel. —The knot will be composed of five rows of
|-inch black soutache.
(c) —
Lieutenant colonel. The knot will be composed of four
rows of -4-inch black soutache.
{(l) Major. —
The knot will be composed of three rows of
J-inch black soutache.
(c) Captain. —
The knot will be composed of two rows of
^-inch black soutache.
(/) First lieutenant. —
The knot will be composed of one row
of i-inch black soutache.
(g) Officers of the General Staff Corps, below the rank of
—
brigadier general. The same as for all other oflScers except that
the ends of the knot will rest on a band of black mohair braid |
inch wide; the knver edge of braid 2i inches above the end of
the sleeve.
33. LEGGINS, LEATHER. —To be of good quality tan color
russet leather or pigskin and cut in one piece and molded to
conform to contour of the leg. To be fastened by one strap
wound diagonally around the leg from the bottom to the top
and fastened at the top with a bronze buckle. To have an
additional small strap and bronze buckle at top to hold the
leggin firmly in place.
34. LEGGINS, CANVAS.— To be as issued.
35. MESS JACKET, BLUE.— To be of dark blue cloth of
adopted standard.
—
Body. To be cut like special evening dress (par. 17, p. 14), to
descend to point of hips, slightly curved to a peak behind and
in front two buttonholes on each front, below the turn of
;
lapel, the lower hole being about I5 inches from bottom of coat
three large gilt regulation coat buttons on each side beginning
about li inches from bottom of coat and spaced 2 to 3* inches
apart, following the line of outer edge of lapel; suitable
shoulder-knot fastenings at upper and lower ends of shoulder.
—
Lapels. To have three buttonholes on the turn, equally
spaced, and a facing of cloth of color of facing of arm of service,
outer edge of facing to be 1^ inches from the edge of lapel and
parallel to it, and follow the line of step and seam of collar.
/S'/ccfc.s'. —
To be ornamented the same as sleeves of full-dress
coat, par. 15 (a-d), p. 11-13.
36. MESS JACKET, WHITE.—To be of duck of adopted
standard and conform in cut to the blue mess jacket, par. 35.
The sleeve ornamentation to conform in design to that on the
sleeves of the full dress coat (par. 15 {a-d), p. 11-13), to be
^-inch white braid and i-inch white cord. Buttons to be same
UNIFORM OF UNITED STATFS ARMY. 23
as on bhio mess jacket (par. 35. p. 22), but detacliable. For

general officers the cuff will be of heavy braid.
37. OILSKIN CLOTHING.— As issued.
38. OVERCOAT. OLIVE DRAB.
Body. —A double-breasted ulster of olive drab woolen
material
of adopted with plaited back, suitably lined and
standard,
closing by means of a double row of buttons, five on each
side, 45 ligne in diameter. Coat to extend from 8 to 10 inches
below the knee according to height of wearer. At the waist
line to have back straps let in at side seams and to button
together with two large buttons and buttonholes.
—
Buttons. To be of horn, conforming in color to the material
of the coat.
Collar. — To be standing and fall ; stand to be of suitable
height closed in front with hooks and eyes and the fall not less
than 4 nor more than 5 inches in width. A flap of the same
material as coat 5 inches in length and 2 inches in width, with
a buttonhole in each end, made detachable, to close the fall of
collar when worn closed.
—
Openings. The lining to be slit and fastened to pocket open-
ings to allow the hand to go through to pocket of trousers and
permit the hooking up of saber. Slit to be closed with a small
button and buttonhole inside. To have another slit in back
about 25 inches long from the bottom, and closed with three
small buttons and buttonholes concealed.
—
Pockets. Two outside-welted, one on each side, with vertical
openings. The center of pocket about opposite the lower but-
ton, and placed on a line with the front seam of sleeve.
Skirt. —The front corners to be provided with buttons and
flap so that corners may be turned back when it is necessary
to facilitate marching.
Sleeve. —
To be without cuff or slit.
—
Ornamentation. General officers. A band of lustrous black
mohiiir braid, li. inches wide, placed with its lower edge 2^
inches above end of sleeve. A second band of lustrous black
mohair braid, I inch wide, 1* inches above the lower band.
39. OVERCOAT, CANVAS (BLANKET LINED).—As issued.
40.. OVERSHOES, ARCTIC— As issued.
41. SABER KNOT (DRESS).
(a) General officers. —To be of heavy gold or gilt cord, i
inch in diameter and 13^ inches in length, with a gold or gilt
braided keeper i inch wide and a gold or gilt braided acorn
IJ inches in diameter and 2 inches in length.
(&) Other officers. — To
be a strap of i-inch wide gold or gilt
lace 13^ inches long, with a row of black silk interwoven, i
24 UNIFOKM OF UNITED STATES AKMY.
inch from each edge. A keeper f inch wide, of blade silk and
gold or gilt Ijiceinterwoven. An acorn 1^ inches in diameter
and 3 2 inches long of black silk and gold or gilt lace interwoven.
42. SASER KNOT (SERVICE).
A and ts inch in diameter,
plaited leather cord 13^ inches long
with two ^-inch plaited leather keepers, with a tassel | inch
in diameter and 3^ inches in length. Lower end of tassel con-
fined with a plaited leather bnnd i inch in width. The npper
end of knot to have a double-loop attachment * inch wide and
21 inches in length, with a hole in each end and in the center
to fasten over a bronze stud; upper loop secured by a keeper
of plaited leather i inch in width.
43. SASH.
(a) Major general. —
To be of buff silk net 5^ inches wide and
96 inches in length to tassel. Tassels to be 9 inches in length
complete.
(&) Brigadier general. — To be of buff silk net 3 inches wide
and 45 inches long, lined the entire length. To have four folds
f inch overlapping down. To have on one end a knot and
hanger of same material as sash, 8 inches long with a tassel 9
inches long attached. To have a gold or gilt metal hook on
underside of knot. To have on the other end a sliding knot
and tassel of same dimensions and material as on opposite end
with a gold or gilt metal eye on the underside of knot. To have
a. strap and buckle on the inside of the s-ish for adjusting the
sash to the waist.
44. SHIRTS (OLIVE DRAB).—As issued.
45. SHOULDER KNOT.—To be of gold or gilt cord i inch in
diiiuieter. The knot
be formed of 4 plaits of 3-cord and
to
rounded at the top. A small gold or gilt coat button in the upper
end of knot. Knot to be not more than 5| inches long and 2i
inches wide, conforming to shoulder to be stiffened on the
;
underside with a flexible backing covered with cloth of the

color of coat; to have attached to the strap a suitable attach-
ment for fastening to the shoulder of coat. Insignia of rank to
be placed in the same relative position as on the shoulder loop,,
par. 29, p. 20.
48. SHOULDER STRAP. —
To be 4 inches long and If inches
wide with a raised border of gold or gilt embroidery f inch
wide; on the inside and outside of border to have a gold or gilt
twisted wire iV inch in diameter. The field of strap to be of
cloth of the color of the facings of corps, department, or arm
of service (see facings, par. 20, p. 16). Strap to be mounted on
cloth of same color of coat and stiffened with a flexible backing.
UKllOK.M OF XINITED STATES ARMY. 25
The iiislj^'iiia of rank to be placed in field of strap as follows:

(a) General. —Two silver embroidered stars of five rays each
and gold embroidered "Anns of the United States." See " In-
signia," par. 29 (a), p. 20.
(&) Lieutenant general. —Tliree silver embroidered stars of
five rays each, one star on the center of strap and one at each
end, eqnidistant between the center and outer edge of the
strap. See "Insignia," par. 29 (&), p. 20.
(c) —
Major general. Two silver embroidered stars; tlie cen-
ter ofeach star to be 1 incli from the outer edge of the gold
embroidery on ends of strap. See "Insignia," par. 29 (c),
p. 20.
(d) Brigadier general. —
One silver embroidered star at cen-
ter of strap. See " Insignia," par. 29 (d), p. 20.
(c) Colonel. —
A silver embroidered spread eagle on the center
of strap. See "Insignia," par. 29 (e), p. 20.
(/) Lieutenant colonel. —
A sih er embroidered leaf at each
end of strap, each leaf extending | inch from the end of strap.
See "Insignia," par. 29 (/), p. 20..
—
(g) Major. A gold embroidered leaf at each end of strap.
See "Insignia," par. 29 (g), p. 20.
—
(h) Captain. Two silver embroidered bars at each end,
placed parallel to the ends of the strap; the distance between
them and the border equal to the width of the ])order. See
"Insignia," par. 29 (/?), p. 20.
(i) First lieutenant. —
One silver embroidered bar at each
end, placed parallel to the ends of the straps, at a distance from
the ends equal to the width of the border. See " Insignia,'
par. 29 (0, P- 20.
(;) Second lieutenant. —
Same as i)rescribed in par. 46, p. 24,
omitting reference to insignia of rank.
—
(k) Chaplain. A plain Latin cross of silver in the center,
long arm parallel to length of strap, head of cross to the rear.
See "Insignia," par. 29 (;), p. 20.
47. SWEATERS, OLIVE DRAB.— As issued.
48. TROUSERS.
DRESS.
(a) General officers, except Chief of Coast Artillery, Chief of

Engineers, Quartermaster General. To be of dark-blue
and —
doeskin of adojjted standard without stripe, welt, or cord.
(ft) Chief of Coast Artillery. —
To be of dark-blue doeskin of
adopted standard with a stripe of scarlet cloth inches wide H
and \yelted at the edges.
26 UNIFORM OF UNITED STAITS ARMY.
(c) Chief of Engineers. — To be of dark-blue doeskin of
adopted standard with stripes of scarlet cloth 1^ inches wide
with a piping of white cloth ^ inch in width on each edge.
(d) Quartermaster General. —To be of diU'k-bUie doeskin of
adopted standard with a stri]!e of buff cloth 1^ inches wide and
welted at the edges.
(e) Officers below the rank of brigadier general, holding per-
manent appointments in the staff corps and departments, except
—
Quartermaster's Department and Engineers. To be of dark-
blue doeskin of adopted standard without stripe, welt, or cord.
(/) Officers of the Engineer Corps.— To be of dark-blue doe-
skin of adopted standard; to have a scarlet stripe 1^ inches
in width with a piping of white cloth i inch in width on each
edge.
(g) Officers holding permanent appointments in the Quarter-
—
master's Department. To be of dark-blue doeskin of adopted
standard; to have a stripe of buff cloth 1^ inches wide and
welted at the edges.
—
(h) Officers of Cavalry and Artillery. To be of sky-blue
doeskin of adopted standard, with stripes 1^ inches wide and
welted at the edges and of the color of the arm of the service.
(i) Officers of Infantry.—To be of sky-blue doeskin of adopted
standard, with stripes li inches wide and welted at the edges.
The stripes to be white.
(j) Chaplain. —To be of plain black cloth, without stripe,
welt, or cord.
49. TROUSERS.
FULL DRESS.
—
General officers, except Chief of Engineers. To be dark-
(a)
blue doeskin of adopted standard with two stripes of gold wire
lace i inch wide, with i inch interval between them, mounted
upon velvet, of color of cuffs and collar of coat, and placed down
the side seam.
—
(&) Chief of Engineers. To be the same as for "General
officers," par. 49 (a), with the exception that the interval
between the two stripes wnll be scarlet velvet.
(c) Officers below the rank of brigadier general, holding per-
manent appointments in the staif corps and departments, except
officers of the Quartermaster's Department and Engineers. — To be
of dark-blue doeskin of adopted standard with one stripe of
gold wire lace J inch wide down the side seam.
50. TROTTSERS, SPECIAL EVENING DRESS.— For officers of
Cavalry, Artillery, and Infantry to be of dark-blue cloth of
adopted standard, without stripe, welt, or cord.
51. TROUSERS, WHITE.— To be of linen or cotton duck of

adopted sttiiulard to match the white coat, without stripe, welt,
or cord.
52. VEST, SPECIAL EVENING DRESS AND MESS JACKET.—
To be of same material as the blue and white mess jacket
(par. 35 and 30, p. 22), sint?le-breasted, cut low, with rolling
collar and fastened with small gilt regulation buttons.
ENLISTED MEN.
53. BELTS, WAIST.— As issued.
54. BOOTS, RUBBER.— Ih\lf-hip and hip, as issued.
55. BREECHES, SERVICE.
(a) Woolen. —As issued.
(&) Cotton. —As issued.
66. BUTTONS.
(a) — Coat, large and small, as issued.
Gilt.
(&) Bronze. — Overcoat and coat, large and small, as issued.

57. CAPS.
(a) Blanket lined (until exhausted). —As issued.
(h) Dress. —To be 17-ouuce dark-blue cloth, as issued.
(c) Fur. —As issued.
(d) Service. —To be of 13-ounce olive-drab woolen cloth, as
issued.
(e) White. — To be of duck, as issued.
(/) Winter. — As issued.
58. CAP BANDS. — As issued, and conforming in color to the
facings of the arm of service.
59. CHEVRONS, DRESS.
FIELD ARTILLERY ( SCARLET).
(a) Battalion quartermaster sergeant. —^Three inverted V-

shaped bars with two horizontal bars below, the lower V-shaped
bar forming a tie with the upper horizontal bar, as issued.
(h) Battalion sergeant major. —
Three inverted V-shaped bars
and an arc of two bars forming a double tie to lower V-shaped
bar, as issued.
(c) Chief mechanic. —Two crossed hammers with a wreath
below, as issued.
(d) Chief musician. — Three inverted V-shaped bars and an
arc of two bars, the upper bar of arc forming a tie to lower V-
shaped bar and inclosing a bugle, as issued.
(e) Chief trumpeter. —
Three inverted V-shaped bars and an
arc of one bar forming a tie with lower V-shaped bar and in-
closing a bugle.
(/) Color Sergeant. —Three inverted V-shaped bars, with a
star below, as issued.
(g) Cook. —A cook's cap, as issued.
(//) —Two inverted V-shaped bars, as issued
Corporal.
Drum major. — Three inverted V-shaped bars with two
(i)
crossed batons below, as issued.
First-class gunner. — Projectile, point up, with bar below,
(j)
as issued.
(k) First sergeant. — Three inverted V-shaped bars with
lozenge below, as issued.
(0 Horseshoer. —A horseshoe, toe up, as issued.
(m) Lance corporal. —One inverted V-shaped bar, as issued.
(n) Mechanic and —Two crossed hammers, as issued.
artificer.
(o) Mechanic-farrier. —A horse's head, as issued.
Mechanic-saddler. —A saddler's round knife, edge up,
(j))
as issued.
((/) Principal musician. — Three inverted V-shaped bars with
a bugle below, as issued.
(r) Regimental commissary sergeant. — Three inverted V-
shaped bars with three horizontal bars below with a crescent,
points to the rear in the angle of lower V-shaped bar, as issued.
(s) Regimental quartermaster sergeant. Three inverted V- —
shaped bars with three horizontal bars below, the lower V-
shaped bar forming a tie with the upper horizontal bar, as
issued.
(t) Regimental sergeant major. —
Three inverted V-shaped
bars and arc of three bars, the upper two bars of arc forming
a double tie to the lower V-shnped bar, as issued.
—
(m) Second-class gunner. Projectile, point up, as issued.
(i;) Sergeant. —
Three inverted V-shaped bars, as issued.
—
(w) Stable sergeant. Three inverted V-shaped bars with a
device below representing a horse's head, as issued.
—
(x) Battery quartermaster sergeant. Three inverted V-shaped
bars and one horizontal bar, forming a tie with the lower
V-shaped bar, as issued.
COAST ARTILLERY ( SCARLET).
(a) Badge for excellence in target practice. —The figure "1"

I inch high, as issued.
(&) Casemate electrician. —Mine case with bar below, in-
closed within a yellow circle, as issued.
(c) Chief musician. — Same as par. 59 (d), p. 27.
(d) Chief planter and chief loader. ^^înp cm so —
inolosefl
within a yellow c-irclo, as issiunl.
((') Chief trumpeter. —
S.-inie :is ])ar. 59 (c), p. 27.
(/) Company quartermaster sergeant. —

Same as par. 59 {x')r
p. 28.
iff) Cook.— Same as par. 59 (p), 28. v.

(//) Corporal.— Same as par. 59 (h), 28. j).
(i) Drum major. — Same as par. 59 28. (i), p.
ij) Electrician sergeant —Three in\erted

first class. V-shaped
bars with a yellow wreath inolosing white forked lightniug
with a small bar l)etween the liirlitnin.iif ami the wreath, as
issued.
{k) Electrician sergeant second class. Three inverted V- —
shaped bars with a yellow wreath inclosing white forked light-
ning, as issued.
(I) Engineer. —
A yellow wreatli at bottom inclosing a gov-
ernor with a white star above the governor, as issued.
—
(m) Fireman. One inverted V-shaped bar and an arc of one
bar inclosing a yellow governor, as issued.
(n) First class gunner, gun or mortar company. Projectile, —
point up, with bar below, as issued.
(o) First-class gunner, mine company. Mine case with bar —
below, as issued.
{])) — Same as par.
First sergeant. .59 (fc), p. 28.
(q) Gun commander. — Crossed cannon with bar below, in-

closed within a yellow as issued.
circle,
(r) Gun pointer. — Crossed cannon inclosed within a yellow
circle, as issued.
(s) Lance corporal. — Same as par. 59 (m), 28. p.
(t) Master electrician. —A yellow wreath with forked light-
ning within and a white star above the lightning, as issued.
(u) Master gunner. — Yellow wreath inclosing a projectile,
point up, with a white star above, as issued.
(v) Mechanic. — Same as par. 59 (w), p. 28.
(w) Observer first and plotter. — Equilateral triangle
class,
with bar below inclosed within a yellow as issued. circle,
(x) Observer second — Equilateral triangle inclosed
class.
within a yellow as issued.
circle,
(y) Principal musician. — Same as par. 59 (q), p. 28.

(z) Second-class gunner, gun or mortar company. — Projectile,
point up. as issued.
(aa) Second-class gunner, mine company. — Mine case, as
issued.
(ah) Sergeant. — Same as par. (v), .59 p. 28.
(ac) Sergeant major junior grade. —
Three inverted V-shaped
bars and an arc of two bars forming a double tie to lower V-
shaped bar. as issued.
—
(ad) Sergeant major senior grade. Same as par. 59 (t),
p. 28.
CAVALRY (yellow).
(a) Chief musician. — Same as 59 (d), p. 27.
(&) Chief trumpeter. — Same as par. 59 (e), p. 27.
(c) Color sergeant. — Same as par. 59 (/), p. 28.

(d) Cook. — Same as par. 59 (g), p. 28. ?
(e) Corporal. — Same as par. 59 (/i)> P- 28.
(/) Drum major. — Same as par. 59 (i), p. 28.
(g) Farrier.— Same as par. 59 (o), p. 28.

(/i) First sergeant. — Same as par. 59 (fc), p. 28.
(i) Horseshoer. — Same as par. 59 (0» P- 28.

(j) Lance corporal. — Same as par. 59 (m), p. 28.
(k) Principal musician. — Same as par. 59 (q), p. 28.
(Z) Regimental commissary sergeant. — Same as par. 59 (r),
p. 28.
(m) Regimental quartermaster sergeant. — Same as par. 59
is), p. 28.
(n) Regimental sergeant major. — Same as par. 59 (t), p. 28.
(o) Saddler. — Same as par. 59 (p), p. 28.
(p) Sergeant. — Same as par. 59 (f ), p. 28.
iq) Squadron sergeant major. — Same as par. 59 (ft), p. 27.
(r) Troop quartermaster sergeant. — Same as par. 59 (a?), p. 28.
(s) Wagoner. —A wheel with eight spokes, as issued.

INFANTRY ( WHITE).
(a) Artificer. — Same as par. 59 (n), 28. p.
(6) Battalion sergeant major. — Same as par. 59 (&), p. 27.
(c) Chief musician. — Same as par. 59 (d), p. 27.

(d) Color sergeant. — Same as par. 59 (/), 28. p.
(e) Company quartermaster sergeant. — S;mie as par. 59 (ar),
p. 28.
(/) Cook.— Same as par. 59 (g), p. 28.
(g) — Same as par. 59 (h), 28.
Corporal. p.
(h) Drum major. — Same as par. 59 (i), p. 28.
(i) First sergeant. — Same as par. 59 (fc), p. 28.
(/) Lance corporal. — Same as par. 59 (w), 28. p.

(fc) Principal musician. — Same as par. 58 iq), p. 28.
(/) Regimental commissary sergeant, — Same as par. 50 (r),

p. 28.
(y/t) Regimental quartermaster sergeant. — Same as par. 59
is), p. 28.
(w) Regimental sergeant major. — Same as par. 59 (t), p. 28.
(o) Sergeant. — Same as par. 59 (v), 28.
ENGINEKRS (SCARLET PIPED WITH WHITE).
(a) Battalion quartermaster sergeant. — Same as par. 59 (a),
p. 27.
(h) Battalion sergeant major. — Same as par. 59 (&), p. 27.
(c) Chief musician. — Same as par. 59 27.
((Z), p.
(d) Company quartermaster sergeant. — Same as par. 59 (x),

p. 28.
(e) — Same as par. 59 (g), 28.
Cook. p.
(/) — Same as par. 59 (h), 28.

Corporal. p.
(g) Drum major. — Same as par. 59 28. (i), p.
(h) First class private. —A turreted castle, as issued,
(i) First sergeant. — Same as par. 59 28. (/c), p.
(j) Lance corporal. — Same as par. 59 28.(?/i), p.
(A;) Principal musician. — Same as par. 59 (9), p. 28.

(Z) Sergeant. — Same as par. 59 (v), 28. p.
ORDNANCE (BLACK PIPED WITH SCARLET).
(a) Corporal. —Two inverted V-shaped bars with a device con-
sisting of shell and flame, as issued.
(6) First-class private. — Shell and flame, as issued.
(c) Sergeant. — Three inverted V-shaped bars with a device
consisting of shell and flame, as issued.
SIGNAL CORPS (ORANGE PIPED WITH WHITE).
(a) Cook. —A cook's cap, as issued.
(h) — Two inverted V-shapod bars with a device of
Corporal.
crossed fla^s and a burring torch below, as issued.
(c) Lance corporal. — One inverted V-shaped bar with a device
of crossed flags and burning torch below, as issued.
(d) Master signal electrician. — Yellow wreath with white
forked lightning at top inclosing crossed issued. flags, .-i.s
Ce) Private, — Crossed flags and burning torch, as

first class.
issued.
(/) Sergeant. —Three inverted V-shaped bars with a device of
crossed flags and burning torch below, as issued.
32 UNirORM OF UNIl-ED STAINES ARMY.
(g) Sergeant, first class. —Three

inverted V-shaped bars and
an arc of one bar with the lower V-shaped bar,
forniinj? a tie
inclosing a dovico of crossed flajTS and burning torch, as issued.
HOSPITAL CORPS (MxVUOON PIPED WITH WHITE).
(a) Corporal. —Two inverted V-shaped bars with a cadiiceus
below, as issued.
(h) First class private.— A caduceus, as issued.
(c) Lance corporal. — One inverted V-shaped bar with a cadu-
ceus below, as issued.
(rf) Sergeant. —Three inverted V-shaped bars with a caduceus
below, as issued.
(e) Sergeant, first —Three inverted V-shaped bars and
class.
an arc of one bar with a caduceus midway between the lower
V-shaped bar and arc, as issued.
POST NONCOMMISSIONED STAFF.
(a) Ordnance sergeant (black piped with scarlet). —Three

inverted V-shaped bars and an arc of one bar with a device con-
sisting of shell and flame between the lower V-shaped bar and
arc, as issued.
(&) Post commissary sergeant. —
(Grey). Three inverted
V-shaped bars with a crescent below, cusps to the rear, as
issued.
(c) Post quartermaster sergeant. —
(Buff). Three inverted
V-shaped bars with the insignia of the Quartermaster's De-
partment below, as issued.
WEST POINT BAND ( WHITE).
(a) Corporal.— Same as par. 59 (h), p. 2S.
(&) Drum major. — Same as par. 59 (i), p. 28.
(c) Lance corporal. — Same as par. 59 (m), p. 28.
id) Sergeant. — Same as par. 59 (v), p. 28.

(c) Sergeant of band and assistant leader. Three inverted —
V-shaped bars and an arc of two bars, the upper bar of arc
forming a tie with lower V-shaped bar, inclosing a lyre, as
issued.
(/) Sergeant of field —
music. Three inverted V-shaped bars
and an arc of one forming a tie with the lower V-shaped
l)ar,
bar, inclosing a bugle, as issued.

ARMY SRRVICK OF-TACIIAI ENT, UNITED STATES MILITARY ACADEMY.

Mxi-een piped with white.]
(a) Cook.— S.'iiiu" as par. 59 (p), p. 28.

(h) Corporal. — Same as par. 59 (/t), P- 28.
(c) First sergeant. — Same ns par. 59 (A; ), p. 28.

ill) Sergeant. — Same as par. 59 (v), p. 28.
AHMY SERVICE SPIIOOL DETACHMENTS.
[Green.]
(a) Artificer. — Same as par. 59 (n), p. 28.

(b) Battalion quartermaster sergeant. — Same as par. 59 (a),
p. 27.
(c) Battalion or squadron sergeant major or sergeant major,
junior grade. —Same as par. 59 (b), p. 27.
(fZ) Chief mechanic, Field Artillery. Two crossed — hammers
with a yellow wreath below, as issued.
(e) Company quartermaster sergeant. — Same as par. 59 (a?),
p. 28.
(/) Cook.— Same as par. 59 (^7), p. 28.
(g) Corporal. — Same as par. 59 (h), p. 28.

(//) Electrician sergeant, first class. — Same as par. 60 (;),
p. 29.
(i) Electrician sergeant, second class. — Same as par. 60 (fc),
p. 29.
(;) Engineer.— Same as par. 60 (Z), p. 29.
(k) Farrier. — Same as par. 59 (o), p. 28.
(Z) Fireman. — One inverted V-shaped bar and an arc of one
bar, inclosing a governor, as issued.
(m) First-class private, Hospital Corps. — Same as par. 66 (&),
p. 32.
(n) First-class sergeant, Hospital Corps. — Same as par. 66
(e), p. 32.
(o) First sergeant. — Same as par. 59 (Zc), p. 28.
(p) First-class sergeant, Signal Corps. — Same as par. 65 (g),
p. 32.
(q) Horseshoer. —
Same as par. 59 (Z), p. 28.
(r) —
Master electrician. Same as par. 60 (<)» P- 29.
(.s) Master gunner. —
Same as par. 60 (w), p. 29.
(t) Master signal electrician. —
Same as par. 65 (d), p. 31.
(u) Post commissary sergeant. —
Same as par. 67 (&), p. 32.
(v) Regimental commissary sergeant. —
Same as par. 59 (r),
p. 28.
34 UNIFORM OF UNFEED STATES ARMY.
(w) Regimental sergeant major or sergeant major, senior
grade.— Same as par. 59 (O. P- 28.
(x) Saddler.— Same as par. 59 (p), p. 28.
(y) Sergeant. — Same as par. 59 (v), p. 28.

(z) Wagoner. — Same as par. 61 (s), p. 30.
(aa) Regimental quartermaster sergeant. — Same as par. 59
is), p. 28.
71. CHEVRONS, SERVICE.— To conform to the dress chevron
excei)t they will be olive-drab cotton or woolen material, as
issued.
72. CHEVRONS, BLUE DENIM.— To conform in design to the
dress chevron except they will be of blue denim, as issued.
73. COATS, DRESS.— To be of 17-ounce dark-blue cloth with
trimmings of the color of the facings of the arm of service, as
issued.
74. COATS, MACKINAW.—To be of dark-blue Mackinaw, as
issued.
75. COATS, OILSKIN.—As issued.
76. COATS, RECRUITING SERVICE (WHITE).—To be of
white cotton duck, as issued.
77. COATS, SERVICE. —
To be of olive-drab cotton or woolen
material, as issued.
78. COATS, SUMMER (WHITE).— To be of white cotton duck,
as issued.
79. COLLARS, LINEN.—As issued.
80. CORDS, BREAST.— To be of the color of the facings of the
arm of service, as issued.
81. CORDS, HAT.—To be of the color of the facings of the
arm of service, as issued.
82. DRAWERS. — Fleece lined, summer and winter, as issued.
83. GAUNTLETS. — Buckskin (until exhausted) and winter, as
issued.
84. GLOVES. —
Buckskin, horsehido, olive-drab woolen and
white cotton, as issued.
85. KATS. — Service, southv/ester. ;!nd working, as issued.
86. JUMPER, WORKING.-As issued.
87. LEGGINS, CANVAS.—As issued.
88. MITTENS.— Buckskin and fur, as issued.
89. MOCCASINS, MOOSEHIDE.— As issued.
90. MUSIC POUCH. —
Large a<id smnll, issued. j'.s
91. ORNAMENTS, CAP, GILT AND BRONZE.

—
(a) Band musician. A lyre, as issued.
—
(6) Cavalry. Crossed sabers and scabbards, with points and
edges upward, as issued.
UNIFORM OF UNll-ED STATES ARÎY. 35
(c) Coast and Field Artillery. — Crossed caiuion. muzzles up-

ward, :is issued.
(d) Engineers.— A castle with three towers, as issued,
(c) — A trumpet, as issued.
Field musicip.ns.
(/) General recruiting service. — The letters " R. iu Gothic
S.,"
design, mounted on parallel stay pieces, inclosed in a wreath, as

issued.
(g) Hospital Corps. —
A caduceus, as issued.
(/<) Infantry (including Porto Rico Regiment and native
troops in the Philippines).— Crossed rifles, muzzles and bolts
pointinc: upward, as issued.
(i) Master signal electrician, master electrician, and elec-
trician sergeants. —
A symbol reprt>sentin^' forked liijjhtning, in-
closed in a wreath, ns issued.
(;") Ordnance. —A shell and flame, as issued.
(k) Ordnance sergeants, post commissary sergeants, post quar-
termaster sergeants; sergeants, first class. Hospital Corps; non-
commissioned officers of Signal Corps, except master signal elec-
trician. — The device of their corps or department, inclosed in a
wreath, as issued.
(l) Service school and West Point detachments. A cogged —
wheel, encircling a hammer and quill crossed; all mounted on a
disk with raised rim, 1^ inches in diamemter, as issued.
—
(m) Signal Corps. Crossed signal flags with a torch iu the
center, torch perpendicular, as issued.
(n) United States military prison guard.— The letters "P. G.,"
of Gothic design, mounted on parallel stay pieces, inclosed in a
wreath, as issued.
DESIGNATION TO INDICATE REGIMENT, COMPANIES, ETC.
(a) Coast Artillery.— The number of the company in lower
angle, as issued.
(&) Engineers. —
The letter of the company above the middle
tower, as issued.
(c) General recruiting service and military prison guard.
The number of the company below the middle of the space be-
tween the letters, as issued.
{(l)Infantry, Cavalry, and Field Artillery. The number of —
the regiment in upper angle and the letter of the company in
lower angle, as issued.
(e) Native troops iu the Philippines. -The letter ''P." in the
upper and the number of tlie conjpany in the lower angle, as
issued.
(/) Porto Rico Regiment. The letters— " P. R." in the upper
angle and letter of company in the lower an^jjle,as issued.
FOB BAND MUSICIANS TO BE ATTACHED TO THE FACE OF THE LYRE.
(a) Coast Artillery. —The number of the band.
—
(&) Engineers. A castle.
(c) Infantry, Cavalry, and Field Artillery. — The number of
the regiment, as issued.
(d) Military Academy detachment.— The letters " M. A."
All inclosed in a wreath, as issued.
(e) Native troops in the Philippines. — The letter "P.," as
issued.
(/) —
Porto Rico Regiment. The letters "P. R.," as issued.
(g) Prison guard. —
The letters P. G.," as issued.
'
—
(h) Recruiting service. The letters " R. S,." as issued.
NONCOMMISSIONED STAFF OFFICERS.
(a) Infantry, Cavalry, —
and Field Artillery. The number or
letters of the regiment in the upper angle of the device, omitting
the letter of the company from the lower angle, as issued.
(&) Coast Artillery. —
The device of the corps, inclosed in a
wreath, as issued.
(c) Engineers. —
The device of the corps, without letter or
number, as issued.
FIELD MUSICIAN.
(a) Engineers. —The
letter of the company above the device
and the insignia of the corps on the face of the device, as issued.
—
(6) Infantry, Cavalry, and Artillery. The number of the
regiment above the device and the number or letter of company
on the face of the device, as issued.
(c) Native troops in the Philippines. —
The letter "P." above
the company number on the face of the device, as issued.
(d) Prison guard. —
The letters "P.O." above the company
number on the face of the device, as issued.
(e) Recruiting service. —
The letters " R. S.," above the com-
pany number on the face of the device, as issued.
UNITED STATES MILITARY ACADEMY DETACHMENTS.

(a) Artillery. —
Crossed cannon, muzzles upward. The letters
M. A." in the upper angle, and the letters " D. E. T." attached
*'
and dependent from a bar in the lower angle, as issued.

UNIFORM OF UNITED STATES AKMY. 37
(6) Cavalry. —
Crossed sabers in scabbard, with points and
edges npward. The letters " M. A." in the npper angle, and
the letters " D. E. T." attached and dependent from a bar in
the \owov angle, as issued.
(c) Engineer. —
A castle with the letters " M. A." over the
center tower and the letters " D. K. T." across the center of the
device, as issued.
—
id) Musician. A trumpet with the letters " M. A." on the top
and the letters " D. E. T." in the inner coil, as issued.
97. ORNAMENTS, COLLAR (GILT).
(a) Band musician. — Same as par. 91 (a), p. 34.
(&) Cavalry. — Same as par. 91 (&), p. 34.
(c) Coast and Field Artillery. — Same as par. 91 (c), p. 35.
(d) General recruiting service. — Same as par. 91 (/), p. 35.
(c) —A symbol representing forked lightning, as
Electrician.
issued.
(/) Engineer. — Same as par. 91 ((/), p. 35.
(g) Hospital Corps. — Same as par. 91 (g), p. 35.

(Ji) Infantry (including Porto Rico Regiment and native
troops in the Philippines). — Same as par. 91 (/t), p. 35.
(i) Ordnance. — Same as par. 91 (;), p. 35.

(j) Post commissary sergeant. — A crescent, as issued.
(k) Post quartermaster sergeant. —A sword and key crossed
on a wheel surmounted by a spread eagle, as issued.
(l) Service school and West Point detachments. —Two disks,
each one (1) inch in diameter with raised rim, one encircling a
hammer and quill crossed and one encircling the letters " U. S.,"
as issued.
(m) Signal Corps. — Same as par. 91 (m), p. 35.
(n) United States military prison guard. — Same as par. 91
(n), p. 35.
(o) U. —A device of two block
S. letters, a square period after
each as issued.
letter,
(p) U. —A device of three block

S. S. letters with a square
period after each as issued.
letter,
(q) IT.V. — A device of three block

S. letters with a square
period after each letter, as issued.
DESICxNATION TO INDICATE REGIMENT, COMPANIES, ETC.
(a) Coast Artillery. — Same as par. 92 (a), p. 35.

(&) Engineers. —
Same as par. 92 (&), p. 35.
(c) General recruiting service and military prison guard.
Same as par. 92 (c), p. 35.
{(l) Infantry, Cavalry, and Field Artillery. — Same as par.
92 id), p. 35.
(c) Native troops in the Philippines. — Same as par. 92 (e),
p. 35.
(/) Porto Rico Regiment. — Same as par. 92 (/), p. 36.

FOR BAND AIUSICIANS, TO BE ATTACHED TO THE FACE OF THE LYBE.
(a) Coast Artillery. — Same as par. 93 (a), p. 36.

(6) Engineers. — Same as par. 93 (6), p. 36.
(c) Infantry, Cavalry, and Field Artillery. — Same as par. 93
(c), p. 36.
{(I) Native troops in the Philippines. — Same as par. 93 (e),
p. 36.
(e) Porto Rico Regiment.^Same as par. 93 (/), p. 36.
(/) Prison guard. —
Same as par. 93 (g), p. 36.
(g) —
Recruiting service. Same as par. 93 (Ji), p. 36.
NONCOMMISSIONED STAFF OFFICERS.

(a) Infantry, Cavalry, and Field Artillery. — Same as par. 94
(a), p. 36.
(6) Coast Artillery. —The device of the corps, without letter
or number, as issued.
(c) Engineers. —
Same as par 94 (c), p. 36.
UNITED STATES MILITABY ACADEMY DETACHMENTS.

— Same as par. 96 (a),
(a) Artillery. p. 36.
(6) —A
Band musicians. with the letter
lyre, "M A." on the
face, as issued.
(c) Cavalry. — Same as par. 96 (&), p. 37.
(d) Engineers. — Same as par. 96 (c), p. 37.
102. ORNAMENTS, COLLAR (BRONZE).
(a) A
disk 1 inch in diameter, with raised rim, encircling the
letters " U. S.," as issued.
(&) A disk 1 inch in diameter, with raised rim, encircling the
device, letters, or numbers of the organization, as issued.
103. OVERALLS (until exhausted). As issued.—
104. OVERCOATS, CANVAS (BLANKET LINED).—As issued.
105. OVERCOATS, OLIVE DRAB WOOLEN.—As issued.
106. OVERSHOES, ARCTIC—As issued.
107. PEA JACKETS.—As issued.
108. PONCHOS.— As issued.
109. SHIRTS, MUSLIN.— As issued.
110. SHIRTS. OLIVE DRAB FLANNEL.— As issued.
111. SHOES, BLACK DRESS.— As issued.
112. SHOES. FELT.— As issued.
113. SHOES, GARRISON.—As issued.
114. SHOES, GYMNASIUM.—As issued.
115. SHOES, MARCHING.— As issued.
116. SHAKO (DRUM MAJOR).— Foot and Diouiited, as issued.
117. SLICKERS.— As issued.
118. SOCKS (GERMAN).— As issued.
119. STABLE FROCKS (until exhausted).-As issued.
120. STOCKINGS, COTTON.—As issued.
121. STOCKINGS, WOOLEN.— Heavy and light, as issued.
122. STRIPES, TROUSERS.
COLOR.
(a) Army service detachment United States Military Acad-
emy. — Careen piped with white.
(&) Cavalry. — Yellow.
(c) — Scarlet piped with white.
Engineers.
(d) Field and Coast Artillery. — Scarlet.
(e) Hospital Corps. — Maroon, piped with white.
(/) Infantry.—White.
io) Ordnance. — Black, piped with scarlet.
(h) Ordnance sergeant. — Black, piped with scarlet.
(i) Post commissary sergeant.— Grny.
ij) Post quartermaster sergeant. — Buff.
(Jc) Service School detachmênt. — Green.
—
(0 Signal Corp^- Orange, piped with white.
123.STRIPES, TROUSERS.
(rt) Noncommissioned officers above the rank of corporal will

wear stripes li inches in width, including pipings.
(b) Corporals will wear stripes | inch in width, including
pipings.
(c) Musicians and trumpeters will wear two stripes, each
^ inch in width, including pipings.
124. STRIPES (SERVICE).— To be § inch in width and con-
form in colors to par. 122.
125. STUDS, SHIRT.— As issued.
126. SWEATERS, OLIVE DRAB.—As issued.
127. UNDERSHIRT, COTTON.— As issued.
128. UNDERSHIRT, FLEECE LINED.— As issued.
129. UNDERSHIRT, WINTER.—As issued.
MEDALS, BADGES, AND RIBBONS.
130. MEDAL OF HONOR.
Ribbon. — To be of light blue silk, with white stars, If inches
in width mikI i inch in length.
131. CERTIFICATE OF MERIT BADGE.
(a) Badge. —To be of bronze, 1:^ inches in diameter. On the
obverse side a Roman war eagle with wings partly raised, the
head surrounded by the inscription " Vir-
in profile to the left,
tutis et audaciae monumentum
et praemium." On the reverse
side, the words " For merit," in a wreath composed of two
branches of oak, the stems joined at the bottom by a conven-
tional knot or bow, the whole in a circle composed of the words
"United States Army" in the upper half and 33 stars in the
lower half. The badge to be suspended from a brass bar (fg
inch long and 1^^ inches wide) by a silken ribbon (1| inches in
length) of the same description and width as that described
below.
(&) Ribbon. —
To be of silk and composed of two bands of
red (i inch), white (fs inch), and blue (^g inch), with the blue
on the outside and red stripes separated by a white stripe (is
inch). The whole to be If inches wide and f inch long.
132. PHILIPPINE CONGRESSIONAL MEDAL.
(a) —
Medal. To be of bronze, I5 inches in diameter. On the
obverse side, a group composed of a color bearer holding a
United States flag and supported by two men with rifles on
their shoulders, the three facing the left. The flag extends to
the rim, between the words "Philippine" and "Insurrection."
Below the group is the date "1899." On the reverse side, are
the words " For patriotism, fortitude and loyalty " in a circle
composed of a branch of pine on the left and a branch of palm
on the right, the stems joined by a con\entional knot or bow.
The medal to be suspended from a brass bar (w inch long and
Ife inches wide) by a silken ribbon (1^ inches in length) of the
same description and width as that described below.
(b) Ribbon. —
To be of silk and composed of a band of blue
(g inch), with a white stripe (i inch) separating it from bands
of red (i inch) white (^ inch), and blue (-h inch) on either
side. The whole to be If inches wide and f inch long.
133. CIVIL WAR BADGE.
(a) Badge. —
To be of bronze, 1\ inches in diameter. On the
obverse side is the head of Lincoln, nearly in profile, facing to
the right, surrounded by the words " With malice toward none,
with charity for all." On the reverse side, the words " The
CivilWar," and below this, the dates "1861-1865," the whole

surrounded by a wreath formed by a branch of oak on the left,
and a branch of olive on the right, the stems joined at the
bottom by a conventional knot or bow. The badge to be sus-
pended from a brass bar (t'c inch long by It^ inches wide) by
a silken ribbon (Ig inches long) of the same description and
width as that described below.
(b) Ribbon. —
To be of silk and composed of two bands of
red (TfV inch), white ( t\ inch), and blue (i inch), with the red
on the outside and the blue stripes separated by a stripe of
white ( rt inch). The whole to be 1| inches wide by f inch
long.
134. INDIAN WAR BADGE.
(a) Badge. — To
be of bronze, li inches in diameter. On
the obverse side is the mounted Indian, facing to the right,
wearing a war bonnet, and carrying a long spear in his right
hand. Above the group are the words " Indian wars," and
below, on either side of a buffalo skull, the circle is completed
by arrowheads, conventionally arranged. On the reverse side
is a trophy, composed of an eagle, perched on a cannon sup-
ported by five standards, rifles, an Indian shield, spear, and
quiver of arrows, a Cuban machete, and a Sulu kriss. Below,
the trophy are the words " For service." The whole is sur-
rounded by a circle composed of the words " United States
Army " in the upper half, and 13 stars in the lower half. The
badge to be suspended from a brass bar (tV inch long by Its
inches wide) by a silken ribbon (li inches long) of the same
description and width as that described below.
—
(6) Ribbon. To be of silk and composed of a simple band
of bright red (li inches), with a narrow stripe of deep red
(^ inch) on each edge. The whole to be If inches wide by
I inch long.
135. SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR BADGE.
(a) Badge. — To
be of bronze, li inches in diameter. On the
obverse side is a conventional castle with the addition of two
round corner towers, the whole in a circle composed of the
words " War with Spain " in the upper half, and in the lower
half the date "1898" at the bottom, with a branch of the
tobacco plant on the left and stalk of sugar cane on the right.
The reverse side is the same as that of the Indian wars badge.
The badge to be suspended from a bniss bar (tV inch long by 1^
inches wide) by a silken ribbon (1| inches long) of the same
description and width as that described below.
—
(b) Ribbon. To be of silk and composed of a broad band of
yellow (g inch) between the two bands of red (rs inch) with a
border of blue on each edge (h inch). The whole to be If
inches wide by § inch long.
136. PHILIPPINE INSURRECTION BADGE.
(a) Badge. —
To be of bronze, li inches in diameter. On the
obverse side is a conventional cocoanut palm tree. On the left
of it is a Roman lamp, and on the right, balances of scales.
The whole is in a circle composed of the words " Philippine
Insurrection " and the date " 1899 " at the bottom. The reverse
side is the same as that of the Indian wars badge. The badge
is suspended from a brass bar (fo inch long by l^s inches wide)
by a silken ribbon (1§ inches long) of the same description and

width as that described below.
—
(b) Ribbon. To be of silk and composed of a broad band of
blue (t inch) between bands of red (^ inch) with a narrow
stripe of blue (iV inch) on either edge. The whole to be 1|
inches wide by f inch long.
137. CHINA RELIEF EXPEDITION BADGE.
(a) Badge. —To be of bronze, 11 inches in diameter. On the
obverse side the Imperial Chinese five-toed dragon with the head
is
in full face in the middle, the whole in a circle composed of the
words "China Relief Expedition " with the dates " 1900-1901 "
at the bottom. The reverse side is the same as that on the
Indian wars badge. The badge to be suspended from a brass
bar (i^ff inch long by 1^^ inches wide) by a silken ribbon (If
inches in length) of the same description and width as that
described below.
(&) Ribbon. —To be of silk and composed of a band of yellow
(1^ inches) with edges of blue (iV inch). The w^hole to be If
inches wide by f inch long.
138. ARMY OF CUBAN PACIFICATION BADGE.
(a) Badge. — To
be of bronze, 1^ inches in diameter. On the
obverse side isgroup composed of the coat-of-arms of the
a
Cuban Republic supported by two American soldiers with rifles,
at parade rest. Above the group are the words " Cuban Pacifi-
cation." Below the group are the dates " 1906-1909." The re-
verse side is the same as that on the Indian wars badge. The
badge is suspended from a brass bar {ê inch long by 1^ inches
wide) by a silken ribbon (1| inches in length) of the same de-
scription and width as that described below.
(6) Ribbon. —
To be of silk, and composed of a band of olive
drab (f inch) with a blue stripe H
inch) separating it from
bands of white (| incli) and red (i inch) on either Bide. The

whole to be 13 inches wide by | ineli long.
139. FIRST FIELD ARMY BADGE.
(a) Badge. — be a shield of gilt metal i inch high and J
'I'o
inch wide at the widest part. The division is indicated thereon

by a numeral in black i inch high in the center. The field of
the shield to be enameled in red, white or blue, indicating the
first, second, or third brigades respectively, or red, white, and
blue, each color being in a stripe i inch wide, extending across

the field, indicating headquarters, staff, and detached troops.
140. COAST ARTILLERY RESERVE BADGE.— To be a shield
of gilt metal I inch high and 5 iiich wide at the widest part.
The field of the shield to be enameled red. The device of the
Coast Artillery (par. 28 (0), p. 19) ^ inch high in gilt extending
across the center of the field.
PAMPHLET BINDER
Syracuse, N. Y.
Sfockfon, Calif.

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JANUARY 25. 1912

Quartermaster General 5 (d) 6

Army Service School detachment 70 (ft) 33

Corps of Engineers: ^^^' P^S®*

Designation to indicate regiment, companies, etc., on—

Frocks, stable, enlisted men 119 39

Insignia on collar of coat— Continued. p^j. page.

Insignia on collar of shirt when coat is not worn:

Ornamenis, c&"> ; gilt or bronze, enlisted men— Continued. ^^^- I'^ge-

Pea jackets, enlisted m.en 107 38

Shoulder strap: Par- I'age.

1. AIGTJILETTE. — To be braided gold or gilt wire cord tV

ton loop and with an additional 7^ inches of single cord and

Sling. —To be of same material as belt, 1 inch wide em-

Pencils.— Same as "Chief Signal Officer," par. 3 (a).

clearly stamped thereon. To be 36 ligne for large and 25 ligne

Ba?id. —A band consisting of two bands of gold lace about

the lower part of front two quarters; to be attached to front of

11. CAP (WHITE). —

ments, except Quartermaster's Department, dark blue.

center of this to be a strip of gold lace, the coat of arms of the

surrounded by gold or gilt embroidery i inch in width. To

(a) General officers.

(6) Other officers.

admit of hooking up the saber.

15. COATS (FULL DRESS).

being from 8 to 10 inclies at tlio top niul 4 to 5 inches at the

lower band resting on the collar seam. The upper band to be

(e) Officers of Engineers. —

18. COATS (WHITE).

the United States will be replaced by the insignia of the General

(a)Officers, except officers of Engineers. —

(h) General Staff Corps.— (%)at of anus of the United States

or gilt. be surmounted by a spread-eagle i inch

nate officers of Volunteers these letters will be followed by the

inches from point to point.

eagle i inch high. On the field of the shield a star or stars,

1 See par. 83, p, 28, Uniform Regulations.

(c) Major general. — Same as par. 29 (c), p. 20.

(g) Major. — Snme as par. 29.

(;) Chaplnin.— Snme as par. 29 (j), p. 20.

as on bhio mess jacket (par. 35. p. 22), but detacliable. For

underside with a flexible backing covered with cloth of the

The iiislj^'iiia of rank to be placed in field of strap as follows:

(a) General officers, except Chief of Coast Artillery, Chief of

51. TROUSERS, WHITE.— To be of linen or cotton duck of

(&) Bronze. — Overcoat and coat, large and small, as issued.

(a) Battalion quartermaster sergeant. —^Three inverted V-

COAST ARTILLERY ( SCARLET).

(a) Badge for excellence in target practice. —The figure "1"

(/) Company quartermaster sergeant. —

iff) Cook.— Same as par. 59 (p), 28. v.

(i) Drum major. — Same as par. 59 28. (i), p.

ij) Electrician sergeant —Three in\erted

(q) Gun commander. — Crossed cannon with bar below, in-

(y) Principal musician. — Same as par. 59 (q), p. 28.

(&) Chief trumpeter. — Same as par. 59 (e), p. 27.

(c) Color sergeant. — Same as par. 59 (/), p. 28.

(e) Corporal. — Same as par. 59 (/i)> P- 28.

(/) Drum major. — Same as par. 59 (i), p. 28.

(g) Farrier.— Same as par. 59 (o), p. 28.

(i) Horseshoer. — Same as par. 59 (0» P- 28.