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US Army brigadier general's epaulettes
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| Description | United States Army officer's epaulettes worn by Brigadier General Henry H. Sibley during the Civil War and U.S.-Dakota War. Each consists of a bullion covered board strap with a brass General Staff button on the end. On the opposite end, within a brass crescent, is a silver bullion six-pointed star. A row of spiral gold bullion fringe hangs from the crescent. The epaulettes were made by Horstmann and Company in New York. |
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| Quantity | 1 item |
| Format | Content Category: artifacts |
| Measurements | 20 centimeters length 15 centimeters width 10 centimeters depth |
| Nomenclature | Epaulet |
| Creation | Made by: Horstmann & Company Made in New York, New York, United States |
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Owned/used by: Sibley, Henry Hastings Made in New York, New York, United States Used in U.S.-Dakota War of 1862 Used in Civil War Military. 1861-1865 (Civil & Indian Wars). Clothing. Accessories |
| Dates | Use: Not earlier than 1862 - Not later than 1865 Use: Not earlier than 1861 - Not later than 1865 |
| Holding Type | 3D Objects |
| ID Number | 220.A,B |