U C UC-NRLF . O CO SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE UNIFORM OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY WASHINGTON GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE 1913 GIFT OF WAR DEPARTMENT OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF THE QUARTERMASTER CORPS SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE UNIFORM OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY FEBRUARY 15, 1913 WASHINGTON GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE 1913 If 13 WAR DEPARTMENT, OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF THE QUARTERMASTER CORPS, Washington, February 15, 1913. 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. ALESHIRE, Major General U. S. Army, Chief of the Quartermaster Corps. Q. M. G. O. Form 289. 280-82112-10,000. II INDEX. A. Ac-ting dental surgeon: Par. Page. Cap , dress 9 (/) 8 Insignia on collar of coat 27 (c) 18 Aiguilette 1 3 B. Badge : Army of Cuban pacification 138 41 Certificate of merit 131 39 China relief expedition 137 41 Civil War 133 40 Coast Artillery reserves 140 42 First field army 139 >42 Excellence in target practice, chevron, Coast Artillery GO (a) 28 Indian War 134 40 Philippine insurrection 136 41 Spanish-American War 135 40 Bands, cap, enlisted men 58 26 Belts, saber, full dress: Artillery officers 2 (/) 4 Brigadier general 2(6) 4 Cavalry officers 2 (/) 4 Engineers 2(e) 4 Field officers 2 (c) 4 Infantry officers 2 (/) 4: Major general 2 (o) 3 Staff Corps and department officers 2 (d) 4 Belts, shoulder: Chief Signal Officer 3 (a) 4 Other officers of Signal Corps, including detailed officers 3(6) 5 Belts, waist, enlisted men 53 26 Boots: Black, officers 4 (o) 5 Rubber- Officers 4 (c) 5 Enlisted men 54 26 Russet, officers 4(6) 5 Breast cords, enlisted menj 80 33 Breeches, dress: Chaplain 5 (A) 6 Chief of Coast Artillery 5(6) 6 Chief of Engineers 5 (c) 6 General officers 5 (a) 5 Officers of Artillery 5 (z) 6 Officers below rank of brigadier general 5 (e) 6 Officers of Cavalry 5 (t) 6 Officers of Engineers 5 (/) 6 Officers of Infantry 5 (j) 6 Officers of Quartermaster Corps 5 (g) 6 Chief of the Quartermaster Corps and brigadier generals of the Quartermaster Corps 5 (d) 6 Breeches, service: Officers 6 6 Officers, mounted 6 6 Cotton, enlisted men 55 (6) 26 Woolen, enlisted men 55 (o) 26 Brigadier general: Dress coat, buttons on breast of 14 (a) 10 Insignia on shoulder loop 29 (d) 20 Insignia on collar of shirt when coat is not worn 30 (d) 20 Insignia on sleeve, full dress and special evening dress coat and mess jacket 31(6) 20 Sash 43(6) 23 III 380482 IV INDEX. Brigadier generals, Quartermaster Corps: Par. Page. Dress breeches 5 (d) 6 Dress trousers 48 (d) 25 Full-dress coats 15 (c) 12 Full-dress trousers 49 (a) 25 Buttons: Bronze Engineers 7 (6) 6 Enlisted men 56 (b) 26 Officers, except Engineers 7 (a) 6 ant- Engineers 8 (6) 7 Enlisted men 5(i (a) 26 Officers, except Engineers 8 (a) 7 C. Caps: Blanket lined, enlisted men 57 (a) 26 Dress, enlisted men 57 (6) 26 Dress, officers- Acting dental surgeon 9 (/) 8 Chaplain 9 (/) 8 Chief of Coast Artillery 9 (c) 7 Dental surgeon 9 (/) 8 Field officers 9 (d) 7 General officers 9 (a) 7 Officers below the rank of field officer 9 (c) 8 Chief Quartermaster Corps and brigadier generals of the Quar- termaster Corps 9 (b) 7 Veterinarian 9 (/) 8 Service- Enlisted men 57 (c) 26 Officers 10 8 White- Enlisted men 57 (d) 26 Officers 11 x Winter, enlisted men 57 (e) 26 Cape: Officers, pattern of 12 9 Chaplains 12 (a) 9 General officers, color of lining of 12 (a 9 Officers of Artillery, color of lining of 12 (d 9 Officers of Cavalry, color of lining of 12 (e 9 Officers of Infantry, color of lining of 12 (c 9 Officers of Quartermaster Corps, color of lining of-_ 12 (6) 9 Officers of Staff Corps and Departments 12 (a) 9 Captain: Insignia on shoulder loop 29 (ft) 20 Insignia on collar of shirt when coat is not worn 30 (A) 20 Insignia on sleeve, full dress and special evening dress coat and mess jacket 31(/) 21 Insignia on sleeve of overcoat 32 (c) 21 Chevrons, blue denim, enlisted men Chevrons, dress, enlisted men: Army Service School detachment 70 (a) 32 Infantry 62 (a) 29 Badge for excellence in target practice, Coast Artillery 60 (a) 28 Battalion sergeant major- Army Service School detachment 70 (c) 32 Engineers 63 (6 Field Artillery 59 (b Infantry 62 (6 Battalion quartermaster sergeant Army Service School detachment 70 (6 32 Engineers 63 (a 30 Field Artillery 59 (o 26 Battery quartermaster sergeant. Field Artillery 59 (z) 27 Casemate electrician, Coast Artillery 60 (6) 28 Chief loader, Coast Artillery 60 (d) 28 Army Service School detachment, Field Artillery 70 (d) 32 Field Artillery 59 (c) 27 INDEX. V Chevrons, dress, enlisted men Continued. Chief musician Par. Page. Cavalry 61 (a) Coast Artillery 61 Engineers 63 Field Artillery 59 Infantry... .. 62 c) 28 c) 30 d) 27 c) 29 d) 28 (e) 32 (/) 28 (d) 30 Chief planter, Coast Artillery. Chief trumpeter- Cavalry ........................................................ 61(6) 29 Coast Artillery ................................................. 60 (e) 28 Field Artillery ................................................. 59 (c) 27 Color sergeant- Cavalry ........................................................ 61 (c) 29 Field Artillery ................................................ 59 (/) 27 Infantry ....................................................... 62 (d) 29 Company quartermaster sergeant Army Service School detachment .............................. 70 (e) 32 Coast Artillery ................................................. 60 ( Engineers ...................................................... 63 Infantry ....................................................... 62 (e) 29 Cook- Army Service School detachment ............. : ................. 70 (/) 32 Army service detachment, United States Military Academy ____ 69 (a) 32 Cavalry ........................................................ 61 (d) 29 Coast Artillery ................................................ 60 (g) 28 Engineers ...................................................... 63 (e) 30 Field Artillery ................................................. 59 (?) 27 Infantry ....................................................... 62 (/) 29 Quartermaster Corps ......................................... 68 (a) 31 Signal Corps ................................................... 65 (a) 30 Corporal Army Service School detachment .............................. 70 (g) 32 Army service detachment, United States Military Academy ____ 69 (6) 32 Cavalry ........................................................ 61 (e) 29 Coast Artillery ................................................. 60 (A) 28 Engineers ...................................................... 63 (/) 30 Field Artillery ................................................. 59 (A) 27 Hospital Corps ................................................. 66 (o) 31 Infantry ....................................................... 62 (g) 29 Ordnance ...................................................... 64 (o) 30 Quartermaster Corps .......................................... 68 (6) 31 Signal Corps ................................................... 65 (6) 30 West Point band .............................................. 68 (a) 32 Drum major Cavalry ....................................................... 61 (/) 29 Coast Artillery ................................................. 60 (i) 28 Engineers ...................................................... 63 (g) 30 Field Artillery ................................................. 59 () 27 Infantry ....................................................... 62 (A) 29 West Point band .............................................. 68(6) 32 Electrician sergeant First class- Army Service School detachment .......................... 70 (A) 32 Coast Artillery ............................................. 60 ( j) 28 Second class Army Service School detachment .......................... 70 (t) 32 Coast Artillery ............................................ 60 (fc) 28 Engineer- Army Service School detachment .............................. 70 (j) 32 Coast Artillery ................................................. 60 (/) 28 Farrier- Army Service School detachment .............................. 70 (fc) 32 Cavalry ........................................................ 61 (g) 29 Fireman- Army Service School detachment .............................. 70 (I) 32 Coast Artillery ................................................ 60 (TO) 28 First-class gunner Field Artillery ................................................. 59 (j) 27 Gun or mortar company, Coast Artillery ....................... 60 (n) 28 Mine company, Coast Artillery ................................. 60 (o) 28 VI INDEX. Chevrons, dress, enlisted men Continued. First-class private Par. Page. Engineers ...................................................... 63 (ft) 30 Hospital Corps ................................................. 66 (6) 31 Hospital Corps, Army Service School detachment ............. 70 (m) 32 Ordnance ...................................................... 64 (6) 30 Quartermaster Corps .......................................... 68 (c) 31 First-class sergeant Hospital Corps, Army Service School detachment .............. 70 (n) 32 Quartermaster Corps .......................................... 68 (d) 31 Signal Corps, Army Service School detachment ................ 70 (p) 33 First sergeant- Army Service School detachment .............................. 70 (o) 33 Army service detachment, United States Military Academy. . . 69 (c) 32 Cavalry ........................................................ 61 (/t) 29 Coast Artillery ................................................. 60 (p) 28 Engineers ...................................................... 63 (i 30 Field Artillery ................................................. 59 (fc 27 Infantry ........................................................ 62 (i 29 Gun commander, Coast Artillery ................................... 60 (q 28 Gun pointer, Coast Artillery. . .1 ................................... 60 (r 28 Horseshoer Army Service School detachment .............................. 70 (q 33 Cavalry ........................................................ 61 ( i 29 Field Artillery ................................................. 59 (l 27 Lance corporal Cavalry ........................................................ 61 (j) 29 Coast A rtillery ................................................. 60 (s) 28 Engineers ...................................................... 63 (j) 30 Field A rtillery ................................................ 59 (TO) 27 Hospital Corps ................................................. 66 (c) 31 Infantry ....................................................... 62 (j) 29 Signal Corps ................................................... 65 (c) 30 West Point band ............................................... 68 (c) 33 Master electrician- Army Service School detachment ................... 70 (r) 33 Coast Artillery ................................................. 60 (0 28 Quartermaster Corps ......................................... 68 (e) 31 Master gunner- Army Service School detachment .............................. 70 (*) 33 Coast Artillery ................................. . .............. 60 (tt) 28 Master signal electrician Army Service School detachment ..................... .......... 70 (0 33 Signal Corps ................................................... 65 (d) 30 Mechanic, Coast Artillery .......................................... 60 (v) 28 Mechanic and artificer, Field Artillery ............................. 59 (ra) 27 Mechanic farrier, Field Artillery .................................. 59 (o) 27 Mechanic saddler, Field Artillery ................................. 59 (p) 27 Observer, Coast Artillery- First class ..................................................... GO (w ) 28 Second class .................................................... 60 (z 28 Ordnance sergeant, post noncommissioned staff .................... 67 (c 31 Army Service School detachment .............................. 70 (u 33 Post noncommissioned staff .................................... 67 (b 31 Quartermaster sergeant, post noncommissioned staff ........... 67 (6) 31 Principal musician Cavalry ........................................................ 61 (fc) 29 Coast Artillery ................................................. 60 (y) 28 Engineers ...................................................... 63 (fc) 30 Field Artillery ................................................. 59 (9) 27 Infantry ....................................................... 62 (fc) 30 Private- First class, Signal Corps ........................................ 65 () 30 Quartermaster Corps .......................... . ............... 68 (c) 31 Regimental commissary sergeant Army Service School detachment .............................. 70 (u Ca va'lry ......................................... ............... 6 1 ( Z Field Artillery ................................................. 59 (r Infantry ........................................................ 62 (I 33 29 27 30 Regimental sergeant major- Army Service School detachment ............................. 70 () 33 Cavalry ........................................................ 61 (n) 29 Field Artillery ................................................. 88(11 27 Infantry ....................................................... 62 (n) 30 INDEX. VII Chevrons, dress, enlisted men Continued. Regimental quartermaster sergeant Par. Page. Army Service School detachment 70 (aa 33 Cavalry 61 (m 29 Field Artillery 59 (s 27 Infantry 02 (m 30 Saddler- Army Service School detachmen t 70 (w) 33 Cavalry 61 (o) 29 Field Artillery 59 (p) 27 Second-class gunner- Field Artillery 59 (u) 27 Gun or mortar company, Coast Artillery 60 (2) 29 Mine company, Coast Artillery GO (aa) 29 Sergeant- Army Service School detachment 70 (z) 33 Army Service detachment, United States Military Academy. . 69 (d) 32 Cavalry 61 (p) 29 Coast Artillery 60 (a&) 29 Engineers 63 (I) 30 Field Artillery 59 () 27 Hospital Corps 66 (d) 31 Infantry 62 (o) 30 Ordnance 64 (c) 30 Quartermaster Corps G8 (/) 31 Sjgnal Corps 65 (/) 30 West Point band 08 (d) 32 Sergeant, first class Hospital Corps 66 (c) 31 Quartermaster Corps 08 (d) 31 Signal Corps 65 (g) 31 Sergeant of band and assistant leader, West Point band 68 (e) 32 Sergeant of field music, West Point band 68 (/) 32 Sergeant major, Coast Artillery- Junior grade 60 (ac) 29 Senior grade 60 (ad Sergeant major, senior grade, Army Service School detachment 70 (v Squadron sergeant major, Cavalry 61 (q Stable sergeant, Field Artillery -_ 59 (w Troop quartermaster sergeant, Cavalry 61 (r Wagoner Army Service School detachment 70 (y) 33 Cavalry 61 (s) 29 Chevrons, service, enlisted men 71 33 Chief of Coast Artillery: Dress breeches 5 (ft) 6 Dress caps 9 (c) 7 Dress trousers 48 (6) 25 Chief of Engineers: Dress breeches 5 (c) 6 Dress trousers 48 (c) 25 Full dress coats 15 (6) 11 Full dress trousers 49 (6) 25 Chief of the Quartermaster Corps: Dress breeches 5 (d) 6 Dress trousers 48 (d) 25 Full-dress coats 15 (c) 12 Full-dress trousers 49 (a) 25 Coats, dress: Brigadier generals, Quartermaster Corps 14 (a) 10 Chief of the Quartermaster Corps 14 (a) 10 Enlisted men 73 33 General officers 14 (a) 10 Other officers.- 14 (6) 10 Buttons on breast of, general officers 14 (a) 10 Full dress- Brigadier generals, Quartermaster Corps 15 (c) 12 Chief of the Quartermaster Corps 15 (c) 12 Chaplain 15 (0) 13 General officers . 15 (a) 11 Chief of Engineers 15(6) 11 Officers below the rank of brigadier general 15 (d) 12 Officers of Engineers 15 (e) 13 Officers holding permanent appointments in Quartermaster Corps 15 (/) 13 VIII INDEX. Coats, dress Continued. Par. Page. Mackinaw, enlisted men 74 33 Oilskin, enlisted men 75 33 Recruiting Service, enlisted men 76 33 Service- Enlisted men 77 33 Officers 16 13 Special evening dress, officers 17 14 White- Officers 18 14 Recruiting Service, enlisted men 76 33 Summer, enlisted men 78 33 Collars, linen, enlisted men 79 33 Colonel: Insignia on shoulder loop 29 (c) 20 Insignia on sleeve, full dress and special evening dress coat and mess jacket 31 (c) 20 Insignia on collar of shirt when coat is not worn 30 (e) 20 Insignia on sleeve of overcoat 32 (6) 21 Cords: Breast, enlisted men 80 33 Hat- Enlisted men 81 33 Officers 23 16 Corps of Engineers: Color of facings 20 (*) 15 Insignia on collar of coat 27 (o) 18 Letters "U. S." 27 (a) 18 D. Designation to indicate regiment, companies, etc., on- Cap ornaments 92 34 Collar ornaments 98 37 Drawers, enlisted men 82 33 E. Epaulette, description of: General officers, except general officers of General Staff 19 (a) 15 General officers of General Staff 19 (6) 15 F. Facings, color of: Brigadier generals of the Quartermaster Corps 20 (6) 15 Chief of the Quartermaster Corps 20 (6) 15 General officers, except Chief of the Quartermaster Corps and briga- dier generals of the Quartermaster Corps 20 (a) 15 Officers holding permanent appointments in Adjutant General's Department 20 (c) 15 Inspector General's Department. . 20 (d) 15 Judge Advocate General's Department 20 (e) 15 Ordnance Department 20 (g) 15 Quartermaster Corps 20 (/) 15 Signal Corps 20 (ft) 15 Officers of Artillery 20 (0 15 Cavalry 20 <*) 15 Corps of Engineers 20 (g) 15 Infantry 20 (TO) 15 Medical Corps 20 (i) 15 First Lieutenant: Insignia on shoulder loop 29 (j) Insignia on collar of shirt when coat is not worn 30 (i) 20 Insignia on sleeve, full dress and special evening dress coat and mess jacket 31 M 2 1 Insignia on sleeve of overcoat 32 (/) Frocks, stable, enlisted men 117 38 G. Gauntlets, enlisted men 83 33 General: Button on breast of dress coat 14 (o) Insignia on shoulder loop 29 (o) 19 Insignia on collar of shirt when coat is not worn 30 (o) 20 INDEX. IX Gloves: Par. Page. Enlisted men 84 33 Leather, officers 21 16 O. D. woolen, officers 22 16 H. Hat, chaplain 25 16 Service- Enlisted men 85 33 Officers 24 16 Hat cords: Enlisted men 81 33 General officers 23 (a) 16 Other officers 23 (6) 16 I. Insignia on collar of coat: Bronze metal- Adjutant General's Department 28 (c) 18 Aides 28 (s) 19 All officers 28 (01 18 Cavalry 28 (m) 19 Chaplain 28 (u ) 19 Coast Artillery 28 (o) 19 Corps of Engineers 28 (j) 18 Dental surgeon 28 (i) 18 Field Artillery 28 (re) 19 General Staff officers 28 (6) 18 Infantry 28 (p) 19 Inspector General's Department 28 (d) 18 Judge Advocate General's Department 28 (e) 18 Judge Advocate General s .Department 2 (< Medical Corps 28 (j Medical Reserve Corps 28 ( Ordnance Department 28 (k Philippine Scouts 28 (q Porto Rico Regiment of Infantry 28 (r) 19 Quartermaster Corps 28 (/) 18 Regimental staff officers 28 (0 19 Signal Corps 28 (0 19 Veterinarian 28 (v) 19 Gold or gilt metal- Adjutant General's Department 26 (c) 16 Aids 26 (r ) 17 Cavalry 26 (I) 17 Chaplain 26 CO 18 Coast Artillery 26 (n 17 Dental surgeon 26 (i 17 Field Artillery 26 (m 17 General Staff Corps 26 (6 16 Infantry 26 (o) 17 Inspector General's Department 20 (d) 16 Judge Advocate General's Department 26 (e) 16 Medical Corps 28 (?) 16 Medical Reserve Corps 26 () 17 Officers, except Engineers 26 (a) 16 Ordnance Department 26 (;') 17 Philippine Scouts : 26 (p) 17 Rorto Rico Regiment of Infantry 26 (g) 17 Quartermaster Corps 26 (/ 16 Regimental staff officers 26 (s 17 Signal Corps 26 (k 17 Veterinarian 26 (u 18 Silver or white metal Acting dental surgeon 27 (c) 18 Corps of Engineers 27 (a-b) 18 Insignia on shoulder loop: Brigadier general 29 (d) 20 Captain 29 (ft) 20 Chaplain 29 (j ) 20 Colonel 29 (c) 20 First lieutenant 29 (i) 20 IXDEX. Insignia on shoulder loop Continued. Par. Page. General 29 (a) 19 Lieutenant colonel 29 (/) 20 Lieutenant general 29 (6) 19 Major 29 (0) 20 Major general . . 29 (c) 20 Insignia on collar of shirt when coat is not worn: Brigadier general 30 (d) 20 Captain 30 (A) 20 Chaplain 30 (j 20 Colonel 30 (e 20 First lieutenant 30 (i 20 General 30 (a 20 Lieutenant colonel 30 (/ 20 Lieutenant general 30 (6 20 Major 30 (g) 20 Major General 30 (c) 20 Insignia on sleeve full-dress and special evening-dress coat and mess jacket: Brigadier general 31 (6) 20 Captain 31 (/) 21 Colonel 31 (c) 20 First lieutenant 31 (g) 21 Lieutenant colonel 31 (d) 21 Major 31(0 21 Major general 31 (o) 20 Insignia on sleeve of overcoat: Captain 32 (e 21 Colonel 32(6 21 First lieutenant 32 (/ 21 Lieutenant colonel 32 (c 21 Major 32 (d 21 Officers below the rank of general, except officers of General Staff Corps 32 (a) 21 Officers of General Staff Corps, below rank of brigadier general 32 (g~) 21 J. Jumper, working, enlisted men 80 33 L. Leggins: Canvas- Enlisted men 87 33 Officers 34 21 Leather, officers 33 21 Lieutenant colonel: Insignia on shoulder loop 29 (/) 20 Insignia on collar of shirt when coat is not worn 30 (/) 20 Insignia on sleeve, full dress and special evening dress coat and mess jacket 31 (d) 21 Insignia on sleeve of overcoat 32 (c) 21 Lieutenant general: Buttons on breast of dress coat 14 (a) 10 Insignia on shoulder loop ,. 29 (b) 19 Insignia on collar of shirt when coat is not worn 30 (6) 20 M. Major: Insignia on shoulder loop 29 (g} 20 Insignia on collar of shirt when coat is not worn 30 (g) 20 Insignia on sleeve, full dress and special evening dress coat arid mess jacket 31 (e} 21 Insignia on sleeve of overcoat 32 (d) 21 Major general: Buttons on breast of dress coat 14 (o) 10 Insignia on shoulder loop 29 (c) 20 Insignia on collar of shirt when coat is not worn 30 (c) 20 Insignia on sleeve, full dress and special evening dress coat and mess jacket 31(a) 20 Sash 43 (a) 23 Medal of honor (ribbon) 130 39 Medal, Philippine congressional 132 39 INDEX. XI Mess jacket, officers: Par. Page. Blue 35 21 White 36 22 Mittens, enlisted men 88 Moccasins, enlisted men 89 Music pouches, enlisted men 90 34 O. Oilskin clothing, officers 37 22 Ornaments, cap: gilt or bronze, enlisted men: Band musician 91 (a) 34 Cavalry 91(6) 34 Coast Artillery 91 (c) 34 Electrician sergeant 91 (0 34 Engineers 91 (d) 34 Field Artillery 91 (c) 34 Field musician 91 (c) 34 General recruiting service 91 (/) 34 Hospital Corps 91 (g Infantry 9 1 (ft Master electrician 91 (i Master signal electrician 91 (i Noncommissioned officers of Signal Corps 91 (k Ordnance 7 91 (j Ordnance sergeant 91 (k Porto Rico Regiment of Infantry 91 (h Quartermaster Corps 91 (I Quartermaster sergeant 91 (k Sergeant first class, Hospital Corps 91 (k Service School detachment 91(w Signal Corps 91 (n United States Military Prison guard 91 (o 34 34 34 84 34 34 34 34 34 34 34 34 34 34 West Point detachments 7 91 (m) 34 Designation to indicate regiment, companies, etc. d) 35 34 34 35 Cavalry 92 Coast Artillery 92 Engineers 92 Field Artillery 92 , , General recruiting service 92 (c) 35 Infantry 82 ( inches from the welt seam and about % inch on each side of side seam of quarters. Visor. To be of black patent leather, cut to slope to an angle of about 45 when attached to cap. To be lined with embossed green hatter's leather, and on the outside two semicircles 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 % inch in width. (b) Chief of the Quartermaster Corps and Brigadier Generals of the Quartermaster Corps. Same as "General officers" (par. 9 (a), p. 7), except as to band, which will be of buff cloth or velvet. (c) Chief of Coast Artillery. Same as "General officers" (par. 9 (a), p. 7), except as to band, which will be of scarlet velvet. (d) Field officers. Same as "General officers," par. 9 (a), p. 7. Badge. Same as "General officers, " par. 9 (a), p. 7. 8 UNIFORM OF UNITED STATES ARMY. Band. A band consisting of two bands of gold lace about 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 (a), p. 7. (e) Officers below the rank of field officers. Same as "General officers, " par. 9 (a), p. 7. Badge. Same as "General officers, " par. 9 (a), p. 7. Band. Same as "Field officers, " par. 9 (d), P- 7. 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 (a)), p. 7, 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 1| inches wide. Chin strap. Same as "General officers, " par. 9 (a), p. 7. Crown. Same as "General officers, " par. 9 (a), p. 7. Visor. Same as "Officers below the rank of field officer," par. 9(). 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 half of the two lower front 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 1% inches in width around entire cap. Chin strap. Russet leather, about H inch in width and 9 inches long, fastened at each end of visor with a regulation small bronze button. Crown. Front to be stiffened by means of haircloth stiffening 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. UNIFORM OF UNITED STATES ARMY. 9 Badge. Gold or gilt metal coat of arms of the United States, tak- ing 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 1% 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, f 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 stif- fening 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. CAPE. To be of dark blue beaver of adopted standard to reach to the tips 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 with 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 descrip- tion 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: (a) General officers and officers of the staff corps and departments, and chaplains, except Quartermaster Corps, dark blue. (6) Officers of the Quartermaster Corps, buff. (c) Officers of Infantry, light blue, (rf) Officers of Artillery, scarlet. (e) Officers of Cavalry, yellow. 13. CHAPEAU. To be of black silk plush having 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 em- broidery }4 inch in width. To have over center of chapeau two black ostrich plumes extending 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 2> inches apart. 10 UNIFORM OF UNITED STATES ARMY. 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. Skirt. 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. Large 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 8 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 crdpe of adopted standard, cut to fit the figure easily, and to close in front with suit- able 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. Openings. To be oh each side of body at the hip, and on the left side a slit not exceeding 3 inches above the opening, to admit of hooking up the saber. Skirt. To extend one-third 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 UNIFORM OF UNITED STATES ARMY. 11 of 6 inches to be trimmed with lustrous flat black mohair braid, of adopted standard, 1^ inches wide. Collar ornaments. See "Insignia," par. 26, p. 16. 15. COATS (FULL DRESS). (a) General officers, except Chief of Engineers, Chief of the Quar- termaster Corps, and Brigadier Generals of the Quartermaster Corps. Body. To be a double-breasted 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 the knee. Lining to be black, with pockets on the inside of skirt. Sleeve. To have a cuff of blue-black velvet 4 inches wide. Button?. Three small gilt coat buttons will be placed on the cuff just in front of the hind arm seam. Two rows of large gilt coat but- tons 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 as they may prescribe, respectively. For other general officers the collar will be ornamented with a band of oak leaves embroidered in gold and extending all the way around. Ornamentation of sleeve for the general, lieutenant general, and the Chief of Staff will be such as they may prescribe, respectively. 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. (6) Chief of Engineers. The same as that of "General officers," par. 15 (a), p. 11, with the following exceptions: Piping. a piping of scarlet velvet % 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 i^-inch two-vellum gold- wire lace, placed upon white braid showing -^ inch of braid on each side. The outer edge of braid to be % i ncn fr m 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. 12 UNIFORM OF UNITED STATES ARMY. (c) Chief of the Quartermaster Corps, and Brigadier Generals of the Quartermaster Corps. The same as that of "General officers," par. 15 (a), p. 11, with the following exceptions: Collar and cuffs. To be of buff cloth or velvet. Piping. Piping of buff cloth or velvet ^ 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 bot- tom of skirt and from nothing at waist button to 2 inches in width at the bottom. To be trimmed with one row of 3^-inch two-vellum gold-wire lace. The outer edge of lace to be % i nca f rom tne outer edge of buff cloth or velvet and following 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 officers of Engineers and those holding permanent appointments in the Quartermaster Corps. Body. A double-breasted frock coat of dsrk-blue cloth of adopted standard. Collar. To be standing of suitable height. 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. Buttons. Two rows of nine large gilt coat buttons will be placed on the breast at equal intervals, distance between rows being from 8 to 10 inches at the top and 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 button near the end of each skirt, making four buttons on the back of skirt. Ornamentation of collar will consist of two bands of ^-inch two- vellum gold or gilt wire lace, passing all around the collar and par- allel with its edge. The upper edge of the upper band being 14 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 distance of % 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 2j/ 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. 20. UNIFORM OF UNITED STATES ARMY. 13 () Officers of Engineers. Same as that of all officers below the rank of brigadier general with the following exceptions : Piping. A piping of scarlet cloth % 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 (6), p. 11, only scarlet cloth in place of velvet. (/) Officers holding permanent appointments in the Quarter- master Corps. The same as all other officers below the rank of brigadier general, par. 15 (rf), p. 11, with the following exceptions: Cu/sTo be of buff cloth 2^ inches deep. Piping. A piping of buff cloth % inch wide 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 bot- tom of skirt, and from nothing at the waist button to 2 inches in width at the bottom. To be trimmed with one row of J^-inch two- vellum gold-wire lace, the outer edge of lace to be % inch from the outer edge of buff cloth and following 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 (), p. 24, 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 "Buttons," par. 7, p. 6. Collar. 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 14 UNIFORM OF UNITED STATES ARMY. 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 3^ 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 be black. 17. COATS (SPECIAL EVENING DRESS). 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 four large gilt coat buttons on back of coat two each at top and bottom of skirt plaits. 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 collar and but- toning 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. Skirt. 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. 19. UNIFORM OF UNITED STATES ARMY. 15 19. EPAULETTE. (a) General officers, except general officers of the General Staff. To be of gold or gilt metal with a solid crescent of bright polish, to have a strap of gold or gilt lace 2% inches wide and 6 inches long surrounded by an embroidered border of % inch to points of cres- cent. Frog to be 3^ 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)4 inches long. Out- side row to be ^g inch in diameter and the other rows slightly less in proper proportion. To have under the strap a suitable attach- ment 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 the United States will be replaced by the insignia of the General Staff Corps. See "Insignia," par. 26 (6), p. 16. 20. FACINGS. (a) General officers, except Chief of the Quartermaster Corps and Brigadier Generals of the Quartermaster Corps. To be dark blue. (6) Chief of the Quartermaster Corps and Brigadier Generals of the Quartermaster Corps. 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 Corps, buff. (g) Ordnance Department, black piped with scarlet. (h) Signal Corps, orange piped with white. For officers of (i) Medical Corps, maroon. (j) Corps of Engineers, scarlet piped with white. (k) Cavalry, yellow. (Z) Artillery, scarlet, (m) Infantry, light blue. 16 UNIFORM OF UNITED STATES ARMY. 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, "^ inch in diameter, with an acorn of same material, 1% inches long at each end. Keeper of same material, % inch long and % inch in diameter, with an inside diameter of % inch to hold both ends and one loop of cord. (6) Other officers. Same as "General officers," par. 23 (a), p. 16, except that the cord will be of gold bullion and black silk intermixed . 24. HATS (SERVICE). The hat to be the same in all respects 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".) (6) General Staff Corps. Coat of arms of the United States in gold or gilt metal and enamel, % inch high, superimposed on a five- pointed star of silver or white metal. Star to be 1^ inches in diameter. (c) The Adjutant General's Department. A shield of gold or gilt metal 1 inch in height and % inch in width. (d) Inspector General's Department. A sword and fasces crossed and wreathed in gold or gilt metal and the inscription "Droit Et Avant" in blue enameled letters in upper part of wreath. The de- vice to be 1 inch in height. (e) Judge Advocate General's Department. A sword and pen crossed and wreathed, of gold or gilt metal, the device to be 1 inch in height. ^ (/) Quartermaster Corps. A sword and key crossed on a wheel, surmounted by a spread-eagle in gold or gilt metal. The rim of the wheel to be of blue enamel, set with stars. The device to be 1 inch in height. (<7) Medical Corps. A caduceus of gold or gilt metal, 1 inch in height. UNIFORM OF UNITED STATES ARMY. 17 (h) Medical Reserve Corps. A caduceus of gold or gilt metal, 1 inch in height, superimposed in the center by a monogram of dull- finished bronze bearing the letters "R. C." % inch high. (i) Dental surgeon. A caduceus 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." % inch high. (j) Ordnance Department. A shell and flame of gold or gilt metal each 3^ inch in height. The device to be 1 inch in height. (/:) Signal Corps. Two crossed signal flags with a torch in the center of gold or gilt metal, device to be 1 inch in height. (1) Cavalry. Two 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. The number of the regiment , 3 /$ inch high in the upper angle. (ri) 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 nch in height. The number of the regiment % inch high in the upper angle. (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 % 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. Shield to be surmounted by a spread-eagle y% inch 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. Regimental adjutants, quarter- masters, commissaries and adjutants of artillery districts will wear in the lower angle of the insignia a device >^ inch high of the respec- tive departments to which their duties correspond. Battalion and squadron quartermasters and commissaries will wear the quarter- master's device. The battalion adjutants and quartermasters of engineer battalions will wear the devices above the center turret. 18 UNIFORM OF UNITED STATES ARMY. (t) Chaplain. The same as for regimental staff officers except they will wear in the lower angle of the insignia a Latin cross of gold or gilt metal % inch high. (u} Veterinarian. The device of arm of service with number of regiment or battalion in upper angle and the foot of a horse J^ inch high, shod, toe down, with wings on the sides, of white metal, in lower angle. 27. INSIGNIA ON COLLAR OF COAT. SILVER OR WHITE METAL. (a) Corps of Engineers. To be the letters "U S" in Gothic- design, % inch high, each letter to be followed by a period. (6) Corps of Engineers. A turreted castle, 1 inch in height. (c) Acting dental surgeon. A caduceus 1 inch high, superim- posed in the center by a monogram of gold or gilt metal bearing the letters "D. S." %, inch high. 28. INSIGNIA ON COLLAR OF COAT. BRONZE METAL. (a) All officers. To be the letters "U S" 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 " . ) (6) General Staff Corps. Coat of arms of the United States, % inch high, superimposed on a five-pointed star, star to be 1*4 inches in diameter. (c) The Adjutant General's Department. A shield 1 inch in height and % 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. (e) Judge Advocate General's Department. A sword and pen, crossed and wreathed. The device to be 1 inch in height. (/) Quartermaster Corps. A sword and key 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) Medical Corps. A caduceus 1 inch in height. (A) Medical Reserve Corps. A caduceus, 1 inch in height, super- imposed in the center by a monogram of gold or gilt metal bearing the letters "R. C." ?/g inch high. (i) Dental surgeon. A caduceus of bronze metal, 1 inch in height, superimposed in the center by a monogram of gold or gilt metal bear- ing the letters "D. C." % inch high. (;') Corps of Engineers. A turreted castle, 1 inch in height. UNIFORM OF UNITED STATES ARMY. 19 (k) Ordnance Department. A shell and flame, each ^ inch in height. The device to be 1 inch in height. (1) 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. The number of the regiment % inch high in the upper angle. (ri) Field Artillery. Two crossed field guns, 1 inch in height. The number of the regiment % i ncn in tne upper angle. (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. The number of the regiment % inch high in the upper angle. (q) 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, % inch high will replace the number of the regiment. (s) Aides. A shield of the United States, % inch high and % inch w r ide at the top. Shield to be surmounted by a spread eagle ^2 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. (t) Regimental Staff Officers. Regimental adjutants, quarter- masters, commissaries, and adjutants of artillery district will wear in the lower angle of the insignia a device Y^ inch high of the respec- tive department to which their duties correspond. Battalion and squadron quartermaster and commissaries will wear the quarter- master's device. The battalion adjutant and quartermaster of engineer battalions will wear the devices above the center turret. (u) Chaplain. The same as for regimental staff officers except they will wear in the lower angle of the insignia a Latin cross, ^ inch high. (v) Veterinarians. 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 in lower angle. 29. INSIGNIA ON SHOULDER LOOP. 1 (a) General. Coat of arms of United States and two silver stars. Stars to be f| inch in diameter. Coat of arms to be 1*4 inches in height. (6) Lieutenant general. One large silver star, 1% inches in di- ameter and two small silver stars, f| inch in diameter. i See par. 83, p. 28, Uniform Regulations. 58003 13 3 20 UNIFORM OF UNITED STATES ARMY. (c) Major general. Two silver stars, | inch in diameter. (d) Brigadier general. One silver star, f| inch in diameter. (e) Colonel. A silver spread eagle, % inch high and 2 inches between tips of wings. (/) Lieutenant colonel. A silver leaf, 1 inch high and 1 inch across. (g) Major. A gold leaf, 1 inch high and 1 inch across. (h) Captain. Two silver bars, each } inch wide and 1 inch long. Bars to be % inch apart. (i) First lieutenant. One silver bar, ^4 inch wide and 1 inch long. (j) Chaplain. A Latin cross of silver 1% inch in height. 30. INSIGNIA ON COLLAR OF SHIRT WHEN COAT IS NOT WORN. (a) General. Same as par. 29 (a), p. 19. (6) Lieutenant general. Same as par. 29 (6), p. 19. (c) Major general. Same as par. 29 (c), p. 20. (d) Brigadier general. Same as par. 29 (d), p. 20. (e) Colonel. Same as par. 29 (e), p. 20. (/) Lieutenant colonel. Same as par. 29 (/), p. 20. (g) Major. Same as par. 29 (g), p. 20. (h) Captain. Same as par. 29 (h), p. 20. (i) First lieutenant. Same as par. 29 (i), p. 20. (j) Chaplain. Same as par. 29 (;'), p. 20. 31. INSIGNIA ON SLEEVE. FULL DRESS AND SPECIAL EVENING DRESS COAT AND MESS JACKET. (a) Major general. Two silver stars, f| inch in diameter. For general officers of the staff 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, 2% inches between the cen- ters, center of interval above insignia. (6) Brigadier general. One silver star, | inch wide in diameter. For general officers of the staff corps and departments 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 ^g-inch gold or gilt soutache, ends of knot resting on gold band of sleeve. Outside dimensions of knot to be 8^ inches from upper edge of gold band to top of upper loop and 6% 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. UNIFORM OF UNITED STATES ARMY. 21 (c?) Lieutenant colonel. Same knot as for colonel, except that there will be four rows of gold or gilt soutache. () Major. Same knot as for colonel, except that there will bo three rows of gold or gilt soutache. (/) Captain. Same 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 Gen- eral Staff Corps. A knot composed of three loops of one large upper and two smaller lower loops. Knot to be formed of J^-inch black soutache. Ends of knot resting on bottom of sleeve. Outside dimensions of knot, 9^ inches from lower edge of sleeve to top of upper loop and 7^ inches across between outer edges of lower loops. (6) Colonel. The knot will be composed of five rows of ^-inch ^lack soutache. (c) Lieutenant colonel. The knot will be composed of four rows of ^s-inch black soutache. (d) Major. The knot will be composed of three rows of black soutache. (e) Captain. The knot will be composed of two rows of black soutache. (/) First lieutenant. The knot will be composed of one row of ^-inch black soutache. (0) Officers of the General Staff Corps, below the rank of brig- adier general. The same as for all other officers except that the ends of the knot will rest on a band of black mohair braid % inch wide; the lower edge of braid 2^ inches above the end of the sleeve. 33. LEGGINS, LEATHER. To be of good quality tan color russet leather or pigskin, cut in one piece and molded to con- form 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 \% inches from bottom of jacket; three large gilt regulation coat buttons on each side beginning about 1^ inches from bottom of jacket and spaced 2 to 3)^ inches apart, following the 22 UNIFORM OF UNITED STATES ARMY. 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. Sleeves. To be ornamented the same as sleeves of full-dress coat, par. 15 (a-d), pp. 11-13. 36. MESS JACKET, WHITE. To be of duck of adopted stand- ard 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 3^-inch white braid and ^-inch white cord. Buttons to be same as on blue mess jacket (par. 35, p. 21), but detachable. 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 standard, with plaited back, suitably lined and 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 openings 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 button, and placed on a line with the front seam of sleeve. Skirt. The front corners to be provided with buttons and flap, BO that corners may be turned back when it is necessary to facilitate marching. Skeve. To be without cuff or slit. UNIFORM OF UNITED STATES ARMY. 23 Ornamental ion. General officers. A band of lustrous black mohair braid, 1J4 inches wide, placed with its lower edge 2^ inches above end of sleeve. A second band of lustrous black mohair braid, ^ inch wide, 13/2 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, % inch in diameter and 13J/2 inches in length, with a gold or gilt braided keeper y% inch wide and a gold or gilt braided acorn 1^ inches in diameter and 2 inches in length. (6) Other officers. To be a strap of % inch wide gold or gilt lace 13^ inches long, with a row of black silk interwoven, 3^ inch from each edge. A keeper % inch wide, of black silk and gold or gilt lace interwoven. An acorn l^ inches in diameter and 1% inches long of black silk and gold or gilt lace interwoven. 42. SABER KNOT (SERVICE). A plaited leather cord 13^ inches long and ^ inch in diameter, with two 3^-inch plaited leather keepers, with a tassel % inch in diameter and 334 inches in length. Lower end of tassel confined with a plaited leather band ^ inch in width. The upper end of knot to have a double-loop attachment % inch wide and 2^ 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 ^ inch in width. 43. SASH. (a) Major general. To be of buff silk net 53^ inches wide and 96 inches in length to tassel. Tassels to be 9 inches in length complete. (6) Brigadier general. To be of buff silk net 3 inches wide and 45 inches long, lined the entire length. To have four folds % 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 under- side of knot. To have a strap and buckle on the inside of the sash for adjusting the sash to the waist. 44. SHIRT (OLIVE DRAB). As issued. 45. SHOULDER KNOT. To be of gold or gilt cord 34 inch in diameter, the knot to be formed of 4 plaits of 3-cord and rounded at the top; a small gold or gilt coat button in the upper end of knot. Knot to be not more than 53/2 inches long and 23^ 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 24 UNIFORM OF UNITED STATES ARMY. attached to the strap a suitable attachment 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, pp. 19-20. 46. SHOULDER STRAP. To be 4 inches long and 1% inches wide, with a raised border of gold or gilt embroidery % inch wide; on the inside and outside of border to have a gold or gilt twisted wire ^ 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. 15). Strap to be mounted on cloth of same color as coat and stiffened with a flexible backing. The insignia of rank to be placed in field of strap as follows: (a) General. Two silver embroidered stars of five rays each and gold embroidered "Arms of the United States." See "Insignia," par. 29 (a), p. 20. (6) Lieutenant general. Three silver embroidered stars of five rays each, one star on the center of strap and one at each end, equi- distant between the center and outer edge of the strap. See "In- signia," par. 29 (6), p. 20. (c) Major general. Two silver embroidered stars; the center of each star to be 1 inch from the outer edge of the gold embroidery on ends of strap. See "Insignia," par. 29 (e), p. 20. (d) Brigadier general. One silver embroidered star at center of strap. See "Insignia," par. 29 (d), p. 20. (e) Colonel. A silver embroidered spread eagle on the center of strap. See "Insignia," par. 29 (e), p. 20. (/) Lieutenant colonel. A silver embroidered leaf at each end of strap, each leaf extending % inch from the end of strap. See "In- signia," 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 border. See "Insignia," par. 29 (/i), 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 (i), p. 20. (j) Second lieutenant. Same as prescribed 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 "In- signia," par. 29 (;'), p. 20. 47. SWEATER, OLIVE DRAB. As issued. 48. TROUSERS. UNIFORM OF UNITED STATES ARMY. 25 DRESS. (a) General officers, except Chief of Coast Artillery, Chief of Engineers, Chief of the Quartermaster Corps and Brigadier Gen- erals of the Quartermaster Corps. To be of dark-blue doeskin of adopted standard without stripe, welt, or cord. (6) Chief of Coast Artillery. To be of dark-blue doeskin of adopted standard with a stripe of scarlet cloth 1% inches wide and welted at the edges. (c) Chief of Engineers. To be of dark-blue doeskin of adopted standard with stripes of scarlet cloth 13^ inches wide with a piping of white cloth % inch in width on each edge. (rf) Chief of the Quartermaster Corps and Brigadier Generals of the Quartermaster Corps To be of dark-blue doeskin 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 perma- nent appointments in the staff corps and departments, except Quar- termaster Corps 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 doeskin of adopted standard; to have a scarlet stripe \V^ inches in width with a piping of white cloth % inch in width on each edge. (g) Officers holding permanent appointments in the Quartermas- ter Corps. To be of dark-blue doeskin of adopted standard; to have a stripe of buff cloth ]^ inches wide and welted at the edges. (h) Officers of Cavalry and Artillery. To be of sky-blue doeskin of adopted standard, with stripes \}A 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 1% inches wide and welted at the edges. The stripes to be white. 0") Chaplain. To be of plain black cloth, without stripe, welt, or cord . 49. TROUSERS. FULL DRESS. (a) General officers, except Chief of Engineers. To be dark- blue doeskin of adopted standard with two stripes of gold wire lace ^2 inch wide, with ^ inch interval between them, mounted upon velvet, of color of cuffs and collar of coat, and placed down the side seam. (6) Chief of Engineers. To be the same as for "General officers," par. 49 (a), p. 25, with the exception that the interval between the two stripes will be scarlet velvet. 26 UNIFORM OF UNITED STATES ARMY. (c) Officers below the rank of brigadier general, holding perma- nent appointments in the staff corps and departments, except offi- cers of the Quartermaster Corps 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. TROUSERS, SPECIAL EVENING DRESS. For officers of Cavalry, Artillery, and Infantry to be of dark-blue cloth of adopted standard, without stripe, welt, or cord. 61. TROUSERS, WHITE. To be of linen or cotton duck of adopted standard 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 36, pp. 21-22), single-breasted, cut low, with rolling collar and fastened with small gilt regulation buttons. ENLISTED MEN. 53. BELTS, WAIST. As issued. 54. BOOTS, RUBBER. Half-hip and hip, a* issued. 55. BREECHES, SERVICE. (a) Woolen. As issued. (&) Cotton. As issued. 56. BUTTONS. (a) Gilt. Coat, large and small, as issued. (6) Bronze. Overcoat and coat, large and small, as issued. 57. CAPS. (a) Blanket lined (until exhausted). As issued. (6) Dress. To be 17-ounce dark-blue cloth, as issued. (c) Service. To be of 13-ounce olive-drab woolen cloth, as issued. (d) 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. (b) 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. UNIFORM OF UNITED STATES ARMY. 27 (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 inclosing a bugle. (/) Color sergeant. Three inverted V-shaped bars with a star below, as issued . (g) Cook. A cook's cap, as issued. (h} Corporal. Two inverted V-shaped bars, as issued. (i) Drum major. Three inverted V-shaped bars with two crossed batons below, as issued. (j) First-class gunner. Projectile, point up, with bar below, as issued. (jfc) First sergeant. Three inverted V-shaped bars with lozenge below, as issued. (1) Horseshoer. A horseshoe, toe up, as issued. (ra) Lance corporal. One inverted V-shaped bar, as issued. (n) Mechanic and artificer. Two crossed hammers, as issued. (o) Mechanic-farrier. A horse's head, as issued. (p} Mechanic-saddler. A saddler's round knife, edge up, as issued. (q) 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 form- ing 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-shaped bar, as issued. (u) Second-class gunner. Projectile, point up, as issued. (v) 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. 60. CHEVRONS, DRESS. 28 UNIFORM OF UNITED STATES ARMY. COAST ARTILLERY ( SCARLET). (a) Badge for excellence in target practice. The figure "1" ^ inch high, as issued. (6) Casemate electrician. Mine case with bar below, inclosed within a yellow circle, as issued. (c) Chief musician. Same as par. 59 (d), p. 27. (d) Chief planter and chief loader. Mine case inclosed within a yellow circle, as issued. (c) Chief trumpeter. Same as par. 59 (e), p. 27. (/) Company quartermaster sergeant. Same as par. 59 (x), p. 27. (g) Cook. Same as par. 59 (g), p. 27. (h) Corporal. Same as par. 59 (h), p. 27. (i) Drum major. Same as par. 59 (i), p. 27. (7) Electrician sergeant first class. Three inverted V-shaped bars with a yellow wreath inclosing white forked lightning with a small bar between the lightning and the wreath, as issued. (jfc) Electrician sergeant second class. Three inverted V-shaped bars with a yellow wreath inclosing white forked lightning, as issued. (1) Engineer. A yellow wreath at bottom inclosing a governor 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. (p) First sergeant. Same as par. 59 (i), p. 27. (q) Gun commander. Crossed cannon with bar below, inclosed within a yellow circle, as issued. (r) Gun pointer. Crossed cannon inclosed within a yellow cir- cle, as issued. (s) Lance corporal. Same as par. 59 (m), p. 27. (t) Master electrician. A yellow wreath with forked lightning within and a white star above the lightning, as issued. (it) Master gunner. Yellow wreath inclosing a projectile, point up, with a white star above, as issued. (v) Mechanic. Same as par. 59 (n), p. 27. (10) Observer first class, and plotter. Equilateral triangle with bar below inclosed within a yellow circle, as issued. (x) Observer second class. Equilateral triangle inclosed within a yellow circle, as issued. (y] Principal musician. Same as par. 59 (g), p. 27. UNIFORM OF UNITED STATES ARMY. 29 (z) Second-class gunner, gun or mortar company. Projectile, point up, as issued. (aa) Second-class gunner, mine company. Mine case, as issued. (ab) Sergeant. Same as par. 59 (v), p. 27. (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. 27. 61. CHEVRONS, DRESS. CAVALRY (YELLOW). (a) Chief musician. Same as par. 59 (d), p. 27. (b) Chief trumpeter. Same as par. 59 (e), p. 27. (c) Color sergeant. Same as par. 59 (/), p. 27. (d) Cook. Same as par. 59 (g), p. 27. (e) Corporal. Same as par. 59 (h) t p. 27. (/) Drum major. Same as par. 59 (i), p. 27. (g) Farrier. Same as par. 59 (o), p. 27. (h) First sergeant. Same as par. 59 (), p. 27. (i) Horseshoer. Same as par. 59 (1), p. 27. (j) Lance corporal. Same as par. 59 (m), p. 27. (k) Principal musician. Same as par. 59 (q), p. 27. (I) Regimental commissary sergeant. Same as par. 59 (r), p. 27. (m) Regimental quartermaster sergeant. Same as par 59 (*), p. 27. (ri) Regimental sergeant major. Same as par. 59 (), p. 27. (0) Saddler. Same as par. 59 (p), p. 27. (p) Sergeant. Same as par. 59 (v), p. 27. (q) Squadron sergeant major. Same as par. 59 (6), p. 26. (r) Troop quartermaster sergeant. Same as par. 59 (x) t p. 27. (s) Wagoner. A wheel with eight spokes, as issued. 62. CHEVRONS, DRESS. INFANTRY ( WHITE). (a) Artificer. Same as par. 59 (n), p. 27. (b) Battalion sergeant major. Same as par. 59 (b), p. 26. (c) Chief musician. Same as par. 59 (d), p. 27. (d) Color sergeant. Same as par. 59 (/), p. 27. (e) Company quartermaster sergeant. Same as par. 59 (x), p. 27. (/) Cook. Same as par. 59 (g), p. 27. (g) Corporal. Same as par. 59 (h), p. 27. (h) Drum major. Same as par. 59 (i), p. 27. (1) First sergeant. Same as par. 59 (fc), p. 27. (j) Lance corporal. Same as par. 59 (m), p. 27. 30 UNIFORM OF UNITED STATES ARMY. () Principal musician. Same as par. 58 (g), p. 27. (Z) Regimental commissary sergeant. Same as par. 59 (r), p. 27. (m) Regimental quartermaster sergeant. Same as par. 59 (*), p. 27. (n) Regimental sergeant major. Same as par. 59 (<), p. 27. (0) Sergeant. Same as par. 59 (i>), p. 27. 63. CHEVRONS, DRESS. ENGINEERS ( SCARLET PIPED WITH WHITE). (a) Battalion quartermaster sergeant. Same as par. 59 (a), p. 26. (6) Battalion sergeant major. Same as par. 59 (6), p. 26. (c) Chief musician. Same as par. 59 (d), p. 27. (d) Company quartermaster sergeant. Same as par. 59 (x), p. 27. (e) Cook. Same as par. 59 (g), p. 27. (/) Corporal. Same as par. 59 (h), p. 27. (g) Drum major. Same as par. 59 (i), p. 27. (h) First-class private. A turreted castle, as issued. (1) First sergeant. Same as par 59 (Jfc), p. 27. (j) Lance corporal. Same as par. 59 (m), p. 27. (jfc) Principal musician. Same as par. 59 (q), p. 27. (I) Sergeant. Same as par. 59 (v), p. 27. 64. CHEVRONS, DRESS. ORDNANCE (BLACK PIPED WITH SCARLET). (a) Corporal. Two inverted V-shaped bars with a device consist- ing of shell and flame, as issued. (&) First-class private. Shell and flame, as issued. (c) Sergeant. Three inverted V-shaped bars with a device con- sisting of shell and flame, as issued. 65. CHEVRONS, DRESS. SIGNAL CORPS (ORANGE PIPED WITH WHITE). (a) Cook. A cook's cap, as issued. (6) Corporal. Two inverted V-shaped bars with a device of crossed flags and a burning 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 flags, as issued. () Private, first class. Crossed flags and burning torch, as issued. (/) Sergeant. Three inverted V-shaped bars with a device of crossed flags and burning torch below, as issued. UNIFORM OF UNITED STATES ARMY. 31 (<;) Sergeant, first class. Three inverted V-shaped bars and an arc of one bar forming a tie with the lower V-shaped bar, inclosing a device of crossed flags and burning torch, as issued. 66. CHEVRONS, DRESS. HOSPITAL CORPS (MAROON PIPED WITH WHITE). (a) Corporal. Two inverted V-shaped bars with a caduceus below, as issued. (6) First class private. A caduceus, as issued. (c) Lance corporal. One inverted V-shaped bar with a caduceus below, as issued. (ef) Sergeant. Three inverted V-shaped bars with a caduceus below, as issued. (e) Sergeant, first class. Three inverted V-shaped bars and an arc of one bar with a caduceus midway between the lower V-shaped bar and arc, as issued. 67. CHEVRONS, DRESS. POST NONCOMMISSIONED STAFF. (a) Ordnance sergeant (black piped with scarlet). Three inverted V-shaped bars and an arc of one bar with a device consisting of shell and flame between the lower V-shaped bar and arc, as issued. (6) Quartermaster sergeant. Three inverted V-shaped bars (buff) with a yellow wreath embroidered below, with the insignia of the Quartermaster Corps between the lower V-shaped bar and wreath, as issued. 68. CHEVRONS, DRESS. QUARTERMASTER CORPS (BUFF). (a) Cook. A cook's cap, as issued. (6) Corporal. Two inverted V-shaped bars with the insignia of the Quartermaster Corps, as issued. (c) First-class private. The insignia of the Quartermaster Corps, as issued. (d} First-class sergeant. Three inverted V-shaped bars with one horizontal bar below. The insignia of the Quartermaster Corps to be placed between the lower V-shaped bar and the horizontal bar, as issued. (e) Master electrician. Yellow wreath with the insignia of the Quartermaster Corps, as issued. (/) Sergeant. Three inverted V-shaped bars with the insignia of the Quartermaster Corps, as issued. 32 UNIFORM OF UNITED STATES ARMY. WEST POINT BAND (WHITE). (a) Corporal. Same as par. 59 (h), p. 27. (6) Drum major. Same as par. 59 (i), p. 27. (c) Lance corporal. Same as par. 59 (m), p. 27. (d) Sergeant. Same as par. 59 (v), p. 27. (e) 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 bar, forming a tie with the lower V-shaped bar, inclosing a bugle, as issued. 69. CHEVKONS, DRESS. ARMY SERVICE DETACHMENT, UNITED STATES MILITARY ACADEMY. [Green piped with white.] (a) Cook. Same as par. 59 (g}, p. 27. (6) Corporal. Same as par. 59 (h), p. 27. (c) First sergeant. Same as par. 59 (fc), p. 27. (rf) Sergeant. Same as par. 59 (v), p. 27. 70. CHEVRONS, DRESS. ARMY SERVICE SCHOOL DETACHMENTS. [Green.] (a) Artificer. Same as par. 59 (n), p. 27. (6) Battalion quartermaster sergeant. Same as par. 59 (a), p. 26. (c) Battalion or squadron sergeant major or sergeant major, junior grade. Same as par. 59 (6), p. 26. (d) Chief mechanic, Field Artillery. Two crossed hammers with a yellow wreath below, as issued. (e) Company quartermaster sergeant. Same as par. 59 (x), p. 27. (/) Cook. Same as par. 59 (g), p. 27. (g) Corporal. Same as par. 59 (h), p. 27. (h) Electrician sergeant, first class. Same as par. 60 (j), p. 28. (i) Electrician sergeant, second class. Same as par. 60 (), p. 28. (}) Engineer. Same as par. 60 (1), p. 28. (k) Farrier. Same as par. 59 (o), p. 27. (1) 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 (6), p. 31. (n) First-class sergeant, Hospital Corps. Same aa par. 66 (), p. 31. UNIFORM OF UNITED STATES ARMY. 33 (o) First sergeant. Same as par. 59 (fc), p. 27. (p) First-class sergeant, Signal Corps. Same as par. 65 (<;), p. 31. (g) Horseshoer. Same as par. 59 (1), p. 27. (r) Master electrician. Same as par. 60 (), p. 28. (s) Master gunner. Same as par. 60 (u), p. 28. (t) Master signal electrician. Same as par. 65 (d), p. 30. (u) Regimental commissary sergeant. Same as par. 59 (r), p. 27. (v) Regimental sergeant major or sergeant major, senior grade. Same as par. 59 (t), p. 27. (w) Saddler. Same as par. 59 (p), p. 27. (x) Sergeant. Same as par. 59 (v), p. 27. (y) Wagoner. Same as par. 61 (s), p. 29. (aa) Regimental quartermaster sergeant. Same as par. 59 (s), p. 27.' 71. CHEVRONS, SERVICE. To conform to the dress chevron except 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 i&sued. 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, horsehide, olive-drab woolen and white cotton, as issued. 85. HATS. Service, southwester, and 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. 34 UNIFORM OF UNITED STATES ARMY. 90. MUSIC POUCH. Large and small, as issued. 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. (c) Coast and Field Artillery. Crossed cannon, muzzles upward, as issued . '(d) Engineers. A turrets castle, as issued. (e) Field musicians. A trumpet, as issued. (/) General recruiting service. -The letters "R. S.," in Gothic design, mounted on parallel stay pieces, inclosed in a wreath, as issued . (17) Hospital Corps. A caduceus, as issued. (h) Infantry (including Porto Rico Regiment and native troops in the Philippines). Crossed rifles, muzzles and bolts pointing up- ward, as issued. (i) Master signal electrician, master electrician, and electrician sergeants. A symbol representing forked lightning, inclosed in a wreath, as issued. (j) Ordnance. A shell and flame, as issued. (k) Ordnance sergeants, quartermaster sergeants ; sergeants, first class, Hospital Corps; noncommissioned officers of Signal Corps, except master signal electrician. The device of their corps or depart- ment, inclosed in a wreath, as issued. (I) Quartermaster Corps. A sword and key crossed on a wheel, surmounted by a spread eagle, as issued. (m) 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 diameter, as issued. (n) Signal Corps. Crossed signal flags with a torch in the center, torch perpendicular, as issued. (o) United States military prison guard. The letters "P. G.," of Gothic design, mounted on parallel stay pieces, inclosed in a wreath, as issued. 92. ORNAMENTS, CAP, GILT AND BRONZE. DESIGNATION TO INDICATE REGIMENT, COMPANIES, ETC. (a) Coast Artillery. The number of the company in lower angle, as issued. (6) Engineers. The letter of the company above the middle turret, as issued. UNIFORM OF UNITED STATES ARMY. 35 (c) General recruiting service and military prison guard. The number of the company below the middle of the space between the letters, as issued. (d) 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 in the Philippines. The letter "P." in the upper and the number of the company in the lower angle, as issued. (/) Porto Rico Regiment. The letters "P. R." in the upper angle and letter of company in the lower angle, as issued. 93. ORNAMENTS, CAP, GILT AND BRONZE. FOR BAND MUSICIANS TO BE ATTACHED TO THE FACE OF THE LYRE. (a) Coast Artillery. The number of the band. (6) 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. 94. ORNAMENTS, CAP, GILT AND BRONZE. NONCOMMISSIONED STAFF OFFICERS. (a) Infantry, Cavalry, and Field Artillery. The number or let- ters of the regiment in the upper angle of the device, omitting the letter of the company from the lower angle, as issued. (6) 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. 95. ORNAMENTS, CAP, GILT AND BRONZE. 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 regi- ment 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. 36 UNIFORM OF UNITED STATES ARMY. (d) Prison guard. The letters "P. G." above the company num- ber on the face of the device, as issued. (e) Recruiting service. The letters "R. S." above the company number on the face of the device, as issued. 96. ORNAMENTS, CAP, GILT AND BRONZE. 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. (6) Cavalry. Crossed sabers in scabbard, with points and edges 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. (c) Engineer. A castle with the letters "M. A." over the center turret and the letters "D. E. T." across the center of the device, as issued. (d) 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. (6) Cavalry. Same as par. 91 (6), p. 34. (c) Coast and Field Artillery. Same as par. 91 (c), p. 34. (d) General recruiting service. Same as par. 91 (/), p. 34. (e} Electrician. A symbol representing forked lightning, as issued. (/) Engineer. Same as par. 91 (d), p. 34. (g) Hospital Corps. Same as par. 91 (g), p. 34. (h) Infantry (including Porto Rico Regiment and native troops in the Philippines). Same as par. 91 (h], p. 34. (i) Ordnance. Same as par. 91 (/), p. 34. (j) Quartermaster sergeant. A sword and key crossed on a wheel surmounted by a spread eagle, as issued. (jfc) Quartermaster Corps. Same as par. 91 (I), page 34. (1} 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 (n), p. 34. (n) United States military prison guard. Same as par. 91 (o), p. 34. (o) U. S. A device of two block letters, a square period after each letter, as issued. UNIFORM OF UNITED STATES ARMY. 37 (p) TJ. S. S. A device of three block letters with a square period after each letter, as issued. (q) IT. S. V. A device of three block letters with a square period after each letter, as issued. 98. ORNAMENTS, COLLAR (GILT). DESIGNATION TO INDICATE REGIMENT, COMPANIES, ETC. (a) Coast Artillery. Same as par. 92 (a), p. 34. (6) Engineers. Same as par. 92 (&), p. 34. (c) General recruiting service and military prison guard. Same as par. 92 (c), p. 35. (d) Infantry, Cavalry, and Field Artillery. Same as par. 92 (d), p. 35. (e) Native troops in the Philippines. Same as par. 92 (e), p. 35. (/) Porto Rico Regiment. Same as par. 92 (/), p. 35. 99. ORNAMENTS, COLLAR (GILT). FOR BAND MUSICIANS, TO BE ATTACHED TO THE FACE OF THE LYRE. (a) Coast Artillery. Same as par. 93 (a), p. 35. (6) Engineers. Same as par. 93 (6), p. 35. (c) Infantry, Cavalry, and Field Artillery. Same as par. 93 (c), p. 35. (d) Native troops in the Philippines. Same as par. 93 (e), p. 35. (e) Porto Rico Regiment. Same as par. 93 (/), p. 35. (/) Prison guard. Same as par. 93 (g), p. 35. (g) Recruiting service. Same as par. 93 (h}, p. 35. 100. ORNAMENTS, COLLAR (GILT). NONCOMMISSIONED STAFF OFFICERS. (a) Infantry, Cavalry, and Field Artillery. Same as par. 94 (a), p. 35. (6) Coast Artillery. The device of the corps, without letter or number, as issued. (c) Engineers. Same as par. 94 (c), p. 35. 101. ORNAMENTS, COLLAR (GILT). UNITED STATES MILITARY ACADEMY DETACHMENTS. (a) Artillery. Same as par. 96 (a), p. 36. (6) Band musicians. A lyre, with the letters "M. A. " on the face, as issued . (c) Cavalry. Same as par. 96 (6), p. 36. (d) Engineers. Same as par. 96 (c), p. 36. 38 UNIFORM OF UNITED STATES ARMY. 102. ORNAMENTS, COLLAR (BRONZE). (a) A disk 1 inch in diameter, with raised rim, encircling the letters "U. 8.," as issued. (6) 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. SHHITS, MUSLIN. As issued. 110. SHIRTS, OLIVE-DRAB FLANNEL. As issued. 111. SHOES, FELT. As issued. 112. SHOES, GYMNASIUM. As issued. 113. SHOES, RUSSET LEATHER. As issued. 114. SHAKO (DRUM MAJOR). Foot and mounted, as issued. 115. SLICKERS. As issued. 116. SOCKS (GERMAN). As issued. 117. STABLE FROCKS (until exhausted). As issued. 118. STOCKINGS, COTTON. As issued. 119. STOCKINGS, WOOLEN. -Heavy and light, as issued. 120. STRIPES, TROUSERS. COLOR. (a) Army service detachment United States Military Academy. Green, piped with white. (6) Cavalry. Yellow. (c) Engineers. Scarlet piped with white. (d) Field and Coast Artillery. Scarlet. (e) Hospital Corps. Maroon, piped with white. (f) Infantry. White. (g) Ordnance. Black, piped with scarlet. (h) Ordnance sergeant. Black, piped with scarlet. (i) Quartermaster sergeant. Buff. (j) Quartermaster Corps. Buff. (k) Service School detachment. Green. (I) Signal Corps. Orange, piped with white. 121. STRIPES, TROUSERS, DRESS. WIDTH. (a) Noncommissioned officers above the rank of corporal will wear stripes 1*4 inches in width, including pipings. (6) Corporals will wear stripes > inch in width, including pipings. UNIFORM OF UNITED STATES ARMY. 39 (c) Musicians and trumpeters will wear two stripes, each J^ inch in width, including pipings. 122. STRIPES (SERVICE). To be Y% inch in width and con- form in colors to par. 122. 123. STUDS, SHIRT. As issued. 124. SWEATERS, OLIVE DRAB. As issued. 125. TROUSERS, DRESS. As issued. 126. TROUSERS, SERVICE, QUARTERMASTER CORPS. (a) Woolen. As issued. (b) Cotton. As issued. 127. UNDERSHIRT, COTTON. As issued. 128. UNDERSHERT, FLEECE LINED. As issued. 129. UNDERSHERT, WINTER. As issued. MEDALS, BADGES, AND RIBBONS. 130. MEDAL OF HONOR. Ribbon. To be of light blue silk, with white stars, 1% inches in width and % 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 in profile to the left, surrounded by the inscription "Virtutis 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 conventional knot or bow, the whole in a circle composed of the words "United States Army" in the upper half and 13 stars in the lower half. The badge to be sus- pended from a brass bar (^g- inch long and 1-& inches wide) by a silken ribbon (1% inches in length) of the same description and width as that described below. (6) Ribbon. To be of silk and composed of two bands of red (% inch), white (& inch), and blue (-fa inch), with the blue on the outside and red stripes separated by a white stripe (^ inch). The whole to be 1^ inches wide and % inch long. 132. PHILIPPINE CONGRESSIONAL MEDAL. (a) Medal. To be of bronze, 1^ 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 40 UNIFORM OF UNITED STATES ARMY. conventional knot or bow. The medal to be suspended from a brass bar (-^ inch long and 1^ inches wide) by a silken ribbon (1^6 inches in length) of the same description and width as that described below. (6) Ribbon. To be of silk and composed of a band of blue (% inch), with a white stripe (^ inch) separating it from bands of red (% inch), white (^ inch), and blue (^ inch) on either side. The whole to be 1^ inches wide and % 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 Civil War," 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 suspended from a brass bar (^- inch long by 1^ inches wide) by a silken ribbon (1^ inches long) of the same description and width as that described below. (6) Ribbon. To be of silk and composed of two bands of red (jSg- inch), white (^ inch), and blue (% inch), with the red on the outside and the blue stripes separated by a stripe of white (^ inch). The whole to be \% inches wide by % inch long. 134. INDIAN WAR BADGE. (a) Badge. To be of bronze, 1% 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, conven- tionally arranged. On the reverse side is a trophy, composed of an eagle, perched on a cannon supported 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 surrounded 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 (-fa inch long by 1-^ inches wide) by a silken ribbon (1% 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 (1% inches), with a narrow stripe of deep red (^ inch) on each edge. The whole to be \% inches wide by % inch long. 135. SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR BADGE. (a) Badge. To be of bronze, 1*4 inches in diameter. On the ob- verse side is a conventional castle with the addition of two round UNIFORM OF UNITED STATES ARMY. 41 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 brass bar (-^g- inch long by 1^- inches wide) by a silken ribbon (1% inches long) of the same description and width as that described below. (6) Ribbon. To be of silk and composed of a broad band of yellow (j^j inch) between the two bands of red (^ inch) with a border of blue on each edge (^ inch). The whole to be 1% inches wide by % inch long. 136. PHILIPPINE INSURRECTION BADGE. (a) Badge. To be of bronze, 1% 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 (-fa inch long by 1^ inches wide) by a silken ribbon (1% inches long) of the same description and width as that de- scribed below. (6) Ribbon. To be of silk and composed of a broad band of blue (% inch) between bands of red (^ inch) with a narrow stripe of blue (-^ inch) on either edge. The whole to be 1% inches wide by ^ inch long. 137. CHINA RELIEF EXPEDITION BADGE. (a) Badge. To be of bronze, 1% inches in diameter. On the obverse side is the Imperial Chinese five-toed dragon with the head 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 (^ inch long by 1^ inches wide) by a silken ribbon (1% inches in length) of the same description and width as that described below. (6) Ribbon. To be of silk and composed of a band of yellow (134 inches) with edges of blue (^ inch). The whole to be 1% inches wide by % inch long. 138. ARMY OF CUBAN PACIFICATION BADGE. (a) Badge. To be of bronze, 1% inches in diameter. On the obverse side is a group composed of the coat-of-arms of the Cuban Republic supported by two American soldiers with rifles, at parade rest. Above the group are the words ' ' Cuban Pacification. " Below the group are the dates "1906-1909. " The reverse side is the same as that on the Indian wars badge. The badge is suspended from a 42 UNIFORM OF UNITED STATES ARMY. brass bar (& inch long by 1^ inches wide) by a silken ribbon (\% inches in length) of the same description and width as that de- scribed below. (6) Ribbon. To be of silk, and composed of a band of olive drab (% inch) with a blue stripe (^g inch) separating it from bands of white (3^ inch) and red (% inch) on either side. The whole to be 1% inches wide by ^ inch long. 139. FIRST FIELD ARMY BADGE. (a) Badge. To be a shield of gilt metal J^ inch high and % inch wide at the widest part. The division is indicated thereon by a numeral in black % 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 % inch wide, extending across the field, indicating headquarters, staff, and detached troops. 140. COAST ARTILLERY RESERVE BADGE. To be a shield of gilt metal % inch high and % inch wide at the widest part. The field of the shield to be enameled red. The device of the Coast Artillery (par. 28 (o), p. 19) % inch high in gilt extending across the center of the field. o WAR DEPARTMENT, OFFICE OF THE CHIEF, QUARTERMASTER CORPS, CIRCULAR "I Washington, October 1, 1918. No. 34. } The specifications for the uniform of the United States Army of February 15, 1913, are amended to read as follows : Paragraph 122, Stripes (Service). To be i inch in width and conform in colors to paragraph 120, except those for en- listed men who have had honorable service in the Navy or Marine Corps, which will be as follows : Navy red, piped with yellow. Marine Corps yellow, piped with red. J. B. ALESHIRE, Chief, Quartermaster Corps. Approved : By order of the Secretary of War : LEONARD WOOD, Major General, Chief of Staff. 476911. 1254713 o WAR DEPARTMENT, OFFICE OF THE CHIEF, QUARTERMASTER CORPS, CIRCULAR } Washington, November 5, 1913. No. 39. j The specifications for the uniform of the United States Army of February 15, 1913, are amended to read ar follows: Paragraph 132. The designation of the medal should be: "Philippines Congressional Medal." Paragraph 133. The designation of the badge should be: "Civil War Campaign Badge; " and Par. 133 (b) is amended to read as follows: "Ribbon. To be of silk, and composed of two bands of blue and grey, of equal width, the whole to be If inches wide, by inch long." Paragraph 134. The designation of the badge should be: "Indian Campaign Badge." Paragraph 135. The designation of the badge should be: "Spanish Campaign Badge;" and Par. 135 (b) is amended to read as follows : " Ribbon. To be of silk and composed of two bauds of blue, (each f inch) separated by a band of yellow (f inch) with a border of yellow on each edge (i inch). The whole to be 1 inches wide by inch long." Paragraph 136. The designation of the badge should be: "Philippine Campaign Badge." Paragraph 137. The designation of the badge should be: "China Campaign Badge." J. B. ALESHIRE, Chief, Quartermaster Corps. Approved : By order of the Secretary of War : LEONARD WOOD, Major General, Chief of Staff. 456406. 17017 13 [CiK. 5.] WAR DEPARTMENT, OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF THE QUARTERMASTER CORPS, CIRCULAR \ Washington, April 9, 1914. No. 5. I The Specifications for the Uniform of the United States Army, of February 15, 1913, as amended by Circulars Nos. 34 and 89 of 1913, are changed as follows: I. Paragraphs 5 (ft), 15 for) , 25, 26 (), 28 (), 29 (j), 30 (j), 46 (), 48 (j), and 139 are rescinded. II. Paragraph 5 (e) , omit the words "and Chaplains." III. The following paragraphs are changed to read as follows: 9. CAP (DRESS). Sections (e and/) of this paragraph to read as follows: (e) Officers below the rank of field officers and dental sur- geons. Same as "General officers," par. 9 (a), p. 7. Badge. Same as "General officers," par. 9 (a), p. 7. Band. Same as "Field officers," par 9 (d}, p. 7. Chin strap. Same as "General officers," par. 9 (a), p. 7. Croivn. Same as " General officers," par. 9 (a), p. 7. Visor. Same as "General officers," par. 9 (a), p. 7, except that a plain visor will be substituted for the embroidered visor. (/) Veterinarian and acting dental surgeon. Same as " Gen- eral 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 If inches wide. Chin strap. Same as "General officers," par. 9 (a), p. 7. Crown. Same as "General officers," par. 9 (a), p. 7. Visor. Same as officers below the rank of field officer," par. 9(c). IV. The following paragraph is added: 52. CHAPLAIN'S UNIFORM, COMPLETE. Belt, saber, without slings. Same as par. 2(c) and (d), p. 4. Plate. Same as "Major General," par. 2 (a), p. 3. Boots, black. Same as par. 4 (a), p. 4. Boots, russet. Same as par. 4(6), p. 4. [CiR. 5.] Boots, rubber. Same as par. 4(c), p. 4. Breeches, dress. Same as par. 5(e), p. 6. Breeches, service. Same as par. 6, p. 6. Buttons, bronze. Same as par. 7 (a) , p. 6. Buttons, gilt. Same as par. 8 (a), p. 7. Cap (dress) . Same as " General officers," par. 9 (a) , p. 7. Badge. Same as "General officers," par. 9 (a), p. 7. Band. A band consisting of two bands of gold lace about inch in width on the top and bottom and in the center a black silk band f inch wide. CJiin 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(a), p. 7, for chaplains with the rank of major, and a plain visor without embroidery for all chaplains below the rank of major. Cap, service. Same as par. 10, p. 8. Cap, white. Same as par. 11, p. 8. Cape. Same as par. 12, p. 9, lining black. Coats, dress. Same as par. 14 (6), p. 10. Coats, full dress. Same as par. 15 (d) , p. 12. Coals, service. Same as par. 16, p. 13. Coats, special evening dress. Same as par. 17, p. 14. Coats, white. Same as par. 18, p. 14. Facings. Black . Gloves, leather. Same as par. 21, p. 16. Gloves, olive drab woolen. Same as par. 22, p. 16. Hat cords. Same as par. 23 (6), p. 16. Hats, service. Same as par. 24, p. 16. Insignia on collar of dress coat. To be the letters "U. S." in Gothic design, f-inch high, and letters to be followed by a period, all to be of gold or gilt metal, and the insignia of a Latin cross, 1 inch in height, of silver or white metal. Insignia on collar of service coat. Same as par. 28 (a), p. 18, substituting the Latin cross in silver or white metal for the corps device. Insignia on shoulder loop. The insignia of rank, same as par. 29 (g, h, and i) , p. 20. Insignia on collar of shirt when coat is not worn. Same as in- signia on shoulder loop. [CiR. 5.] Insignia on sleeve, full dress and special evening dress coat. Same as par. 31 (e, f, and g) , p. 21, substituting the Latin cross in silver or white metal for the corps device. Insignia on sleeve of overcoat. Same as par. 32 (d, e, and/), p. 21. Leggins, leather. Same as par. 33, p. 21. Leggins, canvas. Same as par. 34, p. 21. Mess jacket. May be worn at special evening functions as soon as one shall be adopted and prescribed. Facings to be black silk, sleeve ornaments to be the same as for other officers, substituting the Latin cross in silver or white metal for the corps device. This garment to be optional and not compulsory. Oilskin clothing. Same as par. 37, p. 22. Overcoat, olive drab. Same as par. 38, p. 22. Overcoat, canvas (blanket lined) . Same as par. 39, p. 23. Overshoes, arctic. Same as par. 40, p. 23. Shirt, olive drab. Same as par. 44, p. 23. Shoulder knot. Same as par. 45, p. 23. Shoulder strap. Same as par. 46 (g, h, and i) , p. 24. Sweatei-, olive drab. Same as par. 47, p. 24. Trousers, dress. Same as par. 48 (e), p. 25. Trousers, full dress. Same as par. 49 (c), p. 26. Trousers, special evening dress. Same as par. 49 (c), p. 26. Trousers, white. Same as par. 51, p. 26. Vest, special evening dress and mess jacket. Same as par. 52, p. 26. J. B. ALESHIRE, Chief, Quartermaster Corps, U. S. Army. 474974 Approved. BY ORDER OP THE SECRETARY OP WAR. LEONARD WOOD, Major General, Chief of Staff. LIBRARY USE RETURN TO DESK FROM WHICH BORROWED LOAN DEPT. THIS BOOK IS DUE BEFORE CLOSING TIME ON LAST DATE STAMPED BELOW LIBRARY USE 00T26E REC'D LD OCT26'63-1PM ( ^aylord liros. Makers Syracuse, N. Y. PAT. 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