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Source : Vol. 3, The United States Service Magazine, p. 89 : http://books.google.com/books?id=7SG...page&q&f=false
Insignia of Rank Dispensed with.
General Orders, No. 286
War Department,
Adjutant General's Office,
Washington, Nov. 22, 1864.
Officers serving in the field are permitted to dispense with shoulder-straps and the prescribed insignia of rank on their horse equipments. The marks of rank proscribed to be worn on the shoulder-straps will be worn on the shoulder in place of the strap. Officers are also permitted to wear overcoats of the same color and shape as those of the enlisted men of their command. No ornaments will be required on the overcoats, hats, or forage caps ; nor will sashes or epaulettes be required.
By order of the Secretary of War,
E.D. TOWNSEND, Assist. Adj.-Gen.
General Orders, No. 286
War Department,
Adjutant General's Office,
Washington, Nov. 22, 1864.
Officers serving in the field are permitted to dispense with shoulder-straps and the prescribed insignia of rank on their horse equipments. The marks of rank proscribed to be worn on the shoulder-straps will be worn on the shoulder in place of the strap. Officers are also permitted to wear overcoats of the same color and shape as those of the enlisted men of their command. No ornaments will be required on the overcoats, hats, or forage caps ; nor will sashes or epaulettes be required.
By order of the Secretary of War,
E.D. TOWNSEND, Assist. Adj.-Gen.
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