Object Details
- Description
- One pair of gold epaulets worn by William Tecumseh Sherman in 1865 when he was serving as Major General in the Army. The epaulets are ornamented with two silver stars, backed with red fabric.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
- wearer
- Sherman, William Tecumseh
- date made
- ca 1865
- used date
- 1865-1866
- Credit Line
- Hon. P. Tecumseh Sherman
- Physical Description
- metallic thread (overall material)
- Measurements
- overall (on mount): 4 1/2 in x 12 in x 10 in; 11.43 cm x 30.48 cm x 25.4 cm
- Object Name
- insignia, pair of
- Other Terms
- insignia, pair of; Army; Epaulette; Major General; Officer
