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BENT, ST. VRAIN & COMPANYLITTLETON, COLORADO 80128 303 979 2213 303 979 1325 Fax Bent, St. Vrain & Company |
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BENT, ST. VRAIN & COMPANYLITTLETON, COLORADO 80128 303 979 2213 303 979 1325 Fax Bent, St. Vrain & Company |
CONTRA-EPAULETTES
OR,
"SHOULDER STRAPS
FOR OFFICERS OF
DRAGOONS"
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| Right -- Contra-epaulette shown with Topographical Engineer button, device, and rank. Left -- Contra-epaulette shown with Dragoon button and regimental number. |
Original example from the West Point Museum. These belonged to Captain George Hughes of the Topographical Engineers. |
| Although authorized only for officers of the Dragoons
and Mounted Riflemen (1838 - 1850), the only existing examples of these beautiful contra-epaulettes
once belonged to officers of the Topographical Engineers. Our full-sized
reproductions are copied from these last two remaining pairs and feature
hand-embroidered gold bullion on dark blue wool. Button, rank, and
device not included. Price $129.95 |
| Topographical Engineer device | $35/set |
| First Regiment numerals | $8/set |
| Second Regiment numerals | $8/set |
| Gold bullion rank bars | $5/pair |
For more information, contact Bent, St. Vrain & Company
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