Indian Wars Period US Army Infantry Officer Shoulder Boards

This is a pair of United States Army infantry officer shoulder boards from the Indian Wars period. Each board has a rope-knot border design bears a number 4 against a field of bluish-green velvet. There is a small brass button on each board bearing a pared-down version of the Great Seal.

Circa Indian Wars (1870s-1890s).

6-5/8" height and 3-13/16" width for each board.

Velvet, brass, bullion rope, cotton backing.

This is from a United States Army collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VEJX08 LDEJX7/10 SDEJX1/13

7+ (Very Fine+): Each board has only light scuffing on the velvet and moderate tarnish.

As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.