[James Sanks Brisbin's epaulets]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01504.03 Author/Creator: Place Written: s.l. Type: Object Date: circa 1864 Pagination: 2 epaulets Height: 11 cm, Width: 19 cm Order a Copy
Consists of two gold colored brass epaulets. Each epaulet contains (on the epaulet's top) a brass button and an eagle embroidered with silver thread. Measurements reflect epaulet as positioned on a shoulder (width is measured from inner shoulder). The underside of each is padded with red satin. Epaulets are contained within an oval-shaped tin container equipped with a front clasp for closure. The container includes an illegible inscription.
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