Product Overview
These Civil War Chevrons for Hospital Steward represent a distinctive form of medical chevrons insignia worn during the American Civil War. Designed with accuracy in mind, they reflect the unique rank identification used within military medical roles of the period.
Each half-chevron is constructed from emerald green wool cloth, measuring 1¾ inches in width, and is worn obliquely on the sleeve at an angle of approximately 30 degrees from the outer to the inner seam. The border is embroidered in yellow silk, framing a centrally placed caduceus emblem measuring 2 inches in length, also stitched in yellow silk for clear visibility.
Following period-correct placement, the head of the caduceus faces toward the outer seam of the sleeve, maintaining historical consistency. These civil war chevrons provide a precise and recognizable chevrons insignia for medical rank representation.
Sold as a matched pair, they are well suited for reenactments, living history impressions, uniform restoration, and collections requiring accurate Civil War medical insignia.
Product Specifications
- Product Type: Civil War Chevrons (Half Chevron)
- Rank: Hospital Steward
- Material: Wool cloth
- Color: Emerald green
- Chevron Width: 1¾ inches
- Orientation: Worn at approximately 30° angle
- Border: Yellow silk embroidery (⅛ inch wide)
- Center Emblem: Caduceus
- Caduceus Length: 2 inches
- Embroidery Material: Yellow silk
- Placement Detail: Caduceus head faces outer sleeve seam
- Quantity: Sold as a pair
- Use: Reenactments, living history, uniform restoration, display
