Product Overview
These Civil War Chaplain Shoulder Boards are finely crafted reproductions modeled after the distinctive insignia worn by U.S. Army chaplains during the late 19th century. Featuring metallic-thread embroidery on a rich velvet background with a sturdy wool backing, each pair reflects the reverence and formality associated with the chaplain’s role in military service.
The design incorporates the historic “Shepherd’s Crook” (6F) insignia, which was officially authorized from February 13, 1880, to May 15, 1888 for wear on the frock coat or undress uniform. This emblem, representing spiritual leadership and pastoral guidance, adds both authenticity and symbolic meaning to any period-correct chaplain’s impression.
Sold as a matching pair, these shoulder boards offer accurate detail, durable construction, and a professional appearance suitable for reenactors, collectors, militaria displays, museum presentations, and historically inspired attire. They provide the elevated finishing touch required for a complete and authoritative chaplain uniform.
