Product Overview
These U.S. Naval Officer Shoulder Boards are accurate reproductions of the shoulder straps worn by commissioned naval officers during the American Civil War and Mexican War. Designed to reflect period naval regulations, they provide the correct appearance, materials, and construction required for authentic mid-19th-century U.S. Navy officer uniforms.
With the exception of ratings such as gunners, boatswains, carpenters, and sailmakers, these shoulder boards are crafted from navy-blue cloth, matching the standard material used by most naval officers of the era, with approximate dimensions of 4.25 inches in length and 1.5 inches in width, including the border. The border is embroidered in rich golden metallic thread on a velvet surface with a wool backing, closely replicating original officer insignia in texture, depth, and finish.
Sold as a matching pair, these shoulder boards are ideal for naval reenactments, living history events, museum displays, theatrical productions, and serious military uniform collections. Their refined detailing and correct materials provide a professional, authoritative finish to any U.S. Navy officer impression from the Civil War period.
