Officer "Subdued" Rank

*** NOTE: Price is per insignia and not for the set,  if you require a set of two for a collar or shoulder boards then you must purchase this item twice. 

"Subdued" Rank There is a difference of opinion on the subject, but many believe that during the war Union Officers took to wearing "subdued" rank rather than their commonly known elaborate shoulder boards in order to still remain noticeable by their own men, but not so much from the enemy during battle.  It is suggested the practice started amoungst officer's of the Berdan Sharpshooters, which is the unit of the officer pictured here with collar rank was from, but many period photos (as seen on my Pinterest and Social Media) of Union Officers shows the rank worn by many. Originally a few special requst projects, now made available to all. Choose Rank: 2nd Lt. (Will appear a only a gold Circle on your chose or branch color material unless you choose a shoulder board), 1st Lt.  or Capt. Major (In Gold) or Lt. Col. (In silver) Choose Border or NO Border (Border option will be sewn in a circle around the insignia in Gold or Silver to Match the rank, in tight stitching style, NO Border option will appear as pictured, shoulder boards will automatically have no border only rank insignia)Colonel Rank Available in Metal in the ID Discs Page as well.