Original U.S. Civil War Enlisted Man’s Brass Shoulder Scales British Documents & Books Both decals are retained at

Both decals are retained at about 80%

but was definitely repainted during service with black enamel

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though most of the original nickel plating has long worn away

A very nice WWII USMC Cap

Original U.S. Civil War Enlisted Man’s Brass Shoulder Scales British Documents & Books Both decals are retained atOriginal Items: Only One Set Available. Complete pair of Civil War Shoulder Scales with mounting implements. Light artillery, cavalry troops, and some Non Commissioned Officers, musicians and privates of infantry units went to the front decorated with brass scales on their shoulders. Shoulder scales were originally designed to be a form of body armor. The idea was that if a soldier wearing these was struck down by a swordsman, the blow would be