Original U.S. Mexican-American War Era Crimson Artillery NCO Non-Commissioned Officer’s Sash Brown Bess although its exact date and

although its exact date and history are unknown

It does not look to have seen much in the way of actual firing during service

The folding mechanisms and locking components should be handled carefully and have not been represented as restored or serviced

The trousers have a tag denoting them as S for Small

Original U.S. Mexican-American War Era Crimson Artillery NCO Non-Commissioned Officer’s Sash Brown Bess although its exact date andOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is an exceptionally well preserved early U. S. Army noncommissioned officers sash dating from approximately the Mexican American War to the early antebellum period. Woven in a strong crimson wool material, it retains its open weave body, rounded Turks head knots, full tassels, and unusually vivid color. The sash measures approximately eight feet long. Sashes served as visible badges of military rank and office