Original U.S. Mexican-American War Era Crimson Artillery NCO Non-Commissioned Officer’s Sash Brown Bess Pala which documents his service

Pala which documents his service and 6 months as a Prisoner of War

although its exact date and history are unknown

501st became Company F

The blade remains mostly bright and shows traces of earlier oxidation staining that was subsequently cleaned away

Original U.S. Mexican-American War Era Crimson Artillery NCO Non-Commissioned Officer’s Sash Brown Bess Pala which documents his serviceOriginal 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