Sashes

Sashes are used distinctively in some regiments either around the waist or across the shoulder. Developed from the 18th century, sashes are worn over many different regiments of military dress. At the time of the American civil war, silk sashes in crimson were authorized for officers and red woollen sashes were worn by the non-commissioned officers of the regular army.

The modern army retains a scarlet sash for wear by sergeants serving in infantry regiments. Similarly, a crimson sash is worn around the waist of officers in the foot guards.