#1. these epaulettes go with the chasseur uniform imported from France by the US government in 1861. They were made by the firm of Godillot and about 10,000 sets were purchased. Several units received the uniforms including the 62nd Pa., 18th Mass. and some of the Excelsior Brigade.

ONLY AREA OF OBVIOUS WEAR IS ON THE UNDERSIDE TO WHAT LOOKS TO BE COVERED WITH AN OILCLOTH LIKE MATERIAL. A TRULY UNIQUE PAIR THAT ARE SELDOM SEEN MUCH LESS OFFERED FOR SALE. $550.00