Description A – Confederate States Army officer forage cap insignia with “CSA” in silver bullion within a gold laurel wreath, Civil War period. B – United States Army officer forage cap insignia with “U.S.” in silver bullion within a gold laurel wreath, American Civil War. C – United States Army officer forage cap insignia, grey-backed “U.S.” bullion wreath variant, Civil War era. D – Confederate States Army officer forage cap insignia, compact “CSA” bullion wreath, private-purchase Civil War pattern. E – Confederate States Army officer forage cap insignia, standard-size “CSA” bullion wreath on black backing, Civil War period. F – United States Army officer forage cap insignia, standard “U.S.” bullion wreath on black backing, Civil War period. G – United States Army officer forage cap insignia, grey-backed bullion “U.S.” wreath, alternate Civil War manufacture. H – Confederate States Army musician insignia featuring a bullion lyre, worn by bandsmen and musicians during the Civil War. I – Medical Staff officer insignia with “MS” in silver bullion within a gold laurel wreath, Civil War medical service device
