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for sergeants and officers. In 1821, the red sashes (crimson for officers) were limited to first sergeants and above. In 1872, the sashes were abolished by all ranks, but generals continued to wear their buff silk sashes in full dress until 1917. Waist sashes (in combination with a sabre) in the old style are still worn by the officers and senior NCOs of the Commander-in-Chief's Guard of the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard)

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