CIRCA 1901-1902, U.S. ARMY, HOSPITAL STEWARD, PRIVATE FIRST CLASS, CHEVRONS, SET The army manufactured rectangular backgrounds before 1908 and circular backgrounds after that date. Dark blue wool construction with white stitching on a green wool Maltese cross with a white wool background. In 1901, these chevrons replaced the chevrons that had a red Geneva Cross. At least one hospital steward was to be stationed at every post, and two if the garrison was of six companies or larger. These chevrons originate from an established collection of U.S. Army Chevrons. Unused, NOS. These chevrons were short lived and do not react to ultra violet light. This originates from an established collection of U.S. Army chevrons. Reference: U.S. Army Soldiers and Their Chevrons, An Illustrated Catalog and History from the Revolutionary War to Present, William K. Emerson International Buyers Please Note: We do not ship outside of the United States! No Exceptions. In addition, we will not ship to third party shippers or any other international shipping hubs such as International Shipping (EIS), EIS 110 INTERNATIONALE BLVD, GLENDALE HEIGHTS IL 60139-2080. If you place a bid, or make a purchase, we will cancel your bid, and or cancel your purchase! If you wish to make a purchase, you will have to find someone located within the United States to make the purchase for you. They would be responsible to send the package to you.