Exquisite Epaulette, US Army 1812-1820 Pattern, Single is Proper for Lt & Capt

Description

Rare Find for an Epaulette of this age and style.
US Army of the 1812 to 1820 Pattern.
Also includes a dome button and the attachment strap.
While it is single, they were I believe worn on only one shoulder.
In any event it make a splendid display piece.
Almost Perfect but for some slight staining on the top field.
I have not investigated whether the staining can be removed.
The following information has been kindly provided by one who is more knowledgeable that I regarding this epaulette:
"Here is some info about the epaulettes worn by US troops in the War of 1812.
The information is about the regular troops as State militias were all mixed up and wore what their individual state thought was best as uniforms ranged from smartly tailored to homespun and colors from grey, to green, brown etc.
Now the Marines, Engineers, Dragoon’s, Artillery, Light Artillery, and Medical wore epaulettes of gold while the Infantry wore epaulettes of silver.
1st, 2nd, 3rd, and ensigns in the Army wore a single epaulette on the left shoulder, Captains a single epaulette on the right shoulder, Field officers two epaulettes, and General Officers two epaulettes with either one or two stars as Major General was our top rank at this time."