Civil War Union Officer Trousers Navy Blue with Gold Stripe Histor Heritagecostumes U.S. Navy Officer Service Dress Blue Coat Works Intrepid Museum Every gold stripe on the arm sleeve is 4 years of good conduct. : r BeAmazed File:Army blue uniform for enlisted men with service cap, five gold colored service, stripes on sleeve indicate 15 years service, by the U.S. Army Natick, c. 1969 1970, from the Digital Commonwealth