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The military uniforms of the Union Army in the American Civil War were widely varied and, due to limitations on supply of wool and other materials, based on availability and cost of materials. [1] The ideal uniform was prescribed as a dark blue coat with lighter pants, with a black hat.
This article covers military uniforms during the American Civil War (1861–1865). During the years 1860–1865 there were three distinct types of uniform in use by the United States Armed Forces. Styles used were traditional similar to those used in the Napoleonic Wars, a regimental dress such as used during the American Revolutionary War and ...
When the Civil War broke out in 1861, most troops in the Confederate Army still had their Federal uniforms, dyed in the blue of the Union. The U.S. Army wasn’t about to change but the confusion on the battlefield caused by the uniform meant the south had to make a change.
Uniforms and clothing worn by Union and Confederate Soldiers During the Civil War. The two sides are often referred to by the color of their official uniforms, blue for the Union, gray for the Confederates.
What did Confederate soldiers wear? Peel back layer to discover what soldiers wore underneath their outerwear. Throughout the war, the Union uniform changed and varied for several different reasons. This, however, remains the standard for what Union soldiers wore.
U.S. Officer and Enlisted Uniforms of the Union Army during the American Civil War. Army: Artillery, Cavalry, Infantry and Staff; Navy and Marines. Authentic, High Quality, Made in USA.
In this article, we will delve into the fascinating topic of the Union Army uniform during the American Civil War. Discover the distinguishing features and evolution of this iconic attire that symbolized the strength and unity of the Union forces.
The typical uniform of the Union soldier consisted of a blue forage cap with black leather visor (a Hardee hat is shown here), a dark blue sack coat (flannel), blue wool trousers, and leather brogans.
Investigating these Union and Confederate uniforms - through types, differences, and similarities - helps to understand the different human resources of the Union and Confederacy, as well as the experience of individuals who fought in the Civil War.
An illustrated discussion of Union Army Uniforms and Insignia of the American Civil War 1861-1865 with the text of the 1861 Uniform Regulations.