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Learn about the different types and styles of military uniforms worn by the Union Army in the American Civil War. See how they varied by rank, branch, region, and occasion, and how they were influenced by European models.
What were the key features of the Union Army uniform during the American Civil War? How did the design and appearance of the Union Army uniform evolve over the course of the war? What materials were commonly used in the construction of Union Army uniforms, and how did they contribute to the overall functionality and durability of the garment?
Learn about the typical uniform of the Union soldier during the Civil War, including the blue forage cap, sack coat, wool trousers, and leather brogans. See a Hardee hat and the items carried in the knapsack and haversack.
An illustration of a Union army private infantry uniform. Recruiting poster for the 1st New York Mounted Rifles Regiment. When the American Civil War began in April 1861, the U.S. Army included ten regiments of infantry, four of artillery, two of cavalry, two of dragoons, and one of mounted rifles.
Learn about the standard outerwear of a Union soldier in the Civil War and how it changed over time. Explore the digital exhibit with interactive features and historical images.
2 gru 2015 · Union army “slouch hats” were actually Model 1858 hats worn without insignia. In the Iron Brigade of the Army of the Potomac, the men were known as the “Black Hats.” No matter what it was called or how configured, the Model 1858 proved essential headgear.
16 sty 2024 · This volume describes and illustrates the uniforms, insignia and personal equipment of the Union Army's regular infantry, artillery, cavalry, and engineers, plus specialists such as US...
