2. Uniform patterns were almost completely
non-standardized
Uniforms were provided by states, towns, and
the wealthy
There were many confusing styles
Early in the war union soldiers wore uniforms
from there native country
3. Over time blue became the North's color
A main uniform was navy blue, a frock coat,
pants, black boots, some kind of weapon, and
depending on rank pins and badges
4. 79th New York highlanders were a volunteer
infantry who wore tartan skirts until 1963
Then the kilt was retired to formal were
5. the garibaldi guard wore feathered caps with “
GG “ embroidered in gold
Men and woman today are helped a lot by
idea that browns and greens can be used to
blend in
A confederate uniform looked quit similar to
union soldiers uniform
6. Uniforms used buttons and other insignia for
identification of rank
a union soldier carried: nap sack, two man
tent, ground sheet, rolled up blanket, over
coat, hover sack with rations and a few
personal belongings
