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.

Military Uniforms of the American Civil War, including both Confederate (CSA) uniforms & Union (USA) uniforms for officer's, NCO's and enlisted men of the Army (Artillery, Cavalry, Infantry …

Civil War Uniforms identified individual soldiers and the units they belonged to. Identification included buttons, colors, and rank markings. Confederate Soldiers were also identified by the …

Civil war uniforms served the dual purposes of distinguishing friend from enemy on a smoke filled battlefield, particularly in hand to hand combat, and encouraged unit cohesion. As the war …

Mar 15, 2024 · 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, …

In the early days of the war, Civil War soldiers, both the Union and the Confederates wore a variety of uniforms in many different colors such as blue, red, gray, white and even tartan. …

Jun 21, 2024 · Explore the intricate designs and historical significance of American Civil War uniforms, from the iconic Union Army blue frock coats to Confederate attire. Delve into the …

Nov 29, 2022 · Although known as the blue (Union) and the gray (Confederate), Civil War combatants were not always easy to tell apart. Volunteers often wore their homespun clothing …

Illustrations of uniforms worn by Union and Confederate soldiers during the American Civil War. Wikimedia Commons has media related to Uniforms of the American Civil War. During the …

There were many different types of uniforms worn by Civil War soldiers both North and South. While officers were expected to buy their own uniforms, regular soldiers were issued with …