Soldiers were issued different uniforms for different functions and uses. Each country name may be a little different. The Russian Army had like 5 different uniforms. Here are some names for the categories of uniforms. Combat or Field - Uniform, weapons and gear needed for combat; usually a light load. Full Combat - uniform, packs, canteen and equipment needed for several days in the field Utility - used for working outside. Walking-out dress - Worn on leave. Dress - Usually a coat and tie with ribbons and nice shoes. Parade Dress - Best uniform that could include white gloves and belts and polished shoes and equipment.
Army officers have to buy their own uniforms because they make more money than enlisted soldiers, who do not but their own uniforms.
Confederate uniforms were grey. The Union Army wore dark blue.
Yes, but not every ribbon is approved for wear on Army uniforms, IIRC.
Follow the link below for images of the uniforms-
The United States Army Band (Pershing's Own) wears Civil War-style rank on its dress uniforms. The uniform itself is designed after 19th-century Army uniforms.
in 1914, the portuguese uniforms were given by the british army, so they were equal to the british army uniforms
Initially, the Continental Army (as the colonial troops were called) did not have uniforms, so many of them fought in whatever they had. This ranged from everyday clothes, hunting gear, to old British uniforms they had around. Later on, Continental troops got blue uniforms.
Army officers have to buy their own uniforms because they make more money than enlisted soldiers, who do not but their own uniforms.
Elena, try to get a book called "Simpkins uniforms of the british army" your local library may be able to help. Simpkins is THE authority on the subject.
Only the members of the Army are authorized to wear army uniforms. Those that have retired or been discharged are allowed to wear their uniforms appropriately. Impersonating military personnel is a crime.
The British Army wore red uniforms which earned them the nickname "Red Coats"
Graham Sumner has written: 'Roman Army (History of Uniforms)' 'Roman Army' -- subject(s): Army, Equipment, Uniforms
P. H. Smitherman has written: 'Cavalry uniforms of the British Army' -- subject(s): Great Britain, Great Britain. Army. Cavalry, Uniforms 'Uniforms of the Royal Artillery 1716-1966' -- subject(s): Great Britain, Great Britain. Army. Royal Artillery, Great Britain. Army. Royal Regiment of Artillery, Uniforms 'Uniforms of the Scottish regiments' -- subject(s): Great Britain, Great Britain. Army, Scottish regiments, Uniforms
they had uniforms
Army Uniforms
The dress uniforms are loosely based on Soviet Uniforms, while the current fatigue uniforms are the Type 07 digital pattern uniforms.
A high ranking army officer would have an enlisted aide to help them focus on their duties and not on things like cleaning, cooking, and pressing uniforms.