For example, dark green facings meant the soldier was a member of the 63rd regiment. The colors of their flaps showed which regiment they were part of. Different types of soldiers had different styles of hats. In addition to brown, blue and gray were popular colors.Ī typical uniform for an American soldier included a wool coat with a collar and cuffs, a hat that was generally turned up on the side, a cotton or linen shirt, a vest, breeches, and leather shoes. Soldiers within the same regiment tried to wear the same color. However, many soldiers didn't have brown coats to wear because there was a shortage of brown material. In 1775 the Congress adopted brown as the official color for the uniforms. Most of them wore whatever clothes they had. Many of them weren't trained soldiers and they didn't have uniforms. The first American soldiers were local militia. By the stripes, badges, and piping on coats as well as the style of hats, soldiers could tell the rank of the officer and would know who was in charge. Uniforms are also a way of telling the ranks of the soldiers. For this reason, many armies at the time liked to wear bright colors so they could tell their enemies from their friends. During a large battle, the entire battlefield would soon be covered in white smoke. When muskets are fired they give off a cloud of white smoke. During the Revolutionary War the main weapon was the musket. Uniforms are important in battle so soldiers know who is on their side.
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