Shoddy ... so so shoddy. And corrupt! part 6

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Shoddy ... so so shoddy. And corrupt!  part 6


Eventually, the uniforms became more uniform. At the start of the war some Union soldiers wore gray, and some Confederate soldiers wore blue. This must have resulted in confusion and perhaps death at the hands of their own side. Eventually, all Union troops would receive the traditional blue trousers and coats.

The Uniform of the Union Army was widely varied and, due to limitations on supply of wool and other materials, based on availability and cost of materials. During the war, enforcement of uniform regulations was imperfect. Uniforms were adapted to local conditions, the commander's preference, and what was available. For example, shoulder straps began replacing epaulets in dress occasions. As a result, almost any variation of the official uniform could be found as officers and men abandoned some items, adopted others and modified still others.

Article on Union uniforms during the war:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uniform_of_the_Union_Army

Humor:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IEcvamtIO8w

Lots of photos of shoddy related things:

https://www.google.com/search?biw=1457&bih=621&tbm=isch&sa=1&ei=EUuIW7moIMuf_Qbr17n4BQ&q=shoddy+civil+war&oq=shoddy+civil&gs_l=img.1.0.0i24k1l2.21900.23743.0.25186.5.2.0.3.3.0.257.366.0j1j1.2.0....0...1c.1.64.img..0.5.386...0j0i30k1j0i5i30k1j0i8i30k1j0i10i24k1.0.QNT9t6Lj-Po

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