The American soldier uniforms had similarities with those of the British soilders, but there were small details in them that made them one of a kind.
The uniforms had to have double-stitching in order for them to last longer. The removable buttons on them made them more efficient than they were before. They were initially blue but were changed to either a khaki or olive green color so that soilders could more easily hide from enemies.
General Order 81 was passed in 1902, and it included some rules and changes for the American soldier uniforms.
1) There is to be no blue uniforms.
2) The uniforms are to be made of either khaki cotton or olive drab wool.
3) All leather shall be changed from black to a reddish-brown color.
4) Uniforms are to have insignia (badges representing the ranking of the soldier wearing the uniform).
5) Chevron on the sleeves of tunics are to be smaller.
6) Buttons must be painted gold, and the eagle must be of a bronze color.
General Order 81 was passed in 1902, and it included some rules and changes for the American soldier uniforms.
1) There is to be no blue uniforms.
2) The uniforms are to be made of either khaki cotton or olive drab wool.
3) All leather shall be changed from black to a reddish-brown color.
4) Uniforms are to have insignia (badges representing the ranking of the soldier wearing the uniform).
5) Chevron on the sleeves of tunics are to be smaller.
6) Buttons must be painted gold, and the eagle must be of a bronze color.
The color of the trim on the uniforms indicated the type of service the soldier did.
British uniforms inspired those worn by American soilders. British tunics and steel helmets similar to those of the British were used by the Americans. The helmets offered poor protection though. Boots and belts were also worn my soldiers and were of a reddish-brown color. Because poison gas was used as a weapon, soldiers were very often supplied gas masks.
- artillery: scarlet
- air service: green & black
- cavalry: yellow
- cavalry machine gun: yellow & scarlet
- engineers: scarlet & white
- general officers: gold
- infantry: light blue
- infantry machine gun: light blue & scarlet
- tank service: gray
British uniforms inspired those worn by American soilders. British tunics and steel helmets similar to those of the British were used by the Americans. The helmets offered poor protection though. Boots and belts were also worn my soldiers and were of a reddish-brown color. Because poison gas was used as a weapon, soldiers were very often supplied gas masks.
Navy uniforms included jumpers which were long sleeve blouses. During the summer, soldiers wore an all white uniform.