Different regiments had distinctive colors to help them stand out from the others. The green color served as a camouflage to help hide them from sight. The Union Sharpshooters wore uniforms that were forest green. Why did some Union soldiers wear green uniforms? The frock coat had a standing collar and a skirt front and back that extended halfway between the hip and the knee. Army regulations during the Civil War called for the general officer’s dress uniform to include a double-breasted dark blue frock coat with gold buttons, epaulets, and sash. Field and general officers wore a double-breasted version, with the option for a black velvet collar and cuffs. Cavalry and mounted artillery used a short jacket, which was more practical for riding. However, the uniforms weren’t exactly “uniform” at the start of the war.Ĭompany officers wore an untrimmed single-breasted coat, with shoulder straps to signify rank and branch of service. The Northern Union armies wore navy blue and the Southern Confederate armies wore grey. You’ve probably heard of the blue and the grey when people refer to the civil war sides. The main way to tell the difference is by the uniforms. How did the uniforms of the Confederate and Union soldiers differ?
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