Uniforms are used for identification as well as to provide a sense of unity during any conflict, and the American Civil War (1861-1865) was no exception. At their most basic level, Civil War ...

The uniform coat pictured here is part of the Society’s Civil War collection. It is a single-breasted navy blue Union captain’s frock coat, with sky blue piping indicating that the wearer ...

Alongside every new uniform is a series of patches ... tradition of carrying a flag into battle. During the American Civil War, it was considered a position of honor to carry the colors into ...

Lori Nohner, research historian for the State Historical Society of North Dakota, looks at a button on a New Hampshire Civil ...