Civil War Uniform Collection

Confederate Officer's Frock Coat
3501336 Confederate Officer's Frock Coat; Private Collection; (add.info.: This early war regulation North Carolina Captain of Staff's frock coat bears the tailor's label sewn in)

Sergeant of Infantry Sleeve Chevrons
3501332 Sergeant of Infantry Sleeve Chevrons; Private Collection; (add.info.: Blue leather chevrons worn by Sergeant Jason Lewis, Company A, 46th Massachusetts Volunteers 1862-63)

U.S. Hospital Steward's Chevrons
3501331 U.S. Hospital Steward's Chevrons; Private Collection; (add.info.: Elaborately embroidered sleeve chevron for a Hospital Steward); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2023

Union Forage Cap
3481440 Union Forage Cap; Private Collection; (add.info.: Union soldier's "McDowell" style forage cap withy badge of the 2nd Division of the 2nd Army Corps)

Union General's Kepi
3481436 Union General's Kepi; Private Collection; (add.info.: Regulation pattern General's kepi worn by Amos B Eaton head of the Subsistence Department ); © Don Troiani

7th New York State Militia Shako
3481432 7th New York State Militia Shako; Private Collection; (add.info.: 7th Regiment New York State Militia shako c.1859 worn by Lewis C. Parmelee)

American Civil War, Soldier of the 109th Pennsylvania Regiment
3028493 American Civil War, Soldier of the 109th Pennsylvania Regiment; Private Collection; (add.info.: Soldier of the 109th Pennsylvania Regiment wearing a French inspired Chasseur uniform)

American Civil War, 3rd New Jersey Hussars
3073320 American Civil War, 3rd New Jersey Hussars; Private Collection; (add.info.: A trooper of the 3rd New Jersey Volunteers Cavalry also known as the 1st United States Hussars or 3rd New Jersey)

American Civil War, Surgeon of the 91st Pennsylvania Infantry
3073323 American Civil War, Surgeon of the 91st Pennsylvania Infantry ; Private Collection; (add.info.: Regimental Surgeon of the 91st Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry ); © Don Troiani

Union Infantry Corporal with knapsack and rifle
3056327 Union Infantry Corporal with knapsack and rifle; Private Collection; (add.info.: American Civil War, Union Infantry Corporal with knapsack and rifle); © Don Troiani

American Civil War, Union Topographical Engineer Officer's Coat
3073330 American Civil War, Union Topographical Engineer Officer's Coat; Private Collection; (add.info.: Pre 1863 Union Army Topographical Engineer Officer's Coat with staff shoulder straps)

American Civil War, Three officers of the 5th Connecticut Volunteer Infantry
3073322 American Civil War, Three officers of the 5th Connecticut Volunteer Infantry ; Private Collection; © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2023

American Civil War, Chaplin Union Army
3073321 American Civil War, Chaplin Union Army; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Union Army Chaplin in a plain frock coat with a slouch hat); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

American Civil War, Reclining Union officer
3028529 American Civil War, Reclining Union officer; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Union officer rests on his sword beside his binoculars); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

American Civil War, Louisiana Frock coat
3028933 American Civil War, Louisiana Frock coat; Private Collection; (add.info.: Wool -Cotton mix frock coat worn by a soldier in the 5th Louisiana Regiment of the Confederate Army)

Confederate enlisted man's jacket
3501338 Confederate enlisted man's jacket; Private Collection; (add.info.: This jacket of imported blue-gray Kersey was worn by James H. Berryman of Company C of the 4th Kentucky Infantry)

Confederate Forage Cap
3481433 Confederate Forage Cap; Private Collection; (add.info.: Dark gray forage cap worn by Major Hugh Mortimer Nelson of the 6th Virginia Cavalry 1861-1862); © Don Troiani

Union Soldiers Rubberized Cap Cover
3481438 Union Soldiers Rubberized Cap Cover; Private Collection; (add.info.: Union soldier's rubberized waterproof cloth cap and head rain cover); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

Union Army Musicians Dress Coat
3501340 Union Army Musicians Dress Coat; Private Collection; (add.info.: This distinctive uniform coat with its red "herring-bone" pattern facing would immediately identify the soldier as a)

Union Philadelphia Zouave
3056328 Union Philadelphia Zouave ; Private Collection; (add.info.: American Civil War; Union Philadelphia Zouave, probably one of the two flank companies of the 99th Pennsylvania Volunteers)

American Civil War, Soldier of Andrew's Sharpshooters
3028451 American Civil War, Soldier of Andrew's Sharpshooters; Private Collection; (add.info.: Soldier of Andrew's Sharpshooters, 15th Massachusetts Volunteers, armed with a target rifle)

American Civil War, Confederate Button
3073319 American Civil War, Confederate Button; Private Collection; (add.info.: Confederate Rifleman's brass button imported from England and made by HT&B of Manchester); © Don Troiani

Imported leather French Chasseur shako
3481435 Imported leather French Chasseur shako; Private Collection; (add.info.: Imported leather French Chasseur shako which were issued to several Union regiments along with French uniforms but not)

Union Forage Cap
3481434 Union Forage Cap; Private Collection; (add.info.: Union soldiers forage cap of the 40th Massachusetts Volunteers with badge of the 3rd Division of the 24th Army Corps); © Don Troiani

American Civil War, Soldier of the 5th New York Volunteers
3028806 American Civil War, Soldier of the 5th New York Volunteers; Private Collection; (add.info.: Soldier of the 5th New York Volunteers, Duryee Zouaves); © Don Troiani

Confederate enlisted man's vest
3501339 Confederate enlisted man's vest; Private Collection; (add.info.: This high quality Royal Blue woolen vest was worn by an officer of the famed Palmetto Artillery of South Carolina)

Union Army Zouave leather greaves
3056340 Union Army Zouave leather greaves; Private Collection; (add.info.: American Civil War; Union Zouave leather greaves (leggings)

Hospital Steward's Jacket
3501341 Hospital Steward's Jacket; Private Collection; (add.info.: A custom purchased Hospital Steward's jacket made of officer's grade sky-blue superfine wool with black velvet collar)

Confederate Officer's Frock Coat
3501337 Confederate Officer's Frock Coat; Private Collection; (add.info.: Coat of Joseph H. Duggan a 1st Lieutenant, Ordinance Officer)

Jacket of the Ellsworth Fire Zouaves
3501335 Jacket of the Ellsworth Fire Zouaves; Private Collection; (add.info.: First issue jacket of the 11th New York Fire Zouaves (Ellsworth's 1st New York Fire Zouaves)

Union Officer's Slouch Hat
3481441 Union Officer's Slouch Hat; Private Collection; (add.info.: Union Officer's Slouch Hat worn by Colonel William S)

Union Forage Cap
3481437 Union Forage Cap; Private Collection; (add.info.: Fez of the 62nd New York Volunteers, The Anderson Zouaves); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

American Civil War, Union Army Shoes
3073338 American Civil War, Union Army Shoes; Nelsonian Institute; (add.info.: A pair of Union enlisted man's shoes or brogans); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

American Civil War, Rifleman's cartridge box from Gettysburg
3073327 American Civil War, Rifleman's cartridge box from Gettysburg; Private Collection; (add.info.: Union rifleman's cartridge box found on the Gettysburg battlefield shortly after)

American Civil War; Confederate Alabama Frame Knapsack
3073325 American Civil War; Confederate Alabama Frame Knapsack; Private Collection; (add.info.: Confederate frame knapsack with white buff leather straps used by Private Soto of the Mobile Cadets)

American Civil War, Union soldier displaying wounded leg
3073324 American Civil War, Union soldier displaying wounded leg; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Union cavalry or artillery man displaying his wounded left leg); © Don Troiani

Hawkins Zouave Leggings
3056342 Hawkins Zouave Leggings; Private Collection; (add.info.: American Civil War; A pair of cloth and leather leggings worn by a soldier of the 9th New York Volunteers)

Union uniform of a soldier of the 4th Massachusetts Cavalry
3028916 Union uniform of a soldier of the 4th Massachusetts Cavalry; Private Collection; (add.info.: United States Civil War)

American Civil War, 16th Connecticut Regiment Knapsack
3073326 American Civil War, 16th Connecticut Regiment Knapsack; Private Collection; (add.info.: American Civil War, 16th Connecticut Regiment Knapsack of painted canvas); © Don Troiani

Union Forage Cap
3481439 Union Forage Cap; Private Collection; (add.info.: Union Forage Cap worn by a soldier of the 9th Massachusetts Battery of Artillery which distinguished itself at the battle of Gettysburg)

General McClellan style soldiers ID tag, belonging to Private Simon Hersey
3087648 General McClellan style soldiers ID tag, belonging to Private Simon Hersey, Company C, 4th Rhode Island Volunteer Infantry, 1861 (metal) by American School

American Civil War, Soldiers Identification Disc (metal)
3073329 American Civil War, Soldiers Identification Disc (metal) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Identification disc of Lt)

Dress epaulettes for a Captain of Ordnance, Union Army
3267439 Dress epaulettes for a Captain of Ordnance, Union Army by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDon Troiani; American, out of copyright

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The Civil War uniform was a symbol of sacrifice, bravery, and patriotism. Worn by soldiers on both sides of the conflict, these uniforms were made of wool and cotton, designed for durability in the harsh conditions of battlefields. The distinctive blue and gray colors represented the Union and Confederate armies respectively. Each button, patch, and insignia told a story of service and honor. Despite the hardships faced during this tumultuous time in American history, these uniforms stood as a reminder of the courage and resilience displayed by those who fought for their beliefs. Today, they serve as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by so many during one of the darkest periods in our nation's past. The Civil War uniform is more than just clothing - it is a symbol of unity restored through division endured.