Difference in The Continental Army Uniforms)
Note there are two types of Colonial Uniforms worn in this picture.
Over their shirts, soldiers would wear a vest-like waistcoat and a wool regimental coat.
These outer coats could be dark blue, brown, or green with contrasting lapels and cuffs, called “facings.” Colors distinguished everything from state to rank to the unit a soldier belonged to.
Even after the standard Continental Army uniform was adopted – blue coats with red facings – variations remained among units and rankings.
Difference in The Continental Army Uniforms)
Note there are two types of Colonial Uniforms worn in this picture.
Over their shirts, soldiers would wear a vest-like waistcoat and a wool regimental coat.
These outer coats could be dark blue, brown, or green with contrasting lapels and cuffs, called “facings.” Colors distinguished everything from state to rank to the unit a soldier belonged to.
Even after the standard Continental Army uniform was adopted – blue coats with red facings – variations remained among units and rankings.