Green IMPROVEMENT. Gray
Confederates= gray Union= blue
Gray. Confederate uniforms were gray with red piping.
They wore gray uniforms
Confederate uniforms were primarily gray due to a combination of factors, including the availability of fabric and the desire for a uniform appearance. Gray cloth was more readily accessible and cheaper than other colors, making it practical for the Confederate States during the Civil War. Additionally, gray was chosen to differentiate Confederate soldiers from Union troops, who typically wore blue uniforms. The choice of gray also aimed to promote a sense of unity and identity among Confederate forces.
Confederate, Johnny Reb, Reb, a Gray
The Grey Coats were the Confederate soldiers, the pro-slavery men.
During the Civil War, Jefferson Davis, the President of the Confederate States, often wore a gray uniform, which was characteristic of Confederate military attire. Gray was chosen to distinguish Confederate soldiers from Union troops, who typically wore blue. Davis's uniforms were often tailored and displayed his rank, reflecting his position and the Confederate aesthetic.
The proper wear and design of buttons, braids, knots, spurs, gloves, sashes, swords, cravats, and neck stocks are detailed in the Confederate Regulations. Confederate naval and marine uniforms differed little from those of their Union opponents. Cadet gray was the predominant color, and, in the navy, white was accepted for summer or tropical wear.
A Confederate hat, specifically the commonly recognized "slouch hat" or "campaign hat," is typically made of gray wool, reflecting the color of the Confederate Army uniforms during the Civil War. However, some variants may include other colors or materials depending on the specific unit or individual preferences. Overall, while gray is the predominant color, not all Confederate hats are exclusively gray.
Southern Army (also called the Confederate Army, Rebel Army, Gray Coats).
The Confederates (south) wore gray and a color called Butternut, and the Union (north) wore a blue-gray more blue then gray type of uniform.