"More than 650 colour illustrations"--Cover.

Includes: U.S. and Canada, United Kingdom, Soviet Union, Europe, Israel, the Middle East, Africa, Asia, South Pacific, India and Pakistan, and Latin America; and webbing and equipment.

Authentic views of artillery drummer in War of 1812, Corps d' Afrique corporal of heavy artillery in Civil War, corporal in Teddy Roosevelt's Rough riders, pilot in World War I and 41 other historic U.S. soldiers. Captions provide authentic colors and background of soldier's unit. All 45 uniforms shown in color on covers.

Indhold: The Revolutionary wars; Cavalry uniforms; British Army dress; Countries and colours; The paintings of Lejeune; The élite companies; Military musicians; Extremes in fashion; Practical simplicity; Uniforms of the Americas; The colonian influence; A farewell to colour.

300 uniforms from around the world.

DIVSplendid pictorial history of military apparel includes the Revolutionary War, uniforms worn by the Texas Rangers (1846), Louisiana Zouaves (1861), Philippine Scouts (1904), and members of the Women's Army Corps (1954). 32 full-color plates /div

Turn old uniforms into quilts, bags, and more: “Because the projects are so nicely designed, they manage to be casual and classy at the same time.” —Generation Q Magazine All members of the Armed Forces have to buy multiple uniforms, some of which become decommissioned. In this book, quilter and military spouse Jen Eskridge shows you how to recycle these uniforms and blend in some cheerful, contemporary fabrics to create useful, one-of-a-kind family treasures. Even if you don't have a service member in your life, you can make these cool projects using camouflage fabrics or uniforms purchased from surplus stores—and show your support in style!