Why the civil war confederate jacket changed over time
When you've ever looked closely at an original civil war confederate jacket , you'll notice pretty quickly that the "men in gray" weren't actually wearing very much gray at all. It's one associated with those weird historic misconceptions that stuck around because of old paintings plus early black-and-white pictures. The truth is, the Confederate soldier's wardrobe had been a chaotic blend of whatever materials were available in the time, and that led to some pretty unique variants in their gear. ...