What clothing was issued to the cavalry troops in the Old West?
James Rowley
Laingsburg, Michigan
Near as I can tell, frontier cavalry troops were issued all the essentials, including gray or blue flannel shirts, socks and long woolen underwear. The Army-issued material was cheap and wore out quickly, and the soldier had to buy replacements. Frequently, he picked up civilian clothing, which was more comfortable and held up better. “Left to our fancy in the matter, we had fallen back u
Already Signed Up? Log in here.
Read this article now for Free!
Ready for a third free article? Create a free account by entering your email address and a password below.
— OR —
Sign Up Now for $29.95 a year and have immediate access to all of True West content, including the complete True West Archives dating back to 1953!
