On another forum, the question was posed... were there instances of soldiers retaining their uniforms and re-purpose-ing them for civilian use once their time in service was done?
Well... how did they handle the clothing issue of returning thousands of soldiers (sailors) into civilian life?
It was noted that it was so common for Southern men to wear their uniform home that mandates to cover military buttons had to be issued.
I know the official rules say that the uniforms of enlisted men (in the Federal army/navy) are property of the Government, and therefore not the soldier's (sailor's) to take home... but how was that *really* handled when they were discharged and disbanded? Many seemed to have packed away uniforms in trunks at home, that later were donated to museums, collections, get sold on ebay, & etc.
I was curious.. that can get dangerous. :p
Well... how did they handle the clothing issue of returning thousands of soldiers (sailors) into civilian life?
It was noted that it was so common for Southern men to wear their uniform home that mandates to cover military buttons had to be issued.
I know the official rules say that the uniforms of enlisted men (in the Federal army/navy) are property of the Government, and therefore not the soldier's (sailor's) to take home... but how was that *really* handled when they were discharged and disbanded? Many seemed to have packed away uniforms in trunks at home, that later were donated to museums, collections, get sold on ebay, & etc.
I was curious.. that can get dangerous. :p
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