Union Army Uniforms and Insignia of the Civil War

Generals' Uniforms

General McDowell

Brigadier General Irvin McDowell 1818-1885

McDowell is wearing a brigadier general's uniform without a sash and with shoulder straps rather than epaulettes. Note the dark blue velvet collar and cuffs and the sword knot dangling from the guard of his sword.


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