Rensselaer Democrat, Volume 1, Number 1, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 15 April 1898 — New Army Uniform. [ARTICLE]

New Army Uniform.

One hundred sample canvas uniforms have been ordered' by the War Department, with a view to their general introduction as a light and serviceable field uniform by *'.;e United States army. It is a marked departr.re in uniforming the army, and one in the interest of preserving the health of the men while in active service. The color is a gray brown, Mid to be particularly desirable in time of hostilities, as it is difficult to distinguish it from the earth, grass, corn fields or dead leaves. It is light and cool in summer and la vco’ serviceable In winder.