This Day in History: July 23

July 23. 1775

Noting the lack of uniforms for the Continental Army, Washington orders commission

Noting the lack of uniforms for the Continental Army, Washington orders commissioned officers to wear cockades in their hats: pink or red for field rank, yellow or buff for captains, and green for subalterns. Sergeants are identified by a strip of red cloth on their right shoulder.

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