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title: Union Army Private Infantry Uniform
author: Unknown artist
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/22247/union-army-private-infantry-uniform/
format: machine-readable-alternate
updated: 2026-10-11
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# Union Army Private Infantry Uniform

_Authored by Unknown artist_

## Image File

[![Union Army Private Infantry Uniform](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/22247.jpg)](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/22247.jpg)

## Image Caption

*Private U.S. Infantry, Fatigue Marching Order*, illustration by an unknown artist, c. 1891 to c. 1985.

The illustration here shows a Union army private infantry uniform, which would have been worn during the [American Civil War](https://www.worldhistory.org/American_Civil_War/). It was originally featured in the *[Atlas](https://www.worldhistory.org/Atlas/) to Accompany the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies,* which was published by the US [War](https://www.worldhistory.org/disambiguation/War/) Department.

## Cite This Work

### APA
artist, U. (2026, October 11). Union Army Private Infantry Uniform. *World History Encyclopedia*. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/22247/union-army-private-infantry-uniform/>
### Chicago
artist, Unknown. "Union Army Private Infantry Uniform." *World History Encyclopedia*, October 11, 2026. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/22247/union-army-private-infantry-uniform/>.
### MLA
artist, Unknown. "Union Army Private Infantry Uniform." *World History Encyclopedia*, 11 Oct 2026, <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/22247/union-army-private-infantry-uniform/>.

## License & Copyright

[![copyright source](/images/partners/wikipedia-small.png)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Union_Private_infantry_uniform.png)Based on [Wikipedia](http://www.wikipedia.org/ "Wikipedia") content that has been reviewed, edited, and republished. [Original image](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Union_Private_infantry_uniform.png) by [**Unknown artist**](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Union_Private_infantry_uniform.png). Submitted by [Joshua J. Mark](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/JPryst/ "User Page: Joshua J. Mark"), published on 11 October 2026. The copyright holder has published this content under the following license: [Public Domain](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_domain). This item is in the public domain, and can be used, copied, and modified without any restrictions. Please note that content linked from this page may have different licensing terms.