Have you ever wondered how wearing military clothing all began? In this article, we invite you to dive with us as we undergo an in-depth exploration of how military uniforms all began and how they are seen at the present time.

Military clothes have dated far back into the time of ancient civilization – around 5,000 years ago – where ancient warriors considered that preservation of unity of the combat group was one of the most important things to maintain. To be able to do this, they developed several techniques of warfare, some of which included details of weaponry that helped members of a group know with just one look where an individual or his item belonged. The first kind of proper clothing used for identification consisted of wooden or leather shields. An occasional head or body armour made of skins was sometimes used by soldiers as a means of body protection.

Mesopotamia, which was constantly exposed to invasion from the outside, developed a military civilization. Constant warfare became a way of life in the third millennium BC and led to military specialization as a way of protecting soldiers and prolonging their life for further battles. It was in these battles that the first official military clothing was seen: metal helmets, cloaks, and fringed kilts.

Currently, United States Marine Corps (USMC) has three types of military clothing: dress, service and utility. Considered to be the most stable and recognizable uniforms in American military that Dates back to the early 19th century, the dress USMC uniform is still worn during ceremonial and formal occasions. Service uniforms were once the proper clothing for garrisons during the early 20th century. Read the rest of this entry »