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The American eagle appeared in one form or another on much of the uniforms and gear of the United States. Above is the Marine Corps shako plate.
As splendid as the American uniforms were, they proved to be woefully inappropriate for the Mexican campaign. Wool hats and jackets were either too warm or too thin against the bitter cold.
Coat of Major William Hawkins Polk 3rd Dragoons, USA An Original Member of the Aztec Club (Brother of President James K. Polk)
Jacket and forage cap of Capt. (Bvt. Lt. Col. & Col.) James Duncan 2nd Artillery, USA An Original Member of the Aztec Club
Ordinary Seaman's Bell-Bottoms
Ordinary lightweight bell-bottoms were often dressed up with fancy work added by sailors with little else to do while on ship.
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