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Some franscale duders to get a general idea of US uniforms in both Great Wars. Definitely not final and will probably be constantly updated or redone with GLK's larger uniform base. Some notes:

GREAT WAR ERA (M1912):

Standard issue headware was a close relative the Bergmütze ski cap to replace the War of Secession-styled kepi.
Calf-high jackboots were adopted in the late 1880s when the Army greatly modeled itself after the German Empire. While standard issue throughout the Great War, lax regulations led to soldiers wearing shorter boots, civilian footwear, or Confederate boots taken from fallen enemies.
Buttons were a silver color which continued well past the war's end. Field modifications often involved covering any metal surfaces with either paint or mud in order to be less conspicuous in battle.
Belt buckles greatly resembled their War of Secession counterpart in a silver color. Exact designs varied, with either a rounded "US" buckle or square eagle design issued. The rectangular buckle would ultimately be standardized in the 1920s.
SECOND GREAT WAR ERA (M1939):

While the overall cut of the uniform remained similar to its Great War counterpart, later uniforms were shorter in length and featured a larger collar
All metal surfaces sported a matte gray color, although silver buttons were still commonplace throughout the war
Small hooks to support the equipment belt were present on the tunic, and a more modern Y-strap system was adopted.
Shorter utility boots were now standard-issue for comfort, although jackboots would remain standard for parade uniforms.
Two breast pockets were added with all four being pleated. Urgent need for uniforms meant that varying degrees of simplification were present even in uniforms from the same factory.

Description

Some franscale duders to get a general idea of US uniforms in both Great Wars. Definitely not final and will probably be constantly updated or redone with GLK's larger uniform base. Some notes:

GREAT WAR ERA (M1912):

Standard issue headware was a close relative the Bergmütze ski cap to replace the War of Secession-styled kepi.
Calf-high jackboots were adopted in the late 1880s when the Army greatly modeled itself after the German Empire. While standard issue throughout the Great War, lax regulations led to soldiers wearing shorter boots, civilian footwear, or Confederate boots taken from fallen enemies.
Buttons were a silver color which continued well past the war's end. Field modifications often involved covering any metal surfaces with either paint or mud in order to be less conspicuous in battle.
Belt buckles greatly resembled their War of Secession counterpart in a silver color. Exact designs varied, with either a rounded "US" buckle or square eagle design issued. The rectangular buckle would ultimately be standardized in the 1920s.
SECOND GREAT WAR ERA (M1939):

While the overall cut of the uniform remained similar to its Great War counterpart, later uniforms were shorter in length and featured a larger collar
All metal surfaces sported a matte gray color, although silver buttons were still commonplace throughout the war
Small hooks to support the equipment belt were present on the tunic, and a more modern Y-strap system was adopted.
Shorter utility boots were now standard-issue for comfort, although jackboots would remain standard for parade uniforms.
Two breast pockets were added with all four being pleated. Urgent need for uniforms meant that varying degrees of simplification were present even in uniforms from the same factory.