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What was the nickname for the uniforms of US Confederate soldiers?
The only thing I remember is it was something related to their color, I think the color was nut
3 Answers
- Anonymous8 years agoFavorite Answer
Butternut. It came from the dye of a chestnut tree. Unfortunately, the American Chestnut is on the verge of extinction.
- 8 years ago
"In the closet wrapped with care. The old faded "butternut" uniform that Grandpa proudly wore his last Veterans Day parade. Placing the old honored color over his now snowy hair."
Some old piece of writing I recall from a 1920's book.
