To which date do we assign the origin of the military uniform?

Question

Group of answer choices

Early in Asian civilization

Early in Western civilization

Around the start of the American Revolution

Late in European civilization

Answer 1

The origin of the military uniform is generally assigned to early in Western civilization. While military attire has existed in various forms throughout history and across different cultures, the formal concept of a standardized military uniform began to develop significantly in Western armies, particularly during the late medieval and early modern periods. This formalization became more pronounced as military organizations evolved and standardized clothing for soldiers to promote unity and identify them distinctly from civilians and enemy combatants.