ARMY - Artillery

The Artillery branch is a military combat arm that employs weapons capable of discharging large projectiles in combat. They are capable of supplying considerable fire power to an armed force. Artillery is also a system of scientific research and its application towards design, capability and combat use of the above material.  Over the course of military history the projectiles were manufactured from a wide variety of materials, made in a wide variety of shapes, and used different means of inflicting physical damage and casualties to defeat specific types of targets. The engineering designs of the means of delivery have likewise changed significantly over time and now exhibit some of the highest technology seen in the military.

Artillery is the third oldest of combat arms, and in many armed forces the gunners exhibit their own pride and a unique set of traditions associated with their service.

CIVIL WAR ENLISTED ARTILLERYMAN	INDIAN WARS ENLISTED FULL DRESS
This Civil War private is wearing the 1859 Artillery shell jacket with the red piping. He is wearing the blue regulation trousers and brogan type shoes. His hat is a Kepi. He also is wearing the regulation accoutrements. He has an 1833 Artillery short sword tucked into his belt.	The Sergeant is wearing the 1881 pattern full dress uniform prescribed for Artillery. This jacket called for bullion chevrons and service stripes. It has the breast cords and features the plumed helmet also equipped with cords. The trousers have the red stripe down each leg in the width for a Sergeant. He wears the standard 1872 issue shoes and 1872 waist belt.
1902 ENLISTED DRESS UNIFORM	1912 ARTILLERY OFFICER
This Private is wearing the 1902 full dress uniform for enlisted Artilleryman. He has the Bell Crown pattern hat, blue jacket with red piping and breast cords. He is wearing the regulation trousers and boots. He is holding a 1840 light Artillery pattern sabre.	This First Lieutenant is wearing the 1895 pattern undress coat with shoulder straps and proper collar insignia. He wears a veteran’s medal showing he has served in the Spanish American War, and a Cuban Occupation medal. His breeches are regulation 1902 mounted trousers with stripes for an officer. He wears riding boots and carries a 1902 officer’s sword. His hat is the new 1912 pattern authorized for dress and undress uniforms.