The reasons behind 9 interesting US military uniform quirks

Have you ever been sweating the details of an inspection or searching the rack at the PX and wondered how your branchs uniforms came to be' Here are 9 reasons behind the uniforms in seabags and footlockers worldwide today:SEE ALSO:7 secret weapons Allied soldiers would've faced while invading Japan1. Why are there three white stripes on a sailor's jumper'The three white stripes go back to the U.S. Navys origins and the services ties to the British Royal Navy. Each stripe represents one of Lord Nelsons major victories (the wars of the First, Second, and Third Coalition, which included the Battle of Trafalgar).2. What's the flap for on the back of a sailor's jumper'Jumper flaps originated as a protective cover for the uniform jacket because sailors greased their hair to hold it in place. (In those days showering wasnt an every day thing.) (Source: Bluejacket.com)3. Where did a sailor's black neckerchief come from'The black silk neckerchief was originally a sweat rag. Black was chosen as the color because it didnt show dirt. (Source: Bluejacket.com)See the rest of the story at Business Insider
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