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Women's Uniforms
Military medical personnel wore uniforms specific to their work. Women's uniforms, newly designed for the war, echoed many traditional components of male military uniforms -- caps, capes, jackets, insignia. Women typically had both an on-duty ("indoor") and off-duty ("outdoor") uniform, garnering them respect as military personnel, even without the benefit of defined rank. For many women, uniforms were a source of pride, representing their patriotism and willingness to serve. |