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:) When was the color khaki first used for military uniforms?

It was first used by the British in India in 1845, when soldiers turned their highly visible white uniforms khaki by soaking them in mud, coffee, and curry and better blend in with the landscape.

 

Source:  The 365 amazing trivia facts calendar 2007.

Published Thursday, August 09, 2007 5:24 AM by irenak

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# :) When was the color khaki first used for military uniforms?

Thursday, August 09, 2007 8:37 AM by Noticias externas

It was first used by the British in India in 184, when soldiers turned their highly visible white uniforms

# re: :) When was the color khaki first used for military uniforms?

Thursday, August 09, 2007 9:11 AM by Doug

I suspect a digit is missing from the 184 date.

# re: :) When was the color khaki first used for military uniforms?

Thursday, August 09, 2007 9:40 AM by vik20000in

very Interesting finding :)

Vikram

http://justlikethat.vikramlakhotia.com

# re: :) When was the color khaki first used for military uniforms?

Thursday, August 09, 2007 11:45 AM by Pooyan

Do you know "khak" is the Persian word for soil and khaki in Persian means "Like the soil"?

# Reply to doug

Thursday, August 09, 2007 8:58 PM by irenak

Thanks for pointing out the type.  Fixed.

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