Why the Navy's Iconic 'Crackerjack' Uniform Has a Square Collar

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    The square collar on a sailor's uniform might be its most identifiable characteristic. It serves no real purpose now, but it was very useful to those with a popular Civil War hairstyle. (DoD video)

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