The Evolution of the United States Army Uniform, published by LionHeart FilmWorks and Ancient Wardrobe a few months ago is rapidly going viral using well more than a million views. Thevideo tells the story of the army uniform all the way back into the 17th century when the first organized militias were formed that would later become the United States Army.
LionHeart FilmWorks and its sister company Wardrobe made the film. Based on Kevin R. Hershberger, President and founder of both companies, it was an ambitious project that no-one has ever tried before in this fashion.
“This movie is a combined effort by both teams and companies in our pursuit and passion to create historical content with an almost obsessive level of historical accuracy and attention to detail,” says Hershberger. “We covered 400 years old, so that I feel that is something to be proud of!”
It provides the viewer a fascinating glimpse of 23 distinct fashions of apparel — the uniforms, weapons, and accoutrements — that were worn by the U.S. military soldier as far back as the 1620s. The movie is really the first in a string that LionHeart FilmWorks and Historical Wardrobe are likely on the topic of historical U.S. military uniforms.
Hershberger believes that the video may be particularly relevant this month because of Armed Forces Day on May 19th, that celebrates current members of the U.S. military, and Memorial Day on May 28th, that observes members of the U.S. military who have given their lives in service to the nation.
