Marlow White is honored to be the manufacturer of the iconic Colonial uniforms worn by Soldiers of the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard). As America approaches its 250th Anniversary, the men and women who make Marlow White uniforms in Bowdon, Georgia, are once again producing these historic uniforms for ceremonies and celebrations in the Nation's capital. The red Colonial Fife and Drum Corps uniforms reflect the historical musicians' uniforms worn by those who accompanied America's first Soldiers through the struggle for independence. The Colonial Blue uniforms worn by the Commander's Color Guard trace their heritage to the Continental Army, which adopted blue as America's military color during the Revolutionary War. Together, these uniforms have become enduring symbols of our Nation's founding. These are not costumes. They are military uniforms built to the exacting standards required for Soldiers of The Old Guard. The same facility that produces Marlow White's industry-leading AGSU, ASU, and Mess uniforms also produces these historic uniforms, combining modern military tailoring with designs rooted in America's earliest military traditions. We find special symbolism in this work. Nearly 250 years ago, tailors and seamstresses throughout the colonies earnestly crafted uniforms for a young nation. Today, in Georgia, one of the original thirteen colonies, the men and women who make Marlow White uniforms are once again diligently and respectfully cutting, sewing, and assembling the uniforms that help tell America's story. As our Nation prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday, the uniforms honoring the generation of 1776 are once again being made by American hands. Every stitch connects today's Soldiers to those who stood at the beginning of the American story. |
