41st New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment

The 41st New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment was an infantry regiment that served in the American Civil War. They were nicknamed Dekalbs Zouaves for their gaudy French/American zouave style. Consisting of a dark blue and green zouave jacket with red trimmings, dark blue pantaloons with red braiding, a sky blue sash, a dark blue zouave vest with red trimming, a red tassled fez with a thin yellow band around it, and white gaiters. The 41st New York Volunteer Infantry, was first formed to rebel against the Union when talks of secession were under talk. The regiment succeeded becoming known for their connections with the confederacy although, they were stopped early in the war and turned over to fight for the Union. They were also the only "zouave" regiment in the 11th Corps. The regiment also wore a uniform that was based on the Jaeger uniform of Germany. It consisted of a dark green frock coat with red trimming and cuff flaps, dark green pants with a red stripe down the leg, a dark green kepi with a red band, and black shoes.