Military
From the beginning of the 18th century Prussian blue was the predominant uniform coat color worn by the infantry and artillery regiments of the Prussian Army. As Dunkelblau this shade achieved a symbolic importance and continued to be worn for ceremonial and off-duty occasions until the outbreak of World War I.
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