 By the 1880s, the distinguishing colour of the Siberian Cossack Host was red; worn on the cap bands, epaulettes and wide trouser stripes of a green uniform of the loose-fitting cut common to the Steppe Cossacks.High fleece hats were worn on occasion with red cloth tops.In 1909 khaki government issue tunics and caps were provided but the red facings and green breeches were retained.