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"We've made some modifications to the uniform. I had a little design input."
"The uniform? Aren't the stars and stripes a little... old fashioned?"
"With everything that's happening, the things that are about to come to light, people might just need a little old fashioned."
Phil Coulson and Steve Rogers[src]

Captain America's Uniforms are uniforms used by Captain America with a design representative of the United States of America. The uniforms were primarily used by Steve Rogers as the first Captain America. Upon his retirement, John Walker became the second Captain America and was given a uniform. Following Walker's demotion, Sam Wilson became the third Captain America, and was given a Captain America version of the EXO-7 Falcon by the Wakandan Design Group.

History[]

USO Costume[]

"You know for the longest time, I dreamed about coming overseas and being on the front lines. Serving my country. I finally get everything I wanted, and I'm wearing tights."
Steve Rogers to Peggy Carter[src]
Captain America (USO)

Steve Rogers becomes Captain America

Shortly following undergoing the procedure that turned him into a super soldier, Steve Rogers was denied the chance to serve on the battlefields of World War II. Instead, he was offered and accepted a position working with the USO, performing in stage shows to sell war bonds to promote the war. As part of his performance the USO created the image and identity of Captain America to serve as a mascot and symbol of pride for the American people to rally behind and increase support for the war-front. Captain Rogers wore this costume in a number of stage shows in cities across America, as well as in a number of other images and iconography, including a number of fictionalized film reels of "Captain America" leading troops in the war, to help increase morale.[1]

Original Field Uniform[]

"You're keeping the outfit, right?"
"You know what? It's kind of growing on me."
Bucky Barnes and Steve Rogers[src]

Captain America's original uniform was an ad hoc uniform adapted from the costume that he wore in his USO productions. To make the costume less conspicuous and more combat worthy, Steve Rogers borrowed the "A" helmet from one of the Star Spangled Singers along with a combat leather jacket, pants, boots and googles. He used it in his mission to save Bucky Barnes and a battalion of P.O.W.s that had been captured by HYDRA.[1]

Strategic Scientific Reserve Field Uniform[]

"I had some ideas about the uniform."
"Whatever you want, pal."
Steve Rogers and Howard Stark[src]
Captain America (1945)

Steve Rogers wearing the SSR uniform during World War II

Captain America's second uniform was made by Howard Stark. The uniform was made of a carbon polymer flame-resistant jacket, a pair of custom fitted blue-dyed paratrooper trousers, a bulletproof helmet with a wings motif, rigged combat gloves for extra grip, a utility belt and a handgun holster, combined with with a shield of vibranium for Steve Rogers to protect himself from gunfire.[2]

Rogers used the shield and wore the uniform in all of his attacks on enemy facilities and other missions. He had the shield with him when he crashed in the Arctic Circle and was frozen. Nearly 70 years later, S.H.I.E.L.D. stumbled across the crash site of Captain America's plane. He was found alive, wearing the suit.[1]

By 2024, another version of the uniform was produced and displayed at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum for their updated Captain America exhibit.[3]

First Avengers Uniform[]

"I almost forgot that that suit did nothing for your ass."
Tony Stark to Steve Rogers[src]
Steve Rogers (Captain America)

Steve Rogers looking at his new uniform

S.H.I.E.L.D. created a new uniform for Steve Rogers' return, with Phil Coulson providing certain design inputs, feeling an "old fashioned" appearance was needed to inspire others.[4] The suit was a more streamlined version of Captain America's SSR uniform, incorporating a high-tech blast resistant stretch fabric serving as body armor.[2]

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Steve Rogers wearing the suit in the Battle of New York

In 2012, when Rogers was called to join the Avengers, he was given the suit, and they were able to take Loki into custody. He donned the suit during his entire stay on the Helicarrier, and continued wearing the suit during the Chitauri attack on New York City.[4] Sometime afterwards, Captain America wore the suit for his public service announcement videos.[5]

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Steve Rogers wearing the suit during the Time Heist

In 2023, during the Time Heist, Rogers wore this uniform under his Advanced Tech Suit when he traveled to an alternate 2012 timeline in order to disguise himself as his 2012 self. Shortly after retrieving the Scepter, he fought his 2012 self, who was also wearing the suit. After traveling to an alternate 1970 timeline, he removed his Avengers uniform in order to infiltrate Camp Lehigh. Following the completion of his mission, Rogers returned to his timeline without his Avengers uniform, thus abandoning it in the alternate 1970 timeline.[6]

By 2024, another version of the uniform was produced and displayed at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum for their updated Captain America exhibit.[3]

STRIKE Stealth Uniform[]

Captain America (Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D

Steve Rogers in the Stealth Uniform on the Lemurian Star

In 2014, Steve Rogers's fourth uniform was created and given to him by S.H.I.E.L.D. as a stealth uniform to be used on missions. The suit was a navy blue, utilitarian-style suit with a Kevlar-based ballistic component that could protect him but at the same time function like a military black-ops uniform. It was used to retake command of the Lemurian Star, learn about Project Insight, and escape from the Triskelion.[7]

In 2018, Rogers wore this uniform when he traveled with the Avengers via the Benatar into space to Planet 0259-S to confront Thanos about the Infinity Stones.[6]

Smithsonian Golden Age Uniform[]

Captain America's Golden Age Uniform

Steve Rogers wearing the Smithsonian uniform

"If you're gonna fight a war, you gotta wear a uniform."
Captain America[src]

In 2014, Steve Rogers retrieved a costume inspired by his World War II outfit from his Captain America exhibit at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C. He wore this in the battle at the Triskelion.[7]

Second Avengers Uniform[]

Captain America and Black Widow

Steve Rogers at the Avengers Compound

"That's all set up, boss."
"Actually, he's the boss. I just pay for everything and make everyone look cooler."
Maria Hill and Tony Stark[src]

This uniform was designed by Tony Stark, who provided equipment for the Avengers. The design is similar to his Stealth Uniform, retaining some of its stealthy features, but returning to the red-white-and-blue color pattern. One of its improvements is a series has strong electromagnetic panels on each of the gloves that allows him to retrieve his shield more easily and attach it to the forearm. It is also more durable than his previous uniforms, being capable of withstanding repulsor blasts. In 2015, Steve Rogers used this to retrieve the Scepter from the HYDRA facility in Sokovia, confront Ultron at the Salvage Yard, steal the Regeneration Cradle in Seoul, fight Ultron and his Sentries in the battle in Sokovia, and to assemble a new team at the Avengers Compound.[8]

Third Avengers Uniform[]

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Steve Rogers wearing the Uniform during the Clash of the Avengers

In 2016, Steve Rogers adopted a modified version of his second Avengers uniform as the leader of a new team of Avengers. The suit is more heavily armored than the previous one, and dispensed with the electromagnets, re-adopting the more traditional straps. He wore this during the mission to stop Crossbones in Lagos, rescuing Bucky Barnes from the Joint Counter Terrorist Centre, the conflict at the Leipzig-Halle Airport, and the fight with Tony Stark at the HYDRA Siberian Facility.[2]

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Steve Rogers wearing the Uniform in Wakanda

Following the ratification of the Sokovia Accords, he removed the Avengers logos on his shoulders[9] and after going on the run as a fugitive, he removed the star from the center of his uniform and disposed of his helmet. He continued to wear the uniform throughout the remainder of 2016, through 2017, and into 2018. From his time in hiding and stopping terrorists in the Middle East, his entire suit became dirtied into a slightly darker color with more rips around the center, exposing the chain mail/linked scales underneath the outfit. He wore the uniform when he rescued Vision and Wanda Maximoff from Corvus Glaive and Proxima Midnight in Scotland, the return to the Avengers Compound, the battle against the Outriders in Wakanda, and the confrontation with Thanos.[10]

Fourth Avengers Uniform[]

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Steve Rogers wears the Uniform during the Blip's initiation

In 2023, Steve Rogers used a fourth uniform that resembled his last one, which had the chain mail scales on it; however, the scales were now exposed, unlike the previous uniform, where it was hidden under the outfit. He wore this uniform during the initiation of the Blip, the attack on the Avengers Compound, and the battle against an alternate Thanos and his army.

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Steve Rogers wearing the Uniform to return the Infinity Stones

Rogers wore the uniform under his Advanced Tech Suit to journey the Quantum Realm in order to return the Mjølnir and the Infinity Stones to their respective timelines. Completing his task, he traveled to an alternate 1940s, removing the uniform before reuniting with an alternate Peggy Carter.[6]

John Walker's Uniform[]

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John Walker wearing his Captain America Uniform

"This suit, it comes with expectations, brother."
Lemar Hoskins to John Walker[src]

In 2024, John Walker was selected by the United States government to become the new Captain America. As the new Captain America, Walker was given his own uniform. His helmet featured a symbol representing the combination of the letter "A," like Rogers' helmet, and a star. The same symbol was located on the right side of his chest and on the back of his uniform, where the shield was stored.[3]

Sam Wilson's Uniform[]

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Sam Wilson wearing his vibranium Captain America Uniform

"For what it's worth, suit looks good on you."
Sharon Carter to Sam Wilson[src]

After John Walker was stripped of his military rank along with the mantle of Captain America, Sam Wilson decided to become the third Captain America. As a result, Bucky Barnes asked the Wakandan Design Group to create a new Captain America uniform for Wilson. This new uniform had many noticeable differences from previous versions, as it was a vibranium version of the EXO-7 Falcon. Further changes included the primary suit color being white instead of blue as well as the lack of a helmet.[11]

Alternate Universe Versions[]

Military Upgrades[]

"Steel micromesh for the sleeves. Titanium panels for your more vulnerable parts. Chest plates... and such. Carbon polymer. It's flexible, insulated, fire-resistant, and ought to hold its own against your average military-grade trench knife. But not against a bullet or anything HYDRA's got."
Howard Stark to Steve Rogers[src]

In an alternate universe, Steve Rogers was given a uniform to wear as "Captain America" for his USO show. He wore the uniform, along with a helmet stolen from a Star Spangled Singer, as he went into battle to rescue prisoners from HYDRA. Rogers was then authorized for field combat, so Howard Stark upgraded the uniform with steel micromesh sleeves and titanium panels for chest plates and to cover the groin, as well as making part of the suit out of a carbon polymer. Rogers wore the armor as he fought HYDRA.[12]

Facing the Tentacled Monster[]

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First Avengers Uniform[]

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Third Avengers Uniform[]

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Steve Rogers wearing the Uniform

In an alternate 2018, Steve Rogers wore the third Avengers uniform to San Francisco in response to the Zombie Apocalypse caused by a quantum virus. However, upon arriving, he was infected and transformed into a zombie.[14]

First Avengers Uniform[]

In an alternate timeline, Steve Rogers wore the first Avengers Uniform to fight Loki and his Einherjar army on a Helicarrier.[15]

Third Avengers Uniform[]

"I remember a battle. We were fighting a monster from the skies, armed with a golden glove."
Steve Rogers[src]

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Uniforms[]

Steve Rogers[]

John Walker[]

Sam Wilson[]

Alternate Versions[]

Origin Status Creators Owners Users
New York Time Heist Active - Steve Rogers Steve Rogers
Avengers Assassinated Active - Steve Rogers Steve Rogers
Zombie Outbreak Active - Steve Rogers Steve Rogers
Gamma Enhanced Happy Hogan Active - Steve Rogers Steve Rogers
Forerunner Steve Rogers Unknown - Steve Rogers Steve Rogers
Disfigured Steve Rogers Active - Steve Rogers Steve Rogers
American Super Soldier Army Active - Steve Rogers Steve Rogers
What If...? Season Three Active - Sam Wilson Sam Wilson
Captain America & Thor: Avengers! Active - Steve Rogers Steve Rogers
Sleeper Activated Active - Steve Rogers Steve Rogers
Zemo Heirlooms Recovered Active - Steve Rogers Steve Rogers
Zola Red Skull Escape Active - Steve Rogers Steve Rogers
Brainwashed Dum Dum Dugan Active - Steve Rogers Steve Rogers
Hitler Enhanced Warrior Woman Active - Steve Rogers Steve Rogers
Captain America: The First Avenger Active - Steve Rogers Steve Rogers
Captain America: The First Avenger: Movie Storybook Active - Steve Rogers Steve Rogers
Chitauri Helicarrier Attack Active - Steve Rogers Steve Rogers
Avengers-Skrull Empire Confrontation Active - Steve Rogers Steve Rogers
Projectile-Launching Loki Active - Steve Rogers Steve Rogers
Avengers: Assemble! Active - Steve Rogers Steve Rogers
The Avengers: Movie Storybook Active - Steve Rogers Steve Rogers
The Avengers: Battle Against Loki Active - Steve Rogers Steve Rogers
Marvel's Phase Two Video Games Active - Steve Rogers Steve Rogers
Captain America: The Winter Soldier: The Movie Storybook Active - Steve Rogers Steve Rogers
Captain America: The Winter Soldier: Falcon Takes Flight Active - Steve Rogers Steve Rogers
Captain America: The Winter Soldier: Rescue at Sea Active - Steve Rogers Steve Rogers
Captain America: The Winter Soldier: The Secret Files: The Junior Novel Active - Steve Rogers Steve Rogers
Marvel Cinematic Universe: Phase One Book Boxed Set Active - Steve Rogers Steve Rogers
Avengers: Age of Ultron: Avengers Save the Day Active - Steve Rogers Steve Rogers
Captain America: Civil War - Kellogg's VR Experience Active - Steve Rogers Steve Rogers
Captain America: Civil War: We Are The Avengers Active - Steve Rogers Steve Rogers
Captain America: Civil War: Escape From Black Panther Active - Steve Rogers Steve Rogers
Captain America: Civil War: The Rise of Crossbones Active - Steve Rogers Steve Rogers
Avengers: Endgame Active - Steve Rogers Steve Rogers
Lego Avengers: Endgame Rush Active - Steve Rogers Steve Rogers
Avengers: Endgame Active - Steve Rogers Steve Rogers
Avengers: Endgame New York Time Heist Active - Steve Rogers Steve Rogers
William Shakespeare's Avengers: The Complete Works Active - Steve Rogers Steve Rogers
Doodlepool Active - Steve Rogers Steve Rogers

Appearances[]

Appearances for Captain America's Uniform

In chronological order:

Trivia[]

  • According to Paddy Whitaker in The Art of Captain America: The First Avenger, the fabric used to make Captain America's second suit was a ballistic nylon which is the same material they used to make horse blankets.[17]
  • The SSR Field, First Avengers, STRIKE Stealth, modified Third Avengers, and Fourth Avengers uniforms appear as unlockable outfits for Captain America in the video game, Marvel's Avengers. They come in both helmed and unhelmed variants.
  • Sam Wilson's uniform was leaked as a toy more than two months before it was actually revealed on the last episode of The Falcon and The Winter Soldier.[18]

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