From Newsgroup: alt.tv.star-trek.tos   
   From Address: john_crane_XX@yahoo.com   
   Subject: Re: Uniform colors & insignias   
      
      
   "OM"  wrote in message    
   news:mgbdl5li6iv71vfsmoac9l2dt66lfim8rh@4ax.com...   
   > On Mon, 18 Jan 2010 02:37:52 +0000, "Steven L."   
   >  wrote:   
   >   
   >>Yeah, McCoy's blue uniform had a kind of glossy sheen to it, like satin   
   >>or something.   
   >   
      
      
   I always thought McCoy had a "shiny" uniform so the blood stains would be    
   easier to get out.  And the short sleeves were more practical for surgery.   
      
   -J    
      
      
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