The 17th New York Veteran Volunteer Infantry Regiment was an Infantry Regiment that served in the United States Army during the American Civil War. It was often referred to as the 17th New York Veteran Zouaves and was known for using mules as mounts during Sherman's March to the Sea up until the Grand Review. The 17th wore a zouave uniform identical to that of the 9th New York Volunteer Infantry, except for the fact that they wore a red vest instead of the dark blue vest that was trimmed red worn by the 9th. The 17th also wore a sky blue sash instead of the original red sash worn by the 9th New York.