Im obviously referring to what we have always referred to as “rebel soldiers.” In ANH, at the beginning, they defend the stormtrooper assault. If they were “known” rebel soldiers, then Vaders interrogation of Leia wouldve been a moot point. SO that leads me to think perhaps they were Alderaanian soldiers/guards or whatever. Perhaps a personal entourage to Leia? But yet, we see many of that type of uniform at the end ceremony of ANH and a few in R1. If that was the preferred uniform of the rebels, then Leia rebutting Vaders claim at the beginning of ANH was pretty silly, seeing as that there were dead rebel troops laying about and others being taken into custody. Or were they another group that were actually rebel sympathizers while at the same time pretending allegiance to the Empire??
Shit, I meant to put this in the random thought thread. My bad! 😦