I recently came across another tunic from the Royal Marine Light Infantry (RMLI), which peaked my interest after having researched the tunic to Pte Robert Downing RMLI. This is the later version, introduced in November 1903 (but not to be implemented until April 1904) and worn until the amalgamation of the Royal Marine Light InfantryContinue reading “Royal Marine Light Infantry Tunic – Post 1903”
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Late Victorian Infantry Tunic of a Gloucestershire Regiment Petty Criminal
I was fortunate enough to stumble across this late Victorian infantry tunic whilst browsing online late one evening. Whilst I originally had no intention of purchasing it from the antique dealer who had listed it for sale, I was intrigued by the stamping inside, which led to a quick check for who the original ownerContinue reading “Late Victorian Infantry Tunic of a Gloucestershire Regiment Petty Criminal”
Victorian Tunic – Royal Marine Light Infantry
As my previous uniform post had such a great reception (Victorian Stable Jacket – 3rd Dragoon Guards), I thought it time I do another! Since my last post, I’ve discovered another Victorian tunic, this time to the Royal Marine Light Infantry (RMLI). Although named and dated, the tunic has proved much harder to research thanContinue reading “Victorian Tunic – Royal Marine Light Infantry”
Metcalfe Military History 