The ‘Wolseley’ pattern helmet (its official designation being – Helmet, Universal, Khaki) was the standard issue headwear for British troops in hot climates during the Great War. It had become the standard issue sun helmet in the British Army from May 1904, replacing the previous Colonial / Foreign Service pattern. The Wolseley is instantly recognisableContinue reading “Great War Wolseley Helmet of the Denbighshire Hussars”
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Ludlow to La Jolla – Harold Vernon Lee
The British officer of the Great War was easily identified by the distinctive jacket with badges of rank worn on the cuff. This wasn’t an exact rule for all regiments, but the majority wore these jackets going into war in 1914. As war progressed, officers started to wear badges of rank on the shoulder strap,Continue reading “Ludlow to La Jolla – Harold Vernon Lee”
Service Dress Jacket in Canadian Service
The Service Dress jacket is iconic of the uniform that the British soldier fought the First World War in. As such, they now are highly prized amongst collectors and although not particularly scare, command premium prices. This particular jacket is a standard British wartime example, issued to a Canadian soldier, David Douglas Trotter. First introducedContinue reading “Service Dress Jacket in Canadian Service”
The “Benin Massacre” – Lieutenant Maling’s Undress Frock
As is often the case with named items of militaria, a little bit of digging can reveal quite a story. That’s certainly the case with this Victorian era Lancers Officer’s Undress Frock. The Frock was designed to be worn in the field and on campaign, as an alternative to the more elaborate tunics usually sportedContinue reading “The “Benin Massacre” – Lieutenant Maling’s Undress Frock”
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”
Victorian Stable Jacket – 3rd Dragoon Guards
From time to time, I come across some incredible pieces of military uniform and equipment. This stunning and incredibly rare Victorian Sergeant Major’s stable jacket (of the 3rd Dragoon Guards) is one of them. The jacket first came to my attention whilst browsing a local auction room catalogue for a new desk. Bundled in withContinue reading “Victorian Stable Jacket – 3rd Dragoon Guards”
Metcalfe Military History 