Uniform

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.

Victorian Tunic – Royal Marine Light Infantry

An 1883 tunic belonging to a member of the Royal Marine Light Infantry. Including the research journey of identifying the Marine who owned it.

Late Victorian Infantry Tunic of a Gloucestershire Regiment Petty Criminal

The discovery of a soldier’s tunic reveals the story of a petty criminal amongst the ranks.

Royal Marine Light Infantry Tunic – Post 1903

Dated 1909, this tunic was issued to a long serving member of the RMLI, who served throughout the Great War on land and at sea.

The “Benin Massacre” – Lieutenant Maling’s Undress Frock

This Victorian 16th Lancers pattern officers’ frock reveals a tragic colonial story.

Service Dress Jacket in Canadian Service

The standard uniform for the British First World War soldier, this example was issued to Canadian soldier, originally from Scotland.

Ludlow to La Jolla – Harold Vernon Lee

The First World War British officers jacket to a Canadian soldier commissioned into the British Army.