Item Description
Original Item: Only One Available. Exceptional WWI Era Scots Guards Scarlet Dress Coat. The Scots Guards are best known for being on parade around Buckingham Palace. Raised in 1642 by King Charles I and fully recognized in 1686 this is one of the oldest regiments in the British Army. The tunic is the standard Red Melton Cloth, and has the correct Regimental Buttons. The Blue collar facings are decorated with Thistles, the emblem of the Scottish royal family.
Condition of the uniform set is quite good, though there is some moth damage, and signs of honest wear from original use and storage here and there.
Sewn to the left cuff is a Rifle Proficiency Device embroidered in gold bullion, which matches the gold bullion cuffs, collar facing thistles, and eppaulette pips.
Remnants of the original glued-in maker/size label is still present within the interior of the coat.
Based on the materials and means of construction, in addition to the style of the label, it is estimated this coat dates from 1900-1914.
Approximate Measurements:
Collar to Shoulder: 10”
Shoulder to Sleeve: 27.5”
Shoulder to Shoulder: 17”
Chest Width: 14”
Waist Width: 15”
Hip Width: 18”
Front Length: 32”
Condition of the uniform set is quite good, though there is some moth damage, and signs of honest wear from original use and storage here and there.
Sewn to the left cuff is a Rifle Proficiency Device embroidered in gold bullion, which matches the gold bullion cuffs, collar facing thistles, and eppaulette pips.
Remnants of the original glued-in maker/size label is still present within the interior of the coat.
Based on the materials and means of construction, in addition to the style of the label, it is estimated this coat dates from 1900-1914.
Approximate Measurements:
Collar to Shoulder: 10”
Shoulder to Sleeve: 27.5”
Shoulder to Shoulder: 17”
Chest Width: 14”
Waist Width: 15”
Hip Width: 18”
Front Length: 32”
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