Tunic:
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Pattern 1899 khaki serge service tunic in heavy wool serge (brownish-drab shade, 580 gsm, mill dyed-color fast, 85% wool).
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Stand-and-fall collar (sometimes called “high stand collar”) with hook fastening.
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Four brass plain buttons down the front.
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Two lower patch pockets with flaps, breast pockets were not yet standardized.
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Plain cuffs (without the pointed cuff introduced later).
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Shoulder straps (epaulettes) sewn into the shoulder seam and buttoning near the collar, for regimental shoulder titles.
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Vented back for comfort.
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Fully lined in cotton drill or serge.
Trousers:
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Matching khaki serge trousers with straight legs.
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Button fly front and buttons for braces (suspenders).
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Side slash pockets.
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Reinforced waistband and seat for field durability.
Buttons: Brass, plain.
Material: 100% wool khaki serge, hand-finished.
Color: Early-war khaki drab (warm brown tone, not the later greenish khaki).
