This tunic is a faithful, elegant and functional Patrol Jacket was a private-purchase garment worn by British officers during campaigns and informal duties, particularly in the Anglo-Zulu War (1879) and other late-Victorian colonial conflicts.
Made from dark blue (navy or indigo) wool serge, it features:
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Distinctive black Austrian-knot cord braiding on the chest and cuffs
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Stand-up collar with black braid trim
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Front hook-and-eye closure (sometimes concealed buttons)
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Tailored back with short side vents for ease of movement
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Lined interior in silk for comfort
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Trimmed in black /dark brown facing depending on regiment- both colors available.
