Victorian uniforms/British Army Infantry Officer’s Full Dress Tunic (1881-1902)

Name: Victorian uniforms/British Army Infantry Officer’s Full Dress Tunic (1881-1902)
SKU: 22470
Price: 236.00 USD
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SKU: N/A Categories: Replica Boer war/ Zulu war/Victorian era uniforms and gear, Victorian Uniforms Tags: British full dress uniform, Edwardian army tunic, reproduction military tunic, royal regiment tunic, scarlet officer tunic, Victorian British Infantry tunic

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Our finely tailored tailored replications of the British army Victorian/Edwardian era Infantry Officer’s full dress tunic is available in all sizes. Salient features of these tunics are:

Accurate reproduction of 1881–1902 British Infantry Officer’s full dress tunic.
Fine scarlet Melton wool ( fine branded fabric, 85% wool content – with 15% other ingredients, approx. 12 oz. wt., mill dyed scarlet, smooth finish, soft), with dark blue facings (in similar wool specifications) and gold lace trim.
Stand-up collar with black velvet insert and gold trim, single breasted, 8 gold plain gilt buttons, with dark blue piping on the edges; gold cord shoulder straps.
8 gilt buttons as per period style, reenactors need to purchase their own separate buttons for the particular regiment they are reenacting.
Worn with Dark blue doeskin overalls (trousers), featuring a 1¾” gold lace stripe down each leg for officers of Royal regiments. Also available on this page.
For levee or mounted dress, occasionally scarlet-striped trousers were worn – also available on this page.
Custom tailoring/alterations available at no extra charge.
Custom tailored for collectors, reenactors, and ceremonial display.

Ours is a superb reproduction of the late Victorian British Infantry Officer’s Full Dress Tunic (c.1881–1902). Tailored in fine scarlet melton wool with dark blue collar and cuffs, gold lace edging, and regimental gilt buttons. The stand-up collar features black velvet facing with gold lace, while the cuffs and shoulder straps are trimmed in gold braid as worn by Royal regiments of the British Army.

Branch: British Army Infantry (line regiment officer)
Period: Circa 1881–1902 (Victorian to Edwardian)
Color: Scarlet wool melton with dark blue (navy) collar and cuffs
Facings: Dark blue facings (cuffs and collar) edged with gold lace — typical of Royal regiments (e.g., Royal Fusiliers, Royal Scots, etc.)
Trim: Gold cord shoulder straps and cuff lace indicating officer rank.
Buttons: Plain gilt buttons down the front (specific regiment would be identified by the button device).
Collar: Stand-up collar with gold lace and black velvet inset, a common style for Royal infantry.
Custom tailoring and alterations available at no extra cost.