Oswald Bastable Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 Hi all, I've been trying to find out more about a Tunic I've picked up but not having a lot of luck; can anyone tell me something about it or point me in the direction of possible information? Front Back Cuff Thanks for reading Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Stewart Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 Mmmm - not an easy one as there's so few clues and I have none of my uniform books here with me. It does appear to me as though it's a form of officers undress jacket belonging to either the Rifle Brigade or a Volunteer/Territorial unit affiliated to the RB. These latter units which were affiliated were allowed to follow dress of the RB, but with their own peculiarities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mervyn Mitton Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 Hi - Oswald - welcome to GMIC.I think I would agree with Graham, probably a link to a Rifle Regt. Hard to say age - but, the Austrian frogging on the sleeve is not of a very high quality - perhaps post war years ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leigh kitchen Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 (edited) Definitely a mans tunic, not a females? It looks dark blue to me, an old police tunic for Inspector or above? It's ringing bells somewhere. Edited November 27, 2009 by leigh kitchen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldstream Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 Oswald Any markings inside at all and can you tell us what the lining is made of? Simon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Stewart Posted November 28, 2009 Share Posted November 28, 2009 Definitely a mans tunic, not a females? It looks dark blue to me, an old police tunic for Inspector or above? It's ringing bells somewhere. It's ringing bells with me too. It has a black silk lining, which during the period would indicate for wear by officers. The police theory may not be so daft as it could be Royal Irish Constabulary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oswald Bastable Posted November 29, 2009 Author Share Posted November 29, 2009 (edited) Yes its dark blue in colour and the lining appears to be of a silk fabric; the sleeves have white with blue pin strip lining (probably cotton); no internal markings at all sadly Edited November 29, 2009 by Oswald Bastable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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