Uniforms

1st Battalion Royal Irish Regiment Lieutenant Colonel's Tunic

Victorian 1895-1902

(Used through 1914)

Features:

Irish Shamrock Lace

Universal Cuff Rank

Other Parts of Set:

Trousers

Named to George Francis Reginald Forbes. Forbes commanded the 1st Battalion Royal Irish Regiment at the outbreak of WW1. He was wounded in action at St. Eloi in 1915 where he was mentioned in dispatches. 

He died three days late

Militia Battalion East Surrey Regiment Colonel's Tunic

Victorian 1881-1902

(Continued to be used after 1902)

Features:

English Rose Lace

Colonel's Cuff Rank

This uniform also exhibits a black piping along the lace. This was a distinction only given to 8 regiments

Inspector of Army Schools Lieutenant's Tunic

1902-1912

Features:

English Rose Lace

Lieutenant's Cuff Rank

Other Parts of Set:

Belt, Helmet & Tin

Named to Lieutenant James Cunningham (See Helmets)

Cheshire Volunteer Battalion Lieutenant Colonel's Tunic

Victorian 1868-1881

Features:

Unknown Pattern Lace

Colonel's Cuff Rank

Other Parts of Set:

Trousers, Mess Dress (Jacket, Vest, & Trousers)

Northamptonshire Rifle Volunteers Lieutenant's Tunic

Victorian 1881-1902

Features:

Unknown Pattern Lace

Lieutenant's Cuff Rank

Other Parts of Set:

Trousers

This uniform matches with one of the helmets in my collection (See helmets)

Hampshire Regiment Lieutenant's Tunic

Post-1902

Features:

English Rose Lace

Universal Cuff Rank