Most date from the post-WWII era and include a George VI period Royal Engineers Major's scarlet wool tunic with dark blue velvet collar, cuffs and piping, gold bullion shoulder cords and trim, and brass regimental buttons. The other uniforms in this lot date from the reign of Elizabeth II. A 2nd Lieutenant of Scotts Guards group including a scarlet wool tunic with dark blue facings, piped in white. Collar, cuffs and rear skirt trimmed in gold braid. All buttons of regimental pattern. Dark blue wool trousers with red seam welt. A Scotts Guards Warrant Officer's scarlet dress tunic with dark blue facings trimmed in bullion with brass regimental buttons. A Lt. Colonel's doublet from the 48th Highlanders, scarlet with dark blue facings, regimental buttons and gold bullion shoulder knots and trim. A Major's doublet from the 48th Highlanders, scarlet with dark blue facings, regimental buttons and gold bullion shoulder knots and trim. The last piece is a civilian black wool Highland doublet with matching silk trim and buttons. A label on the lining is named to the original owner and dated "1913." Condition: Good to very good, some minor service and age wear with a few moth nips.
Most date from the post-WWII era and include a George VI period Royal Engineers Major's scarlet wool tunic with dark blue velvet collar, cuffs and piping, gold bullion shoulder cords and trim, and brass regimental buttons. The other uniforms in this lot date from the reign of Elizabeth II. A 2nd Lieutenant of Scotts Guards group including a scarlet wool tunic with dark blue facings, piped in white. Collar, cuffs and rear skirt trimmed in gold braid. All buttons of regimental pattern. Dark blue wool trousers with red seam welt. A Scotts Guards Warrant Officer's scarlet dress tunic with dark blue facings trimmed in bullion with brass regimental buttons. A Lt. Colonel's doublet from the 48th Highlanders, scarlet with dark blue facings, regimental buttons and gold bullion shoulder knots and trim. A Major's doublet from the 48th Highlanders, scarlet with dark blue facings, regimental buttons and gold bullion shoulder knots and trim. The last piece is a civilian black wool Highland doublet with matching silk trim and buttons. A label on the lining is named to the original owner and dated "1913." Condition: Good to very good, some minor service and age wear with a few moth nips.
Try LotSearch and its premium features for 7 days - without any costs!
Be notified automatically about new items in upcoming auctions.
Create an alert
.jpg "Source: Christie's")
.jpg "Source: Christie's")
