Man's military jacket
c. 1900
Wool and soutache
Gift of Adele Simpson
Object number73.6.335
The elaborate braiding and soutache on this jacket signifies a particular regiment in the British Armed Forces. The heavy threads originally served as a form of protection against blades in hand-to-hand combat. As combat uniforms became less ostentatious during the 20th century, such ornamentation was relegated to formal uniform jackets (termed “mess dress”), still worn by British officers today.
DescriptionMan's waist length military jacket in black wool with red wool collar and cuffs and black soutache trim and froggingCollections
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