Lieutenant, Levee Dress 1874

In 1868 the tunic was smartened with a shorter skirt and pointed cuffs. The rank badges were still on the collar, although they moved to the shoulders in 1880. Rank was also indicated by the amount of braid and lace on the cuff. For the 50th the facings were of blue velvet. The shako worn by this officer was the 1869 to 1878 pattern, the last form of shako before the introduction of the helmet. The woollen ball tuft on top was white over red for most regiments but in 1870 Royal regiments wore all red tufts.
Levee dress was worn for formal evening occasions. Instead of the usual crimson sash, officers wore a gold and crimson silk sash, on the left shoulder. The sword was slung from a belt that was based on red Morocco leather, having a gold lace facing, with crimson central stripe. The slings were similar but narrower. The belt clasp followed the standard pattern. See Officer's Waist-Belt Clasp 1855-81

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