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| The frock coat had been a popular item of undress uniform for officers since the 1820s. It was worn until 1867 when it was replaced by the patrol jacket. But it was revived in the early years of the 20th century. This photo of a young officer can be compared with the painting by Orlando Norie in 1860. The double-breasted front has two rows of eight regimental gilt buttons, the bottom two buttons appearing below his white leather waist-belt. There are three other buttons on each sleeve, on the slash flap. On his left shoulder is a crimson silk twisted cord and small regimental button, to keep his crimson sash in place. He holds short white gloves and would wear a peaked forage cap in this order of dress. |
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