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| The Prince posed for this image with his charger, unfortunately concealing the shabraque except for the front part that covers his holsters. It was engraved by J R Smith and published on 30th May 1792. It may be copied from a painting but I have no information on that. The pose is inspired by Gainsborough’s portraits but that painter died in 1788. The complete uniform can be seen here; blue coat and under-jacket, with yellow facings and silver braid. The shoulder scales were worn on the coat up to c1794 when they were replaced by silver epaulettes. He has a sword belt on his right shoulder with a belt plate that is too indistinct in this reproduction. The hat is the most notable item of his uniform in this engraving. It is a top hat with fur crest and a yellow plume on the left side. It is likely that this was a personal alternative headgear for the Prince and not generally adopted by other officers, as there is no evidence to show this hat being worn by the regiment. |
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