Padded tunic worn by Surgeon Major James Peterkin, 16th Regiment of Native Infantry, Madras
tunic, tunic
Accession Number
NAM.1991-11-35-1
Description
Padded tunic worn by Sgn Maj James Peterkin, 16th Regiment of Native Infantry, Madras. This tunic is typical of unofficial and personal versions of uniform to meet the needs of climate and work situations which were frequently adopted by officers serving in India.