NAM.1997-09-92-1

Undress frock, other ranks, 1896, Heavy Cavalry, 1903. Manufactured by Royal Army Clothing Factory, Pimlico, dated 1903 Buttons manufactured by W Twigg and Company Limited, Birmingham. Scarlet serge with blue facings. Frock, other ranks. Scarlet serge, collar upright, cut square in front, 1.3/4 in in height. On each front a patch of blue cloth 1.1/2 x 4.1/2 in. The edge towards the rear forms a point. Collar fastened with two blackened metal hooks and eyes. Cuff, scarlet serge, pointed to a height of 4.3/4 in. Scarlet serge, rounded shoulder straps fastened with a brass, pre 1901, General Service button 5/8 in in diameter. Patrol back with side skirt vents each 5 in in height. On each front a patch breast pocket with pointed flap fastened with a button similar to that on each shoulder. On each front skirt a patch pocket with pointed flap. The flaps are sewn down over the pocket opening. Five brass pre 1901 General Service buttons, each 1 in in diameter down centre front. Buttons manufactured by: W TWIGG & CO LTD, BIRMINGHAM. Corresponding buttonholes. Bodice lined with coarse, white serge, skirt unlined, sleeves with white cotton calico, collar with red serge. Remains of black, patented leather stock patch. Paper label bears the following details: ‘ROYAL ARMY CLOTHING FACTORY /W[vertical arrow]D/ SIZE NO. 16 / HEIGHT 5-7-8 / BREAST 38 / WAIST 33 / JAN 1903 / CAVALRY RD TN FROCK / REQRS 20 / 9 / a.25 OF(?) / a.25 OF(?)’