Frock, captains’, Royal Irish Regiment, worn by Capt Walton Mellor, 1912 (c).
Blue barathea. Five gilt metal regimental buttons down each front each 20mm in diameter and each bearing: between two shamrock sprays, a circlet bearing the motto: Virtutis Namurcensis Premium, within which is a harp, the whole surmounted by a monarchial crown. Corresponding buttonholes. Shoulder straps each with three rank stars. Large blackened metal wire hook fastening at collar. Body and collar lining and stock patch of black Italian cloth, sleeves lined with white cotton. Above the left breast pocket the following medal ribbons: Queen's South Africa Medal 1899-1902. King's South Africa Medal 1901-02.