NAM.1959-07-36-10

Coatee, Deputy Lieutenant, County Lieutenancy (possibly of Ireland), worn by A L Vernon or H C Vernon, pre 1875. Scarlet with blue facings, with collar and cuff embroidery as worn by English county lieutenants, but tail ornament of type worn by Irish country lieutenants. Victorian, pattern 1840-55, scarlet wool cloth, blue wool cloth facings, silver oakleaf and acorn embroidery, fitted for slide epaulettes. Roses on tail. Gilt buttons.