shell jacket, shell jacket
Accession Number
NAM.1983-02-28-2
Description
Shell jacket, majors’, worn by Maj A J Palmer, 2nd (Norfolk and Suffolk), Norfolk Rifle Volunteers, 1882 (c). Scarlet with white facings. On each shoulder a cord of twisted triple silver round cord lined with scarlet cloth and fastened with a silver regimental screw button bearing: a stringed bugle horn with triple loop bow, surmounted by a monarchial crown. Upon each cord a Major's emboidered badge of rank (crown). Sixty eight silver stud buttons down centre front. Hook fastening down centre front and at base of collar with silver Russia braid loop. Front, lower and back edges trimmed all round with silver Russia braid. Bodice and sleeves lined with crimson silk, collar with black silk.
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