The Collection of Militaria Formed by The Late R.E. Handley

19th Regiment Madras Infantry Captain’s Uniform c. 1881- 1903. An extremely fine scarlet tunic this with yellow facings and correct gold rank lace on the cuff and collar, broad gold cord shoulder boards (lacking rank stars), extremely fine gilt coatee style buttons (Jennens & Co., London) a crowned strap Seringapatam enclosing XIX with laurel spray surrounds all within a scalloped edge (Poulsom p. 56 Vol. 123), lining of quilted white silk (some splits), together with a pair of navy blue overalls these with narrow red seam stripes and the relevant scarlet Mess jacket again with yellow facings, correct rank lace and shoulder boards (lacking rank stars), tailor’s label appears to read Capt. R. C. Andrews, quilted red silk lining in good condition, minute moth damage otherwise in near mint condition (3) £400-600

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Collection of Militaria Formed by The Late R.E. Handley.

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