British Army No. 1 Dress Jacket - Mercian Regiment - Large

At a glance - 

• 100% Wool Material
• 4 Front Flap Pockets (2 Can be Buttoned)
• Button Closure
• Hook & Eye Collar Closure
• Embossed Mercian Regiment Buttons
• Scarlet Facings / Shoulder Piping
• General Service Medal 1962-2007, Iraq Medal w/ Rosette, Operational Service Medal for Afghanistan w/ Rosette, HM The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal 2012, Accumulated Campaign Service Medal & Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal Medal Ribbon Bar
• Belt Loops
• Mercian Officer's "FIRM" Oakleaf Collar Badge
• Mercian Regiment Gilt Sleeve Patch
• Warrant Officer Rank Cuff Patch
• Shoulder Epaulettes / Rank Slides
• Internal Lining
• Decorative Cuff Piping
• Dark Navy / Black Colour

• Chest Size: 44" | Suggested Size: Large Slim
• Sleeve Length: 25.5" / Regular
• Collar to Hem: 33"
  

• Modern Militaria / Dated 2016
• Genuine British Army Surplus / MOD Surplus

Grades - 

• Grade 1 - Great condition, previously issued and kept in pretty good shape. There is are some signs of wear, but no holes or marks. Some buttons are missing and will need replacing. Same for the collar badge. Aside from this, it is in great shape and ready for plenty more.

Any questions please feel free to ask!

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Beautiful elegant ceremonial dress from the British Army. This particular jacket from the British army would've been worn by a Warrant Officer on ceremonial duties, or for parade events. No. 1 dress is the highest level of dress uniform most soldiers will wear, and is earned after a good few years in the army, with each part of the uniform being tailor made.

This particular jacket would've belonged to a member of the British army's Mercian Regiment, an infantry regiment from the heart of England. This particular gentleman saw an extensive career over in the Middle East, becoming rather distinguished by the end of his career. 

For features, it is quite a simple jacket, made from 100% wool. There's 4 pockets in total, 2 flap and 2 buttonable flap pockets, arranged in the typical "safari" style, with 2 on the hips and 2 on the chest. The collar is mandarin style, being closed with 2 hook & eyes. On the shoulders you'll find shoulder epaulettes, usually designed to secure ribbons and other sashes during ceremonial events. For the colour, it is a very dark navy blue, bordering on black.

Overall great for a collector, especially given the niche branch, or reenactor, but also for costumes and reworking.

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