Historylinks Archive

Seaforth Highlanders WW1 tunic

Coarse woollen khaki tunic with buttoning down the front with four gold coloured buttons with the royal crest. The bottom (5th) button has been replaced by a smaller gold coloured naval button. The epaulettes are marked V Sutherland. The maker's label is sewn inside the collar (J & B Pearse & Co, 812 Old Ford Road, London E). Parts of a paper label survive inside the right front, giving the soldier's name and measurements (Bethune Wm, height 5/6, sleeves 22. 30 1/2, chest 40, waist 38, seat 41, collar 17). This is a WW1 service dress tunic of the 5th Battalion Seaforth Highlanders. One hole in right sleeve, possibly moth.

Dimensions: Length 730mm

Comments