Scots Guards Ceremonial Tunic – Foot Guards Pattern

Product Overview

🧵 General Information

• Unit: British Army – Scots Guards
• Function: Formal ceremonial tunic used during royal guard duties, parades, and official events (e.g., Buckingham Palace Changing of the Guard)
• Type: Scarlet wool ceremonial tunic (military dress jacket)
• Manufacturer: Field Textiles Ltd
• Contract Number / Serial: 1600129
• Size Info (as labeled):
• Height: 180.3 cm / 71 inches
• Chest: 101.6 cm / 40 inches
• Waist: 86.4 cm / 34 inches
• Made in the UK 

🎖️ Design Features

• Front: Traditional 8-button design with silver regimental crested buttons; white center piping
• Collar: Black with white-embroidered Scottish thistle insignia, denoting Scots Guards affiliation
• Shoulder Epaulettes: White ornamental cord secured with metal buttons
• Cuffs: Distinctive black and white trimmed cuff panels with three sets of silver ceremonial buttons
• Back: Tailored in traditional British “swallowtail” cut with decorative rear buttons
• Material: Thick wool serge — structured, insulated, and in excellent condition with bright scarlet color preserved

🪖 Rank Detail

• Sleeve Insignia: Features three chevrons on the left arm, indicating the original wearer held the rank of Sergeant.
• This detail confirms the tunic belonged to a non-commissioned officer (NCO) — less commonly found than standard guardsmen versions.