{"product_id":"british-royal-horse-artillery-rha-officers-full-dress-uniform-early-20th-century-jacket-trousers","title":"British Royal Horse Artillery (RHA) Officer's Full Dress Uniform – Early 20th Century Jacket \u0026 Trousers","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOffered here is an ornate \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBritish Royal Horse Artillery (RHA) Officer's Full Dress Uniform\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, believed to date from the early 20th century, circa 1920s or earlier.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe set consists of an elaborately decorated black officer's full dress jacket and a pair of black military trousers featuring distinctive red side stripes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull Dress Jacket\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe jacket features multiple rows of elaborate gold braid frogging across the chest, complemented by gilt buttons, creating the distinctive and ornate appearance of a traditional British officer's full dress uniform.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe red standing collar is decorated with gold-wire embroidered Royal Artillery insignia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe shoulders feature substantial gold braided shoulder boards with embroidered rank pips.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdditional intricate gold braid decoration is present on the cuffs and back of the jacket, demonstrating the detailed craftsmanship and distinctive styling of historical British military dress.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe jacket retains \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKing's Crown Royal Artillery pattern buttons\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal Tailor's Label \u0026amp; Officer's Name\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe interior of the jacket retains its original maker's label:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJ. DANIELS \u0026amp; CO.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 Artillery Place, Woolwich\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u0026amp; 34 Bury St., St. James's, S.W.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe label also bears handwritten information reading:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eD 939 – Lt. Eddis, Esq. – RHA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLt. is the abbreviation for Lieutenant, while RHA stands for Royal Horse Artillery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis handwritten name provides an interesting opportunity for further historical research into the original officer's identity and the history of the uniform.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrousers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncluded is a pair of black military trousers featuring broad red stripes running along the outer sides of the legs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe trousers retain period-style buttons and traditional tailoring details, with the recorded number \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e98735PT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConsidering its age, the uniform remains in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003every good overall condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDue to its considerable age, the interior of the jacket shows some areas of loose or separated stitching, along with localized damage. However, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe exterior of the jacket remains in very good condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, retaining its elaborate gold braid decorations and impressive overall appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe trousers have a few small holes but are otherwise in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003every good overall condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease carefully examine all photographs for the exact condition and details.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical Background \u0026amp; Collectibility\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Royal Horse Artillery (RHA) was established in 1793 as part of the British Royal Artillery, originally providing mobile artillery support for cavalry formations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditional Royal Horse Artillery officers' full dress uniforms are particularly recognizable for their elaborate gold braid frogging, red standing collars, decorative shoulder boards, and intricate cuff designs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis example retains its original maker's label, handwritten officer's name, Royal Artillery insignia, and accompanying trousers, making it an interesting piece for collectors of British military uniforms, historical military memorabilia, and ceremonial dress.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCountry:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Great Britain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Royal Horse Artillery (RHA)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Officer's Full Dress Uniform\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Believed to be early 20th century, circa 1920s or earlier\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaker's Label:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e J. 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