Royal Naval uniform: pattern 1787

Flag officer's undress uniform. Wool, hand sewn. Wool lined. Gilt buttons with foul anchor surrounded by a laurel wreath. Lapels do not button across, being secured by hooks and eyes. Eight buttons each side. 3/4 " metal lace round collar and lapels and button holes. Lace round white cuffs and sleeve slash flap. Three buttons on sleeve slash. No buttons below pockets. Back vent with pleats each side.

Object Details

ID: UNI0017
Collection: Uniforms
Type: Undress coat
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Vessels: Royal Naval uniform regulations 1787-95: Flag Officers (undress)
Date made: Unknown
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 918 x 590 mm