Royal Naval uniform: pattern 1812
Pair of captain's epaulettes belonging to J. Stockham (died 1814). The regulations of 1812 stipulated that captains should now wear two epaulettes with insignia that indicated their rank: the fouled anchor and a crown. The epualettes have 20 large bullions and 17 small ones. On the shoulder pad of each is an embroidered 'S'.
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Object Details
ID: | UNI0098 |
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Collection: | Textiles; Uniforms |
Type: | Epaulettes |
Display location: | Not on display |
Creator: | Unknown |
Vessels: | Royal Naval uniform regulations 1812-25: Officers |
Date made: | 19th century |
People: | Stockham, John |
Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
Parts: | Royal Naval uniform: pattern 1812 |