Royal Naval College Osborne uniform: pattern 1891

Monkey jacket of a cadet, Royal Naval College, Osborne. It belonged to R. J. P. Eden who died at the college on 13 October 1909 after two terms. Navy blue serge, double breasted with five holes and four buttons each side. Padded turned down collar. On either side of the collar, a buttonhole of white twist 1 3/4" long with a corresponding button. Domed gilt buttons with a Tudor crown over a foul anchor. One outside left breast pocket and one inside right pocket.The coat is lined with black silk. 'R. J. P. Eden' printed inside left sleeve.

Object Details

ID: UNI2992
Collection: Uniforms
Type: Monkey jacket
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Gieve, Matthews & Seagrove Limited
Date made: After 1901
People: Royal Naval College, Osborne; Eden, R.J.P.
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: 713 mm x 515 mm
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