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. Heavy, navy blue serge, double breasted with five holes and four buttons on 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 tartan wool. Itis described in the regulations as a 'Loose fitting overcoat monkey jacket."

Object Details

ID: UNI2994
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: 773 mm x 560 mm