Royal Naval College Osborne uniform: pattern 1891

Waistcoat 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 diagonal serge, single breasted with six buttons. On the right, two outside pockets, on the left, two inside pockets. Plain white lining. A black silk half belt attached to the back of the waistcoat with a buckle for adjustment. Domed gilt buttons with Tudor crowns over foul anchors. Printed on lining 'R. J. P. Eden'.

Object Details

ID: UNI2999
Collection: Uniforms
Type: Waistcoat
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Date made: After 1901
People: Royal Naval College, Osborne; Eden, R.J.P.
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: 490 mm x 385 mm