Hi all,
I've been collecting bits and bobs of Scottish WW1 military uniform for a little while now and just purchased what looks to be a beautiful, almost mint condition scarlet doublet. Not sure if I've paid over the odds as I couldn't find too many prices online of similar jackets to compare, but I love it and that'll comfort me until the credit card bill arrives! By the way, I haven't received it yet so I'm going on photos for now.
From the research I have done I think the Seaforth's and HLI wore this style (red/yellow) as well as at least one Canadian regiment that I know of.
The ticket refers to 1888 and Oct 1912 - I'm guessing this was issued in Oct 1912 and is an 1888 pattern?
It has General Service buttons but no evidence of collar or shoulder badges that I can make out in the photos. Maybe it wasn't issued?
Does anyone know what the D under the W^D stands for?
If anyone can tell me anything about this doublet or this style of doublet i'd love to know.
Cheers!
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