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Antique Provenance Kings Shropshire Light Infantry Military Red Jacket Uniform

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Seller: byebyeblues.7 ✉️ (1,011) 97.7%, Location: London, GB, Ships to: GB, Item: 186379912111 ANTIQUE PROVENANCE KINGS SHROPSHIRE LIGHT INFANTRY MILITARY RED JACKET UNIFORM.

Antique British Kings Shropshire Light Infantry 1880 Pattern red uniform (tunic and overalls).
(Please note, this is a professional British soldier worn tunic, not a reproduction) The tunic of scarlet cloth with blue facings to the cuff and collar. Tailored with KSLI regimental buttons, bullion collar badges and the the shoulder cords Captain rank stars. The left breast with loops for medals. The interior with cotton lining and tailors label, Flights of Aldershot ink name Lt R H Shears 53rd. Scarlet remains fresh. Clean condition. Accompanied by an associated pair of overalls with scarlet line. There are also a couple of spare stars in a concealed breast pocket.  Worn by Major Ronald Hope Shears, a pre Great War regular Officer, who served during WW1 with the RFC. 

The size is to be considered a small (or even extra small). However, these items were made to measure and the exact details are as follows:  Tunic

  • Arm length: 59 cm / 23 inches
  • Bust: 88 cm 34 inches
  • Waist: 74 cm / 29 inches
  • Collar 40 cm / 16 inches
  • Length (top to bottom): 28 inches / 71 cm 

Overalls
  • Length (top to bottom): 110 cm / 43 inches
  • Waist: 82 cm / 32 inches
  • Top to crotch: 38 cm / 15 inches

Condition: In good to very good antique condition. There are a couple of holes on the back of the tunic (see photo) and on the trousers. Some staining on the lining (see photos). All the details (trimmings/lace/buttons) are well fixed. No items missing. Please see photos.  Provenance:  Major Ronald Hope Shears was born in 1893 and was commissioned into the 1st Bn KSLI in 1914. In 1916 he was attached to the Royal Flying Corps qualifying as a Pilot and later serving with 31 Squadron. Remaining with the RFC and later RAF he resigned his commission with the RAF and appears to have returned to his Regiment. He served during WW2 with the regiment with the rank of Major. 

Will ship within 3 working days with Royal Mail second class SIGNED FOR delivery or equivalent method. **Returns will not be accepted** so please inspect the photos. Shipping abroad is possible through the Ebay global shipping program. 

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(LOT 305)
  • Condition: Used
  • Condition: In good condition - Please see photos and full description below.
  • Regiment: Kings Shropshire Light Infantry
  • Pattern: 1880
  • Type: Uniform/ Clothing
  • Clothing Type: Trousers
  • Issued/ Not-Issued: Issued
  • Era: 1816-1913
  • Country/ Organization: Great Britain
  • Service: Army
  • Theme: Militaria
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom

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