Royal Marine Officer Mess
A 1938 dated Royal Marines officer-pattern mess uniform consisting of jacket, waistcoat and trousers. Jacket is scarlet wool with black facings and mounted King's crown buttons. Black waistcoat has mounted KC RM buttons. Trousers have button fly, hook/eye waist fastening, braces buttons and 1/4" stripe.

Date:        Jacket 1938. Trousers 1955.

Size:         Approx 36/37" chest. Trousers approx 32.5" waist. Actual measurements are:

Chest Width (laid flat):            19"

Shoulder:                                16"

Jacket Waist (width, laid flat):  n/a, worn open.

Length:                                    19"

Sleeve:                                    23.5"

Waistcoat Waist:                     17"  (max 32/33" waist)

Trouser waist:                         32.5"   (+3.5" to let out)

Inside Leg:                              30.5"  (+2" to let down)

Condition:       Jacket is externally in generally good condition. There is some damage on the lapels where RM badges have been fitted, and even/light fading to the jacket, but clean and otherwise damage-free externally. Internally there is obvious damage to the lining (see photos) although this does not affect it being worn. Waistcoat & trousers in good condition. Clean and damage-free.

SKU:                A1888