A CAPTAIN'S FULL DRESS UNIFORM FOR THE ROYAL NAVY

supplied by Gieves, Matthews & Seagrove Ltd and comprising full dress coatee; a pair of epaulettes; sword belt and frogging, and shoulder aiguillette, epaulettes and belting contained within fitted Toleware tin; together with an associated bicorn hat for the Royal Indian Marines in shaped tolewrare tin

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The coatee is named for Capt. George Arthur Scott (1888-1960), Captain of H.M.S. Belfast 1939-40 and whose medals were sold via Mssrs Dix, Noonan & Webb, 4th April 2001. He was serving about H.M.S. Severn during its engagements with S.M.S. Konigsburg in July 1915; The Bicorn hat and epaulettes are named for P.C.H. Lane of the Royal Indian Marines.

Condition Report

Coatee in good condition but lining partially parted from seams but no evidence of moth; bicorn hat in very poor condition with old wears and tears.

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