Royal Navy Full Dress Coat
AssociatedAssociated with
Admiral Sir Ralph Alan Bevan Edwards
(England, 1901 - 1963)
Date1930s
Object NameCoat
Mediumdoeskin wool cloth and metal braiding
ClassificationsFashion and Dress
AcquisitionPresented in 1984.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS006644
Keywords
The jacket was worn in the 1930s by Instructor Commander Alan Edwards OBE. It is a good example of the kind of uniform worn by upper ranking officers in the armed services. Dress uniforms in particular do tend to have more embellishment, as they are worn on ceremonial occasions.
Late 19th century
Late 19th century
Greig of Stonehaven
Greig of Stonehaven
Greig of Stonehaven
Late 19th century
