British Army Officer’s Royal Blue Tunic (Zulu War Period, 1879)

Description A magnificent reproduction of the British Officer’s Royal Blue Tunic, this garment represents the semi-dress or full-dress uniform worn by officers of British and colonial regiments during the Anglo-Zulu War (1879). Constructed from fine royal blue melton wool, it features black velvet facings and gold Austrian braid trimming on collar, cuffs, and rear seams. The tunic is distinguished by eight gilt buttons down the front, two rear vent buttons, and ornamental back cords with gold piping — a hallmark of British officer tailoring from the Victorian era. The garment’s high-collar design and gold shoulder boards (removable) mark it as a dress tunic for mounted or line officers, commonly worn with blue or dark navy trousers with gold or black stripes, a matching forage cap or helmet, and black leather boots.