Description This tunic is a faithful, elegant and functional Patrol Jacket was a private-purchase garment worn by British officers during campaigns and informal duties, particularly in the Anglo-Zulu War (1879) and other late-Victorian colonial conflicts. Made from dark blue (navy or indigo) wool serge, it features: Distinctive black Austrian-knot cord braiding on the chest and cuffs Stand-up collar with black braid trim Front hook-and-eye closure (sometimes concealed buttons) Tailored back with short side vents for ease of movement Lined interior in silk for comfort Trimmed in black /dark brown facing depending on regiment- both colors available.
