God I love this coat so much! I know others do aswell and I thought I'd get the original out rather than the copy to see if I can fit into it for next weekends appearance as General Gordon, well Lieutenant Colonel Gordon really! Great news it fits.
This is an original 150 year old Royal Engineers officers undress frock coat as worn by Gordon in many photos, similarly as the type worn by Prince William and Prince Harry at various functions except this style was only worn by the Royal Engineers during Queen Victoria's reign into the early 20th century. The quality and workmanship is outstanding. If I was ever to get married this would be the coat of choice.
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