Item 2017.315 - Royal Navy Officers Mess Jacket - Commander D.L. Howells

2017.315

Royal Navy Officers Mess Jacket - Commander D.L. Howells

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Dark navy blue short jacket with peaked lapels, gold buttons and gold braid stripes around cuffs. The jacket has six button holes down each lapel and the front of the jacket. It has six gold coloured metal shank buttons embossed with the Royal Navy emblem of a fouled anchor under the St Edwards crown worn by Elizabeth II. There are also two separate buttons linked with a metal clip to secure the jacket. The buttons are back stamped with 'GIEVES'. On each lower sleeve are three bands of goldwork braid, the third band also has a loop - these are for the officer rank of Commander. The jacket is lined in black rayon (or silk?) sateen and has lines of quilting running vertically from the hem to the armhole on the back panels. The sleeves are lined in white twilled rayon (or silk?). There is a tailors label inside the right lower inside pocket.
Country of Design: United Kingdom
Country of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Keywords: Dress uniform, ceremonial uniform, Navy uniform, mess dress

Wool, rayon
Colour/Print: Dark navy blue, gold
Details: Braid, decorative buttonholes, gold buttons, gold braid, quilting
Label: Gieves / Limited / London / By appointment to H.M. The Queen Makers of Livery Hats / By Appointment to H.R.H. The Duke of Edinburgh Naval Tailors & Outfitters / D L Howells 25.7.73 / Portsmouth DRC / CB20864 A/C PNA J