Military Uniform Identification

[Chippy]

Hi

Sorry here is the image!



Many thanks

[Tab]

Looks to good to be genuine, I wonder if it was a theatrical costume

[Chippy]

Hi

I believe that it is genuine, but I could be wrong!

Is it a "Dress" Uniform? Who would have worn it? Where? When?

Sorry for the questions but I am trying to research the piece

Regards

[Tab]

First of all does it look and feel like it could be 200 years old. What about the buttons and the stitching on it. Have you a photo of the buttons on the tunic also of the collar and cuffs. Has it faded at all now what sort of cloth is it made of, and what about the lining in it what is that like and what does it appear to look like. These are the questions you should asking your self

[Wholley]

I just enlarged the image via Photobucket and just a glimpse at the lining tells me it's a replica.The lining has no wear and no sign of ageing.

[Chippy]

Hi
Thanks for the information. I bought it off a good auction house and it was catologued as a Nineteenth Century Military Uniform so if it a replica I will get my money back!

Thanks for your information

[Pilgrim Norway]

Show me a button friend

Major of what looks like Artillery - could be Danish/ other european -
strange crown with high rim - what kind of 'topping' on the crown ? cross?

but show me a button - and missing bottom button too

[Chippy]

Hi Pilgrim Norway

I appreciate your interest.

I will get some extra photographs and post them on the site for you / and other people who may be interested.

Craig

[Chippy]

Hi

I have spoken to the auctioneers who have confirmed that the item belonged to a J.M. Heathcote Esqre. They confirmed that the items are genuine and that his family had sold a number of other items in a previous sale including a black tricorn hat and other uniforms and personal effects. Is Is it possible to research this person and see what regiment he served in? The items have not arrived yet so I will be able to see buttons etc when they arrive

Best Regards

[Tab]

First of all take some photo's the buttons, cuffs and collar and stick them on here and lets do some research on just what they are. Now you could try and find some one that knew some thing about the cloth and dyes as this uniform looks far to good to be true. There is no fading or signs of wear. Now that style of uniform I would reckon as around two hundred years old or around that. So is there any moth damage any damp spots where it had been stored in an attic. It looks like it has been stored in an air conditioned room with special light to stop the colour fading. Now of course these people are going say it is okay regardless, but it needs a lot more checking. Information about this person can obtained from the CRO at Chiswick but you will have to the research at the building and book up to do it. Or you can hire a person to do it for you, on that I might be able to help you find some one to do for you who is reasonable price

[Chippy]

Cheers Tab

The items should arrive either tomorrow or Friday so I will get some photos on here for people to have a look at.

The photo I have posted is an interesting one. The auctioneers have the Jacket on a white background and they have used a flash ( maybe ) This could well mean that it looks brighter than it is in reality. Anyway as soon as the Jacket, Trousers and Boots come I will take some photos.

Let's see where I go from there.

[Pilgrim Norway]

In the period in question it was quite normal to purchase commissions -
or 'inherit' a place/position with a "Family" Regiment.

The jacket could have been used for dress only - not as a 'working' habit.

Most young men of family often wore the uniform of the County etc...

Try ancestry.co.uk for Heathcote

[Pilgrim Norway]

Well Chippy -

If it's Heathcote of Conington you could be in luck

don't ask .....

http://verden.abcsok.no/index.html?q=th ... &x=43&y=18

[Chippy]

Cheers Folks. I really appreciate your interest and support

Well it arrived today... and it certianly looks genuine. I am actually certain

Here are the photos

[Chippy]

............. and some more