full dress tunic

Full dress tunic worn by a member of the 3rd Volunteer Battalion, Norfolk Regiment (1861-1883) The tunic is made of red wool with a white coloured collar, cuffs and piping around the front edge. The front has a pinked edge on the right side, and the collar has marks on either side where the metal regimental badge would have been worn. The epaulettes are embroidered with ‘3 V Norfolk’ to signify that the tunic was worn by a member of the 3rd volunteer Battalion. The right hand sleeve has three metallic grey chevrons, below a grey diamond, signifying the rank of Staff Sergeant. Both cuffs are decorated with a design of interwoven white loops. Above the loops are five cream pointed stars, possibly signifying efficiency and practice in rifle drills. The collar has a brown leather inset to prevent the hook and eye fastening chafing the wearer’s neck. There are two metal belt hooks on the back of the tunic. The inside of the tunic is lined with white cotton wool.