Victorian Boer War Era HLI Captain's White Cotton Mess Dress Jacket

Original Victorian Boer War Era Highland Light Infantry HLI Captain's White Cotton Mess Dress Jacket

Age of the jacket is based upon the collection it came from.

With 2 Victorian HLI brass buttons securing closure and rank pips for a captain on the shoulders.

It has a name label inside the collar with the initials WMFH - attributed to Major (later) W M Hamilton who served in the HLI at this point.

Chest Size is small approx 34 inches. Armpit to armpit measurement is 17.5 inches. Armpit to cuff is 18.5 inches

Jacket Condition is very good except for the browning of the fabric with age.