Original British Victorian Era Grenadier Guards Lieutenant Officer's Tunic U.S. Military Maps both dated 1866 for commission

both dated 1866 for commission by BREVET to Colonel and the second is to the promotion of Brigadier General

The blade of this example is solid

though there is definitely some wear

one dated 1918

Original British Victorian Era Grenadier Guards Lieutenant Officer's Tunic U.S. Military Maps both dated 1866 for commissionOriginal Item: Only One Available. These Victorian Uniforms are very hard to find, especially Officers of the Guard's Regiments. Here is a fine and rare example of a LIEUTENANT'S tunic from the famous GRENADIER GUARDS, considered one of the best Regiments in the British Army. Raised in 1656 as Lord Wentworth's Regiment, they served throughout the 18th century and into the Napoleonic Wars. As THE 1ST REGIMENT OF FOOT GUARDS they were present in force