BRV203 British Infantry In Shell Jacket Advancing Crimean War British with black woollen edges to

with black woollen edges to shoulder wings and edges of shoulder straps

As this was done locally on a regimental basis there was a wide variety of shades

Officers blue frock coat

edged yellow

Guides & Dograhs

BRV203 British Infantry In Shell Jacket Advancing Crimean War British with black woollen edges toBritish Infantry in the Indian Mutiny The British Army were caught unawares by the speed of the Mutiny. Many units were diverted from other parts of the Empire or raised on a rather ad hoc basis. This meant that a wide variety of uniforms was used. Some regiments had the home service kit of red jacket and blue trousers. Others such as those that had been en route to China were issued with ships smocks. Units already in India often hastily dyed khaki