A Superb Antique British Dragoon and Guards Officer's Frock Coat. The Finest That British Elite Hand Tailoring Can Create

Consisting of dark blue melton cloth with elaborate mohair loops, decoration and olivettes, whilst fastening up the front using concealed hook and eyelets. The cut of a frock coat with a waist seam flatters a man's figure, as opposed to a sack coat, and such frock coats remained part of some 20th century military uniforms. They can either be single-breasted as in army uniforms, or double-breasted as in navy uniforms. The British Army currently retains the frock coat for ceremonial wear by senior officers of Lieutenant-General rank and above, by officers of the Household Division, and by holders of certain Royal appointments. Undress uniform was one step below Full Dress in level of formality. According to current dress regulations "the term covered Frock Coats, Patrol Jackets, and Stable and Shell Jackets". Frock Coats are still worn 'as Undress' by certain officers on certain occasions:

The Frock Coat may be worn by officers of Lieutenant-General rank and above (and Major-Generals in certain appointments) on formal occasions when not on parade in command of troops. Dating from the 1830s or earlier, this item of uniform is a knee-length, dark blue, double-breasted coat with velvet collar and cuffs; it is usually worn with the peaked cap, but on occasion it is worn with the British Army cocked hat by certain office-holders.

Frock coats are also worn by certain officers of the Household Division, Honourable Artillery Company and King's Troop RHA, although these are of different design: a single-breasted, dark blue coat with ornate black braiding and loops.

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