HELP Re Blue Patrol Jackets Infantry of the Line 1900-02

[mick3272]

Hi.
Can anyone assist as to the issue of the Blue Patrol Jacket to other ranks of the Infantry of the line in the British Army Circa 1900-02.
If so any information Pictures or info on insignia on the collar if any.
Thanks
Mick

 

[Windy]

Hi Mick.

I've never heard of blue patrols being worn by infantry other ranks at this period. Only officers, and possibly warrant officers. Cavalry and artillery certainly wore a blue undress tunic but as far as I'm aware, up until 1914 Infantry of the Line wore the scarlet Home Service tunic on all occasions except on campaign.

I stand to be corrected but I'm pretty sure that Blues didn't start being worn by all ranks until the 1920's or 30's.

Windy

 

[mick3272]

Hi Mick.

I've never heard of blue patrols being worn by infantry other ranks at this period. Only officers, and possibly warrant officers. Cavalry and artillery certainly wore a blue undress tunic but as far as I'm aware, up until 1914 Infantry of the Line wore the scarlet Home Service tunic on all occasions except on campaign.

I stand to be corrected but I'm pretty sure that Blues didn't start being worn by all ranks until the 1920's or 30's.

Windy

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Mick