Tunic Royal Engineers - British pre ww1 ????

[Mogdala]

Hi guys,

this tunic came in today - could somebody help me what it is exactly? Thanks in advance

[Mogdala]

[paddywhack]

Looks like a dress uniform for ceremonial events

[paddywhack]

Is it named at all?

[Mogdala]

Is it named at all?

Have not found any writings so far

[paddywhack]

If there are any inside pockets the inside of those pockets are a good place to look!

[Mogdala]

No pockets, but I found that in the inner sleeve. Unfortunately not readable.

[peter monahan]

It certainly looks like an RE full dress tunic from the turn of the last century. The facing colour on the cuff looks black and not royal blue, that that may just be the light. What a pity that the tailor's label[s] are missing - it must have had them when new. Below is a link to an example 'RE circa 1910' from a British dealer. It looks to be a pretty close match.

http://www.oakleafmilitaria.com/images2/174bu7-1.jpg

[Bond]

a fine example of a late victorian officers scarlet frock/tunic, the rear gives a better insight to dating these from my experience

[Mogdala]

Thanks for all your help. Here are some pictures from the backside.

[Bond]

tunic is for a major or colonel, royal engineers as already known from the buttons, date is 1881 to 1902

[Mogdala]

Thank you very much!

[Mogdala]

As i wanted to use this tunic for a future trade what would be a fair price for it or what is it worth? 3-500€ ????