I think it is safe to assume that if any Victorian buttons are original to a particular coat, that coat will actually be Victorian.
The crown changed in May 1901, but, officers were not required to replace their kit until it became unserviceable, which is why the Victorian crown is often seen in use after that date.
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Originally Posted by cbuehler
How do you know the frock is Victorian? Even if it has a label dating it or buttons with the QVC, collars are sometimes replaced due to wear, and buttons with the QVC were still worn years after the official change in crowns.
Additionally, officer badges in particular were under no definite regulations with regard to fixtures and their placement.
CB
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