Yorkshire Dragoons Yeomanry Uniform

[enfant perdus]

A very recent acquisition in remarkable condition. All buttons and braid present and secure, no mothing or rubbing, some tiny spots of soiling. Original leathers on tunic and trousers are intact and excellent (could use restitching). Late Victorian, still bearing QVC buttons and early Skill at Arms badges in silver wire. Wonderfully heavy silver sergeant's stripes and a KC NCO's arm badge, which appears to be WM.

Auctioneer's photo attached, and two that I snapped of the badges.

[3dg]

That is a real beauty!
Thank you for sharing.
The QVC buttons were worn til up to the 40's, I think to do with their title of the 'Queens Own'.
I have a photo of my Great Grandfather after his commission into the QOYD in 1914, he wears QVC buttons on his service dress.
The arm badge I've seen worn in later uniforms but not on one this early, very nice indeed!
Is the arm badge easily removed? If so, may I see the rear of it please, don't worry if you don't want to take it off.
Cheers
Chris

[3dg]

On closer inspection, the buttons are the earlier design QVC also, top of my head I can't remember the time line for them, but if you want I can find out?
Chris

[enfant perdus]

I would appreciate that very much, thank you! Attached is a better image showing the buttons.

I will try to get some shots of the arm badge this weekend.

[grenadierguardsman]

Outstanding.
Andy

[3dg]

Hello
Buttons are dated from around 1897 to about 1909.
Hope this helps

Chris

[enfant perdus]

Originally Posted by 3dg

Hello
Buttons are dated from around 1897 to about 1909.
Hope this helps

Chris

Very helpful, thank you! Interestingly, that there are no apparent maker marks on them.

Attached are photos of the NCO badge. The lugs are not footed, that's just a trick of light in the photo.

[3dg]

Thank you
A nice badge, good for reference.
My example of the same button has no mark on also.
The button pattern after this one also had QVC interestingly, continued til the 40's when a KC was produced.
Cheers
Chris

[bobanodised]

Fantastic thanks for sharing
Bob

Originally Posted by enfant perdus

A very recent acquisition in remarkable condition. All buttons and braid present and secure, no mothing or rubbing, some tiny spots of soiling. Original leathers on tunic and trousers are intact and excellent (could use restitching). Late Victorian, still bearing QVC buttons and early Skill at Arms badges in silver wire. Wonderfully heavy silver sergeant's stripes and a KC NCO's arm badge, which appears to be WM.

Auctioneer's photo attached, and two that I snapped of the badges.

[cbuehler]

A fine and rare uniform. I note that Yeomanry chevrons tend to have wider lace and a more pronounced curve to the downward point than line regiments.

CB

[enfant perdus]

Yes, the stripes are quite striking and are of high enough silver content that they are quite cold to the touch!

I'm glad everyone found this of interest.