Description: Belgium Diplomatic Service Full Dress Uniform and Sword, fine example of a full dress ceremonial uniform for a Belgium Diplomat during the early part of the 20th century. The full dress coatee tunic is elaborately embroidered with gold bullion oakleaves to the front, collar, rear skirt and cuffs. Rich gilt monogramed buttons to the front and rear of the tunic. Fine quality lined interior with Bruxelles (Brussels) tailors label to the interior pocket having inked name. Original cloth sword hanger attachment still attached to the interior of the tunic. Full dress straight leg trousers with thick embroidered brocade strip to the leg. Original beaver skin bicorn cap with gilt metal Belgium crown above rosette in the national colours with gilt “S” to centre and brocade strip. Interior of the cap with silk lining and black leather sweatband. Accompanying the uniform is a Belgium Diplomatic service dress sword with mother of pearl grip (one side missing), gilt dish guard having relief of Belgium lion in crowned shield to the centre. Housed in the original leather and brass mounted scabbard, lower chape absent. Triangular pattern blade with blue and gilt etched section to the top of the blade. The blade measures 81cms, overall 94cms. The set remains in overall very good condition with all the bullion work remaining fresh and bright. Categories: Uniforms
Description: Belgium Diplomatic Service Full Dress Uniform and Sword, fine example of a full dress ceremonial uniform for a Belgium Diplomat during the early part of the 20th century. The full dress coatee tunic is elaborately embroidered with gold bullion oakleaves to the front, collar, rear skirt and cuffs. Rich gilt monogramed buttons to the front and rear of the tunic. Fine quality lined interior with Bruxelles (Brussels) tailors label to the interior pocket having inked name. Original cloth sword hanger attachment still attached to the interior of the tunic. Full dress straight leg trousers with thick embroidered brocade strip to the leg. Original beaver skin bicorn cap with gilt metal Belgium crown above rosette in the national colours with gilt “S” to centre and brocade strip. Interior of the cap with silk lining and black leather sweatband. Accompanying the uniform is a Belgium Diplomatic service dress sword with mother of pearl grip (one side missing), gilt dish guard having relief of Belgium lion in crowned shield to the centre. Housed in the original leather and brass mounted scabbard, lower chape absent. Triangular pattern blade with blue and gilt etched section to the top of the blade. The blade measures 81cms, overall 94cms. The set remains in overall very good condition with all the bullion work remaining fresh and bright. Categories: Uniforms
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