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Tunic:
A late Victorian British Army officer's patrol jacket, circa 1889-1891, constructed of dark blue melton cloth with black frogging, with two pockets at the waist, the label to the interior marked for Jones & Co, Regent Street, London, with two Eversleigh star rank pips with 'Ich Dien' motto to either shoulder.
Tin:
A Victorian japanned military helmet tin, named to CLC (Charles Edward Lane Clarke), with original leather outer cover, with remnants of paper label written 'CLARKE / WILTSHIRE/ FOR STORAGE', overall height 35cm high (handle area crumpled)
Provenance:
Both items have come from the Clarke family estate and belonged to Captain Charles Edward Lane Clarke. Born on 6th October 1853 in Rathdrum, County Wicklow. His first appointment was Lieutenant with the 62nd (Wiltshire) Regiment in September 1875 and Captain from 1882. Overseas service includes the East Indies from 4th Jan 1876 - 15th April 1879. Staff service includes the Army Pay Department 1884-1888 and the Ordnance Store Department 1889-1891.
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