CONTRAST IN UNIFORMS. —Construction has begun of the new blue army uniform, which will be worn for the first time by troops taking part in the Coronation ceremonies. Existing uniforms are illustrated in these photographs. LEFT: Coldstream Guards and members of the Royal Sussex Regiment. RIGHT: The dress uniform of the Royal Tank Corps. It has a blue tunic trimmed with gold, hack velvet collar and cuffs and black beret. 'The sash and sword sling are blue and gold. HE LOW: Troops wearing the neiv active service khaki uniform.
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Press, Volume LXXIII, Issue 22004, 30 January 1937, Page 20
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89CONTRAST IN UNIFORMS.—Construction has begun of the new blue army uniform, which will be worn for the first time by troops taking part in the Coronation ceremonies. Existing uniforms are illustrated in these photographs. LEFT: Coldstream Guards and members of the Royal Sussex Regiment. RIGHT: The dress uniform of the Royal Tank Corps. It has a blue tunic trimmed with gold, hack velvet collar and cuffs and black beret. 'The sash and sword sling are blue and gold. HE LOW: Troops wearing the neiv active service khaki uniform. Press, Volume LXXIII, Issue 22004, 30 January 1937, Page 20
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