EXTREMELY RARE CORONATION HOUSEHOLD CAVALRY STATE COAT, BELT & JOCKEY CAP.

We are very proud and delighted to offer for sale the most beautiful example of an extremely Rare Authentic Original Named British Queen Elizabeth II Coronation 1953 Household Cavalry State Trumpeters Tunic Coat, Belt & Jockey Cap Set only, the trumpet and trumpet banner are listed and sold separately on our shop Please view, examples like these very rarely come up for sale especially in this great condition, the tunic complete with all its original royal regalia still intact, Queen Cypher fittings, buttons, jockey cap and belt, examples similar that I have seen are either in museums or private collections. Made from the finest crimson velvet, with heavy gilt bullion lace embellishment. Beautiful Matching padded ER2 Royal Queen Elizabeth II Cyphers adorning the front and back with stunning gold material patterned buttons to front of the tunic and also matching to each cuff all in a wonderful royal finishing, the set is accompanied by a stunning very detailed state musicians’ belt with fine engraved to the buckle & slide, which is stamped to the inside with double broad arrow symbols, indicating official military issued example, the jockey cap is in fine overall condition, finished in a wonderful dark blue velvet, which completes this remarkable rare set. The gold and royal purple colours are still rich, bright and very vivid, the craftsmanship is quiet exquisite, made to the highest of standards which would be expected for the British Royal establishment, the royal regiment Household Cavalry are the monarch’s royal bodyguard. Makers label to inside with sizes and made by prestige Royal Uniform Makers J. COMPTON.SONS & WEBB LTD, also pencilled in is the soldiers name L.Young, this set was used during the Coronation of HRH Queen Elizabeth II that took place on the 2rd June 1953, this was the information given to me when I was very lucky to have acquired this peace, CONDITION- All in generally very good to excellent condition. A fascinating rare example of an authentic original British Queen Elizabeth II Coronation 1953 Household Cavalry State Coat, Belt & Jockey Cap Set that rarely come up for sale. would look fantastic displayed. The trumpet and trumpet banner are listed and sold separately on our shop. THIS LISTING IS FOR THE Rare Authentic Original Named British Queen Elizabeth II Coronation 1953 Household Cavalry State Trumpeters Tunic Coat, Belt & Jockey Cap Set only, please note that the photos of the authentic original British Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Household Cavalry State trumpet banner and trumpet are for sale on our eBay shop under separate listing, the pictures of the guards are for reference only and do not come with the sale of the British Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Household Cavalry State Trumpeters Tunic Coat, Belt & Jockey Cap. please note that all overseas buyers will have to pay their own country’s import taxes.
We are open to realistic offers for the three separate listings as one unique set for purchase.
1. British Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Household Cavalry (tunic, Jocky cap & belt,
2. 2, trumpet banner
3. 3.trumpet

Household Cavalry State Trumpeters & Bandsmen are elite Army musicians performing at royal/state events, wearing distinctive gold State Dress and playing mounted fanfare, drawn from The Band of the Household Cavalry (The Life Guards & Blues and Royals). Trumpeters memorize many fanfares and must ride, while the broader band also performs other ceremonial/operational duties. Household Cavalry Musicians Role: Provide State Trumpeters for over 50 events annually (State Opening of Parliament, Royal Coronations, weddings, Banquets, etc.) and form the Mounted Band (64 musicians). Trumpeters: Memorize 22 fanfares, highly trained at riding school, under direct command of the Royal Household for special occasions. They also serve as the Monarch's official bodyguards.

UNIFORMS OF HOUSEHOLD CAVALRY BANDSMEN STATE DRESS
Unsurprisingly, the uniforms of Household Cavalry bandsmen were extremely unique. Each of the three regiments had uniforms that differed between them until 1883/4 when all the bands were required to adopt a similar style.
One uniform, however that was distinctive to Household troops was State Dress, which has always been worn by trumpeters, kettle-drummers and the bands when on parade in the presence of the Sovereign and the Royal Family. (It is also worn by Drum-Majors of the Foot Guards). There was a form of State Dress worn by these musicians as early as 1691 and has differed little to the present day. The coat is of crimson velvet with blue velvet collar and cuffs overlaid with strips of broad gold lace (which mostly obscures the velvet). It is worn with a gold and crimson sword belt. The headdress is a dark blue velvet Jockey Cap with square peak and a slight turn up at the rear. The cap also dates back to the 1690s although it was replaced briefly in the mid-1700s by a tricorne hat made of beaver fur. Even more briefly, a gilt helmet with crest was worn between 1816 and 1820. The only tangible differences during the years were the Royal Cypher and crown in gold lace worn on the front and back of the coat. On all occasions whether mounted or on foot, the regular white breeches and jackboots were worn. (Kettle drummers may have worn knee boots because the jack boots interfered with the drums). They continued to wear the scarlet plume until 1951, when George VI ordered them to wear the white plumes of the rest of the regiment. However, this did not apply to trumpeters who continue to wear scarlet plumes to this day.
Size full size see label for sizes
Condition: fantastic for being over 70 Years old some lace slightly detached to bottom of tunic skirt but to be expected and could easily be refixed, All in generally very good to excellent condition, please read description above.

Code: 51171