Lot 2203

1930S COLDSTREAM GUARDS 2ND BATTALION SERGEANT’S FULL DRESS UNIFORM WITH BEARSKIN HAT

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1930S COLDSTREAM GUARDS 2ND BATTALION SERGEANT’S FULL DRESS UNIFORM WITH BEARSKIN HAT

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Current Bid: $260

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by Bradford's
June 28, 2026 9:00 AM MST
Timed Auction
15210 N 99th Ave
Sun City, AZ, US 85351

1930s Coldstream Guards 2nd Battalion Sergeant’s Full Dress Uniform with Bearskin Hat. This complete set includes a scarlet wool tunic fitted with nine brass regimental buttons arranged in paired formation, the buttons stamped by WM Dowler & Sons. The tunic features dark blue facings to the collar and cuffs with white piping, and each side of the collar displays the Garter Star, reflecting the regiment’s historic association with the Order of the Garter. Shoulder straps are embroidered with the white rose. The left sleeve retains gold thread insignia including an oval Lewis Gunner qualification badge, with crossed rifles positioned above, indicating specialized weapons training. The right sleeve bears three chevrons denoting the rank of Sergeant. Accompanying fishtail trousers are dark blue wool with a single red stripe along the outer seam, and “BULL DOG REGD” marked buttons. Both tunic and trousers share matching stenciled service numbers, “4386346” and “2 CG,” along with partial Royal Army Clothing Department labels, the tunic dated 1931. Also included is the traditional bearskin cap and plume with an interior maker’s label marked “J.C. & Webb, Ltd.,” a known military outfitter. The set is completed with a white buff leather belt with brass Coldstream Guards buckle stamped H&S Ltd., along with a pair of ammunition boots featuring hobnailed soles and “horseshoe” heel plates. The tunic measures 30in from the back of the neck to the hem, with an 17in chest width (armpit to armpit) and 27in sleeves (armpit to cuff. ) Trousers measure 49in long top to bottom with a 32in waist. Shoes are size 10. Keywords: Militaria, Collectible; Ref: BD3301

  • Provenance: Formed in 1650, the Coldstream Guards is the oldest continuously serving regiment in the regular British Army, maintaining a long-standing dual role as both a ceremonial guard unit and an active infantry force. While widely recognized for guarding the monarch and participating in state functions, the regiment has also seen extensive combat service in many of the British Army’s most significant campaigns. During World War I, all three battalions of the regiment served on the Western Front, taking part in major engagements including Mons (1914), First Ypres (1914), Loos (1915), the Somme (1916), Passchendaele (1917), Cambrai (1917), the German Spring Offensive (1918), and Amiens (1918). In addition to its front-line battalions, the regiment raised the 4th (Pioneer) Battalion for service in France and Flanders, which was disbanded in 1919 following the end of hostilities. A 5th Reserve Battalion was also formed, though it remained in Britain and did not see overseas service. In the interwar period, particularly throughout the 1930s, the Coldstream Guards continued to balance ceremonial responsibilities with military preparedness. The regiment carried out prominent public duties such as guarding royal residences and participating in state ceremonies, while also maintaining full operational capability through ongoing infantry training, field exercises, and garrison assignments both in Britain and across the Empire. As tensions in Europe escalated in the late 1930s, the regiment increasingly focused on modernization and combat readiness, preparing for the outbreak of World War II. This distinguished history reflects the Coldstream Guards’ enduring role as both a symbol of British tradition and a proven combat regiment, bridging centuries of service from early modern warfare through the global conflicts of the 20th century.
  • Dimensions: See description
  • Circa: 1930s
  • Condition: This is set is in good condition with wear commensurate with age and use. All items display consistent period construction and materials appropriate to the era. Some items may exhibit scattered repairs, period alterations, missing buttons, loose stitching, or other condition issues consistent with long-term storage and service use. Please review the photos for details and condition.

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