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Queen Victoria's Palace
Queen Victoria's Palace: Buckingham Palace
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ATTRIBUTED TO MEYER & MORTIMER [LONDON]

Queen Victoria's Military Jacket

1853-55

56.0 cm (whole object) | RCIN 71979

As head of state, Victoria was also Commander-inchief of the British Army. Probably prompted by Prince Albert, the Queen commissioned this red military tunic to create an appropriate appearance for honouring those who had fought for their country.
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