United Kingdom. A Full Dress Tunic for a Field Officer Major to Lieutenant Colonel of the Seaforth Highlanders, circa 1881–1898 Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic Golden Merit Cross 1917-18 -

Golden Merit Cross 1917-18 - Cross in silver gilt

62 mm (w) x 24

The printed manufacturer’s label reads F

cypher of Victor Emanuel on the lid

the centrepiece in silver gilt with blue enamels and a large red bead in the centre

United Kingdom. A Full Dress Tunic for a Field Officer Major to Lieutenant Colonel of the Seaforth Highlanders, circa 1881–1898 Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic Golden Merit Cross 1917-18 -A late Victorian British Army full dress tunic constructed in scarlet wool, tailored for a field officer rank within the Seaforth Highlanders, dating to the post Childers but pre 1900 period, the tunic featuring white facings to the collar and cuffs, edged with gilt oak leaf patterned lace consistent with field officer rank, the collar retaining its original internal black cloth tongue fastening panel, the front fitted with seven original gilt