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1st February 2005	greatcoat By ron Can anybody tell me if greatcoats worn by other ranks during the Zulu War had epaullets and single or double row of buttons. Many thanks Ron
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1st February 2005	Martin Everett Dear Ron, The quick answer is that the greatcoats were the same design as worn by the Foot Guards today. Obviously there was an officer's and soldier's (other ranks) pattern. i am aussming use you have access to a photgraph of a guardman in winter dress.
1st February 2005	Martin Everett My typing has gone worng ...........to a photograph of a guardsman in winter dress.
2nd February 2005	Ian Ron, Other ranks greatcoat in the Zulu war period were a similar design as todays Foot Guards. They did not have the epaullets, shoulder patches or cuff turn. They may have also been a darker shade of grey. They had one row of buttons. Hope this helps.
2nd February 2005	ron Martin and Ian Thanks very much for your replies. Everything I needed to Know Cheers