18th Century Scarlet Red Military Tailcoat

Authentically inspired by the British 8th Foot officer’s coat of circa 1775, this historically styled military coat is recreated from original period examples preserved in the UK and USA. Crafted in superfine scarlet red cloth with a fully lined white interior, it features traditional gold braid lacing around the buttonholes and refined 18th-century officer detailing.

Key Features

• 🇬🇧 British 8th Foot officer-inspired design, c.1775
• Superfine scarlet red cloth
• Fully lined with white shalloon
• Traditional gold braid lacing on the buttonholes
• Historically inspired 18th-century military tailoring
• Suitable for historical reenactment, ceremonial wear, collections, theatre and period events
• Similar styles were worn by many British Foot Regiments and Loyalist units, with variations in regimental facing colours and minor details
• Made to measure only for an individual fit
• Fine gold-lace pleated epaulettes, recreated from an original surviving specimen, are available separately
• For “unlaced” regimental coats featuring worked-thread buttonholes rather than metal braid, please enquire about our Marine Officer’s Coat

Ordering

This coat is available exclusively as a made-to-measure garment.
Please enquire before ordering to confirm your required measurements, regimental details, facing colour and available customization options.