Military uniform

Costumes

Inventory number
2025.6.23.1.CO.UF.С2000.SE
Description
A dark blue wool cloth double-breasted long military uniform of Life guards Dragoon Regiment's captain in the Swedish Armed Forces of the Kingdom of Sweden. Has two rows of five gilded buttons at front, shoulder straps with three five-pointed stars, fastened with single button with three engraved crowns on each, a turn-down collar edged with leather facing, sleeves with very wide turn-ups, and a rear half-belt secured with two gilded buttons. Model M1872, probably named after the year this uniform appeared, continues to be used in the Swedish Armed Forces today.

Accompanied by white cotton detachable collar "E. Capéran 22. Rue Richelieu Paris".
Materials
Wool cloth
Gilded buttons
Origin
2000s Sweden