Original British WWI Indian Army Service Supply And Transport Corps Officer Uniform Set Original Items

Original Items: Only One Set Available. The origin of the corps go back to 1760 when a Commissariat used to exist in the administrative component of the armies three Presidencies of Bengal, Madras and Bombay. In 1878 the separate Commissariats were amalgamated into a single entity and then in 1901 it was renamed the Supply and Transport Corps. During the First World War the corps became a permanent component of the British Indian Army and was renamed the Indian Army Service Corps in 1923.

This uniform set is comprised of the following items:

– Original WWI Era British Army Service Corps Blue Cloth Helmet by Hawkes & Co. This particular helmet bears a King’s crown on the helmet plate indicating it was issued after 1901. Comes complete with ink stamped maker mark on the interior. Overall condition is very good, size is approximately US 7 1/4 (58cm).

– Original British WWI Army Service Corps Officer’s Named Dress Coat. Dating from World War One (before 1918) this fine jacket is in very good condition and features original Pre-1918 Indian Army Supply And Transport Corps gilt buttons and wonderfully detailed cuff braiding, collar dogs, and officer epaulets.

Approximate Measurements:
Collar to Shoulder: 6.5”
Shoulder to Sleeve: 25”
Shoulder to Shoulder: 15”
Chest Width: 13.5”
Waist Width: 15.5”
Hip Width: 20”
Front Length: 29”

– Pre-1901 VR (Queen Victoria) officer gilt sword belt with hanger.

– Post WWII red striped trousers with tailor label and hand written 1962 date.

– Northampton Made in England tall black leather officer riding boots. These are post WWII manufactured. Size is 9 1/2 UK

Overall a very nice set, that is comprised of genuine WWI era pieces and a couple of post war pieces to complete the look!