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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;2manybooks, post: 403414, member: 8267&quot;]&quot;As the first female sovereign since the 18th century, Queen Victoria required a military uniform in her role as Head of the Armed Forces. Two of Queen Victoria’s military tunics survive. This tunic is based on masculine uniform but is feminised through the softened shoulder line and exaggerated waist and peplum, which also facilitated riding side-saddle. The wool felt hat has an upturned brim and is trimmed with dyed feathers.&quot;</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><img src="https://www.royalcollection.org.uk/sites/default/files/styles/rctr-scale-1300-500/public/collection-online/9/4/599183-1459527096.jpg?itok=SW_kYtLX" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><a href="https://www.royalcollection.org.uk/collection/themes/exhibitions/fashioning-a-reign-90-years-of-style-from-the-queens-wardrobe-3" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="https://www.royalcollection.org.uk/collection/themes/exhibitions/fashioning-a-reign-90-years-of-style-from-the-queens-wardrobe-3" rel="nofollow">https://www.royalcollection.org.uk/collection/themes/exhibitions/fashioning-a-reign-90-years-of-style-from-the-queens-wardrobe-3</a></p><p><br /></p><p>This one does not include the epaulets, but it shows she did wear military style costume at times. Apparently few of her costumes have been preserved.</p><p><br /></p><p>The costume designers of the recent historical series, &quot;Victoria&quot;, did detailed research for their recreations. One scene shows Jenna Coleman as Victoria wearing a military style costume while reviewing British troops:</p><p><img src="https://tvshows.biz/wp-content/uploads/Victoria-season-2-screencaps-8.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" />[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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