Description

A superb pair of Royal Navy dress epaulettes presented in their original fitted storage tin, manufactured by Matthews & Co. Naval Outfitters of Portsmouth.

The epaulettes are richly decorated with gilt bullion wire embroidery and elaborate fringed bullion tassels, demonstrating the exceptional craftsmanship associated with ceremonial naval uniform dress.

Each retains its original Royal Navy button featuring the crowned fouled anchor emblem, one of the most recognisable symbols of British naval service.

Accompanying the epaulettes is the original japanned storage tin with red-lined interior, designed to protect these important uniform accessories when not in use.

The interior fittings remain present, including the retaining supports and maker’s details for Matthews & Co., a respected Portsmouth naval outfitter supplying officers and naval personnel.

Dress epaulettes of this type formed an important element of formal Royal Navy uniform and are highly sought after by collectors of naval memorabilia, militaria, uniform accessories and British military history.

The survival of both epaulettes together with their original storage tin significantly enhances their collectability and display appeal.