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British Uniform Collection

The iconic British uniform is a symbol of tradition, history, and pride

Background imageBritish Uniform Collection: Great Britain, Officer of the 6th Dragoon Guards circa 1800

Great Britain, Officer of the 6th Dragoon Guards circa 1800
3030243 Great Britain, Officer of the 6th Dragoon Guards circa 1800; Private Collection; (add.info.: Officer of the 6th Dragoon Guards circa 1800. Christopher Bryant Collection); © Don Troiani

Background imageBritish Uniform Collection: England, Watercolor painting of Guard turnout of the 25th Regiment of Foot, 1840s

England, Watercolor painting of Guard turnout of the 25th Regiment of Foot, 1840s
3030348 England, Watercolor painting of Guard turnout of the 25th Regiment of Foot, 1840s.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Watercolor painting of Guard turnout of the 25th Regiment of Foot, 1840s)

Background imageBritish Uniform Collection: Napoleonic Wars, French Print of British Troops in Paris about 1815 showing an officer of the 95th

Napoleonic Wars, French Print of British Troops in Paris about 1815 showing an officer of the 95th Rifles and heavy
3030158 Napoleonic Wars, French Print of British Troops in Paris about 1815 showing an officer of the 95th Rifles and heavy and light cavalry. ; Private Collection; © Don Troiani

Background imageBritish Uniform Collection: British Infantry camp circa 1815

British Infantry camp circa 1815
3029914 British Infantry camp circa 1815; Private Collection; (add.info.: Napoleonic Wars, England, Great Britain, British Infantry camp circa 1815 possibly during the occupation of Paris)

Background imageBritish Uniform Collection: War of 1812, Portrait of an Officer of the 100th Regiment of Foot

War of 1812, Portrait of an Officer of the 100th Regiment of Foot
3031165 War of 1812, Portrait of an Officer of the 100th Regiment of Foot; Private Collection; (add.info.: Miniature portrait of an officer of a flank company of the 100th British Regiment of Foot)

Background imageBritish Uniform Collection: Silhouette of an officer of the light infantry of the 56th Regiment

Silhouette of an officer of the light infantry of the 56th Regiment
3030820 Silhouette of an officer of the light infantry of the 56th Regiment; Private Collection; (add.info.: Silhouette of an officer of the light infantry Company of the 56th Regiment of Foot about)

Background imageBritish Uniform Collection: Other ranks excavated belt plate of the 4th West India Regiment

Other ranks excavated belt plate of the 4th West India Regiment
3030699 Other ranks excavated belt plate of the 4th West India Regiment; Private Collection; (add.info.: Other ranks excavated belt plate of the 4th West India Regiment)

Background imageBritish Uniform Collection: British Officer's Gorget circa 1790

British Officer's Gorget circa 1790
3030306 British Officer's Gorget circa 1790; Private Collection; (add.info.: British Officer's Gorget of the Foot Guards circa 1790); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

Background imageBritish Uniform Collection: British Army, Watercolor of Colonel the Hon. Robert Henry Clive

British Army, Watercolor of Colonel the Hon. Robert Henry Clive
3030347 British Army, Watercolor of Colonel the Hon. Robert Henry Clive; Private Collection; (add.info.: Watercolor of Colonel the Hon)

Background imageBritish Uniform Collection: Crimean War, Crimean War, British Camp and fortified lines at Scutari, Turkey

Crimean War, Crimean War, British Camp and fortified lines at Scutari, Turkey
3032333 Crimean War, Crimean War, British Camp and fortified lines at Scutari, Turkey; Private Collection; (add.info.: Crimean War, British Camp and fortified lines at Scutari)

Background imageBritish Uniform Collection: Great Britain, Lt. Colonel John McKenzie 5th Regiment of Foot

Great Britain, Lt. Colonel John McKenzie 5th Regiment of Foot
3031079 Great Britain, Lt. Colonel John McKenzie 5th Regiment of Foot; Private Collection; (add.info.: Lt. Colonel John McKenzie 5th Regiment of Foot killed at the battle of Corunna, Jan. 15th 1809)

Background imageBritish Uniform Collection: England, East India Company Bronze Mortar dated 1816

England, East India Company Bronze Mortar dated 1816
3030344 England, East India Company Bronze Mortar dated 1816; Private Collection; (add.info.: England, East India Company Bronze Mortar dated 1816); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

Background imageBritish Uniform Collection: England, Watercolor of a trooper of the 17th Lancers circa 1837

England, Watercolor of a trooper of the 17th Lancers circa 1837
3030241 England, Watercolor of a trooper of the 17th Lancers circa 1837; Private Collection; (add.info.: Watercolor of a trooper of the 17th Lancers circa 1837 by a member of the Regiment)

Background imageBritish Uniform Collection: Great Britain, Crimean War Campaign Medal With Three Clasps

Great Britain, Crimean War Campaign Medal With Three Clasps
3029999 Great Britain, Crimean War Campaign Medal With Three Clasps; Private Collection; (add.info.: Crimean War Campaign Medal With Three Clasps); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

Background imageBritish Uniform Collection: 5th Royal Irish Dragoons, circa 1800

5th Royal Irish Dragoons, circa 1800
3029917 -5th Royal Irish Dragoons, circa 1800; Private Collection; (add.info.: Napoleonic Wars, England, Great Britain, -5th Royal Irish Dragoons, circa 1800); © Don Troiani

Background imageBritish Uniform Collection: Great Britain, Three Captains of Pilate's Guard, Edinburgh Town Guard 1786

Great Britain, Three Captains of Pilate's Guard, Edinburgh Town Guard 1786
3030242 Great Britain, Three Captains of Pilate's Guard, Edinburgh Town Guard 1786; Private Collection; (add.info.: Three Captains of Pilate's Guard)

Background imageBritish Uniform Collection: Great Britain, Major Charles Johnstone, Edinburgh Volunteers 1793

Great Britain, Major Charles Johnstone, Edinburgh Volunteers 1793
3030157 Great Britain, Major Charles Johnstone, Edinburgh Volunteers 1793; Private Collection; (add.info.: Napoleonic Wars, England, Great Britain, Major Charles Johnstone)

Background imageBritish Uniform Collection: Great Britain, Early Victorian Scottish Highlander's Dress Dirk

Great Britain, Early Victorian Scottish Highlander's Dress Dirk
3029919 Great Britain, Early Victorian Scottish Highlander's Dress Dirk; Private Collection; (add.info.: Great Britain)

Background imageBritish Uniform Collection: Watercolor painting of soldiers of the British 25th Regiment of Foot escorting Irish Prisoners

Watercolor painting of soldiers of the British 25th Regiment of Foot escorting Irish Prisoners
3030329 Watercolor painting of soldiers of the British 25th Regiment of Foot escorting Irish Prisoners; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBritish Uniform Collection: Other ranks shako plate of the 2nd Regiment of Foot Guards

Other ranks shako plate of the 2nd Regiment of Foot Guards
3030299 Other ranks shako plate of the 2nd Regiment of Foot Guards; Private Collection; (add.info.: Other ranks shako plate of the 2nd Regiment of Foot Guards (Coldstream) 1800-1812

Background imageBritish Uniform Collection: 1st or Royal Regiment of Dragoons 1800

1st or Royal Regiment of Dragoons 1800
3030316 1st or Royal Regiment of Dragoons 1800; Private Collection; (add.info.: Napoleonic Wars, England, Great Britain, 1st or Royal Regiment of Dragoons 1800); © Don Troiani

Background imageBritish Uniform Collection: British Army, An officer of the 6th Dragoons about 1840-50

British Army, An officer of the 6th Dragoons about 1840-50
3030160 British Army, An officer of the 6th Dragoons about 1840-50; Private Collection; (add.info.: An officer of the 6th Dragoons about 1840-50. Christopher Bryant Collection); © Don Troiani

Background imageBritish Uniform Collection: Watercolor of the 42nd Royal Highlanders, c.1828, by Andre Mansion

Watercolor of the 42nd Royal Highlanders, c.1828, by Andre Mansion
3029998 Watercolor of the 42nd Royal Highlanders, c.1828, by Andre Mansion; Private Collection; (add.info.: Watercolor of officers of the 42nd Royal Highlanders (Black Watch), c.1828

Background imageBritish Uniform Collection: Portrait of Coote Manningham, 95th Rifles c.1806 by Edridge

Portrait of Coote Manningham, 95th Rifles c.1806 by Edridge
3029997 Portrait of Coote Manningham, 95th Rifles c.1806 by Edridge.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Coote Manningham, 95th Rifles c.1806 by Edridge)

Background imageBritish Uniform Collection: England, Officer's Czapka of the 12th Royal Lancers circa 1816

England, Officer's Czapka of the 12th Royal Lancers circa 1816
3029996 England, Officer's Czapka of the 12th Royal Lancers circa 1816.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Officer's Czapka of the 12th Royal Lancers circa 1816.); © Don Troiani

Background imageBritish Uniform Collection: 7th Regiment of Dragoon Guards in 1800

7th Regiment of Dragoon Guards in 1800
3029916 7th Regiment of Dragoon Guards in 1800; Private Collection; (add.info.: Napoleonic Wars, England, Great Britain, 7th Regiment of Dragoon Guards in 1800); © Don Troiani

Background imageBritish Uniform Collection: Great Britain, Miniature painting of 14th Regiment of Foot Officer

Great Britain, Miniature painting of 14th Regiment of Foot Officer
3031036 Great Britain, Miniature painting of 14th Regiment of Foot Officer.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Miniature painting of unidentified 14th Regiment of Foot Officer)

Background imageBritish Uniform Collection: British Army, Trooper of the 4th Dragoon Guards 1830-40s

British Army, Trooper of the 4th Dragoon Guards 1830-40s
3031034 British Army, Trooper of the 4th Dragoon Guards 1830-40s; Private Collection; (add.info.: Trooper of the 4th Dragoon Guards 1830-40s. Christopher Bryant Collection); © Don Troiani

Background imageBritish Uniform Collection: Great Britain, 1879 South African Zulu War Campaign medal

Great Britain, 1879 South African Zulu War Campaign medal
3030717 Great Britain, 1879 South African Zulu War Campaign medal; Private Collection; (add.info.: 1879 South African Zulu War Campaign medal); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

Background imageBritish Uniform Collection: England, Print of the 1st Foot Guards and Life Guards on Waterloo Bridge 1817

England, Print of the 1st Foot Guards and Life Guards on Waterloo Bridge 1817
3030307 England, Print of the 1st Foot Guards and Life Guards on Waterloo Bridge 1817; Private Collection; (add.info.: Print of the 1st Foot Guards and Life Guards on Waterloo Bridge 1817)

Background imageBritish Uniform Collection: Officer's silver and gilt hat plate of the 3rd Regiment of Guards circa 1809

Officer's silver and gilt hat plate of the 3rd Regiment of Guards circa 1809
3030318 Officer's silver and gilt hat plate of the 3rd Regiment of Guards circa 1809; Private Collection; (add.info.: Officer's silver)

Background imageBritish Uniform Collection: Great Britain, Militia shoulder belt plate of the Royal Caermarthen Fusiliers

Great Britain, Militia shoulder belt plate of the Royal Caermarthen Fusiliers
3030346 Great Britain, Militia shoulder belt plate of the Royal Caermarthen Fusiliers; Private Collection; (add.info.: British Militia shoulder belt late of the Royal Caermarthen Fusiliers circa 1805)

Background imageBritish Uniform Collection: England, Officer's Czapka of the 12th Royal Lancers circa 1816

England, Officer's Czapka of the 12th Royal Lancers circa 1816
3030105 England, Officer's Czapka of the 12th Royal Lancers circa 1816.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Officer's Czapka of the 12th Royal Lancers circa 1816)

Background imageBritish Uniform Collection: Great Britain, Early Victorian Scottish Highlander's Dress Dirk

Great Britain, Early Victorian Scottish Highlander's Dress Dirk
3029995 Great Britain, Early Victorian Scottish Highlander's Dress Dirk ; Private Collection; (add.info.: Great Britain)

Background imageBritish Uniform Collection: 'Thou wear a Lions Hide! doff it!'A Boer in British Uniform (litho)

"Thou wear a Lions Hide! doff it!"A Boer in British Uniform (litho)
1628539 " Thou wear a Lions Hide! doff it!" A Boer in British Uniform (litho) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBritish Uniform Collection: Captain Alexander Shaw, Light Infantry Company of the 35th Regiment of Foot, c

Captain Alexander Shaw, Light Infantry Company of the 35th Regiment of Foot, c
3030159 Captain Alexander Shaw, Light Infantry Company of the 35th Regiment of Foot, c.1803 (oil on canvas) by American School

Background imageBritish Uniform Collection: PNAT2A-00006

PNAT2A-00006
Tecumseh in a British uniform. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageBritish Uniform Collection: PNAT2A-00038

PNAT2A-00038
Alexander McGillivray, Creek leader, late 1700s. Hand colored engraving



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The iconic British uniform is a symbol of tradition, history, and pride. From the red coats of the Royal Guards to the khaki uniforms of the modern military, each garment tells a story of service and sacrifice. The crisp lines and impeccable tailoring reflect a sense of discipline and professionalism that has been ingrained in British culture for centuries. Whether worn by soldiers on parade or students at prestigious schools like Eton, the British uniform commands respect and admiration, and is a reminder of the bravery and resilience of those who have served their country with honor. In times of war or peace, the sight of a British uniform evokes feelings of patriotism and loyalty to Queen and country. So next time you see someone wearing one, take a moment to appreciate the history and tradition behind this timeless attire.