Subasta Bidspirit | A Civil Dignitary Uniform -
A Civil Dignitary Uniform - 1889-1908 - wool with gilt metallic thread trimming blue jacket with gold trimming and gilt buttons with the royal coat of arms and cipher of King D. Carlos I of Portugal, white vest with similar buttons, blue trousers with gold trimming Portuguese 19th/20th C. later shirt and bow tie Dim. - (casaca) 101 x 46 cm; (calças) 102 cm Notes: During the Constitutional Monarchy, uniforms of this type were frequently used by civil dignitaries, such as civilian governors, city councilors or diplomats, among others. This type of uniform also included a cocked hat and smallsword.