The Grenadier Guards (GREN GDS) is the most senior infantry regiment of the British Army, being at the top of the Infantry Order of Precedence. It can trace its lineage back to 1656 when Lord Wentworth's Regiment was raised in Bruges to protect the exiled Charles II. In 1665, this regiment was combined with John Russell's Regiment of Guards to form the current regiment, known as the 1st Regiment of Foot Guards. Since then, the regiment has filled both a ceremonial and protective role as well as an operational one. In 1900, the regiment provided a cadre of personnel to form the Irish Guards; while later, in 1915 it also provided the basis of the Welsh Guards upon their formation.

Note: the jacket you are buying is the jacket shown in the images - last image is generic to show where we measure.

Measurements in cm (LAST IMAGE SHOWS WHERE WE MEASURE)

Regiment	Chest	Shoulder	Back	Arm	Neck	Waist
Welsh Guards	50	46	77	65	43	42

 

Label - as well as we can read
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RHQ GRENADIER GUARDS
TUNIC R&F
GRENADIER GUARDS                        C6943

LCPC SOMMERVILLE                  GG0163/1

HEIGHT                                               5' 11 1/2
NECK TO WAIST                                18 1/4
FULL LENGTH                                    31
HALF NECK                                          9.3/8
SLEEVE                                                25 1/2
CHEST                                                  42 1/2
WAIST                                                  33
SEAT                                                     42 1/2
COLLAR                                              18 1/2
SHIRT COLLAR                                 17
ST2B/2680                            P

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Please note: as these are military surplus and may have wear and tear from use by the military.  They may have stains and repairs, but these are all part and parcel of military surplus with genuine patina.