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01 Aug 1896

On 1 Aug 1896, England, War Office. Army Order: Blue patrol jacket for officers abolished. Replaced by blue serge jacket of similar pattern to scarlet serge jacket. Bearskin flounce abolished. Sealed pattern for officers changes head rope introduced. Obsolete items may be used until 31 December 1898.