Met Police officer, Victorian period

A Metropolitan Police officer, PC Vincent, in the mid-Victorian period, posing for his photograph in a studio. He is wearing the original Peeler's swallowtail jacket, which was worn between 1829 and 1864. It had a 4 high collar concealing a 4 leather stock, to prevent strangulation and attacks from behind. He is holding the standard top hat in his hand

Attacks Constable Fluted Peeler Peelers Swallow Swallowtail

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