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Royal Naval uniform: pattern 1795-1812 Long Caption: This uniform, which belonged to Admiral Sir William Cornwallis (1744-1819) illustrates the principal changes to uniform regulations for the year 1795. These include the change in colour of the lapels and cuffs from white to blue and the inclusion of epaulettes. Epaulettes were a military fashion that came from France, and although they were not mentioned in uniform regulations until 1795, some officers wore them anyway. In terms of contemporary fashion, this uniform reflects popular styles with its narrow sleeves, cuffs and lapels, and illustrates the leaner silhouette that was popular in male dress towards the end of the 18th century. Credit line: © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London. Reproduced with kind permission of Miss J. Wykeham-Martin. Object: UNI0027 Artist: Firmin Date: 18th to 19th century Medium: wool; silk; linen; brass; gold alloy Size: 1210 mm x 550 mm Click here to buy a bespoke print of this image.