Vintage 1980 British Royal Navy Dress Uniform Set | No. 1 Dress Tunic & Trousers | Lieutenant Commander | Cold War Bespoke Militaria

An exceptional, beautifully preserved, and fully wearable piece of British naval history. For sale is an authentic Vintage 1980 British Royal Navy (RN) Lieutenant Commander No. 1 Dress Uniform Set.
This custom-tailored bespoke set includes both the double-breasted dress jacket and the matching high-waisted trousers. Unlike most small-sized vintage military surplus, this uniform features a highly sought-after, modern-wearable athletic configuration.
Key Historical & Design Details
• Rank: Lieutenant Commander (indicated by the correct three-stripe cuff lace configuration—two medium bands flanking a central thin band with the iconic Royal Navy Executive Curl).
• Branch: Regular Royal Navy active-duty officer (features traditional straight horizontal gold lace).
• Era: Cold War era (features the correct Queen Elizabeth II St. Edward's Crown buttons).
• Tailor: Custom made by the renowned naval outfitters C.H. Bernard & Sons LTD (Harwich, Essex). Includes the original internal maker's label, batch-coded to May 1980 (5/80).
Condition & Construction
• Jacket: Heavyweight, deep navy blue wool face fabric with a full internal lining. Double-breasted 8-button front configuration featuring original hardware. The gold lace remains exceptionally bright with crisp patterning and minimal oxidation.
• Trousers: Classic high-waisted military cut featuring a modern zipper fly, traditional internal brace (suspender) buttons, and a sharp straight-leg silhouette.
• Overall Status: Excellent vintage condition. The wool is heavy, sturdy, and free of significant tracking, staining, or moth damage. A pristine example of late-20th-century British military tailoring.

Sizing & Measurements:
This uniform was custom-tailored to the original officer's specific dimensions. It features a broad upper cut paired with a classic tailored high-rise waist.

- Jacket Chest Size: 44 inches (Fits a modern Men's Size Large/XL)
- Trousers Waist: 31 inches (Measures 15.5 inches flat straight across the waistband)
- Trousers Inside Leg: 31 inches

Please note: Because vintage trousers sit much higher up near the navel than modern jeans, the trouser waistband area is narrower than low-rise styles. This configuration perfectly suits an athletic or broad-shouldered build.

Shipping & Care: Will be securely packed and shipped with tracking. Please reach out if you have any questions or require additional photos.