A Mahdist military jibba

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A Mahdist military jibba
the cotton ground applied with patches of red and blue cotton and with gores of navy blue and khaki wool facecloth, with a shaped embroidered breast pocket and side panels of navy wool faceloth, probably for an amir in the Mahdist army, Sudan, circa 1890's, (losses to both cuffs, worn)
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This jibba was preserved with the uniforms of Major Sir Charles Evelyn Pym Kt CBE OL of the 5th (Royal Irish) Lancers and is accompanied by a leather luggage tag stamped with his name. His involvement, if any, in the 2nd Sudan War has not been established.

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