Victorian 1st Volunteer Battalion East Lancashire Regiment Sergeants Tunic, fine red wool other ranks tunic with white collar, piped front and cuffs. White metal Victorian crowned tunic buttons and volunteer pattern collar badges. Embroidered in black ‘1 V E. LANCASHIRE’ to the shoulder boards. To the arm silver sergeants proficiency star over rank chevrons and two additional proficiency stars surrounding best shot sergeants / lance sergeants in battalion proficiency badge. Left sleeve with bullion embroidered crossed rifles proficiency badge. Red sergeants sash accompanies the tunic. Interior partially blanket lined with remains of paper label.