Tuesday 23 August 2022

EDWARD VIII UNIFORM REFERENCES

Following THIS POST providing uniform references for Oswald Mosley, leader of the BUF and "Prime Minister" during the VBCW, some uniform details for his King:

Edward VIII in "civvies", arm in arm with his "Queen", Wallis Simpson.
The King wears a characteristic double breasted suit, but with the
remarkable solecism of a high fronted waistcoat beneath
(or worse, a V-neck jumper).

Same photoshoot, King and "Queen" in demi-profile.
The King's "V neck" is here pronounced. Such is fashion.

Much more interesting - Edward VIII in uniform. VBCW historians
argue that this is a "notably Fascist" uniform of Edward VIII's own design,
high-collared and jet black, often worn when inspecting BUF troops during
the VBCW. Historians of the "alternative timeline" (of sad reality)
claim the uniform to be that of the Scots Guards, while others argue
for the Rifle Brigade.


Same photoshoot, the King now joined by "Queen Wallis". VBCW historians point to Wallis'
jet black dress, extraordinary jewellery and "faux leather driving gauntlets" as indications of
her BUF favour, complementing the King's own "very fascist uniform". Historians of the
alternative timeline point out that she was, in all probability, simply "fashionably gloved and
ready for cocktails".

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