Austrian overcoat or "Roquelor" 1772-1850
Austrian overcoat or Roquelor, as worn during the Napoleonic Wars and later on until 1849, faithfully and accurately reconstructed from contemporary representations and the text and plates of the official regulations, down to the minutest details of cut, construction, and even type of stitches. All the successive patterns can be reproduced, 1772, 1795, 1805 and 1837.
It is made of heavy Loden-type wool grey melange (graumeliert) cloth, lined with natural hemp twill canvas (Zwilch) in the upper body only. Buttons of brass or pewter according to regiment, and colored collar patches and shoulder straps (please specify).
The overcoat can be made for German and Hungarian regiments, Jaegers, Grenzers, as well as in all the versions for cavalry, dragoons, chevau-légers, pioneers, gendarmerie, etc. please enquire. The photos show the most accurately replicated 1805 pattern Roquelor that can be found anywhere. One detail among many: the skirts can be turned back for marching and combat order with brass hooks stitched at the bottom of the front skirts that engage in thread bridles sewn at the bottom of the side back opening flaps. Of notice also are the fine accordion-type flat pleats that run from the collar down to waist level at the back, gathering the extra-width which is characteristic of the "Roquelor" cut for smartness of wear, while still keeping the ability to open up for ease of movement.
Available in the standard four regulation sizes, plus an additional xlarge one (specify your height for sleeve and overall length).
standard size chart
xsmall small medium large xlarge EU sizes 42-44 46-8 50-52 54-56 58-60 UK sizes 32"-34" 36"-38" 40"-42" 44" 46" standard heights
short regular tall xtall EU cm 168-175 176-183 184-191 192-199 UK in. 5'6"5'9" 5'9"-6' 6'-6'3" 6'3"-6'6"