Why red? The red coat worn by much of the British Army was a recognisable military symbol of strength and the British Empire. Mail Guard uniforms tapped into the existing identity of British Military Uniforms Iconic Redcoat & Napoleonic Jackets Cavalry Coats Red coat (military uniform) Wikipedia Very much looking forward to stepping out in a couple of weeks as one of the Royal Engineers most famous officers in its history as Charles G Gordon. The black Frock coat