Very Rare Bulgarian Royal Artillery Officer Parade Tunic, old model 1906

We are offering this very rare parade tunic of an artillery officer from the beginning of 20th c.
The cut is very similar to the old Russian guard uniforms, accepted in 1879.
The uniform model can be dated to 1906 but it was used also in Balkan war 1912 – 1913.
After the liberation from ottoman rule all Bulgarian uniforms resemble the Russian royal uniforms from 1879, exactly as the model we are offering.
Initially the uniform was in dark green color, in 1899 the color was changed to black and 1906 the uniform became its final appearance in dark blue.
There are 7 golden - like buttons arranged in two rows, bearing the artillery symbols – crossed cannons and a ball.
It is of dark blue color, made of soft, woolen material (gabardine), specifically used for the make of officer's garments and red edging typical of the artillery. The shoulder pieces are of the old model from 1880 and were used until WWI. They indicate the officer rank of a colonel and characterized by its bigger size, an old model from 1880.
The collar and the sleeves end are welted with black velvet. On sleeves are placed buttons which back is marked by the producer "Hausmann". They are also bearing the artillery symbols. There is an inside pocket
Size: M; Sleeve’s length 62cm/24,5inches
Perfect NU condition, except for some small moth – eaten holes on the front and a miniature piece of torn lining. Please see the pictures provided.

Original and nice authentic ensemble! Great find for every military collection !