ROYAL ARTILLERY STANDING ORDERS
PART 5 – DRESS
CONTENTS
1.
Introduction.
2.
Officer’s Orders of Dress - Annex A.
3.
Designation of Officers’ Articles of Dress and Accoutrements - Appendix 1 to Annex A.
4.
Designation of Additional RHA Officers’ Articles of Dress and Accoutrements – Appendix 2 to
Annex A.
5.
Forms of Evening Dress – Appendix 3 to Annex A.
6.
Officers Dress Specifications – Appendix 4 to Annex A.
7.
Other Ranks Orders of Dress – Annex B.
8.
Designation of Soldiers’ Articles of Dress and Accoutrements – Appendix 1 to Annex B.
9.
No 10 and 11 Dress – WOs and SNCOs – Appendix 2 to Annex B.
10.
The King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery Orders of Dress – Annex C.
11. Additional King’s Troop RHA Officers; Articles of Dress and Accoutrements – Appendix 1 to
Annex C.
12. Additional King’s Troop RHA Soldiers; Articles of Dress and Accoutrements – Appendix 2 to
Annex C. (Not Yet Issued).
13.
Authorised Dress Variations – Annex D
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ROYAL ARTILLERY STANDING ORDERS
PART 5 – DRESS
GENERAL
1.
Introduction. The authorised dress and scales of issue for officers and soldiers is laid down
in The Defence Supply Chain Manual JSP 336, Dress Regulations for the Army and Queen’s
Regulations (Part 9). The word ‘uniform’ is described as meaning a prescribed identified set of
clothes for the members of an organisation, such as soldiers.
2.
Every article of uniform for all orders of dress is to be approved by the Army Dress
Committee (ADC). These Standing Orders should therefore be read in conjunction with Army Dress
Regulations. Changes in RA articles of uniform must first be approved by the RA Dress Committee
(RADC), who will submit proposed changes to the ADC for final approval.
3.
The RADC is the sole authority for variations and changes to RA Dress. It consists of:
Regt Col – Chairman.
Adjt YOs.
RASM.
A female officer from Larkhill.
SO2 Regt Pol – Secretary.
AIM
4.
The aim of these Standing Orders is to provide detail on the forms of dress authorised for
wear within the RA.
ORDERS OF DRESS
5.
Forms and Orders of Dress are listed at Annex A for Officers and Annex B for soldiers. Notes
on certain types of dress are given below.
a.
Full Dress.
(1)
Full Dress is issued to The King’s Troop RHA only.
(2) Full Dress is worn by The King’s Troop RHA on all ceremonial occasions. It may
be worn by others under the following conditions:
(a) By all ranks for historical displays and tattoos at the discretion of the
General Officer Commanding London District or the Regt Col.
b.
(b)
By bands, corps of drums and pipes and trumpeters.
(c)
By markers at the saluting base on ceremonial parades.
(d)
By RHA regiments for sword guards.
(e)
By lining parties at weddings and by doorkeepers, etc at social events.
No 1 Dress.
(1) No 1 Dress is issued to The King’s Troop RHA. It can also be issued for specific
events to All Ranks. Pools of No 1 Dress uniforms are held for the saluting troops of 29
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Cdo Regt RA, 104 Regt RA(V) and 105 Regt RA(V). The Garrison Management Team
(GMT) at Larkhill (SO1 GMT/Deputy Garrison Commander), hold a Pool for 14 Regt
RA.
(2)
It may be worn on ceremonial and social occasions when ordered.
(3) No 1 Dress (Ceremonial) is normally worn only by General Officers, ADCs,
Defence Attachés and officers holding certain other appointments. Senior Officers
authorised by appointment to wear No 1 Dress (Ceremonial) are to draw items from the
MOD pool in London District. The first point of contact is SO2 Regt Pol, RHQ RA.
(4) A pool of ceremonial accoutrements is held by GMT at Larkhill for occasional
short-term use.
c.
No 2 Dress (Service Dress). No 2 Dress is the normal parade dress in temperate
areas.
d.
No 3 Dress (White Ceremonial Dress). No 3 Dress is worn by General Officers,
ADCs, Defence Attachés, and all ranks on their personal staffs, in tropical climates.
Ceremonial accoutrements are the same as for No 1 Dress (Ceremonial or Non Ceremonial).
Honour Guards are to gain permission for the wearing of No 3 Dress through RHQ RA.
e.
No 4 Dress (Warm Weather Service Dress). Worn (by officers and WO1s only) as for
No 2 Dress, in tropical climates and elsewhere when authorised.
f.
No 5 Dress (Desert Combat Clothing). Issued as required. (No 5 Dress will be
replaced by the new No 8 Dress (Personal Clothing System [Combat Uniform] {PCS(CU)}
when issued).
g.
No 6 Dress (Bush Jacket). Worn by officers and soldiers as parade dress in tropical
climates; for soldiers this is in lieu of No 2 Dress.
h.
No 7 Dress (Warm Weather Barrack Dress). Worn by officers and soldiers in certain
tropical climates during the working day.
i.
No 8 Dress (Temperate Combat Clothing). Normal working dress, to be replaced by
the new pattern No 8 Dress (CU).
j.
No 8 Dress (Tropical Combat Clothing). Issued as required, only to be worn when
ordered.
k.
No 10 Dress (Mess Dress). Mess Dress is worn by all Officers, Warrant Officers and
SNCOs and can be worn by JNCOs when ordered. It is also worn as Concert Dress for all
members of the RA Band. The jacket is an integral part of the uniform and should not be
removed, at any time.
l.
No 13 Dress (Barrack Dress). Barrack Dress is to be worn with shoes. Certain
variations of headdress are permitted within each type. COs may use their discretion
provided there is uniformity within regiments.
(1) The RA pattern blue pullover may be worn at CO’s discretion by Officers or
SNCOs in No 13 Dress. Blue pullovers are not to be worn by individuals serving away
from regiments. Regiments must obtain approval from, SO2 Regt Pol, RHQ RA prior to
adopting this form of dress.
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(2) In inclement weather a British Warm Overcoat or Greatcoat (khaki) may be worn
in No 13 Dress.
m.
No 14 Dress (Barrack Dress Shirt Sleeve Order).
(1) Officers are to wear long sleeved shirts with the sleeves rolled up. Slides with
badges of rank are not to be worn.
(2)
WOs and below are to wear the issued short-sleeved shirts.
6.
Shirt Sleeve Order. The date to change from/to shirt sleeve order and then into pullover
order is a decision that lies with the CO. The guideline dates are 1st Apr for Shirt Sleeve Order and
1st October for long sleeve order.
7.
Articles of Dress. Designations of specific articles of dress and accoutrements authorised
for Officers and Soldiers are given at Annexes A and B respectively (ie gloves, white lanyards etc).
8.
Colonels Commandant and Honorary Colonels Commandant. Colonels Commandant
RA and Honorary Colonels Commandant of RA TA units may elect to wear either the uniform of
their rank or former rank, or Regimental uniform. In the latter case, the uniform of a regimental
Lieutenant Colonel with the rank badges of a substantive Colonel should be worn.
9.
Regimental Tailors, Hatters and Suppliers. Officers are to purchase all of their uniform
from the recognised Regimental military tailors and hatters. Failure to follow this will result in their
obtaining uniform which is not up to standard and which they will be required to replace at their
own expense. The Regiment has no influence upon the standard of service and tailoring with firms
other than those below.
10. Accredited Tailors and Hatters. The following are accredited as Regimental tailors and
hatters for the Royal Artillery:
GD Golding Ltd
220 Hatfield Road
ST ALBANS
Herts
AL1 4LW
Tel: 01727 841321
Dege & Skinner Ltd
10 Savile Row
LONDON
W1 X 1AF
Tel: 020 728 72941
SPECIAL REGULATIONS
11. Gunnery Staff. Officers serving on the Gunnery Staff are to wear red hat bands on SD hats
at all times. WOs and SNCOs should wear white tops with the SD hat at the following times:
a.
During all periods of live firing (training).
b.
When instructing on equipments.
c.
On exercises/demonstrations.
At other times WOs and SNCOs should remove the white tops. Female members of the Gunnery
Staff are to wear female pattern SD hats with red band or white top as appropriate.
12. The King’s Troop RHA. Variations to the standard forms of RA dress are authorised for the
King’s Troop RHA, details of which are at Annex C.
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13.
The RA Band. Ceremonial Dress for the RA Band is authorised separately, by CAMUS.
14. Maternity Wear. Regulations governing maternity wear are included in JSP 336. Current
instructions are held by Unit QMs.
15. Mourning Bands. A Mourning Band is a piece of black crêpe material 3¼” wide. It is worn
on the left sleeve, half way between the elbow and shoulder. It is worn only by Officers and
Warrant Officers that are attending a funeral as mourners. Bearer parties are not to wear mourning
bands. Specific guidance can be found in Queen’s Regulations, Ch 8, Part 5, Para J8.130,
including the exceptions as to when soldiers may wear Mourning Bands.
16. Poppies. Poppies should be worn by all ranks in all forms of dress (other than operations or
tactical training) for the seven days preceding Remembrance Sunday. Where Remembrance Day
(11 November) falls after Sunday, poppies may continue to be worn until 2359hrs of that date.
Poppies are to be worn in the following manner:
a.
NO 1 Dress Cap. The red petals only are worn behind the left button on the No 1
Dress Cap on top of the chin strap.
b.
Berets. The red petals only are to be worn behind the beret badge, or Cypher.
c.
No 2 Dress. For Officers in 7 Para RHA ,29 Cdo Regt RA and 4/73 Bty RA who do not
wear a No 1 Dress Cap with No 2 Dress, the red petals only are to be worn above medals.
d.
Other Forms of Dress. When the poppy cannot be worn as described above the
complete poppy is to be worn with the stem roughly where the left collar badge would be (eg
on pullovers, great coats or No 1 Dress tunics). In No 8 Dress the poppy is to be worn on the
upper left lapel.
17.
Stable Belts.
a.
Regimental Stable Belts. Standard pattern RHA and RA stable belts are to be worn in
No 13 and No 14 Dress and may be worn by all regiments in No 8 Dress (CS 95) at the CO’s
discretion. Stable belts may not be worn in No 8 Dress PCS (CU). 4 Regt RA and 29 Cdo
Regt RA are authorised to wear their own Regimental stable belts as agreed by the RADC.
b.
Battery Stable Belts. Battery stable belts as authorised by the RADC are only to be
worn within batteries’ own Regimental and Garrison lines.
18. Shoes. Only issued brown shoes are to be worn by Officers and Warrant Officers. Only
issued black shoes are to be worn by soldiers. Chukka/jodhpur, ankle and stable boots are not
authorised items of dress and are not to be worn.
19. Variations. If regiments or batteries wish to introduce a variation to any authorised form of
dress, they are to submit a formal request, through the chain of command for consideration by the
RADC. Only those variations approved by the RADC may then be worn and may only be worn
under the conditions stipulated in the authorisation. All authorised dress variations are shown at
Annex D.
SPECIFIC DIRECTION
20. Generic. Any individual on an ERE or detachment (operational or otherwise) is regarded as
temporarily on duty away from their parent regiment; as such they are to continue to wear the
regimental headdress and accoutrements from where they were detached or sent on ERE.
Examples include 14 Regt RA, Ex LONG LOOK, OCE. Officers and soldiers posted directly to
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UOTCs are to continue to wear the regimental headdress and accoutrements from where they
were directly posted from.
21. Officers and Warrant Officers. On posting from an RHA, Para, Cdo, AAC Regt or from
4/73 Bty, all Officers and Warrant Officers are to revert to wearing RA blue berets, gun cap badge
and associated accoutrements. This regulation is to recognise the unique appointments within
these specialised regiments and units. Passing P Coy, AACC or the Special Observer’s course, or
having once served in an RHA regiment, is not an enduring entitlement to wear RHA, Para, Cdo or
other specialist headdress, insignia or accoutrements ad infinitum. The exception to this direction
is the very few Officers and Warrant Officers (less than 20) who are specifically selected to conduct
recruiting activity within recruiting establishments, or appointments which actively display the
variety of capabilities found within the RA. These appointments include: RMAS, AFC Harrogate,
ATR Pirbright, RA Display Team and RHQ RA Recruiting Staff. To be entitled to wear the above
headdress and accoutrements at a Phase 1 training establishment or other entitled position, the
wearer must have been posted directly from an above mentioned unit. To assist in the explanation
of these rules, the following examples will provide clarification.
a.
Officers and Warrant Officers at Staff. Officers and Warrant officers holding staff
appointments, both Single Service and Joint, are to wear standard RA headdress and
accoutrements. Certain Joint organisations require individuals to wear a Joint stable belt;
this is acceptable. Within 3 Cdo Bde and 16 AA Bde, Officers and Warrant Officers are
entitled to wear the specialist beret but with an RA cap badge and RA stable belt. For
example, a captain or warrant officer posted from 7 Para RHA to HQ 16 AA Bde may retain
the maroon beret but with the RA cap badge and stable belt. RHA ball buttons (less for Mess
kit waistcoat) must be changed; female Officers are permitted to retain ball buttons on the
cuffs of Mess jackets. Individuals are to contact SO2 Regt Pol for clarification and
exceptions may be granted by the Regt Col eg those in their last 2 years of service.
b.
Defence Academy. Staff and students at the Defence Academy, must wear RA
headdress and standard accoutrements regardless of their immediate previous regimental
appointment eg no tartan slides, blue pullovers, etc.
c.
MA and ADC Appointments. Officers posted into MA and ADC appointments are to
contact SO2 Regt Pol for guidance prior to their employment.
d.
Phase 2 and Phase 3 Training Establishments. All Officers posted to Phase 2 and 3
training establishments (eg RSA, Bovington, Leconfield) are to wear RA standard headdress
and accoutrements, regardless of any previous employment. Warrant Officers posted to 24
Bty directly from 7 Para RHA, 29 Cdo Regt RA and 4/73 Bty, may retain the headdress and
accoutrements of the above mentioned units.
22. SNCOs and Below. On posting from an RHA, Para, Cdo, AAC Regt or from 4/73 Bty, all
SNCOs and below are to revert to wearing RA blue berets, gun cap badge and associated
accoutrements. When sent on ERE, all SNCOs and below will retain the headdress and
accoutrements of their parent unit.
23. Formation and Unit Badges. Formation and Unit badges eg 1(UK) Armd Div, must be
removed when the individual is posted from that organisation (this does not include ERE
appointments).
24. Badges to be Worn on No 8 Dress (CS95). The ADC has directed that the badges worn on
No 8 Dress (CS95) are:
Union Emblem (national flag)
Formation Badge
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Tactical Recognition Flash (TRF)/Drop Zone Flash (DZF)
Certain approved qualification badges, namely:
British Parachute/SAS Wings1
Army Commando Shoulder Titles
Commando Dagger
Special Observer Triangle
Army Flying Badge
Note: Army Commando Shoulder Titles are only to be worn when serving in 3 Cdo Bde.
25. Badges to be Worn on No 8 Dress (Personal Clothing System {Combat Uniform})
(PCS{CU}). One impact of new design features is that the arm pockets are sewn on to both arms
at an oblique angle to enable the wearer to access both pockets easily. On top of each pocket is a
rectangular “Touch & Close” patch designed to carry Combat Identification. This is covered with a
blanking plate to protect the Touch & Close material. This blanking plate is to be used to carry all
badges in order to minimise tailoring of the garment itself. Because the rectangular blanking plate
sits at an oblique angle to the vertical, all badges are to be sewn to follow a vertical line, each
blanking plate is to carry no more than 2 badges. Limiting the number of badges that may be worn
to 2 on each arm conforms to CGS directive on badges issued in 2002.
a.
Formation, Qualification and Employment Badges and TRFs.
(1) On the left arm, the blanking plate is to contain uppermost the Union Emblem. A
Formation Flash if worn is to be sewn below the Union Emblem. On the right arm, the
blanking plate is to contain the wearer’s Tactical Recognition Flash (TRF) together with
a qualification or employment badge. It is to be noted that, in line with the current
policy, both the Formation Flash and the TRF are to be procured and tailored at nonpublic expense.
(2)
The only badges which are to be sewn directly on to the material are:
(a) Shoulder titles for Commando Forces.
(b) Aircrew wings worn on the left breast, positioned so the top of the badge
sits no higher than the top of the left breast map pocket.
(3) It is to be noted that Para/SF Wings are to be sewn on the blanking plate itself of
the right arm only. Para/SF Wings are to be sewn above the TRF and other badges
sewn below.
b.
Commando Qualification Badge. The qualification badge of the dagger indicating
that the wearer has passed the All Arms Commando Course (AACC) is no longer to be worn
in PCS (CU) by Army personnel either serving with FLEET (Cdo units) or elsewhere. Army
personnel serving with FLEET will continue to wear the “ARMY COMMANDO” shoulder titles
and green beret and, where appropriate, will wear the 3 Cdo Bde Formation Flash below the
Union Emblem on the blanking plate of the left arm. However on leaving service with FLEET,
Army personnel will cease to wear the green beret2 and remove the 3 Cdo Bde Formation
Flash but to indicate that an individual has passed the AACC and served with Cdo forces,
he/she may continue to wear the “ARMY COMMANDO” shoulder titles in Combat Uniform as
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Foreign parachute wings may be worn just above the top right breast pocket, but only when serving with the Army that awarded the
wings in the first place. (Army Dress Regs Para 09.402.a).
2
Except in authorised positions (see Para 21).
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a qualification badge in perpetuity. The existing red dagger on a black background badge will
continue to be worn on the left arm in all other orders of dress.
26. Honorary Distinctions and Badges. The only authorised embellishments to dress are
honorary distinctions and badges, which may be worn by a small number of regiments and
batteries in recognition of services in the field and approved by The ADC. Those batteries
authorised to wear honours are to do so in accordance with Materiel Regulations. They are as
follows:
a.
7 Para RHA – Pegasus Badge. Worn on No 2 Dress only, on the left upper arm, whilst
serving in the Regiment.
b.
5 (Gibraltar 1779 – 83) Bty RA. Croix de Guerre, worn in No 8 Dress on the beret
under the cap badge by all ranks. Worn on No 1, No 2 and Mess Dress, on both shoulders.
c.
10 (Assaye) Bty RA. Syrena, red shield with white mermaid carrying a sword and
shield. Worn in No 1 and No 2 Dress on the right lower arm.
d.
25/170 (Imjin) Bty RA. Imjin Flash, US Presidential Citation. Worn in No 1, No 2 and
Mess Dress on the right shoulder.
e.
201 (Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire Yeomanry) Bty RA (V). Pegasus Badge. Worn in
No 1, No 2 and No 13 Dress on the right upper arm.
27. Standards of personal appearance (ie jewellery, haircuts, tattoos, make up) are laid down in
Queen’s Regulations Ch 5, Part 9, Para 5.366. These orders are to be adhered to at all times.
28.
Guidance on religious and cultural considerations is laid down in AGAIs Volume 2, Ch 59.
29. T Shirts.
colour is worn.
T Shirts are issued in both green and brown, regiments are to ensure a standard
CIVILIAN ATTIRE
30. The Regimental Tie. The Regimental Tie is navy blue with crimson zigzag stripes running
downwards from left to right of the wearer. Serving and retired Gunners are encouraged to wear
the Regimental Tie on Fridays.
31. The Regimental Brooch. The Regimental Brooch, of bomb design (7 flames) in either silver
or gold, is to be worn by females in place of the Regimental Tie, on the left lapel.
32. Club and Battery Ties. Any RHA or RA regiment, battery, sporting club or other association
is permitted to produce a tie for the use of its members, provided that:
a.
The design does not duplicate that of a tie already in existence.
b.
The Regimental Tie design (zigzag) is not to be incorporated in any way into regiment,
battery or club tie design. Where the design includes emblems which belong to the
Regiment as a whole – eg the Regimental Badge or Monogram – these emblems are to be
correctly depicted and tastefully displayed; they must not be defaced in any way.
c.
The designs of all such ‘private’ ties are to be approved by and registered with the SO2
Regt Pol, RHQ RA.
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Annexes:
A.
B.
C.
D.
Royal Artillery Officers Orders of Dress.
Other Ranks Orders of Dress.
King’s Troop RHA Orders of Dress.
Authorised Variations to Orders of Dress.
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ANNEX A TO
RA STANDING ORDERS
PART 5
ROYAL ARTILLERY OFFICER’S ORDERS OF DRESS
1.
Listed below is the RA Officer’s baseline standard as worn by YOs. Permitted variations are
listed at Annex E.
SERIAL
(a)
1
DRESS
(b)
No 1 Dress (Non Ceremonial)
MALE
(c)
No 1 Dress cap
No 1 Dress tunic with cloth
shoulder straps and white
strip collar
2
No 1 Dress (Ceremonial)
3
No 2 Dress (NonCeremonial)
Overalls with braces
White shirt without collar.
Mess Wellington boots
and spurs.
Brown leather cross belt
Brown leather gloves
RA Sword with brown
leather scabbard, sword
knot and sword slings
As for No 1 Dress (nonceremonial) less brown
leather accoutrements
which are replaced by the
following embellishments:
Gold shoulder cords with
extensions
Busby lines (RHA only)
Gold shoulder belt
RA Sword with plated
scabbard, gold sword knot
and gold sword slings with
blue leather backing
Medals
White gloves
No 1 Dress cap
Khaki issued jacket,
trousers and braces.
Issued shirt
Silk tie
Issued khaki socks
Brown shoes
Brown leather cross belt
Brown leather gloves
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Brown Court Shoes may only be worn when not on parade with troops and on informal occasions.
A-1
FEMALE
(d)
No 1 Dress cap (female
pattern)
No 1 Dress tunic (female
pattern) with cloth
shoulder straps and white
strip collar
No 1 Dress skirt
White shirt without collar
Approved hosiery
Black Gibson shoes
Brown leather cross belt
Brown leather gloves
RA Sword with brown
leather scabbard, sword
knot and sword slings
As for No 1 Dress (nonceremonial) less brown
leather shoulder belt and
gloves and with the
following embellishments:
Gold should cords with
extensions
Busby lines (RHA only)
Gold shoulder belt
RA Sword with plated
scabbard, gold sword knot
and gold sword slings with
blue leather backing
Medals
White gloves
No 1 Dress cap (female
pattern)
Khaki issued jacket and
skirt
Issued shirt
Silk tie
Approved hosiery
Brown Gibson or Court
shoes3
Brown leather cross belt
Brown leather gloves
SERIAL
(a)
4
DRESS
(b)
No 2 Dress (Ceremonial)
MALE
(c)
As for No 2 Dress (nonceremonial) with the
following:
RA Sword with brown
leather; sword knot,
scabbard and sword slings
Medals
WARM WEATHER UNIFORM
5
No 4 Dress
DESERT COMBAT UNIFORM
6
No 5 Dress
To be replaced by PCS (CU).
WARM WEATHER PARADE UNIFORM
7
No 6 Dress
FEMALE
(d)
As for No 2 Dress (nonceremonial) with the
following:
RA Sword with brown
leather; sword knot,
scabbard and sword
slings
Medals
Brown Gibson Shoes
only
No 4 Dress jacket and
trousers as issued
Other articles as for No 2
Dress except that gloves
are not worn
No 4 Dress jacket and
skirt as issued
Other articles as for No
2 Dress except that
gloves and hosiery are
not worn
DPM Desert as for No 9
Dress
Boots desert worn instead
of boots jungle
As for male
No 1 Dress cap
No 1 Dress cap (female
pattern)
No 6 Dress jacket and
skirt as issued
Other articles as for No
2 Dress, except that
shirt, tie, gloves and
hosiery are not worn.
No 6 Dress jacket and
trousers as issued
Other articles as for No 2
Dress, except that shirt, ties
and gloves are not worn.
WARM WEATHER WORKING UNIFORM
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No 7 Dress
Service Dress cap or side
hat.
No 7 Dress short
No 7 Dress Ttousers
Brown shoes
Khaki socks
Stable belt
Staybrite badges of rank
A-2
Service Dress cap or
side hat.
No 7 Dress shirt
No 7 Dress skirt
Brown shoes
Hosiery
Stable belt
Staybrite badges of rank
SERIAL
DRESS
(a)
(b)
TEMPERATE COMBAT UNIFORM
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No 8 Dress (CS 95)
10
MALE
(c)
In the Field
Helmet/Beret CS95 and
PLCE commensurate with
weather and trg needs at
CO’s discretion
In Barracks - Summer
Beret
Jacket DPM combat
lightweight (Shirt) sleeves
rolled up
Trousers DPM combat
lightweight
Issued T-shirt
Black on khaki RA Rank
slide.
Green issue belt or stable
belt (CO’s discretion)
BCH/BCA (Issue boots)
Blousing elastics
In Barracks – Winter
Beret
Shirt DPM Combat lightweight – sleeves rolled
down.
Trousers DPM combat lightweight.
Green issue belt or stable
belt.
Issued T-shirt
Black on khaki RA Rank
slide
Jacket DPM field with green
issued belt
BCH/BCA (Issue boots)
Blousing elastics
A-3
FEMALE
(d)
As for male
As for male
As for male
SERIAL
(a)
11
DRESS
(b)
No 8 Dress (PCS (CU))
TROPICAL COMBAT UNIFORM
12
No 9 Dress
TEMPERATE MESS DRESS
13
No 10 Dress
MALE
(c)
In the Field
Helmet/Beret CU and PLCE
commensurate with weather
and trg needs at CO’s
discretion
In Barracks – Summer
and Winter
Beret
Combat Jacket not tucked
into trousers, sleeves rolled
down
Combat Trousers
Issued T-shirt
Issued rank slide, or
authorised regimental
variation
Windproof Smock (if
required) green issued belt
to be worn externally to
Smock only
Issue boots
Blousing elastics
FEMALE
(d)
As for male
Helmet/DPM tropical hat
DPM tropical jacket
DPM tropical trousers
Boots jungle
Working belt or PLCE as
ordered
Black on khaki RA Rank
slides
To be replaced by No 8
Dress PCS (CU)
As for male
No 1 Dress cap
Mess Dress jacket and
waistcoat
Overalls
White “Marcella” shirt
Black double ended bow tie
Mess Wellington boots and
spurs.
Miniature medals
RA cloak (optional)
Waistcoat watches may be
worn.
Shirt studs may be worn,
but must be of gold effect
(no embellishments)
No 1 Dress cap (female
pattern)
Mess Dress jacket
Mess dress
Approved hosiery
A-4
As for male
Dark blue or black court
shoes.
Miniature medals
RA cloak (optional)
SERIAL
DRESS
(a)
(b)
WARM WEATHER MESS DRESS
14
No 11 Dress
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING (OVERALLS)
No 12 Dress
15
BARRACK DRESS
16
No 13 Dress (Winter)
MALE
(c)
As for No 10 Dress, except
white drill monkey jacket
and dark blue cummerbund
are worn instead of mess
dress jacket and waistcoat
As for No 10 Dress,
except that a white drill
monkey jacket is worn
instead of the mess
jacket
Hosiery is not worn.
Beret
Overalls
Issued boots
Issued belt (not when working
on AFVs).
Elastics
As for male
Service Dress cap or side
cap
Issued jersey
Issued long sleeve shirt
Silk Tie
Barrack dress trousers
Staybrite badges of rank
RHA/RA shoulder titles
Issued khaki socks
Service Dress cap or
side cap
Issued jersey
Issued long sleeve shirt
Silk Tie
Barrack dress skirt or
slacks
Brown court shoes or
brown shoes.
Staybrite badges of rank
RHA/RA should titles
Approved hosiery
Brown leather gloves – if
ordered
Brown leather gloves – if
ordered
Service Dress cap or side
hat
Issued long sleeve shirt
(rolled up)
Barrack dress trousers
Service Dress cap or
side cap
Issued long sleeve shirt
(rolled up)
Barrack dress skirt or
slacks.
Brown court shoes or
brown shoes
Stable belt
Staybrite badges of rank
RHA/RA shoulder titles
Approved hosiery
Issued brown shoes
SHIRT SLEEVE ORDER
17
No 14 Dress (Summer)
FEMALE
(d)
Brown shoes
Stable belt
Staybrite badges of rank
RHA/RA shoulder titles
Khaki socks
Appendices:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Designation of Officers’ Articles of Dress and Accoutrements.
Designation of Additional RHA Officers’ Articles of Dress and Accoutrements.
Forms of Evening Dress.
Specifications of Dress Officers.
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APPENDIX 1 TO
ANNEX A TO
RA STANDING ORDERS
PART 5
DESIGNATION OF OFFICERS’ ARTICLES OF DRESS AND ACCOUTREMENTS
1.
Badges.
a.
Badges Cap. See under ‘Berets’ and ‘Caps’ below.
b.
Badges Collar. Collar badges are worn only in the following orders of dress:
(1) No 1 Dress. Gold thread grenade badge with 7 flames, 2¼” long, ⅞” wide on a
black backing. To be fitted horizontally on the centre of the collar with the centre of the
badge 2” from the opening in the collar.
(2) No 2 and 4 Dress. Bronze grenade badge with 7 flames, 1⅞” long, 1” wide. To
be fitted on the lapel with the centre of the badge 3” from the opening of the collar and
above the step in the lapel.
(3) No 3 Dress. Gilt grenade badge with 7 flames, 1⅞” long, 1” wide. To be fitted as
for No 1 Dress.
c.
Badges of Rank.
(1)
Greatcoat – Bronze finish gilding metal, full size, ie:
Crowns - 1” wide and 1” high.
Stars - 1” between opposite points.
(2)
No 1 Dress (Ceremonial) – Gold and silver metal, full size.
(3) Nos 1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 13 and 14 Dress – Gold anodised aluminium ¾ full size.
Crowns to have red backing.
(4) Nos 5, 8, 9 and 12 Dress – Slides – black on khaki (RA/RHA embroidered 10mm
in height).
(5) Nos 10 and 11 Dress – Gold anodised aluminium, ⅜ full size. Crowns to have
red backing.
(6) Stars are fitted with the apexes of the mitres pointing towards the button on the
shoulder strap.
2.
Belts.
a.
Cross Belt Leather. The belt to be nut brown calf 2⅛” wide, plain in front, pouch at
back 6” x 3” fitted with RA Officers’ Service Dress cap badge (bronzed). All fittings bronzed,
no polished brass.
(1) To be worn with No 1 Dress (Non Ceremonial), No 2 Dress, No 4 Dress and No 6
Dress.
(2)
Worn over the left shoulder, crossing the chest between the top and second
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buttons of the jacket and fitting well up under the right armpit, with the pouch in the
centre of the back. The loop on the inside of the belt engages the second button of the
jacket in order to keep the pouch central. The belt should not fall below the button on
the right lowest pocket. Belts are cut to lie flat across the chest – women may wear the
belt more loosely.
(3) Supplied by Hobson and Sons (London) Ltd, Kenneth Road, Thundersley, Essex,
SS7 3AF
b.
Cross Belt Gold Lace. RA gold lace on black leather with gilt fittings, Where the
wearing of a sash is authorised, a cross belt is not worn.
(1) Worn with the gold embroidered pouch (Pouch Ornate) by officers of the King’s
Troop RHA with Full Dress, No 1 Dress and Patrol Dress, and optionally by officers of
the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.
(2) Worn with the black patent leather collapsible pouch by RHA officers with No 1
and No 3 Dress (Ceremonial).
(3) May be worn, optionally, with the black patent leather pouch by all officers, with
No 1 and No 3 Dress (Ceremonial), on informal occasions (eg as Orderly Officer) and
on official occasions which are purely Regimental events.
(4) Worn over the left shoulder, crossing the chest between the top and second
buttons of the jacket and fitting well up under the right armpit, with the pouch in the
centre of the back. The loop on the inside of the belt engages the second button of the
jacket in order to keep the pouch central. The belt should not fall below the button on
the right lowest pocket. Belts are cut to lie flat across the chest – women may wear the
belt more loosely.
c.
Stable Belt. Stable belts are worn with No 14 Dress and may be worn in barracks in
No 8 Dress (CS 95). It is not to be worn in No 8 Dress PCS (CU). Only the following are
authorised:
(1)
RA Stable Belt
(a) Specification – Webbing coloured red (Pantone 18-1662 ‘Flame Scarlet’)
3/4, dark blue (Pantone Dark Navy) 3/5”, yellow (Pantone 17-10755 ‘Sulpher’)
3/10”, dark blue 3/5”, red ¾”, across the total width of 3”. Two nickel plated single
pronged roller type buckles and tan leather straps for fastening. The straps are to
be polished. Nickel plated prong less adjusting slide, to be fitted on the buckle
end of the belt and not on the strap end.
(b) To be worn with the buckles on the left side and the points of the straps to
the rear.
(2)
RHA Stable Belt. Worn by all RHA units.
(a) Specification – Webbing coloured royal blue (Pantone 19-4044 ‘Limoges’)
1⅛”, yellow (Pantone 13-2752 ‘Lemon’) ¼”, royal blue 1⅛”, across the total width
of 21/2”.
(b)
(3)
Fittings and method of wearing as for RA Stable Belt.
Battery Stable Belts. Battery stable belts authorized by the RADC may also be
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worn with working dress and CS95 and are only to be worn within batteries own
Regimental and Garrison lines.
d.
Working Belt. Green issued belt is to be worn on No 8 Dress trousers and over a field
jacket in barracks.
e.
Service Dress Belt. Issued service dress belts are not to be worn by Officers and the
hoops on the tunic are to be removed, on No 2 Dress.
3.
Berets.
a.
Blue Beret. Worn by all officers, except those entitled to the maroon, green, AAC light
blue or beige berets with Nos 5, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13 and 14 Dress, when ordered.
b.
Style. Berets are worn so that the band is horizontally level around the head and 1”
above the eyebrows. The crown of the beret is pulled to the right. Bow ends at the back of
the beret are knotted and tucked away. The badge is to be positioned above the left eye.
c.
Beret Badge. Embroidered gold thread gun badge as supplied by the Regimental
Tailors and Hatters. The “grass” on which the gun stands is to be gold, not green. To be fitted
so that the bottom of the lower scroll is ½” above the binding of the beret. They are to be
backed with material of the same colour as that of the article on which they are worn. RHA
officers wear the embroidered Royal Cypher badge. The centre part of the RHA Cypher is
also to be the same colour as that of the article on which they are worn.
4.
Boots.
a.
Boots Combat. As issued.
b.
Mess Wellingtons. Black leather, “Mess Dress” pattern, with boxes for spurs. Worn
with overalls in Nos 1, 10 and 11 Dress.
5.
Buttons.
a.
RA officers wear Regimental buttons of half-domed type bearing the gun and crown
badge. RHA officers wear ball buttons, also with the gun and crown badge.
b.
All buttons except those on No 10 Dress (Mess Dress) are of gold anodised aluminium
with die-struck badge. No 10 Dress buttons are to be of gilt metal with mounted badge.
c.
Shoulder buttons are fitted so that the crown of the badge is towards the neck of the
wearer.
d.
Buttons are worn in diameter sizes as follows: (40 lignes equal to one inch).
DRESS
No 1 Dress Cap, SD Cap and Side-hat
No 1 and 6 Dress jacket – front
No 1 and 6 Dress jacket – pocket and shoulder
No 2 and 4 Dress jacket front
No 2 and 4 Dress pocket and shoulder
No 10 Dress jacket side
No 10 Dress jacket cuff and shoulder
No 10 Dress waistcoat
RA
Regimental – 22 ligne
Regimental – 30 ligne
Regimental – 30 ligne
Regiment 40 ligne
Regimental – 26 ligne
Regimental – 26 ligne
Regimental – 22 ligne
Regimental – 22 ligne
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RHA
Regimental – 22 ligne
Ball – 26 ligne
Regimental – 30 ligne
Ball – 26 ligne
Regimental 26 ligne
Ball – 26 ligne
Ball – 22 ligne
Ball – 22 ligne
No 11 Dress jacket shoulder
Greatcoat – all except shoulder
Greatcoat – shoulder
6.
Regimental – 22 ligne
Regimental – 40 ligne
Regimental – 26 ligne
Regimental – 22 ligne
Regimental – 40 ligne
Regimental – 26 ligne
Caps and Hats.
a.
No 1 Dress Cap.
(1) Blue cloth (112 Naval) with scarlet band and welts. Gold edged peak for field
officers. Black patent leather chin-strap ½” wide in two parts, with sliding loops (not
buckles) fixed by two 22 ligne Regimental buttons immediately behind corners of peak.
(2) Gilt gun badge, 2½” wide, 1¾” high, fitted so that the beading at the bottom of the
crown is in line with the top seam of the scarlet cap band.
(3) Worn by all officers with Nos 1, 10 and 11 Dress and with No 2, 4 and 6 Dress
when on parade with troops wearing the No 1 Dress cap, and when attending
ceremonial or public occasions as an individual.
b.
Service Dress Cap. There is a distinct colour difference between this and the issued
jacket and trousers.
(1) Khaki whipcord, with piped welt round crown and without wire stiffener. Brown
leather chin strap, ½” wide in two parts with loops (no buckles), fixed by two 22 ligne
Regimental buttons. Instructors-in-Gunnery wear a scarlet cap-band in No 5, 8, 9, 13
and 14 Dress (See page 5-6).
(2) Bronze gun badge, 2½” wide, 1¾” high, fitted so that the beading at the bottom of
the crown is in line with the seam of the cap.
(3) Worn by all officers except those serving with the UN, AAC, Airborne and
Commando units in Nos 2, 4, 7, 13 and 14 Dress, on informal occasions. Not to be
worn when accompanied by men wearing the No 1 Dress cap.
c.
Female. No 1 Dress Cap and Service Dress Cap manufactured in the standard
women’s pattern (the Hobson Hat specification No UK/SC/529A) in the same fabric.
d.
Side-Hat (Cap Field Service).
(1) Superfine cloth – scarlet body, piped gold – scarlet tip – dark blue (112 Naval)
flaps, piped gold – dark blue (112 Naval) peak, piped gold for field officers only. Two 22
ligne Regimental buttons on flap. Gold embroidered grenade badge for RA. Royal
Cypher badge for RHA.
(2) May be worn optionally at CO’s discretion in No 2, 4, 7, 13 and 14 Dress. Not to
be worn on parade with soldiers wearing the NO 1 Dress Cap. It may not be worn
when medals and leather are worn.
e.
Tropical Hat. As issued. Worn with Nos 5, 8 and 9 Dress as ordered by Overseas
Commands.
7.
Cloak, Royal Artillery. Blue cloth line scarlet. May be worn with No 10 (Mess Dress),
though it is optional.
8.
Combat Soldier 95 (CS95). CS95 should be worn as No 8 Dress, until replaced with PCS
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(CU). In the field COs may authorise the combination of clothing best suited to the prevailing
weather conditions and the training being undertaken, provided there is consistency within units.
When worn in barracks the following should be noted:
a.
Sleeves. In Summer in barracks, Jacket DPM Combat Lightweight sleeves should be
rolled up, (may be rolled down if training requires).
b.
Belts. A green issue belt is to be worn over a Jacket DPM Field when PLCE (webbing)
is not worn.
c.
Jacket DPM Field. The Jacket DPM Field may be worn outdoors over CS95 in No 8
Dress or other forms of No 13/14 Dress.
9.
Cummerbund.
a.
Material – art rayon. Colour – dark blue – shade ‘Midnight Blue’. Plain finish without
pleats.
b.
10.
Worn with No 11 Dress only.
Gloves.
a.
Brown Leather – worn with No 13 Dress and No 2 Dress when ordered.
b.
White cotton – worn by officers of the King’s Tp RHA on ceremonial occasions and by
other officers with No 1 Dress (Ceremonial).
11.
Greatcoat.
a.
The Officers’ Khaki Greatcoat 1944 pattern is the correct official greatcoat. When worn
on parade, it is to be properly done up. When not on parade, the top two buttons may be left
open, but the lapels are not buttoned back. The coat collar is not turned up except in very
inclement weather.
b.
“British Warm” pattern greatcoats may be worn with No 2 Dress and no 13 Dress
(shoes variant). It is not to be worn on parade.
c.
12.
Socks.
(1)
Issue khaki – with brown shoes.
(2)
Black – with black shoes in No 11 Dress.
Jackets.
a.
No 1 Dress. Blue barathea.
b.
No 2 Dress. As issued.
c.
No 4 Dress. Terylene worsted: coloured stone. As issued.
d.
No 6 Dress. Terylene cotton: coloured stone. As issued. Metal shoulder titles. No
collar badges.
e.
No 10 Dress. Mess jacket, blue clother with scarlet facings. For specifications see
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Annex C, paras 5 and 7
f.
13.
No 11 Dress. Mess jacket, white drill with plain rolled collar. No collar badges.
Jerseys.
a.
Jersey Wool Heavy – as issued. Worn with No 13 Dress (Barrack Dress).
b.
Blue Jersey – Regimental pattern. Heavy wool jersey – colour blue/navy marl. Raglan
saddle and crew neck. Blue shoulder straps with horn RA buttons. May be worn optionally
with No 13 Dress (Barrack Dress) at CO’s discretion, provided there is uniformity within
Regiments.
14.
Female Specific.
a.
Handbags. Handbags are not carried on parade. A plain brown handbag is an
optional item in Nos 1, 2, 4, 7, 10, 11, 13 and 14 Dress when wearing a skirt.
b.
Hosiery. Hosiery is to be seamless. Approved hosiery is:
(1) Marks and Spencer, 15 denier, “Barely Black” or similar shade for No 1 Dress and
No 10 Dress.
(2) Boots The Chemist 15 denier “Sable”, Marks and Spencer 15 denier “Natural
Tan” or similar shade in other orders of Dress.
c.
Jewellery. Only the following are permitted, provided they are commensurate with
Health & Safety at Work Regulations.
(1) Earrings. A single pair of appropriate earrings may be worn with No 10 and No
11 Dress. A single pair of gold or silver studs may be worn in No 1, 2, 4, 6, 7 and 13
Dress.
(2) Necklace. An appropriate necklace may be worn with No 10 and 11 dress. In
other orders of dress a necklace may be worn provided it remains unseen.
(3) Rings. One each of signet, engagement, wedding and eternity rings may be
worn appropriate to the wearer’s marital status.
d.
Make-up. Make-up and nail varnish is to be inconspicuous and must not be
multicoloured.
e.
Hair Fashion.
(1) Hair is to be worn above the collar either cut short or in a bun. It must be tidy in
appearance and the pony tail style is not permitted.
15.
(2)
Hair slides, grips and bands, if worn, are to match the colour of the hair.
(3)
Hair must not be dyed in unnatural colours.
Jewellery and Hair (Male).
a.
Piercings. Piercings are not permitted on duty at any time.
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b.
Rings/Necklaces. One each of signet and wedding rings may be worn appropriate to
the wearer’s marital status. A neck chain may be worn as long as it remains unseen.
d.
Hair. Hair is to be kept tidy and short in accordance with Queens’ Regulations.
16. Orders, Decorations and Medals. Are to be worn in accordance with Army Dress
Regulations.
17.
18.
Overalls.
a.
Blue barathea with scarlet stripe.
b.
Worn with Nos 1, 10 and 11 Dress.
Shirts.
a.
No 1 Dress. White shirt with soft cuff (see Appendix 3 for forms of evening dress).
b.
No 2 Dress. Issued shirt or blouse to be worn by men and women.
c.
No 4 Dress. As for No 2 Dress.
d.
No 8 and 12 Dress. Shirt combat as issued.
e.
No 10 Dress (Mess Dress). Soft white shirt with piqué pattern (Marcella) front board,
collar and cuffs. To be worn on all normal occasions. Shirts with frills or decorations are
NOT acceptable. Only white buttons or plain gold studs in shirt front may be worn.
f.
No 11 Dress. Soft white shirt.
g.
No 13 Dress (Barrack Dress) and No 14 Dress (Shirt Sleeve Order).
(1)
The issued long sleeved No 2 Dress shirt, with sleeves rolled up.
(2) With Shirt Sleeve Order, only the top button of the shirt is left open, the collar is to
be ironed flat.
19.
Shoes.
a.
Male. Issued Brown leather, highly polished with Nos 2, 4, 13 and 14 Dress.
b.
Female.
(1) When on parade women should wear highly polished black issued shoes in No 1
Dress and highly polished brown issued shoes in No 2 Dress. Issued court shoes
(brush polished) or equivalent may be worn, in the appropriate colour in either form of
Dress, if not taking part in drill.
(2)
20.
In No 10 and 11 Dress women should wear dark blue or black plain court shoes.
Shoulder Cords. See Army Dress Regulations.
a.
Twisted gold cords (No 3A), with badges of rank of anodised silver, gilt and enamel.
Worn instead of shoulder straps with Nos 1 and 3 Dress (Ceremonial). Extension adaptors
to the screw buttons on the shoulder are required.
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b.
The cords are worn so that the first loop at the point of the shoulder passes on top from
front to rear. The outside ends of the cords should reach the point of the shoulder and not
overlap.
21. Shoulder Titles. Regimental shoulder titles ‘RA’ or ‘RHA’ of brass or gold anodised
aluminium are to be worn with No 6, 7, 13 and 14 Dress. RA/RHA 10mm high joined top and
bottom in parallel lines. Shoulder titles are not worn with other types of dress.
22.
Skirts.
a.
No 1 Dress Blue barathea to match jacket.
b.
No 2 Dress as issued to match jacket.
c.
No 4 Dress Terylene worsted coloured stone to match jacket.
23. Field Jacket. As issued. Worn with No 8 Dress. May be worn with No 13 Dress in
inclement weather. Will always be worn with a green issue belt.
24. Spurs. Box spurs with plain rowel – worn with Wellington boots in Nos 1, 10 and 11 Dress.
These are not worn on HM Ships afloat.
25.
Swords.
a.
Sword, Royal Artillery (No 3). Half-basket plated hilt, with two fluted bars on the
outside; black fish-skin grip, bound with silver wire; slightly curved blade, 34” long and 1”
wide, grooved and spear-pointed.
b.
Worn with plated scabbard and sword slings in No 1 Dress and on all occasions when
a sword is carried when wearing the Shoulder Belt. Worn with leather scabbard and slings
when wearing the leather cross belt.
c.
Swords are to be worn when on parade with troops bearing small arms. On other
occasions officers should check Army Dress Regulations or with the organisers of the event
to determine whether swords should be worn.
26.
Sword Slings.
a.
Slings, sword, gold, RHA – long and short – RA gold lace on blue morocco leather. 1”
wide, with gilt lion-head buckles. Worn by officers of the King’s Tp RHA with Full Dress.
b.
Slings, sword, gold No 3 – long and short – gold universal lace on dark blue leather.
Worn with No 1 Dress.
c.
Slings, sword, gold No 3 – long and short – to be worn with No 1, 2, 4 and 6 Dress
when a sword is carried. These slings are obtainable from Hobsons & Sons Ltd, Kenneth
Road, Thundersley, BENFLEET Essex SS7 3AF. Tel: 0181 692 5587.
d.
Sword slings are suspended by the square ends from a web sword belt which is worn
outside the trouser and under the jacket. The short sling is fastened on the left of the web
belt and the long sling at the back. The pointed ends of the slings are fastened to the rings
on the scabbard. The long sling should emerge from below the centre back of the jacket.
The scabbard should just reach the ground.
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e.
The sword is carried by the scabbard in the left hand at the point of balance (near the
lower scabbard ring) the scabbard points to the front at an angle of 45 degrees, with the hilt
to the rear.
27.
Sword Knot.
a.
Gold cord, No 2, with gold runner and acorn – with No 1 Dress.
b.
Brown leather loop, runner and acorn – with leather shoulder belt.
c.
The sword knot is attached to the hilt by passing the loop through the slot from above,
bring the acorn through the loop on the guard side and hauling fast (ie down and out). The
knot is always left hanging loose when the sword is in the scabbard.
28.
Ties.
a.
The silk tie is to be worn with Nos 2, 4 and 13 Dress.
b.
Black double ended bow tie of moderate width. Worn with Nos 10 and 11 Dress
(Male).
29.
Trousers.
a.
No 1 Dress. Overalls as per No 10 Dress.
b.
No 2 Dress. As issued.
c.
No 4 Dress. Stone Terylene worsted to match jacket.
d.
No 6 Dress. Stone Terylene cotton to match jacket.
e.
Nos 5, 7, 8 and 9 Dress. Material as issued.
f.
No 13 (Barrack Dress) and No 14 Dress (Shirt Sleeve Order). Barrack Dress
trousers as issued may be worn with shoes.
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APPENDIX 2 TO
ANNEX A TO
RA STANDING ORDERS
PART 5
DESIGNATION OF ADDITIONAL RHA OFFICERS’ ARTICLES OF DRESS AND
ACCOUTREMENTS
1.
RHA Stable Belt. Worn by all RHA units.
a. Specification – Webbing coloured royal blue (Pantone 19-4044 ‘Limoges’) 1 1/8”,
yellow (Pantone 13-2752 ‘Lemon’) ¼”, royal blue 11/8” across the total width of 2½”.
b.
Fittings and method of wearing as for RA Stable Belt.
2.
Berets. RHA officers wear the embroidered Royal Cypher badge. The centre part of the
RHA Cypher is also to be the same colour as that of the article on which they are worn.
3.
Side-hat (Cap Field Service). Royal Cypher badge for RHA.
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APPENDIX 3 TO
ANNEX A TO
RA STANDING ORDERS
PART 5
FORMS OF EVENING DRESS
MILITARY
Serial
1.
(a)
Mess Dress – Full Ceremonial (1) evening
2.
Mess Dress – Ceremonial evening
(Mess Dress – Ceremonial evening (Soft
Shirt))
3.
Mess Dress – Non-ceremonial evening
4.
5.
6.
(b)
Broad Riband
Up to 4 Knight’s Stars
One Neck Decoration
Miniatures
Stiff Shirt
Up to 2 Knight’s Stars
One Neck Decoration
Miniatures
Stiff Shirt (unless soft is specified)
Miniatures
Soft Shirt
CIVILIAN
Evening Dress (White tie) – Decorations
Broad Riband
Up to 4 Knight’s Stars
One Neck Decoration
Miniatures
Evening Dress (Black tie) – Decorations
One Knight’s Star
One Neck Decoration
Miniatures
Dinner Jacket (Black tie) – Miniatures
Miniatures
Note:
1. Ceremonial plain white linen evening shirt with stiff front and cuffs. Stiff butterfly collar. Plain
gold studs in shirt front. To be worn on ceremonial occasions or when normal civilian equivalent is
full Evening Dress (tail coat) in RA Messes. Stiff shirts and collars can be hired from the RA Mess
for specific events.
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APPENDIX 4 TO
ANNEX A TO
RA STANDING ORDERS
PART 5
OFFICERS DRESS SPECIFICATIONS
1.
No 1 Dress (Male).
a.
Jacket.
(1)
Dark blue (indigo) barathea cloth. Weight 18-19 ozs per yard.
(2) Patrol back pattern with 4½” deep side vents. Two waist darts on each side of
the jacket front where possible. Jacket fully lined with black cotton back.
(3) Stand collar of same material, maximum height 2”, with white linen strip collar
showing 1/8” above jacket collar. Linen collar to be secured by 5 metal studs sewn on
inside of jacket collar.
(4) Two breast pockets level with 2nd button with centre pleats and three-pointed
flaps with buttons and rounded bottom. Depth from top of flap to bottom of each point
is 2 and all points to be level. Pleats 1½” wide. Pockets approximately 6” wide and 7”
deep from top edge of flap (ie 1” deeper than wide).
(5) Two hip pockets, patch type, with three-pointed flaps without buttons and
rounded bottom. Patch approximately 7½” wide at mouth, 9½” wide at bottom, and 10”
deep from top of flap. Depth varied to height of wearer. Top of hip flap to run in line
with bottom front button. Bottom of pocket to be approximately 1¼” up from bottom of
jacket.
(6) Front fitted with five buttons, top button being 1¼” from collar seam. Bottom
button positioned approximately 1” below hypothetical belt.
(7) Sleeve cut for a drop-in cuff, which shall be made open and fitted with two holes
and buttons. Cuff rounded point and measuring 6” in depth to point and 2½” at
narrowest part. Lined with cream cotton back.
(8)
No waist hooks.
(9) Shoulder straps plain and detachable, fastened with a screw button, the tongue
of the strap passing through a loop fitted on the sleeve head seam. Straps 2¼” wide at
sleeve head and 1½” through centre of buttonhole. Rounded ends.
(10) All buttons of Regimental pattern, 30 ligne diameter anodized aluminium.
(11) Gold thread grenade collar badge, 2¼” long, 7.8” wide, fitted horizontally with the
centre of the badge 2” from the opening in the collar. Centre flame up.
(12) Badges of rank of anodized aluminium. Crowns ¾” wide and ¾” high on velvet,
stars enamel ¾” between opposite points.
b. Overalls. Dark blue (indigo) barathea cloth 22-24 oz per yard cut close fitting (with 11½” pinch) with scarlet stripes, 13/4” wide, on side seams, to finish level with welt of boot.
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Strapped with leather firmly down to boot and fitting closely above spurs. High cut. Button
fly.
c.
d.
Wellington Boots and Spurs.
(1)
Wellington boots – black leather, ‘Mess Dress’ pattern, with boxes for spurs.
(2)
Box spurs – short swan neck, nickel, ‘Mess Dress’ pattern, with plain rowel.
Notes.
(1)
Cloth belt is not worn.
(2)
No 1 Dress trousers are no longer worn by officers.
(3)
George boots are not to be worn with overalls.
2.
No 1 Dress (Female). In the same weight and style as OR issued No 1 Dress.
3.
No 10 Dress – Mess Dress (Male).
a.
Mess Jacket.
(1) 1939 pattern. Dark blue (naval) doeskin cloth (Hainsworth Pattern No 112).
Lined with quilted scarlet cotton back and one dart on each side of the front.
(2)
Length from natural waist:
Front peaks 3½”
Rear peak 3”
Side
1¼”
(3) Step Collar with facings on the lapel of scarlet corded silk. Total width of lapel at
widest point 35/8”. Silk facing set back 7/8” from outside edge. Step collar joins lapel
and extends to edge of silk facing. Collar 1½” deep at rear.
(4) Four buttons down each side front. Lower two buttons with false buttonholes.
Lower button 1½” up from bottom of jacket. Bottom button 3½” in, from front edge.
Top button 4½” in, from front edge. Distance between buttons approximately 2½”.
(5) Round cuffs, 23/4” deep, welted at top and fitted with three pointed flaps, 5½”
deep, welted at outside edges. Three buttons on each cuff with false buttonholes.
Buttons located 7/8” up from bottom and down from top of cuff and 7/8” in from cuff
centre.
(6) Shoulder straps 1½” wide at sleeve head tapering to about 1” at points. Rounded
points fastened with buttons. Shoulder straps sewn in at shoulder.
(7)
Total buttons:
Side of jacket
Cuffs
Shoulders
-8
-6
-2
Buttons produced by Firmin should be used. Gilt metal ‘mounted’ design or for RHA,
preferably, gilt ball buttons – but anodized aluminium ball buttons may be worn.
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(8)
No collar badges.
(9) Badges of rank of gilt or anodized aluminium with enamel. Crowns 5/8” wide and
5/8” high on velvet. Stars, 5/8” between opposite points.
b.
Waistcoat.
(1)
Dark blue (naval) doeskin cloth. Lined with cream silk.
(2)
Roll collar, sewn down on lower 4”. U front outside. Slightly V-shaped inside.
(3)
Four small buttons.
c.
Overalls, Wellington Boots and Spurs. As for No 1 Dress. See para 1b, and c
above.
4.
Cloak – Royal Artillery.
a.
Material – dark blue (indigo) doeskin cloth. Lined with scarlet art silk.
b.
Length to be 2” above the knee. Collar made with 2” stand and 3½” fall. Gilt lion’s
head fastening and chain at neck. Four buttons down the front.
c.
5.
Two inside pockets fastened with hold and button.
No 10 Dress – Mess Dress (Female).
a.
Jacket. Similar, except for collar, to male 1939 pattern. Dark blue (naval) doeskin
cloth (Hainsworth Pattern No 112).
(1) Scarlet corded stand collar 1½” deep and facings on the lapel. Lined with scarlet
satin.
(2) Four buttons down each side of the front. Dummy buttonholes for the lower 2
buttons on each side. Lower button 1½” up from bottom of jacket. Bottom button 3½”
from front edge. Top button 4½” from front edge. Approximately 6” between top and
bottom buttons. One dart each side.
(3) Round cuffs of dark blue cloth 23/4” deep, welted at the top, and fitted with a
three pointed flap of the same material 5½” deep, welted at the outside edges, with
three buttons and dummy buttonholes.
(4) Shoulder straps of the dark blue cloth 1½” wide at the base, tapering to
approximately 1” at the end; rounded end fastened with a button.
(5) The should strps are sewn in. Gilt or anodized enamel badges of rank; crowns
5/8” and stars 5/8”. No collar badges.
b. Dress. Shot blue/black taffeta dress with scarlet polyester cummerbund fastened with
5 taffeta buttons, as defined in Technical Description S&TD/4/94.
6.
British Warm.
a.
Material – Fawn Crombie Fleece (BW1) – Lined with fawn art silk.
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b.
Double breasted overcoat. Length to reach the knee. Centre back slit. Matching
should straps. No badges of rank.
c.
Three button front. Two hole and button cuffs.
d.
Outside welted breast pocket. Two lower side pockets with flaps.
e.
Buttons:
Front
Cuffs and shoulder straps
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- brown leather – large.
- brown leather – small.
ANNEX B TO
RA STANDING ORDERS
PART 5
OTHER RANKS ORDERS OF DRESS
SERIAL
DRESS
(a)
(b)
TEMPERATE UNIFORM
1
No 1 Dress
(nonceremonial)
2
No 1 Dress
(Ceremonial)
3
No 2 Dress
(nonceremonial)
4
No 2 Dress
(ceremonial)
MALE
(c)
No 1 Dress cap
Beret
No 1 Dress jacket
No 1 Dress trousers with braces
Overalls (All WO1s)
Black shoes/Drill boots if authorised
George boots with spurs (All WO1s)
Sam Browne belt (WO1s)
Brown leather gloves (WO1s)
(Note: White lanyard is not worn with No
1 Dress).
As for No 1 Dress (non-ceremonial) with
the following embellishments:
Busby lines (RHA only)
Sam Browne belt (WO1s)
White plastic belt (WO2s and below)
Sword, leather scabbard and leather
sword knot (WO1s).
Medals (as issued)
White gloves (WO2s and below)
No 1 Dress cap
Beret
No 2 Dress jacket
Brown cloth belt (WO2s and below)
No 2 Dress trousers with braces
No 2 Dress shirt – as issued
Khaki tie – as issued (WOs to wear Silk
tie).
Black shoes
Brown shoes (WOs)
Lanyard (SSgts and below)
Khaki issued socks
Brown leather gloves (WOs)
As for No 2 Dress (non-ceremonial) with
the following embellishments:
White plastic belt (WO2s and below)
Sam Browne belt (WO1s)
Sword, leather scabbard and leather
sword knot (WO1s) worn when ordered.
Medals
White gloves (WO2s and below)
Brown leather gloves (WO1s)
WARM WEATHER UNIFORM (WO1s)
5
No 4 Dress
No 4 Dress jacket and trousers as
issued
Other articles as for No 2 Dress except
that gloves are not worn
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FEMALE
(d)
As for male with following variations
No 1 Dress jacket, female pattern
No 1 Dress skirt/trousers
Black Gibson shoes/Drill boots if
authorised.
Approved hosiery
As for male
As for male with following variations
No 2 Dress skirt
No 2 Dress shirt – as issued
Black Gibson shoes
Brown Gibson shoes (WOs)
Approved hosiery
As for male
As for male with following variations
No 4 Dress Skirt as issued
Gloves and hosiery are not worn
SERIAL
DRESS
MALE
(a)
(b)
(c)
WARM WEATHER COMBAT UNIFORM
6
No 5 Dress to
DPM Desert as for No 8 dress
be replaced by Boots Desert
PCS (CU)
WARM WEATHER PARADE UNIFORM (BUSH JACKET PATTERN)
7
No 6 Dress
No 6 Dress jacket
No 6 Dress trousers
Other articles as for No 2 Dress except
that shirt, tie and gloves are not worn.
Pace stick (RSMs). Canes (MGs)
WARM WEATHER WORKING UNIFORM
8
No 7 Dress
Beret or Officer pattern SD Cap (WOs)
No 7 Dress shirt
No 7 Dress trousers
Black shoes or Brown shoes (WOs)
Stable belt
TEMPERATE COMBAT UNIFORM
In the Field
9
No 8 Dress
(CS 95)
Helmet/Beret
CS95 and PLCE commensurate with
weather and training needs (at CO’s
discretion)
In Barracks - Summer
Beret
Shirt DPM combat
T-Shirt
Trousers DPM combat
Rank slide
Green issue belt (not 58 pattern
webbing belt) or stable belt.
Issued boots
Elastics
In Barracks – Winter
Beret
Shirt DPM combat lightweight (sleeves
rolled down).
T-Shirt at discretion of CO
Trousers DPM combat lightweight
Field jacket (Optional at discretion of
CO).
Rank slide
Green issue belt (not 58 pattern
webbing belt) or stable belt.
Issued boots
Elastics
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FEMALE
(d)
As for male
As for male with following variation
Hosiery not worn.
As for male
As for male
SERIAL
(a)
10
DRESS
(b)
No 8 Dress
(PCS (CU))
MALE
(c)
In the Field
Helmet/Beret CU and PLCE
commensurate with weather and trg
needs at CO’s discretion
In Barracks – Summer and Winter
Beret
Jacket not tucked into trousers, sleeves
rolled down
Trousers
Issued T-shirt
Issued rank slide, or authorised
regimental variation
Windproof Smock (if required) green
issued belt to be worn externally to
Smock only
Issued boots
Elastics
TROPICAL COMBAT UNIFORM
11
No 9 Dress
Helmet/DPM tropical hat
DPM tropical jacket
DPM tropical trousers
Issued boots
Working belt or PLCE as ordered
TEMPERATE MESS DRESS
12
No 10 Dress
No 1 Dress cap
Mess Dress jacket and waistcoat
Mess Dress trousers
or
Overalls (WO1s and RHA WO2s)
(National dress at discretion of hosting
RSM)
Marcella shirt
Black bow tie
Black socks
Black shoes or Wellingtons/George
boots with spurs (WO1s and RHA
WO2s).
Miniature medals
WARM WEATHER MESS DRESS
13
No 11 Dress
As for No 10 Dress, except white drill
monkey jacket and dark blue
cummerbund as worn instead of mess
dress jacket and waistcoat.
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING (OVERALLS)
14
No 12 Dress
Beret
Overalls
Issued boots
Issued belt (not when working on AFVs).
Elastics
BARRACK DRESS
15
No 13 Dress
Beret or Officer Pattern SD Cap (WOs)
(Winter)
with staybright cap badge.
JHW
No 2 Dress shirt – as issued
Issued tie, WOs wear silk tie
Barrack Dress trousers – as issued
Black shoes
or
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FEMALE
(d)
As for male
As for male
As for male
As for male with following variations
Mess Dress jacket
Mess Dress dress
Approved hosiery
Dark blue or black court shoes
Dark blue or black evening handbag
Miniature medals
As for No 10 Dress, except white drill
monkey jacket is worn instead of the
mess dress jacket. Hosiery is not
worn.
As for male
As for male with following variations
No 2 Dress skirt
Black Gibson shoes (trousers)
Black Court shoes (skirt) (WOs)
or
SERIAL
(a)
DRESS
(b)
MALE
(c)
Brown shoes (WOs)
Drill boots (qualified drill instructors only)
RHA/RA shoulder titles
BARRACK DRESS SHORT SLEEVE ORDER
14
No 14 Dress
Beret or Officer pattern SD Cap (WOs) –
(Summer)
issued.
Issued short sleeved shirt
Barrack Dress trousers
Black shoes
Brown shoes (WOs)
Rank for WO2s on leather wrist strap
Drill boots (qualified drill instructors only)
Stable belt
RHA/RA shoulder titles
Appendices:
1.
2.
Designation of Soldiers’ Articles of Dress and Accoutrements.
No 10 and No 11 Dress WOs and SNCOs
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FEMALE
(d)
Brown Gibson shoes (trousers)
Brown Court shoes (skirt) (WOs)
Approved hosiery
Beret or Officer pattern SD Cap
(WOs) – issued
Issued short sleeved shirt.
No 2 Dress skirt
Black Gibson shoes (trousers)
Black Court shoes (skirt)
or
Brown Gibson shoes (trousers)
Brown Court shoes (skirts) (WOs)
Drill boots (qualified drill instructors
only)
Stable belt
RHA/RA shoulder titles
APPENDIX 1 TO
ANNEX B TO
RA STANDING ORDERS
PART 5
DESIGNATION OF SOLDIERS’ ARTICLES OF DRESS AND ACCOUTREMENTS
1.
Badges Cap. See under ‘Berets’, para 5, and ‘Caps and Hats’, para 9 below.
2.
Badges Collar.
a.
RA Collar Badge. Grenade badge with 7 flames of gold anodised aluminium, worn as
follows:
(1) Nos 1 and 3 Dress. Centre of grenade 2” from the front edge of the collar.
Badge sloping to the rear at an angle of 45 degrees to the bottom edge of the collar.
(2) Nos 2 and 4 Dress. Fitted on the lapel, above the step, with centre of grenade
3” from the opening of the collar.
b.
RHA Collar Badge. Royal Cypher Badge of silver anodised aluminium. WO1s should
wear Grenade badge as per officers.
3.
Badges of Rank.
a.
No 1 Dress. Chevrons and crowns large (WOs), lower sleeve, and small (SSgts),
upper sleeve – embroidered gold on scarlet. Gun (barrel facing right/forward) – embroidered
gold on blue. All worn on right sleeve only.
b.
Nos 2 and 4 Dress and Greatcoat. Chevrons and all badges – embroidered white on
khaki (both arms). Gun barrels to face forward.
c.
No 3 Dress. Chevrons as for No 1 Dress. Badges – anodised aluminium.
d.
Nos 6 and 7 Dress. Chevrons and all badges – embroidered white on khaki (right
sleeve only). Badges – anodised aluminium. WOs – anodised aluminium on leather wrist
strap.
e.
Nos 5, 8, 9 and 12 Dress. Rank slide as issued.
f.
Nos 10 and 11 Dress. As for No 1 Dress, 2/3 size.
g.
No 13 Dress.
(1) All NCOs. Chevrons, guns and crowns – as for No 2 Dress. Worn on right
sleeve only.
(2)
h.
Blue Pullovers. As for No 1 Dress.
No 14 Dress.
(1)
WOs 1. Anodised aluminium with red backing on leather wrist strap.
(2)
WOs 2. Anodised aluminium on leather wrist strap (no coloured backing).
(3) NCOs. Chevrons and all badges – embroidered white on khaki (right sleeve
only).
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i.
Badges skill at Arms and Tradesmen. Are to be worn in accordance with Army
Dress regulations. In No 1 Dress they are to be gold wire on a blue backing.
4.
Belts.
a.
Belts White Plastic. May be issued for ceremonial parades. Kept in Command pools,
there are two forms; brass buckle or silver buckle with the RA gun. Either may be worn,
subject to availability, uniformity of the parade is essential.
b.
Belts Waist, Leather BE. Leather with brass buckle. Worn by The King’s Troop RHA.
c.
Sam Browne Belt. Brown leather, shade dark tan, with one brace only. Worn by
WO1s with Nos 1, 2, 3 and 4 Dress. May be worn with Nos 6 and 7 Dress.
d.
Stable Belt. Stable belts are worn with no 14 Dress and may be worn in barracks in
No 8 Dress. Only the following are authorised:
(1)
RA Stable Belt. Worn by all units and establishments except RHA.
(a) Specification – Webbing coloured red (Pantone 18-1662 ‘Flame Scarlet’)
¾”, dark blue (Pantone Dark Navy) 3/5”, yellow (Pantone 17-10755 ‘Sulpher’)
3/10”, dark blue 3/5”, red ¾”, across the total width of 3”. Two nickel plated single
pronged roller type buckles and tan leather straps for fastening. The straps are to
be polished Nickel plated prongless adjusting slide, to be fitted on the buckle end
of the belt and not on the strap end.
(b) To be worn with the buckles on the left side and the points of the straps to
the rear.
(2)
RHA Stable Belt. Worn by all RHA units.
(a) Specification – Webbing coloured royal blue (Pantone 19-4044 ‘Limoges’
11/8”, yellow (Pantone 13-2752 ‘Lemon’) ¼”, royal blue 11/8” across the total
width of 2½”.
(b)
Fittings and method of wearing as for RA Stable Belt.
(3) Battery Stable Belts. Battery stable belts authorized by the RA Dress
Committee may also be worn with working dress and CS 95 and are only to be worn
within batteries own Regimental and Garrison lines.
e.
Working Belt. Green belt as issued.
f.
Belts Black Plastic. Worn by drill instructors. May be worn by provost staffs at
Regimental expense.
5.
Berets.
a. Blue Beret. Worn by all ranks, except those entitled to the maroon, green, AAC light
blue or beige berets with Nos 5, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13 and 14 Dress, when ordered.
b.
Style. Berets are worn so that the band is horizontally level around the head and 1”
above the eyebrows. The crown of the beret is pulled to the right. Bow ends at the back of
the beret are knotted and tucked away. The badge is to be positioned above the left eye.
c.
Beret Badge. Gold anodised aluminium gun badge 2/3 full size. To be fitted by
template so that the bottom of the lower scroll is ½” above the binding of the beret and
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directly above the left eye. Soldiers serving with RHA regiments wear the silver anodised
aluminium Royal Cypher badge. These may only be retained at ERE and with the ATR.
6.
Boots.
a.
Boots. As issued.
b.
Boots George. Worn by all WOs and SNCOs in No 10 Dress.
7.
Busby Lines. Lines long WOs/Sgts RHA, and Ors RHA. 5’9” double gold or worsted cord.
May be worn by RHA WOs, NCOs and soldiers with No 1 Dress at CO’s discretion. For the
method of wearing lines with No 1 Dress see Annex B para 6b.
8.
Buttons.
a.
RA soldiers wear Regimental buttons of half-domed type. RHA soldiers wear ball
buttons. All buttons are of gold anodised aluminium bearing the gun and crown badge.
b.
Shoulder buttons are fitted so that the crown of the badge is towards the neck of the
wearer.
c.
Buttons are worn by sizes and types as follows:
DRESS
No 1 Dress Cap, SD Cap and Side-hat
No 1, 3 and 6 Dress jacket – front
No 1, 3 and 6 Dress jacket – pocket and
shoulder
No 2 and 4 Dress jacket front
No 2 and 4 Dress pocket and shoulder
No 10 Dress jacket side
No 10 Dress jacket cuff and shoulder
No 10 Dress waistcoat
No 11 Dress jacket shoulder
Greatcoat – all except shoulder and belt
Greatcoat – shoulder and belt
9.
RA
Regimental – 22 ligne
Regimental – 22 ligne
Regimental – 26 ligne
RHA
Regimental – 22 ligne
Ball – 28 ligne
Regimental – 28 ligne
Regimental - 26 ligne
Regimental – 26 ligne
Regimental – 26 ligne
Regimental – 22 ligne
Regimental – 22 ligne
Regimental – 26 ligne
Regimental – 40 ligne
Regimental – 26 ligne
Ball – 28 ligne
Regimental 28 ligne
Ball – 28 ligne
Ball – 28 ligne
Ball – 22 ligne
Regimental – 28 ligne
Regimental – 40 ligne
Regimental – 26 ligne
Capt and Hats.
a.
No 1 Dress Cap (Cap Forage Royals).
(1) Blue cloth with scarlet band and welts, as issued. Black patent leather chinstrap
fixed by two ½” Regimental buttons immediately behind corners of peak. Stud on
Chinstrap to be to the wearer’s left. WOs will wear the Officers’ pattern chinstrap (see
Annex B para 8a).
(2) RA Cap Badge. Gold anodised aluminium gun badge, full size. Fitted so that the
beading at the bottom of the crown is in line with the top seam of the scarlet cap band.
(3) Worn by all ranks with nos 1,2,3,6,13 and 14 Dress and with Short Sleeve Order
when ordered.
b.
Service Dress Cap. All Service Dress Caps are worn with the RA Cap Badge full size.
c.
Cap SD Officers’ Pattern. Worn by WOs in No 13 and 14 Dress. Gunnery Staff are to
wear it with white top in No 5, 8, 9, 13 and 14 Dress (see General Instructions para 18).
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Made in khaki whipcord unlike the NCOs’ No 2 Dress uniform. For that reason, it is not worn
in No 2 Dress.
d.
Tropical Hat. As issued. Worn with Nos 5, 8 and 9 Dress as ordered by Overseas
Commands.
10.
Combat Soldier 95 (CS95). As for para 8 of Annex, Appendix 1.
11. Coveralls, Working (No 12 Dress). Coveralls or working overalls as issued. No
embellishments, except badges of rank.
12. Cummerbund. As for para 9 of Annex A, Appendix 1. Worn by WOs and Sgts with No 11
Dress.
13. Gloves. WO2s wear brown leather gloves or white cotton gloves as for officers. WO1s
always wear brown leather gloves. White knitted gloves worn by SSgts and below with No 1 Dress
(ceremonial). Other gloves as issued and worn in accordance with current unit instructions.
14. Greatcoat. Greatcoat Universal, as issued, is to be properly done up when worn on parade.
The collar is not turned up.
15. Handbags. Handbags are not carried on parade. They are an optional item in Nos 1, 2, 4,
7. 10, 11, 13 and 14 Dress when wearing a skirt. Only the brown issue handbag should be carried
in No 2 Dress and other similar forms. A black or dark blue handbag in a plain design may be
carried in No 10 or 11 Dress.
16.
17.
Hosiery.
a.
Tights. As for para 14b of Annex A, Appendix 1.
b.
Socks. As issued.
Jackets.
a.
No 1 Dress.
(1)
No 1 Dress – Men. Blue serge TC65. Shoulder straps edged with scarlet piping.
(2) No 1 Dress – Women. Blue serge TC65 should straps edged with scarlet piping
in a similar style to the male without upper pockets. Women in saluting troops may
wear the male pattern jacket, cut to fit the female form.
b.
No 2 Dress. As issued. No shoulder titles.
c.
No 3 Dress. White satin drill, similar to No 1 Dress.
d.
No 4 Dress. Stone Terylene worsted, similar to No 2 Dress.
e.
No 6 Dress. Stone Terylene cotton. Metal should titles. No collar badges.
18. No 10 Dress Temperate Mess Dress (Male and Female). Blue barathea Mess jacket with
scarlet facings.
19. No 11 Dress Warm Weather Mess Dress. White drill Mess jacket with plain rolled collar.
Buttons on shoulder straps 26 ligne. No other buttons. No collar badges.
20.
Jewellery, Make Up and Hair. As per paras 14.c and 15 of Annex A, Appendix1.
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21. Jersey Blue Regimental Pattern. See para 5.l.(1). May be worn by WOs with No 13 Dress
at CO’s discretion at individual expense.
22.
Lanyard.
a.
Lanyard White No 1. White plaited lanyard as issued. Worn by SSgts and below with
No 2 Dress on the right shoulder and knot at the front in line with the upper seam of the
breast pocket and drawn tight. With no pocket on the women’s jacket, the tail is secured
around the cord and hidden under the armpit.
b.
Lanyard Cord. For clasp knife. Worn by The King’s Troop RHA.
23. Medals and Ribbons. Are to be worn in accordance with Clothing Regulations Pamphlet No
10 “Instructions for the Wearing of the Insignia of Orders, Decorations and Medals and Medal
Ribbons”. Medals are to be court mounted. If medals are to be worn without other ceremonial
accoutrements (No 1 or No 2 Dress) advice should be sought from RHQ RA.
24. Overalls. Blue serge, or barathea with scarlet stripe 1¾” wide. Worn by all WO1s, WO2s
(RHA) with Nos 1, 3, 10 and 11 Dress.
25.
Pantaloons (Breeches). Bedford cord, as issued. Worn by The King’s Troop RHA.
26. Raincoat. Raincoat WO1s pattern or Raincoat soldiers – as issued. Belts are to be worn
and kept fastened.
27.
Shirts.
a.
Shirt Khaki No 2 Dress. As issued. Worn with khaki tie as issued in No 2 and No 13
Dress. WOs wear silk tie.
b.
Shirt Combat. As issued.
c.
Shirt, No 7 Dress. As issued.
d.
Shirt White No 10 and 11 Dress. Soft white shirt with piqué pattern (Marcella) front
board, collar and cuffs. To be worn on all normal occasions. Shirts with frills or decorations
are NOT acceptable. Only white buttons or plain gold studs in shirt front may be worn.
e.
RM Stone Shirt. May be worn in No 13 and 14 Dress only when serving with 29 Cdo
Regt RA.
28.
Shoes.
a.
Shoes, black, ORs’ as issued. Worn with Nos 1, 2, 3, 10, and 11 Dress, and as
ordered with Nos 2, 4 and 6 Dress. Lacing to be parallel.
b.
Brown shoes may be worn by WO1s and WO2s with Nos 2, 4, 6, 13 and 14 Dress.
c.
When on parade (ie taking part in drill) women should wear black shoes in no 1 Dress
and brown shoes in No 2 Dress and other similar forms. Heels may be worn, in the
appropriate colour, in other forms of Dress when not taking part in drill.
d.
In No 10 and No 11 Dress women SNCOs are to wear dark blue or black court shoes.
29. Shoulder Titles. SNCOs as per Annex B para 30. WOs are to wear large titles (15 mm)
with no bars. Soldiers are to wear titles (6 mm) with no bars.
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30.
Skirts.
a.
No 1 and 3 Dress – Blue barathea to match jacket.
b.
No 2 Dress – As issued.
c.
No 4 Dress – Terylene worsted coloured stone to match jacket.
31. Combat Jacket. As issued. Worn with No 8 Dress. May also be worn in inclement weather
with Nos 13 and 14 Dress in lieu of raincoats (until issued). Will always be worn with a belt.
32.
Spurs.
a.
Spurs Jack. Worn by The King’s Troop RHA with Butcher Boots in Mounted Dress.
b.
Spurs Swan-necked with Plain Rowel. Worn by WO1s and WO2s (RHA) in No 1, 3,
10 and 11 Dress.
33. Sticks and Canes. RSMs 1 are entitled to carry a pace stick. All other WOs will carry sticks
or canes on those occasions when soldiers are not carrying arms, see details below:
a.
WO1s (RASM/RSMs). Pace stick.
b.
WO1s (MG). RAMG carries the Morris Cane. Others carry a leather covered cane.
c.
WO2s Regt Duty. Brown cane with metal ends.
d.
WO2s (SMIG). Bamboo cane (originally for checking the breach).
34. Swords. Swords are to be worn on parade with troops bearing small arms. They are never
drawn. Swords Royal Artillery (Officers’ pattern), may be carried by WO1s. Worn with brown
leather scabbard and sword frog, attached to Sam Browne belt.
35.
Sword knot.
a.
Brown leather loop, runner and acorn with leather scabbard. Gold with steel or plated
scabbard.
b.
The sword knot is attached to the hilt by passing the strap through the hilt from above,
bring the acorn through the loop on the guard side and hauling fast, ie ‘Down and out’. The
knot is left hanging loose. See also Appendix 1 to Annex A paras 25 to 27.
36.
Ties.
a.
Khaki tie as issued. WOs wear silk ties. Worn with Nos 2, 4 and 13 Dress.
b.
Black double ended bow tie of moderate width. Worn with Nos 10 and 11 Dress
(male).
37.
Trousers.
a.
No 1 Dress. Blue serge to match jacket. Scarlet stripes 1¾” wide.
b.
No 2 Dress. As issued.
c.
No 3 Dress. Either white satin drill to match jacket, or No 1 Dress trousers.
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d.
No 4 Dress. Stone Terylene worsted to match jacket.
e.
No 6 Dress. Stone Terylene cotton to match jacket.
f.
No 5, 8 and 9 Dress. Combat trousers as issued.
g.
No 10 Dress. Blue barathea to match jacket
h.
No 11 Dress. Either white drill to match jacket or No 10 Dress trousers.
i.
No 13 (Barrack Dress) and 14 Dress (Short Sleeve Order). Issued Barrack dress
trousers.
38. WOs – Additional Items. WOs are to wear the following officers’ pattern articles of dress
under the same conditions as for officers:
a.
Officers’ pattern whipcord, Service Dress Cap with brass or staybrite RA badge with No
13 and 14 Dress and Gunnery Staff in No 8 Dress.
b.
Brown gloves and brown shoes.
c.
All WO1s and WO2s RHA are to wear overalls, George boots and spurs with No 1
Dress and No 10 Dress.
d.
Officers’ pattern beret badge. (WO1s only).
e.
Officers’ pattern chinstrap for No 1 Dress cap.
f.
WO1s are to wear officer pattern collar badges with No 2 Dress.
g.
All WO1s are to wear officers’ pattern collar badges in No 1 Dress – gold wire on a blue
backing.
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APPENDIX 2 TO
ANNEX B TO
RA STANDING ORDERS
PART 5
NO 10 AND 11 DRESS – WOs AND SNCOs
1.
No 10 Dress – Male.
a.
Jacket. Dark blue barathea with roll collar faced with red cloth and dark blue cuffs.
Dark blue shoulder straps, three buttons down each side of front. Three buttons on each cuff
and one on each shoulder strap. No collar badges. Rank badges and chevrons as for No 1
Dress, but 2/3 size. White Marcella fronted shirt with turned down collar fixed or detachable
of sufficient height to show above collar of jacket. Black bow tie.
b.
Waistcoat. Blue barathea to match mess jacket, lined with white satin/rayon. To be
cut as for officers’ mess vest with roll collar sewn down. Two pockets. Four buttons.
c.
Netherwear. Mess Dress trousers, black socks and George Boots OR overalls, for
WO1s and RHA WOs. George boots and spurs for WO1s and RHA WOs.
2.
No 10 Dress – Female.
a.
Jacket. As for male, cut to fit the female form.
b.
Dress. Pattern held by DCTA.
c.
Hosiery, Footwear and Accessories. As per para 14.c and 15 of Annex A
Appendix 1.
3.
No 11 Dress – Male.
a.
Jacket. White drill with roll collar and pointed cuffs of self material. Shoulder straps
fastened with buttons. No collar badges. Rank badges and chevrons as for No 1 Dress, but
2/3 size.
4.
b.
Netherwear. No 1 Dress trousers/overalls as authorised for No 10 Dress.
c.
Cummerbund. See para 9, Annex A, Appendix1.
No 11 Dress – Female.
a.
Jacket. As for male, cut to fit the female form.
b.
Dress, Footwear and Accessories. As for No 10 Dress.
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ANNEX C TO
RA STANDING ORDERS
PART 5
THE KING’S TROOP ROYAL HORSE ARTILLERY ORDERS OF DRESS
1.
Officers.
SERIAL
(a)
1.
DRESS
(b)
Full Dress Mounted
2.
Full Dress Dismounted
3.
Patrol Dress Dismounted
MALE AND FEMALE
(c)
Black Boots
Spurs jack with Chains
No 1 Dress Breeches
(Pantaloons).
Full Dress Jacket
Gold Cross Belts (Pouch
Officer RHA).
Busby
Plume
Busby Lines
Silver Scabbard, Sword with
Sword Knot.
White Cotton Gloves
Medals
Mess Wellingtons
Swan Neck Spurs
Overalls
Full Dress Jacket
Gold Cross Belts (Pouch
Officer RHA)
Busby
Plume
Busby Lines
Silver Scabbard, Sword with
Sword Knot.
White Cotton Gloves
Medals
Patrol Jacket
Overalls
Mess Wellingtons
Swan Neck Spurs
Gold Cross Belts (Pouch
Officer RHA).
Busby Lines
No 1 Dress Hat
White Gloves
Whip
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REMARKS
(d)
Worn by any Officer not
riding on Royal Salute of
Musical Drive. Worn on
Duty.
Note: Patrol Dress is peculiar
to the King’s Troop RHA and
is worn in lieu of the standard
No 1 Dress Jacket. It is not
issued at public expense.
SERIAL
(a)
4.
DRESS
(b)
Patrol Dress Mounted
5.
Service Dress Mounted
(“Red Hat”)
6.
Service Dress Mounted
(SD Hat)
9.
Cloak Order
MALE AND FEMALE
(c)
Patrol Jacket
No 1 Dress Breeches
(Pantaloons)
Gold Cross Belts (Pouch
Officer RHA).
Black Boots
Spurs Jack (Chains Officers
RHA).
No 1 Dress Hat
Whip
Khaki issued Jacket and
Trousers
Brown Boots
Spurs Officers (Brown
Straps).
Sam Browne
Issued Shirt
Silk Tie
No 1 Dress Hat
Whip
White Woollen Gloves
Khaki issued Jacket and
Trousers
Brown Boots
Spurs Officers (Brown
Straps).
Sam Browne (only when
riding).
Issued Shirt
Silk Tie
Service Dress hat
Whip
White Woollen Gloves (only
when riding).
Can be worn with any form
of Full Dress or patrols.
Great Coat Order
Can be worn with any form
of Service Dress.
Rain Mackintosh
Can be worn with any form
of Service Dress
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REMARKS
(d)
Only worn after Royal
Salutes.
Note: Patrol Dress is peculiar
to the King’s Troop RHA and
is worn in lieu of the standard
No 1 Dress Jacket. It is not
issued at public expense.
Worn for Early Morning
Rehearsals (EMR).
Worn Daily.
2.
Soldiers.
SERIAL
(a)
1.
DRESS
(b)
Full Dress Mounted
2.
Full Dress Dismounted
3.
Patrol Dress Dismounted
4.
Patrol Dress Mounted
5.
Service Dress Mounted
MALE AND FEMALE
(c)
Boots Black
Spurs and Spur Straps
No1 Dress Breeches
(Pantaloons)
Full Dress Jacket
Busby
Plume with Plume Ring
and Flames
Short Lines
Long Lines
White Gloves
Medals
Dismounted Wellingtons
Dismounted Spurs
Overalls
Full Dress Jacket
Busby
Plume with Plume Ring
and Flames
Short Lines
Long Lines
White Gloves
Medals
Dismounted Wellingtons
Dismounted Spurs
Overalls
Patrol Jacket
Long Lines
No1 Dress Hat
White Gloves
Whip
Boots Black
Spurs and Spur Straps
No1 Dress Breeches
(Pantaloons)
Patrol Jacket
No1 Dress Hat
Forage Cap
Khaki issued Jacket
Belt Leather Brown
Issued Shirt
Braided Tie
White Lanyard
Khaki Breeches
Boots Black
Spurs and Spur Straps
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REMARKS
(d)
Swords and white sword
slings worn on dismounted
public duties.
Worn by WO’s & SNCO’s
and trumpeters on duty.
Only worn after Royal
Salutes.
Crash hat worn whilst
mounted during training,
forage cap may be worn as
directed.
(a)
Cloak Order:
(b)
May be worn with Full
Dress or Patrols
Great Coat Order:
May be worn in winter
orders of dress
Rain Coat :
May be worn in service
dress in inclement weather
7.
Working Dress Summer
8.
Working Dress Winter
9.
Barrack Guard
Forage Cap
Issued Shirt
RHA Titles
Trousers Lightweight
Trouser Twisters
RHA Pattern Belt
Issued Boots
Forage Cap
Issued Shirt
Jersey Heavy Wool
RHA Titles
RHA Pattern Belt
Trousers Lightweight
Trouser Twisters
Issued Boots
As per Annex B Serials 9
& 10
6.
(c)
Also worn by
Crash/Legover Party on
Public Duties
Appendices:
1.
Designation of Additional King’s Troop RHA Officers’ Articles of Dress and Accoutrements.
2.
Designation of Additional King’s Troop RHA Other Ranks’ Articles of Dress and
Accoutrements. Required from King’s Tp RHA
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APPENDIX 1 TO
ANNEX C TO
RA STANDING ORDERS
PART 5
ADDITIONAL KING’S TROOP RHA OFFICERS’ ARTICLES OF DRESS AND
ACCOUTREMENTS
1.
Shoulder Belt Gold Lace. Worn with the gold embroidered pouch (Pouch Ornate) by
officers of The King’s Troop RHA with Full Dress, No 1 Dress and patrol Dress.
2.
Butcher Boots and Polo Boots. Worn only by officers of The King’s Troop RHA.
3.
Breeches. Worn by offices of The King’s Troop RHA. Cavalry twill, mounted pattern, light
drab colour. Strappings of sealed pattern shade.
4.
Busbies and Busby Lines.
a.
Busbies Officer RHA. Worn by officers of The King’s Troop RHA and the Director of
Music of the RA Band.
b.
Busby Lines. Line, long Officers’ RHA. Double 10 line gold basket cord with gold
acorns and runners, 6ft long.
(1)
Worn by officers of The King’s Troop RHA with Full Dress and no 1 Dress.
(2) When worn with No 1 Dress, the lines are looped on the right breast. The acorns
hang centrally over the right breast pocket by means of a small black hook sewn
directly above the pocket. The lines are taken to the collar, passing each side of the
top button of the jacket and dividing round the neck. The first runner fits tight to the
front of the collar and the second tight to the rear. The lines then pass under the left
arm, between the two lower buttons of the jacket and up to the right breast, under the
loop; lines should not cross. The third runner is placed centrally between the two lower
buttons on the jacket.
5.
Cloak Officers RHA. Worn by officers of The King’s Troop RHA on ceremonial occasions.
6.
Frock Coat.
a.
Material – Barathea. Colour – dark blue.
b.
Worn by officers of The King’s Troop RHA.
7.
Gloves. White cotton – worn by officers of The King’s Troop RHA on ceremonial occasions
and by other officers with No 1 Dress (Ceremonial).
8.
Spurs. Flat sided spurs of stainless steel – worn with Polo boots in No 2 Dress by officers of
The King’s Troop RHA. Neck of the spur to be from 1” to 1¼” length. Spur straps of brown leather.
9.
Sword Slings.
a.
Slings, sword, gold, RHA – long and short – gold lace on blue morocco leather, 1” wide,
with gilt lion-head buckles. Worn by officers of The King’s Troop RHA with Full Dress.
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ANNEX D TO
RA STANDING ORDERS
PART 5
AUTHORISED DRESS VARIATIONS
1.
If regiments or batteries wish to introduce a variation to any authorised form of dress, they
are to submit a formal request, through the chain if command, for consideration by the RADC.
Only those variations approved by the RADC may then be worn and only under the conditions
stipulated in the authorisation.
2. The following variations to RA Dress are authorised:
a.
1 RHA. Sword Guards wear George boots with spurs and overalls.
b.
3 RHA.
(1)
Red felt backing to the Royal Cypher and collar dogs.
(a) Cypher worn by WO and below when wearing the beret. All Officers/WO1
– embroidered cypher with red embroidered backing.
(b)
Collar dogs (red felt) – Worn by WO and below; No2 dress.
(2) Olive rank slide for all ranks, embossed RHA at the bottom. Worn by all ranks –
No5 dress.
(3) RHA stable belt worn with buckle to front.4 (Subject to submission of case and
agreement by RA DC).
c.
7 Para RHA. To wear 58 pattern belt with smock para.
d.
12 Regt RA No5 & No 8 Dress, Officers, RSM and BSMs wear an Olive drab rank
slide.
e.
16 Regt RA. Officers wear the olive drab rank slide and during SSO the RSM and all
BSM’s to wear the WO wristlet when in SSO.
f.
19 Regt RA. Robertson Hunting Tartan.
(1)
No 5 Dress – Tartan rank slides.
(2)
No 8 Dress – Tartan rank slides.
(3)
No 13 and 14 Dress –Tartan epaulettes (Officers and SNCOs).
(4) Offrs and WOs in 13 (Martinique 1809) HQ Bty RA to carry Irish Blackthorn canes
(similar in length and diameter to the standard RA WO canes), in all forms of dress
aside No1 Dress.
29 Cdo Regt RA. No14 Dress – Stone Wash Shirt. Beret with chemically bronzed
cap-badge in all but No 1 and 2 Dress when a staybright cap-badge is worn.
g.
4
3 RHA to provide the historical justification.
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h.
101 Regt RA (V). No 1 Dress – 204 Bty RA (V) Glengarry. No 5, 7, 8 and 9 Dress 204
Bty RA (V) Tam O’Shanter.
i.
103 Regt RA (V). A Troop, 208 Bty RA (V) are scaled and entitled to wear an Irish
Bonnet (Caubeen) and a blue and red hackle.
j.
104 Regt RA (V). No1 Dress – Officers of C (Glamorgan Yeomanry) Tp 211 Bty on
Royal Salutes wear chain mail on shoulders.
3.
The ADC have approved that officers and soldiers of 7 Para RHA, 29 Cdo Regt RA and 4/73
Bty RA wear the respective issued beret in all forms of dress.
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