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 INFANTRY UNIFORMS
INCLUDING ARTILLERY AND OTHER
SUPPORTING CORPS OF BRITAIN AND
THE COMMONWEALTH
1855-1939
INFANTRY UNIFORMS
INCLUDING ARTILLERY AND OTHER
SUPPORTING CORPS OF BRITAIN AND
THE COMMONWEALTH
1855-1939

in colour

by
ROBERT and CHRISTOPHER
WILKINSON.LATHAM

Illustrated by
JACK CASSIN.SCOTT
The Notes on Weapons specially written for this
Volume by Major John Wilkinson-Latham

BLANDFORD PRESS
Poole Dorset
 First published 1970
Illustrations Copyright @ 1970 Blandford Press
Text Copyright €) 1970 R. & C. WILKINSON-LATHAM
Notes on Weapons @ 1970 MAJOR J. WILKINSON-LATIIAM CONTENTS
Reprinted 19?6
Page
Preface 6
All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or
transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, Introduction
including photocopying, recording or by any information storage 7
and retrieval system, without permission in writing from the The Colour Illustrations
Publisher. 11
Descriptive Text 109
Appendix 1: Swords, Medals, Shako and Helmet
IQ$ Small_Arms in British Service, Bat;d;;
British Army Machine-Guns 198
Appendix 2: The Revolver 2r2
Appendix 3: Infantry Equipment 2t4
Appendix 4: Regimental Numbers and Titles before and
after the Cardwell Reforms 1881 217
Select Bibliography 222
Index 223

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 PREF'ACE IIYTRODUCTION
a€ompanion volume to Infantry (Iniforms of Britain
Tht_r 1r When man first joined together with his fellows to fight in
and the Commonwealth 1742-1855, and covers the develop- groups, either to hold his territory against others or to gain
me_nt of uniform, weapons and equipment up to 1939. it more for himself, he fought dismounted and with close com-
{o4gry a_similar pattern to the firsf volume, eicept that the bat weapons. Since that time, the brunt of all fighting has
individual vignettes have been assembled at the end of the been borne by the man on foot, the infantryman.
book instead of on the Uniform plate. We have devoted Despite the sophistication of modern warfare, it is still the
eighty-nine plates to uniforms and seven to weapons, shakos foot soldier who is in the forefront of the battle and finally
and medals. We now include two principal figures on each gets to grips with his opposite number. The main changes
plate rather than one in the foregro^und and orie in the back- that have taken place in the infantry battle are those that
ground as in the previous volume. concern not only the uniform and weapons but also the mode
We have used contemporary photographs, as far as pos- of arrival in the fighting zone.
s1ble, f9r information to ihow what wai aituatty wotn ra:ther Originally, the footslogger, as he came to be known,
than what was prescribed to be worn, and we have inspected marched into battle carrying everything he needed on his
and-noted many of the items of dress depicted in the irlates. person and then, with the advent of horse-drawn transport,
The text matter follows the pattern of the earlier boo-k, and his heavier equipment was brought up behind him in the
we.hope that.i! will appeal to the model maker, the miiitary wagons. Later still towards the end of the nineteenth century,
artist, the military collector and to all those interested iir there came into being the Mounted Infantry, who rode their
military pageantry who wish to know more about the colour- horses to the battle area and then dismounted to fight in the
ful history and traditions of the Infantry of Britain and the traditional role of the foot soldier.
Commonwealth. The First World War introduced motor transport, but due
We are grateful to those who have helped in the accumula- to the type of terrain this was not of much practical use, and
tion of the facts and information used. Our thanks too to our the Infantryman was back on his feet again, carrying on his
mother, wlo was a source of encouragement in the prepara- broad back all the necessities of life, as on the Somme inl9l6,
tion of this volume. when the assaulting troops went into battle carrying their
rifles and bayonets, 200 rounds of ammunitiono a valise, small
Rossnr Wlr,rrNsorq-Lnrnalr pack, water-bottle, grenades, pick or shovel, blanket and
CnnrsropnBn WrrrrNsoN-Lernuvr rations with a total weight of nearly three-quarters of a
hundredweight.
The Second World War introduced many more methods
Cannes,06, by which the Infantryman and even the supporting troops
France could arrive at the scene of a battle. There was the lorry-
borne Infantry of the Armoured Divisions, which soon b-e-
came arrnoured in their own right by the introduction of
armoured personnel carriers. The parachute, used originally
by soldiers for escaping from balloons, was brought into
7
 Intuoiluction

service as a means of creating new fighfilg zones bv allowins

quantities of men and materiats to be-drop"p-dE
sg-crecy behind the enemy lines. Large giilOrir, ";'-;;;;tfiE 3lo.lighed and hair was ordered to be cuishort, but the Rovat
,."ti"'n;^;; Wglch Fusiliers, who were at that time in N6,va s;;tfi
eid
l44y -.o, were employ6d to crash ianE eitt .'. ir-iir."rii[ not receive the order, and consequently continued to i".ai
lehin$ jt, *r q!..9qimins did whenihev assautteO tfre-iow "", this order of dress. This fact is co-mmemorated bv the risht
countries in 1940. Now that the helicoft., rtuJiiu.ii.a ii, to wear a black ribboned flash on the back of tlie unifo"nn
advanced state of de;zel,opmgn!, it, too, is collar_by all members of the regiment.
an$;Ouinnlent into the hFart ofine ngniing "rA;;i'.r.y;;;
area. In the fifteenth century part of the armour was the sorset
-'lhe -period covered by this bool, td'S5_1939. brousht or throat protector. Whenbrmour went into deiline *ftn in"
about hundreds of chanpies, both majoi *A
dress and uniforms o,f tfie ioruntrv i".riai.i"r-irbr.
ffh; general introduction of firearms the gorget .e-aio.A asa
u"ttr'B;#; dec_orative part of the officers, uniformltfis nnutiv went o"i
1gd the Commonwealth, and everi.tr;;
illustrate and des-cribe,these. rndti,
h";
-*rilrn b;;;d;;; ot'tavour with the authorities, and all that is left ar6 the cords
i#
ir-i"ai", and buttons from which it wbuld have been,urp."O.l, uoi
lacular means 'of earth_or dust col5urf war introou..a'ut then only.on the collars of generar officers ano oincers .ir trrt
-Mutiny, bt;aafiilt1h;;hiilrili
the time of the Indian Oxfordshire and Buckinghlmshire Light Infantry, tn" 6ii
uniforms with tea so lhat tn-e,'soiOieis *;ria upp;
visible qgainst the sun-bakeO rocta ofil. foOiao
l;; regimurt to receive the oider which aU-otistred tt.ii*."r.---
itt;; ;;;
moun.tain ranges. Similarly, the green oirifle,&idil;;;;;
Regimental mottoes are also the subject of much pride and
are derived from many sources. The"Gordo, fti"ii""l"*-
its origin to the folh or King,s"Royai Rifl;r;il;;;h'ttr; whose badge i_s that of ihe Marquis of Huntley, h;;;a;;;.i
agamsr rhe trench in th3 heavily wooded country
wtrite iire p;;;iihir"
thit wai .Onivards',
the frontier of the New EnglanO cotonies. lis motto By dand meaning
Regiment were granted tfie motto piimus in Indus to com-
. The use-of scarlet or red a--s a military coiour dates from the
days of King Charles II when the noyai Ar-y *ur;;"rs;;: ryeryoraJe the distinguished conduct of the old 39th Fooi-ut
b*11J. of Plassey in 1757. Ceter et Audax borne by the
ised and il was decided l1g,
!ha! lhev strouio adopdttt..,ir",ii,
the Royal livery, i.e. red with biue facioss.
ii 6uth Rrtles was granted to them for their outstanding services
in North America under General Wolfe, 1759.
Regimental customs and traditions hive alwavs plaved badggsr.a studl_in themielves, also portray
a ._ _R:giq.trtaf
tTpg,rtant.paftin the tife ofthe British Ar-i,H;;;;.;
l.II
more so than in the Infantry, where
lhcets-of re,gimental history. The eueen,s Royal R6gimenl
and the Worcestershire fegiment-incorporaie the "Naval
man-*to s.rvis
or who has served in a particufui,.git."t "uery remembers with crown and the words .lst June 1794' in iheir badge., it",
pride its own customsanh the days in"theiegime"tal
caile;;
that take nore of special occasiois il';i;; ffi; hfi;t";i,th";
denoting their gallant conduct, when detach-.otr"or toit
Regiments served with the Navy under Lord Howeln lis
unrt. victory over the French at Brest.
. The.Royal Berkshire Regiment captured a Russian side The wreath on the colours, known as the .Wreath of
{rury in. theCrimea, and ince ttJiiir. omcerJ anO--t[.ii Immortelles', borne by the 24th Foot, The South W"f.,
g,ests at weekly guest nights have been'rolled'i"to ,*..'ii" Borderers, was granted to them by eueen'Victoria as a r"*urt
p".grd9r.ty drummer playing rolls on that original troohri_ Ior therr brave services in the Zulu War of 1g79, the lst
rncrcenmry, the regiment repeated the exerciselv capturiris
a uerman side drum in the First World War. J --E -------e
Battali-on_b_eing decimated at Isandhlwana and a detacfu;;;
of the 2nd Battalion hoJdlng the post at Rorke;s DriitG;i;;;
wips and tong f,aii*eie worn by soldiers tremendous forces of Zulus.
,..lllh:.91v_r-yhep
rr was customary tbr the tail or queue to be
tied wiitr riUUon On the anniversary of the battle of Minden, L August 1759,
Introducdon

the l2th,20th,25th,37th and 5lst Regiments of Foot cele_

orate ther presence
?t lhq battle by wearing roses in their
caps and decorating their drums and colours-witn roses.-ili
elgeption is the 23rd Foot, the Royal Wetctr pusifiersr'wh; NOTE
altlgugh present do not commemoiate tneiieipl,oit;:- "--
The colour plates and the descriptive text which follows have
When the'Iron Duke', His Grace the Duke oT*.iiingtorr,
placed in date order and not in order of seniority.
Hor4e ar.London,s Hyde F"* c"i".i]"inJ F_een
l":d ll.ApsJeg
reglmenB ot tsoot Guards made a custom of marching to Where there coincides more than one regiment at any pir-
ticular date, the following order of prJcedence has, 6een
as they passed his residence on the *"V t"Tfr.i,
11f.lti"*
dutres. He was coloner of the Grenadier Guards from rg27
adopted:
to 1852, and in memory of this great man tttis smaiftuiais- Royal Artillery
tinctive c-eremony is stiil observid by the Grenadier GuarJs. Royal Engineers
tull story of the Infan-try of the British Army and the Foot Guards
^_l!"
uommonweatth may never be told and could noi be, cer- Infantry of.the Line
tamly, in one small volume. In this book we have endeavoured Corps
Volunteers, Militia, Territorials
lg-p-d{uY the.panoply of uniforms that were worn a"a giu,
insight iolo.tlq Slgry that was, and alwaysivill Dominion and Commonwealth Troops
l-!e 1,ea{er^an
be, the Infantry of the British Army and its-commonivearth
counterpart In the description of the coats and tunics, scarlet has been
used for officers, and in the earlier section until 1g7l (when
scarlet was adopted for all_ other ranks) red for other ianks,
although the colour worn by sergeants and above was,nore
scarlet than red.

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53rd Foot. Proposed Dress Officer (centre) and privates
3 23rd Foot. Officer (right) and Private 1855
5 95th Foot. Officer and Private 1857
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8/9 79th Foot. Officer. Private, Colour Sergeant and
piper 1860
11 41st Middlesex (Enfield Lock) Rifle Votunteers.
Officer and private 1960
General Officer. 1865
14 Royal Artillery. Gunner 1865 1 5 26th Foot. Sergeant and Private 1866
16 68th Foot. Officers (right) and Sergeant 1g6g 17 Royal Engineers. Officer (right) and Sapper 1g69
18 18th Foot. Olficer (right) and Drummer 1869 19 Royal Artillery. Officer 1870
20 Royal Engineers. Officers 1874 21 4th Foot. Private and Bandsman 1875
22 24th Foot. Sergeant (right) and Private 1879 23 29th Foot. Officer (right) and Private 1879
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27 Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) (42nd and 73rd).
26 Royal Artillery. Officers 1881 Privates 1882
 29 Royal lnniskilling Fusiliers (27th and 108th).
28 3rd Middlesex Rifle Volunteers. Privates 1882 R,S.M. (risht) and Drum Major 1884
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30 Princess Louise's (Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders) 31 1st Volunteer Battalion Royal Sussex Regiment.
(91st and 93rd). Officers 1885 Sergeant (right) and Corporal 1886
32 1st West Yorkshire Volunteer Artillery. Olficer (right) lst Lanarkshire Rifle Volunteers. Olticer (right)
and Gunner 1887 and Sergeant 1887
34 Royal Military College. Cadets 1889 35 Royal Military Academy. Cadets 1889
 37 lst London Rifle Volunteers (London Rifle Brigade).
36 Royal Scots Fusiliers (21st). R.S.M. and Private 1890 Privates 1890
38 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards.
39 Royal Welch Fusiliers (23rd). R.S.M. (right) and
Pioneers 1891 Private 1891
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40141 3rd London Rifle Volunteers. Officer and Privates 1891

42 Royal Niger Hausas. Privates 1891
44 1Oth Battalion Royal Grenadiers. Sergeant and 45 Princess of Wales' Own (Yorkshire Regiment) (1gth).
Staff Sergeant 1 892 Privates 1 893
46 7th Middlesex (Lohdon Scottish) Rifle Volunteers. 47 13th Middlesex Volunteers Oueen's Westminsters.
Drum Major 1893 Sergeant and Cyclist 1 893
48 Oueen's Own Corps of Madras Sappers and Miners. 49 30th Punjab lnfantry. Havildar Maior (right) and
Havildar (right) and Sapper 1893 Havildar 1894
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50 3rd Battalion Grenadier Guards. Guardsmen 1895 61 Royal Malta Artillery. Olticer (right) and Gunner 1895
52 Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) (26th and 90th).
Officer and Private 1896 b3 New South Wales Field Artillery. Officer and Gunner 1896
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55 East Lancashire Regiment lSOttr aha SSttr;.

54 Victoria lnfantry Brigade. Officer and Private 1896 Private and Ammunition Mule 1897
L,ti/57 'A' Field Battery Royal Canadian Artillery. Gunners 1897
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58 Coldstream Guards. Guardsman 898

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59 Pacific Railway Militia. Privates 1898
60 Suffolk Regiment (12th). Privates 1899 61 Military Foot Police. Staff Sergeant and Corporal 1904
62 Northamptonshire Regiment (48th and Egth). ll3 2nd Prince of Wales' Own Gurkha Rifles (The Sirmoor Rifles).
Officer and Bugler 1906 Subadar-Major and Rifleman 1906
 1Oth (Scottish) Battalion The King's (Liverpool)
64 Honourable Artillery Company (lnfantry). Officer and private 1909 Regiment. Ollicer (right) and Sergeant 1909
Royal Army Medical Corps. Warrant Officer
Class ll (right) and Orderly 1910 67 Army Pay Corps. Sergeant and Private 191 0
4th Battalion The Royal Scots (Lothian Regi6$f1.
Sergeant (right) and Bugler 1910 69 15th Ludhiana Sikhs. Colour Party 191 0
70 101st Grenadiers. Bugler and Sepoys 1910 71 Army Motor Reserve. Officers 191 1
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72/73 Royal Scots Fusiliers (21st). Colour Party 1912
 75 Royal Scots (Lothian Regiment) (1st).
74 Royal Flying Gorps. Officer and Sergeant 191 3 Ollicer (right) and Bugler 1914
76 Highland Light lnfantry (71st and 74th).
Ofticer (right) and R.S.M. 1914 I I Royal lrish Rifles (83rd and 86th). Sergeant and Rifleman 1914
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78 Field Marshal Earl Kitchener of Khartoum 191 5 79 Lancashire Fusiliers (20th). Privates 1915
80 East Sulrey Regiment (31st and 70th). Sergeanr and Private 1917
81 Seaforth Highlanders (Ross-shire Buffs, The Duke of
Albany's) (72nd and 78th). R.S.M. and Private 191 7
82 Royal Artillery. Gunners 1918 83 lrish Guards: Guardsmen 1934
84 4th Battalion 1st Punjab Regiment. Subadar (right) tJtr The Leicestershire Regiment (17th). R.S.M. (right)
and Sepoy 1 934 and Private 1937
86 Royal Bombay Sappers and Miners. Drum Major (right) 87 The Oueen's Royal Regiment (West Surrey) (2nd).
Privates 1938
and Drummer 1937 f*
tltl/Bg The Middlesex Regiment (Duke of Cambridge's Own)
(57th and 77th).
Vickers Machine-gun Demonstration Section 1939
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A. Basked hilted Broadswofu or Claymore 1831. B. General Offrr:nr'c a

Scimitar 1831 Pattern. C. Royal Scots Fusiliers Regimental Pailurn r;
1870. D. Royal Engineers 1856 Pattern. E. Pioneer's Hangor 18h6 East lndia Company
Pattern. F. Royal Artillery. G. Bandsman's Sword 1B9b pattont, lIr lrrill Arlny 91 lnfantry Officers' Swords
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1 855-1 869 1 855-1 869

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d 1 878-1 88i

A. The Victoria Cross. B. Crimea Medal (reverse). C. Obverse of

Crimea Medal and lndian Mutiny Medal. D. lndian Mutiny Mednl
(reverse). E. Reverse of Third China War Medal 1900. F. Obvorso
of Oueen's South Africa Medal and Third China War Medal 1900. al rBril 1908
G. Oueen's South Africa Medal (reverse). H. The Military Cross. (Volunteers) Shako and Helmet Plates
94 A. The Enfield Rifle 1853 Pattern. B. The Snider-Enfield Rifle 1867. 115 A. The Lee-Metford Rifle 1887. B. and C. The Lee-Enfield Rifle 1895.
C. The Martini-Henry Rifle 1871 . D/F. Bayohets as referred to in text, D/F. Bayonets as referred to in text.
 53rd Foot

l.53rd Foot. Proposed Dress. hung on the left side; but it admits of
Officer and Private, 1855 a doubt if the method now practised
Ilead Dress of fixing is the best; it is possible
'l'lrc head dress shown is illustrated
in that it would be more readily fixed
Ilistory of the Dress of the British and unfixed, and returned to its scab-
,So ldier, by Lieutenant-Colonel John bard, if suspended on the right side;
I
I l,Lrard, published in 1852. The uni- if so, the pouch could pass from the
lirrrn and head dress never existed, rear to the front, and back again, as
:rnd the illustration is based on ma- easily on the other side. The man in
1r:rial from that book. The helmet was marching order is represented with
shaped as shown, and it was stated: the strap across the chest, as at
"fhc helmet would sit fumly on the present worn, but it is very desirable
hcad, without top weight; it is high that some better method of carrying
r:nough to prevent concussion from a the knapsack should be invented, as
lrlow and to admit sufficient air with- the strap above mentioned is found
in; it may be black with brass orna- to be very painful to the chest.'
nrents (as shown), or with bronze (Luard)
ornaments, or made of any colour. Officers were still to retain the cross-
Steel is too troublesome to keep belt with ornamental plate and to
clean, and too hot for tropical wear a sash around the waist.
climates.'
Historical Note
Untform
As mentioned above, the descriptions
'l'he other ranks'tunic proposed was
have been taken from History ofthe
o[ red cloth, double-breasted, and Dress of the British Soldier. In the
with round cuffs. Cuffs were to be section on proposed dress and refor-
cdged around the top in tape and to mation Luard writes:
have 3 buttons. Collar and shoulder
straps were of the face colour and 'For thirty-six years we have been
cclged in tape. Trousers were grey reposing on the laurels gained at
with a broad yellow stripe down the Waterloo, and have since then rather
outer seam of each leg. Spats were blinked at military improvements;
to be worn. The officer's uniform was while on the Continent they have
similar. been alive to every new invention.'

Accoulrements About the only proposed item

'A broad leather belt should be worn adopted was the double-breasted
tunic, and that forjust one year.
around the waist, to which the pouch
could be attached by a runner, so that
it can at leisure be brought to the
I'ront or rear. Both the belt and the
lrouch must be constructed for the
purpose. The bayonet at present is

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12th Foot 23rd F'oot

2. l2th F oot. Officers, 1B55 tom with gold lace (fieid officer) and rvi I h tassels hanging on the right side. holder and a white ball tuft. A black
Head Dress with the ranking at each side in em- l'lrc waist-belt was in white and leather chinstrap was fltted at each
broidery. Lapels were made so that l;r:;{cncd with a regimental pattern side. Field officers had the additional
The Albert pattern shako was made
they could be worn buttoned over or lr x:ltct. "fhere were 2 slings on the left decoration of bands of gold lace
obsolete on 16 January 1855 by the
turned back at the top to reveal the 'rrtlc to hold the sword and 3 narrower around the top of the shako, the
introduction of the second pattern
shako. This measured 5* in. high in face colour of the regiment. Cuffs :rlirrgs to
which the sabretache number depending on the rank of
were round with a slashed panel in l;rsloncd. The sabretache was in black the wearer. The shako plate was gilt
the front and 7+ in. at the back and
was made of black beaver. The shape
the face coiour and were piped in gr;rlcnt leather. The waist-belt in un- in the shape of a grenade and
white with the addition of 2 bands of tlrt:ss was of black leather with a measured 4* in. from the tip of the
was very much like the French pat-
lace on the cuff and 1 on the slashed :.rr rrilar gilt locket, flame to the bottom of the ball,
tern of the same period, having a
panel. On the panel were 3 gold lace which was ornamented with the
front which tilted forward. As with ll'tttpon
button loops and buttons. The left Prince of Wales' feathers, a coronet
the first pattern Albert shako, there
shoulder had a small scarlet twisted { )lliccrs carried the regulation In- and motto, in silver plate.
were 2 peaks, the one at the back fit-
cord to hold the sash in position. l:rntry sword (91 A). The scabbard
ting to the back of the head and con- Uniform
There were 2 rows of buttons down rvirsall brass for field officers and
tinuing the line of the shako, the one
the front, equally spaced '"vith 9 in hrirss-rnounted leather for other 'fhe tunic was of scarlet cloth and
at the front being horizontal and rrlIicct s- was the double-breasted pattern
each rovr', the distance bet\,veen the
squared at the end. dbove the pea.ks
rows being 8 in. at the top and 4 in. adopted in 1855. Collar, cuffs and
and encircling the shako was a leather
at the waist. Buttons were gilt and lapels were in the facing colour of the
f
band about in, wide sewn top and
bore the design olthe number 12 sur- regiment, which in the case of the
bottom. The top front of the head l. .l.lrd Foot. Officer anil Private, 1855
23rd was blue. The collar had
mounted by a crown, the whole with-
dress was decorated with a white over ll(tt(l Drcss
in a wreath of laurels. Skirts at the rounded corners and was edged in
red worsted pom-pom which fitted lrc sccond pattern Albert shako, as gold lace and decorated with the rank
into a gilt holder. A black leather back were piped in white with an I

inner edging of gold lace. On the rt rv:rs known, was authorised for use of the wearer. Lapels were rnade so
chinstrap was fitted either side. The lry tlrc British Army on 16 January
panels were 3 regimental-pattern but- that they could be worn buttoned
gilt shako plate was an 8-pointed star
tons. The top of the collar and lead- lli\5. 'I'he body was made of black over or turned back to reveal the blue
surmounted by a crown with the I'r'irvcr for officers and black felt for lining, Cuffs were round, with a
Garter belt and motto Honi soit qui ing edge r,vas piped in white. The
other officer is wearing the undress I lr,' ntnl< and file and measured 5] in. slashed panel in the same colour
mal y pense in the centre. Within the lrrlrlr in the front and 7f in. at the
shell jacket in scarlet cloth with yel- decorated with 3 buttons and gold
Garter on a black leather ground was l,;rt li" with the top tilted forward.
the number 12 in gilt numerals. The
low collar and cuffs. Cuffs were lace button loops. The cuff and panel

other officer in the illustration is

pointed and decorated with 2 buG I lrc top was sunken and of black were edged in white. A cord of
tons, one on the yellow and one on l,'.rtlrcr and measured I in. less in twisted scarlet worsted was fitted to
shown in the undress forage cap. This ,lrrrrotor than the bottom of the
the scarlet. Shoulders were decorated the left shoulder of the tunic and held
was made of blue cloth and was very '.lrrrli o. 'l'lrere were 2 peaks, one at the
with twisted gold cords held with a by a srnall regimental-pattern button.
floppy in appearance. The peak was
regimental-pattern button. The jacket Ironl uncl one at the back. The back There were 2 rows of 9 equally-
of black patent leather and the cap t)( ;rl( lvls a continuation of the shako
fastened down the fi'ont r,vith sn-rall spaced buttons, the distance between
had the number 12 on the front. The
buttons equidistant. Trousers were in ,rrrrl slnped to the head, while the the rows being 8 in. at the top and
chinstrap was in black leather. tr(rll llcak was horizontal
blue cloth with a scarlet welt down and 4 in. at the waist. Skirts at the back
Uniform the outside seam of each leg. ';(lu:u c(l atthefront, AbOve the peaks were ornamented with 3 buttons and
The tunic was of scarlet cloth and , rrircling the shako was a band of gold lace loops. The design of the
double-breasted with yellow cloth Accoutrements l, irtlrcr scwn top and bottom with a button was a crown surmounting the
collar cuffs and lapels. The collar was The officer in lull dress wore a crim- l;rl:rc btrckle at the back. The top of Prince of Wales' feathers with the
ornamented round the top and bot- son net sash over the left shoulder tlrc slurko was adorned with a gilt motto lch Dien, the whole within a
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beaded circle. The leading edge ofthe ranks were armed with the Enfield and with 6 tails hanging on the right ber 93 and below the thistles was a
tunic was piped in white. The rifle (94 A) with triangular bayonet side. The headband was diced, the scroll with the honour cApE oF GooD
private's tunic was in red cloth of the (e4 d). left side decorated with a black silk uopr. Rank and file wore the im-
same design as that worn by officers rosette with a regimental-pattern proved pattern equipment introduced
but without gold lace. Button loops Historical Note badge. The bottom edge, bound in in 1850. This consisted of a waishbelt
were of white tape. Trousers were of The flash was worn from 1808. In silk, hung down at the back in 2 tails. with brass locket holding a bayonet
blue cloth with a scarlet welt down 1834 Major-General Sir Thomas Mc- The Regimental Record mentions the frog on the left hip and a white buff
the outside seam for officers and a Mahon while inspecting the Depot lining of the head dress being re- crossbelt over the left shoulder sus-
red welt for the rank and file. The Companies at Portsmouth ordered moved. This gave better ventilation pending a black ammunition box on
officer's tunic was ornamented at the its discontinuance as a 'superfluous and made it lighter. the right hip. Another black ammu-
back with the flash fitted to the collar. decoration'. The Commanding Of- nition box was fitted to the belt on
The flash was also worn by Warrant ficer was informed immediately, and Uniform the right front, A small white pouch
Officers and Staff Sergeants until 2 he wrote forthwith to Lord Hill the The tunic was made of khaki holland for percussion caps was fitted to the
June 1901, when this distinction was Commander-in-Chief. On 28 Novem- cloth with red collar and cuffs. The crossbelt, A water-bottle and haver-
extended to all ranks. ber the Adjutant-General wrote to collar was rounded at the front, and sack wefp also carried, and a rolled
the Commanding Officer stating that the cuffs were round with a slashed blanket or greatcoat was slung over
Accoutrements the King had been graciously pleased panel in khaki holland cloth. The the right shoulder, the ends being
Officers wore a crimson sash over the to approve the flash now worn by the panel was decorated with 3 brass tied on the left hip. When officers
left shoulder which knotted on the officers of the 23rd. regimental-pattern buttons, The carried the greatcoat or blanket the
right hip. A white leather waist-belt shoulder straps were in red cloth. other shoulder was used. The sporran
was wom with 2 sword slings on the The tunic had rounded and cut-away was of the regulation regimental pat-
left side. The belt fastened with 4. 93rd Foot Highlanders. cerners to the front skirts. The kilt
a tern of black hair with white tassels,
regimental-pattern locket. The pri- Officer and NCO, 1857 Was in the Sutherland tartan. The the black leather top bound in brass
vate's equipment was of the improved Head Dress officer's tunic was of the same and badged.
pattern introduced in 1850. It con- The head dress worn while the regi- design but made in alpaca, with scar-
sisted of a white buff crossbelt worn ment was engaged in quelling the let collar and cuffs, Red twisted cords Weapons
over the left shoulder, suspending Indian Mutiny or Bengal Mutiny was were fitted to each shoulder to hold Therank and file were armed with the
the black leather ammunition box on the home service pattern of feather the crossbelt and sash in position. All
Enfield rifle (94 A), the regiment
the right hip. A waist-belt was worn bonnet. This is borne out by refer- ranks wore the hose and spats. having recently replaced the 1842-
with a bayonet frog on the left hip. ences in contemporary sketches and pattern musket with this weapon.
The leather-and-canvas pack or Accoulrements
accounts. The head dress and indeed
knapsack was worn on the back, with the uniforms of troops engaged in Officers wore the crimson sash over
shoulder straps passing under the quelling the Mutiny were many and the left shoulder, knotting at the
arms and over the shoulders. The right hip. The crossbelt in white buf 5.95th Foot. Officer and Private, 1857
various, and no hard-and-fast state-
mess-tin in oilskin cover and the ment ofwear can be given, each regi- was worn over the right shoulder Head Dress
blanket were fitted to the knapsack. ment differing in its form of dress with 2 slings on the left side to sus- In India the forage cap, in blue cloth
In full marching order a water-bottle according to terrain, climate and pend the sword. The belt was fastened with white cover and neck flap or
and haversack were carried. supply. Various differences of dress at the chest with a regimental.pattern curtain, was worn for the most part.
during this period are excellently plate, For the 93rd this was a gilt The peak was in black leather. During
Weapons dealt with by D. S. V. Fosten in plate with the crown surmounting a the Mutiny head dress varied fre-
Officers carried the standard pattern Tradition magazine. The 93rd wore circle surrounded by thistles with the quently from regulation pattern to
Infantry sword (91 A) in a black the bonnet, in some instances with a title'Sutherland Highlanders' in the adapted versions and even native
leather gilrmounted scabbard, Other quilted sun shade, about 14 in. high circle, Within the circle was the num- head dress.
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Uniform named him Derby. After the Mutiny, the top of the collar and the leading PI/eapons
The she1l jacket, scarlet cloth for Derby was awarded the Mutiny edge was piped in white. Cuffs were Officers carried regulation Infantry-
officers and red for other ranks, had Medal, which his successors con- round with a slashed panel, both in pattern sword in a brass-mounted
yellow collars and cuffs. For officers tinued to wear. green. Cuff and panel were piped in leather scabbard (91 A). Rank and
the coliar was decorated with ranking white, and the cuff had the addition file were armed with the Enfield rifle
in embroidery. The jacket fastened by of a band of gold lace. The panel had (94 A) and bayonet (94 d).
means of 10 buttons of regimental 3 button loops in gold lace and 3
pattern, which bore the design of the regimental-pattern buttons, Buttons
6. 55th Foot. Officer and Private, 1859
number 59 surmounted by a crown
Head Dress
were gilt with the design olthe
within a circle. Cuffs were pointed Chinese dragon above the number 55 7. 31st Foot. Officer and Private, 1860
and measured about 3] in. from the The officer shown wore the second within a crowned wreath. The back
Albert shako introduced in January Head Dress
point to the edge ofthe cuff. Shoul- of the tunic was ornamented with 2
ders were ornamented with gold 1855. It measured 5f in. at the front slashed panels piped in white with 3
The second pattern Albert shako was
twisted cords. Shoulder straps of and 7* in. at the back and, made of buttons. The other ranks' tunic was introduced on 16 January 1855. The
other ranks were in the face colour of black beaver with a leather top, had a of the same design and made of red body was made in black beaver for
yellow. Officers' trousers were white, band around the shako above the cloth. Collar, cuffs and shoulder officers and black felt for rank and
peaks. There were 2 peaks, one at the file. The shako measured 5f in. at the
and those of other ranks were blue straps were in the face colour. The
with a red welt on each leg, There was back shaped to the head as a con- collar, cuffs, leading edge and slashed front and 7$ in. at the back. There
no hard-and-fast rule on uniform, al- tinuation ofthe shako, and one at the panels were piped in white with white were 2 peaks of patent leather, the
though within the regiment most front horizontal and squared at the loops on the slashed panels. Trousers front horizontal and the back follow-
dressed alike. end. The top ofthe shako was orna- were blue, with a scarlet welt for ing the line of the head, The helmet
mented with a white-over-red pom- officers and a red welt for other
plate was an 8-pointed star sur-
Accoutrements pom in an ornamental gilt holder. ranks.
mounted by a crown, with in the
The ofhcer's waist-belt was in white The shako plate was a gilt star sur- centre a Garter with the motto Honi
with 2 sword slings on the left side. mounted by a crown with a Garter Accoutrements soit qui mal y pense and, within, the
The private wore a white buff cross- belt and motto in the centre. Within Officers wore a crimson sash over the
number 31, The top of the shako was
belt with black ammunition box and the Garter belt was the regimental decorated with a red-and-white pom-
left shoulder, held by a small scarlet
a waist-belt with frog for the bayonet. number 55. The chinstrap was in pom in an ornamental holder, The
twisted shoulder cord. The waist-belt
On the crossbelt was a small pouch in black leather. The private is shown was in white japanned leather with a
chinstrap was in black leather with a
white for percussion caps, Equip- wearing the undress forage cap of gilt regimental-pattern locket. There buckle for adjustment.
ment was the improved pattern blue cloth with the regimental num- were 2 sword slings on the left side,
adopted in 1850. ber in brass on the front. The cap was Other ranks' equipment was the im- Untform
fitted with a black leather chinstrap, proved 1850 pattern consisting of a The tunic was in scarlet cloth for
ll'eapons officers and red for other ranks. Col-
crossbelt over the left shoulder sus-
Officers carried the Infantry sword of Uniform pending an ammunition box on the lar and cuffs were in buff cloth. The
the period (91 A). Rank and file were The tunic was in scarlet cloth for the right hip. On the crossbelt was a small collar was edged around the top in
armed with the Enfeld rifle (94 A) officer, with the regimental face- pouch to hold percussion caps. The white piping with a band of gold lace
aad bayonet (94 d). colour of green for collar and cuffs. waist-belt, suspending a bayonet frog beneath. On the collar was the rank-
The collar was rounded at the front, on the left hip, and the crossbelt ing. Cuffs were round and edged in
Historical Note with gold lace around the top edge. were in white leather. The knapsack white piping with a slashed panel in
During the Indian Mutiny the 95th The wearer's ranking was sewn to the was of black canvas and leather and buff, also edged in white piping. The
took a ram from the mutineers, collar at each side. The tunic fastened worn on the back. A haversack and cuffs had a band ofgold lace around,
adopted him as their mascot and by 8 regimental-pattern buttons and water-bottle were also carried. and 3 buttons and gold button loops
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on the slashed panel. The leading 819. 79thFoot. Officer, Private, officers had additionally a band of slashed panel of the same colour.
edge of the tunic was piped in white, Colour Sergeant and Piper, 1860 !-in. lace around the base, and the Panel and cuffs were piped in white,
fastening with 7 buttons of regimental Head Dress ranking was as follows: colonel - and the panel had 3 button loops and
pattern. Buttons bore the design of crown and star; lieutenant-colonel - buttons. The colour sergeant's rank-
The head dress worn by officers and
the number 31 within a crowned rank and file was the highland bon- crown; major - star, Cufs were ing at this time was a single chevron
Garter carrying the title'Huntingdon- round with a slashed panel of the on the right arm with, above it, the
net. This was cocked and feathered
shire' with also a wreath of sham- same colour as the cuff. The slashed Union flag flying on the staff and
with ostrich feathers. There were 6
rocks, thistles and roses. Skirts at the panel was edged around in gold lace at the bottom of the staff crossed
tails hanging on the right side, the
back were decorated with 2 slashed with 3 regimental-pattern buttons swords. The whole was surmounted
skull being 14 in. deep. The headband
panels piped in white with regimental- and gold lace button loops, The by a crown. On the left arm was tvorn
was of diced cloth with a rosette in
pattern buttons. Other ranks' tunics
black silk and a regimental badge or doublet fastened with 9 buttons of a 3-bar chevron, The private wore
were piped around the collar, cuffs, regimental pattern. The Inverness a red tunic similarly ornamented to
button on the left side. A vulture
shoulder straps and slashed panels in skirts were piped in white, as were that of the colour sergeant but with-
feather in a socket, left side, behind
white with white tape button loops. the pocket flaps. Flaps were further out his ranking. Pipers of the 79th
the rosette was 8 in. long. The bonnet
Trousers were in blue cloth, with a decorated with 3 buttons and gold wore green doublets. The kilt worn
worn by other ranks was of sirnilar
scarlet welt on the outside seam for braid button loops. Field officers had was of the tartan of Cameron of
design but ditrerent in quality. The
officers and a red welt for otherranks. the addition of a band of gold lace Erracht. Spats were white, buttoning
bottom of the bonnet was bound in
black silk tape, terminating at the on the edge of the flaps. Shoulder on the outside for all ranks and worn
Accoutrements back and hanging. The piper wore straps were of gold double cord, held with red and green hose-tops and red
Officers wore a crimson net sash over a glengarry of blue cloth, bound with a small button of regimental pat- garter flashes. The change from the
the left shoulder held in position by a around the bottom edge with black tern. The doublet worn by the colour normal red-and-white pattern hap-
silk tape, joining at the back and sergeant was a shade of scarlet with pened about 1858. The 79th changed
scarlet shoulder cord on the tunic.
The waist-belt was in white leather hanging. The badge of the regiment collar, cuffs and shoulder straps of to red and green, while the 42nd and
green. The collar was edged around 92nd changed to red and black; the
with a gilt regimental-pattern locket was the Sphinx superscribed roypr.
and 2 sword slings on the left side. This commemorated the services of the top in white which continued 92nd also adopting plain grey for
Other ranks wore the 1850 equip- the regiment in Egypt during 1801. down the leading edge. Shoulder ordinary parades.
straps were piped in white and bore
ment with a crossbelt and ammu- The badge was authorised on 6 July
the regimental number 79, There were Accoutremenls
nition box and a waist-belt with 1802. The piper wore a cock's feather
in the glengarry. 9 brass buttons ofregimental pattern The officer wore a white buffshoulder
bayonet frog. A haversack and water-
bottle were also worn. The pack or down the front. These were convex belt 3 in. wide with 2 slings on the
knapsack was carried on the back.
with the crown in the centre sur- left side, one long and one short, on
Uniform mounting a Garter belt with the which hung the sword. The belt was
The officer's doublet was of scarlet motto Nemo me impune lacessit, fastened on the chest by a regimental-
Weapons cloth with collar and cuffs of the Within the Garter was the number pattern belt plate. This was a gilt
Officers carried the regulation sword regimental facing colour which for 79.Below the Garter belt and on both frosted plate with burnished edge on
(91 A), and other ranks were armed the 79th was green. The collar was sides was a spray of thistles. Left of which was mounted the crown sur-
with the Enfield rifle (94 A) and rounded at the front. For all officers the crown was the letter V and to the mounting a wreath of thistles with
bayonet (94 d). not of field rank the collar had a right the letter R. Around the top the number LXXIX across the
f-in. lace band around the top. Rank- edge were the words 'Cameron High- centre. A crimson sash carried over
ing was shown on the collar. For landers'. Skirts and flaps were piped the left shoulder tied at the right hip.
not of field rank this was:
offrcers in white, and flaps were decorated Around the waist was the dirk belt
captain
- crown and star; lieutenant with 3 buttons and white tape button with regimental-pattern rectangular
-crown; and ensign-star, Field loops. Cuffs were round with a plate. The belt was dark blue cloth
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backed with leather and embroidered adorned with a regimental pipe ban- Unform Eistorical Note
with thistles in gold wire. The spor- ner. These were richly embroidered The tunic was of scarlet cloth orna- The 32nd Middlesex Rifle Volun-
ran had an embossed gilt frame and and usuallyfringed in gold. The 79th,
mented on the front with 5 rows of teers, known as the Volunteer Guard
top and was highly ornamented with on l0 July 1873, by express command black cord, each row terminating in a or the 6-foot Guard, were raised in
thistles, In the centre was the number of Her Majesty Queen Victoria, were trefoil lcnot. The top ofthe collar and 1860 during the great Volunteer
79 in gilt, The rest ofthe sporran was ordered in future to be styled the the bottom edge were piped in black. movement. By 1869 the regiment had
grey goat-hair with 6 gold em- '79th Queen's Own Cameron High- Piping continued down the leading ceased to exist.
broidered tassels. The colour ser- landers' and to change their face edge of the tunic and around the
geant and private wore the infantry- colour from green to blue. They were bottom ofthe skirts. Shoulders were
pattern equipment of the period. This granted at the same time the special
ornamented with black cord, inter-
consisted of a waist-belt with brass badge of the thistle ensigned with the 11,41st Miikllesex (Enfiekl Lock)
twined and ending in a trefoil on the
locket, with the bayonet frog left and Imperial Crown. This badge was Rifle Volunteers. Officer and
end of the shoulders. Cuffs were
on the right front a white bufi pouch, stated as'being the badge ofScotland Private, 1860
decorated around with black piping
Over the left shoulder was a white as sanctioned by Queen Anne in 1707
and ending in an Austrian knot on Head Dress
buffcrossbelt suspending on the right on the confirmation of the Act of the front. The back skirts of the tunic The shako had a black felt body with
hip the black leather 'ammunition Union of the 2 kingdoms'.
were ornamented in black cord. The aleather top and apatent leatherband
pouch. A small pouch was fitted to ran rouncl the bottom. The peak was
tunic fastened down the front with 5
the crossbelt to take pelcussion caps horizontal and squared at the front.
white metal buttons. Trousers were
for the rifle. The sporran had a black The chinstrap was of black patent
of blue cloth and had a scarlet stripe
leather top edged in white metal with leather. The shako plate was a star
10. 32nd Miildlesex Rifle Volunteers. running down the outside seam of
the regimental badge in the centre. surmounted by a crown, with the
Privates, 1860 each leg.
The hair was greyish black with 2 regimental device in the centre. The
white tassels in black leather holders, Head Dress
plate was in white metal for other
The helmet was of black leather with Accoutrements ranks and silver lor omcers. The top
Weapons 2 peaks, one at the back and one at The waist-belt was of black leather of the shako was ornamented with a
The officer carried the regulation the front. The front peak was edged about l| in. wide and fastened on the dark greenish black pom-pom in a
claymore with scarlet lining and with a white metal strip. The top of front with a white-metal locket of decorative holder. The body of the
fringe (90 A). He also carried the the l.relmet was decorated with a regimental pattern, A black leather officer's shako was of black beaver.
dirk and skean-dhu, both of which cavalry-style cross piece in white pouch, for percussion caps, was worn In undress the pillbox forage cap was
were of regimental pattern. Other metal and ornamentally shaped with on the right front and a black leather worn, that of the officer having a
ranks, other than sergeant, carried a plume socket measuring 4 in. high frog on the left side. A crossbeit was silver netted button on the top.
the Enfield rifle (94 A) with socket in the centre. The plume socket car- worn over the left shoulder which
bayonet (94 d). Sergeants carried the ried black feathers drooping over the suspended a black leather ammu- Unrform
short pattern rifle with sword bayonet crown of the helmet and had a ball at nition box on the right hip. The officer's uniform was in black
(94g). The piper carried a dirk and the base. The chinchain, of white cloth with red facings. The tunic col-
skean-dhu. metal interlocking rings backed with lar was edged around top and bottom
leather, was attached on white-metal Weapons in black mohair braid and on the
Historical Note rosettes to each side of the helmet. Most of the Volunteers at this period collar, each side, were badges ofrank.
At this period there were no regu- The helmet plate was a Maltese Cross were equipped either at their own The leading edge was piped with
lations as to wearing of medals, surmounted by a crown with in the expense or by the Government with square black cord which continued
hence the various positions shown in centre on a raised circle the inter- the Bnfield rifle (94A) and bayonet round the bottom edge of the tunic.
the medals of the colour sergeant and twined initials V.G., for Volunteer (94 d or g), some Volunteers using On each side of the breast were 5
private. The piper has the bagpipe Guard, slightly different arms. loops of black cord with netted caps
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and drops, and fastening with black were armed with the Enfield rifle Uniform Il'eapons
olivets. The back was ornamented (94 A) and bayonet (94 g).
The shell jacket was in red cloth and Other ranks were armed with the En-
with a line of cord each side, forming
cut to the waist. The collar, cuffs and field rifle (94 A). The bandsman wore
3 eyes at the top, passing under a
Historial Note shoulder straps were in yellow, the the sword introduced in about 1850.
netted cap at the waist, below which it
ended in an Austrian knot. Shoulder The regiment was raised in early face colour of the 77th. The jacket It had a brass hilt, cast in one piece
straps were 2 rows of black cord. 1860, its services being formally fastened with 9 brass regimental- consisting of a grip and cross guard,
accepted on ll July. Members were pattern buttons. Buttons were con- the grip being decorated in Gothic
Cuffs were ornamented with a knot,
type and size depending on rank. mainly employees of the Royal Small vex, with the design of the Prince of style and the cross-guard finials being
Overalls were of black cloth with a Arms Factory, Enfield Lock, so Wales'feathers above the nurnber 77. trefoil. In the centre of the cross
officers were allowed the privilege of This was flanked each side with laurel guard was a square cartouche bear-
black mohair braid stripe down the
gilt-hilted swords and the Royal leaves, crossing at the bottom. Where ing either the Royal Cipher for Line
outside seam. This stripe had a cen-
Arms on the pouch flap. the laurels crossed was a scroll with Regiments, or the bugle horn stringed
tral line of red. Other ranks wore a
tunic of rifle green cloth with collar the battle honour PENTNSULA. for fufle Regiments and Light In-
Trousers were dark blue with a red fantry. Guards Regiments bore their
and cuffs of the same colour. The
welt down the outside seam of each regimental device (not illustrated).
collar was piped around top and
Ieg. The bandsman's tunic was white
front in red, which continued down
with collar, cuffs, shoulder straps and
the leading edge and around the bot-
l2.77th Foot. Private and wings in the face colour. Cuffs were 13. General Offficer, 1865
tom of the tunic. On each cuff was a
Bandsman, 1862 round with a slashed panel, both
knot in red cord. Shoulder straps Head Dress
Head Dress edged in white, The flap had 3 but-
were green, edged in red, and trousers The cocked hat wom was in black
ton loops and buttons of regimental
were green with a red welt down the The private in the illustration in un- beaver with a gold loop and button
pattern. The leading edge of the
outer seam of each leg. There were 8 dress wore the pillbox cap, and the on the right side. At each end ofthe
tunic was piped in red, as were the
buttons down the front. bandsman in full dress wore the hat were crimson and gold bullion
ends of the epaulettes. The back of
186l-69 pattern shako. The undress tassels. The top of the hat carried a
Accoutrements the tunic was decorated with 2 slashed
cap was made of dark blue cloth with plume of white swan feathers with,
flaps with buttons on each. Trousers
Officers wore black patent leather a blue pom-pom on the top. The were blue with a red welt on the out- under them, red feathers long enough
crossbelts ornamentedon the front regimental number was fitted to the
side of each leg. to reach the ends of the white ones.
with a badge, chain and whistle in front of the cap. The shako was Midway between the gold loops and
silver. On the back was a black patent authorised on 28 November 1860. It the tassels on both ends was a band
leather pouch with the Royal Coat of measured 4| in. at the front and 7f in. of l*-in. black braid of oak-leaf
Arms on the flap. The sword belt was at the back. The bottom ofthe shako pattern.
of black patent leather with regi- was bound in a band of black patent Accoutrements
mental-pattern locket and with 2 leather. The peak was in black patent In the order of dress shown, the Unifurm
sword slings on the left side, one long Ieather and squared at the end. The private is wearing no equipment, but The tunic was in scarlet cloth with
and one short, to suspend the sword. chinstrap was in black patent leather. in marching order the crossbelt with blue collar and cuffs. The collar was
Other ranks had a black leather The top of the shako was decorated ammunition box, the waist-belt with piped in white and edged top and
waist-belt with a pouch and bayonet with a white-over-red pom-pom in a bayonet frog. the haversack, water- bottom with a band of gold lace. On
lrog. brass ornamental holder, The plate bottle and pack would be worn. The the collar each side were badges of
was a star surmounted by a crown bandsman wore a waist-belt with a rank. Cufs were round and orna-
Weapons with a Garter in the centre, Within frog for the band sword on the left mented with a slashed panel in blue
Officers carried the regulation sword the Garter was the regimental side. On the right front was a black cloth. Cuffs and panels were piped in
with a gilt hitt (91 A). Rank and file number. leather pouch for music cards. white, the panel having goldJace
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edging and the cuffs having 2 rows of is wornfrom a crimsoa ribbon, the cord with 3 buttons on each. Shoul- ofblack patent leather. The height of
gold lace. The panel was further- breast star is worn on the left side. der straps were blue piped in red with the shako at the front was 4] in. and
ornamenled with 3 buttons and braid The star is a large cross, with the the regimental title. Trousers were of 7* in. at the back. The top measured
loops, Buttons bore the design of design ofa wreath, belt and coronets dark blue cloth, and a l*-in. red 6 in. by 5* in. The shako of other
crossed sword and baton, surrounded in the centre. stripe ran down the outside seam of ranks was plain; those of officers had
by a laurel wreath, Skirts at the back
each leg. bands of lace around the top. The
were omamented with 2 slashed number of bands depended on rank,
panels piped in white and edged in Accoutrements
14. Royal Artillery. Gunner, 1865 officers ofjunior rank having none.
gold lace with 3 buttons on each. The
The waist-belt was of white buff The lace was gold for the regular
Ieading edge of the tunic was piped Eead Dress
leather 2 in, wide with a bayonet frog army and in some cases silver for
in white. Trousers were in dark blue The busby was ofblack sealskin and on the left side. The fastening was a Volunteers and Militia, In certain
cloth with a scarlet stripe down the measured 7| in. in the front, 9 in. at rectangular plate ornamented with a Volunteer units the bands were
outside seam. the back and slightly tapered towards Union wreath and a scroll beneath placed around the bottom of the
the top. A red cloth bag, set l| in. with the word Ubique. Inside the shako. A black leather chinstrap was
Accoatrements
into the top, hung down at the right wreath was a Garter belt with motto fitted either side with a buckle for
A crimson net sash was worn over to the bottom edge of the busby. A Honi soit qui mal y pense surmoanted adjustment. The peak was horizontal,
the left shoulder with tassels hanging brass grenade with flame was fitted to by a crown. Within the belt was the squared at the end and made ofblack
on the right hip. The waist-belt was the left side, the flame forming the Royal Coat ol Arms. A white buff patent leather. At the top centre of
in white leather and fastened with a holder for a white hair plume. The
gilt metal locket. The belt had crossbelt was worn over the left the shako in an ornamental holder
2 design on the ball ofthe greaade was was a pom-polx or tuft. In the case of
sword slings on the left side. shoulder suspending a black leather
the Royal Coat of Arms with, below,
ammunition box on the right hip. On line regiments this was white over red
a scroll bearing the motto Ubique,Be- (Flank companies and their distinc-
Weapon the flap of the pouch was a field-gun
neath this scroll was the gun above a tive pom-poms having been abolished
The sword carried was the general badge, The knapsack was carried on
further scroll inscribed eao fas et the back by straps passing over the in 1862). In the case ofLight Infantry
officer's pattern (90 B). gloria dacunt. The chinstrap was in
shoulders and under the arms. the pom-pom was replaced by a dark
black leather g in. wide. The body of green falling hair plume. An excep-
Historical Note
the busby was constructed of cane Weapons tion to this was the 46th Foot, iden-
The officer is shown wearing the and fur-covered buckram. The lining
K.C.B. Military. The initials K.C.B. The weapon carried was the Enfield tified by a:r all-red pom-pom. The
was of black cotton.
stand for Knight Commander of the Artillery carbine (not illustrated) and shako plate was in stamped brass,
Most Honourable Order of the Bath. sword bayonet (94g). In the case of the design being a star plate sur-
Uniform
garrison Artillery the scabbard was mounted by a crown with the Garter
The military badge is in the form of a The tunic was of dark blue cloth with
Maltese Cross in white enamel, each all steel and not steel-mounted belt and motto in the centre. Within
a red collar. The collar was bound leather.
point being tipped with a small ball. the Garter belt, on a dappled ground,
all round in yellow worsted cord. The
In each angle of the cross is a lion. the regimental number was pierced
tunic fastened down the front by
In the ceotre is a rose, thistle and out. The private in the illustration is
means of 8 buttons of regimental pat- 15.26fr Foot. Sergeant and
shamrock device with a sceptre and 3
wearing the forage cap. This was the
tern, The design on the brass buttons Private, 1866 pillbox cap with the regimental num-
coronets, the whole within a belt in was a crown surmounting 3 hori_ Head Dress ber in brass on the front centre. The
red enamel inscribed Tria Jancta in zontal guns, Cuffs were ornamented
The head fuess authorised for wear top had a worsted tuft. In the case of
[/no, surrounded by a wreath of with knots in yellow worsted cord.
on 28 November 1860 came into
laurels in green enamel, with the t}re 26th the cap had a diced band
The leading edge of the tunic was
general use early in 1861. The body around the bottom. There appears to
molto lch Dien on a blue enamelled piped in red and the back of the
was covered in blue cloth and bound be no order authorising this, as on
scroll at the bottom, The neck badge skirts had 2 panels piped in yeilow
round the bottom edge with a band 15 January 1858 a letter from the
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Deputy Adjutant-General's Office The reply was received from the welt down the outside seam ofeach officer's shako was similar in design,
asked.about written authority for the Adjutant General's Office, Horse leg. but the fittings and cloth were of a
deviation from the established pat- Guards, dated 3l March 1858: higher quality. Field officers had the
tern. Lt.-Colonel Hemphill replied on Accoutrements additional decoration of a band or
24 February 1858 from Bermuda : 'Sir -With reference to your letter All ranks wore the equipment auth- bands of lace around the top of the
of the 24th ultimo, I have it in com- orised in with the addition of
1850 shako. The officer on the right in the
'Sir - In acknowledging the receipt mand to intimate to you that the a small pouch for percussion caps on illustration wore the forage cap. This
of a copy of your letter of the 15th General Commanding-in-Chief is the ammunition-box crossbelt and was in dark blue cloth with a band of
pleased to sanction the pontinuance
ultimo, addressed to the Officer another white pouch for ammunition oakleaf pattern lace around it above
Commanding the Depot of the Regi- of the present pattern Forage Cap in at the right front. The sergeant wore the horizontal black leather peak.
ment under my command, I have the the Regiment under yourcommand.' acrimson sash over theright shoulder The top was decorated with a black
honour to acquaint you, for the in- knotted on the left hip. covered button and black braid
formation of the General Command- Uniform tracing. On the front was a bugle
ing-in-Chief, that there is no written The sergeant in the illustration wore Weapons hom stringed with the regimental
authority with the Regiment for any the tunic adopted in 1856. It was of The rifle carried was the pattern 1853 number.
deviation from the established pat- scarlet cloth and single-breasted. Col- Enfield rifle (94 A) with socket
tern Forage Cap for the Army being lar and cuffs were of the face colour, bayonet (94 d); sergeants carried the Unifurm
worn by the officers and men of the which for the 26th was yellow. The short rifle with the sword bayonet The officer's full-dress tunic was in
26th Regiment; but the present collar was rounded at the front and eag. scarlet cloth with dark green collar
Bandmaster (a man of the highest edged round in white piping, which and cuffs. The collar was edged
respectability) states that the officers continued down the leading edge. around the top in gold lace and bore
16. 68th Foot. Officers and
and men wore the same pattern Cuffs were round, with a slashed the rank of the wearer. C\rffs were
Sergeant, 1868
Forage Cap as they now do when he panel in yellow with 3 buttons and round with a slashed panel, both in
joiled the "Cameronianso' in the year button loops of white tape. Buttons Head Dress green. The cuff and panel were piped
1827, and that there were men be- were brass with the design of the Thehead dress was the shako adopted in white, and the cuff had an add!
longing to the Corps at that time, of number 26 within a continuous in November 1860, coming into tional band of goid lace below the
26 years'service and upwards, who wreath of leaves. (This design in general use in 1861. The body ofthe piping. The panel had 3 gold lace
had never worn any other kind of pewter had been worn previously by shako was covered in blue cloth with button loops and regimental-pattern
Cap; and I have no doubt the same the regiment from about 1800.) The a blue cloth top and a black leather buttons. The back of the tunic skirts
pattern has been used by the Camer- back of the tunic skirts were orna- band around the base above the peak. had a slashed panel piped in white
onians ever since they were raised in mented with 2 slashed panels with The shako measured 4g in. at the with 3 buttons. The top of the collar
the year 1689, it being national, and button loops and buttons, with 2 front and 7f in. at the back. The peak and the leading edge were piped in
denoting the origin of the Corps. buttons at the waist above the pleats. of black patent leather was hori- white. Buttons were gilt and had the
There are no letters or general orders Shoulder straps were of the face zontal and square at the end. The top design ofa stringed bugle horn with a
with the service companies of the colour piped in white. The cuff and of the shako was ornamented with a crown aboven the strings going into
Regiment of an older date than Sep- slashed panel were also piped in dark green falling plume. The front the base of the crown. Within the
tember 1843. Under these circum- white. There were 9 buttons down of the shako was decorated with a strings was the number 68. The ser-
stances, I
trust His Royal Highness the front of the tunic. The private star plate in brass surmounted by a geant's tunic was of the same design,
the General Commanding-in-Chief wears the undress fatiguejacket. This crown. In the centre was a Garter but the collar and cuffs were piped in
may be pleased to sanction the con- was of red cloth with yellow collar belt with the motto Honi soit qui mal white only, Button loops on the cuffs
tinuance of a Cap, the pattern of and cuffs, The jacket was cut short, y pense. Within the Garter belt was were white, and the shoulder straps
which has been of such very long terminating at the waist. Trousers the regimental number, The chin- were green piped in white. The badge
standing in the Regiment.' were of dark blue serge with a red strap was in black leather. The of rank was in gold lace. Trousers
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were blue with a scarlet welt down Enfield rifle (948) and sword blue cloth with a scarlet stripe down thetop of theshako. Onthebackwas
the outer seam. The officer on the bayonet (94 g). the outside seam of each leg. a small hook to which the chinchain
right ofthe illustration wore the frock could be fastened when not worn
coat which was in blue cloth with a Accoutrements under the chin. The shako plate was
blue collar and cuffs, It was double- Sappers wore a white crossbelt over a wreath of laurels surrounding a
breasted with 2 rows of regimental- the left shoulder suspending a black Garter belt with motto, Honi soit qui
pattern buttons, 9 in each row. Cuffs 17. Royal Engineers. ammunition box on the right hip. The mal y pense. The laurel wreath was
were round with a 5|-in. slashed Ofrcer and Sapper, 1869 waist-belt, fastening with a brass surmounted by a crown. In the centre
panel adorned with 3 buttons. There Head Dress locket held the bayonet frog on the of the Garter the regimental number
were 2 slashed panels at the back with left side. On the back was the knap- 18 was pierced out.
The busby, of fur on a cane and
2 buttons on each, with 2 further but- buckram body, measured ?f in. high sack or pack, held by straps passing
tons at the waist. On the left shoulder in the front and 9 in. at the back and over the shoulders and under the Uniform
was a scarlet cord to position the anns. The officer's tunic was in scarlet cloth
tapered to the top. A Garter blue
sash. with blue collar and cuffs. The collar
cloth bag, inset 1{ in., hung on the W'eapons
right side to the base of the busby. A was edged around the top with gold
Sappers were armed at this period
Accoutrements grenade and flame plume holder was lace and had the rank badge or
with the Lancaster carbine converted badges ofthe wearer each side. The
Officers wore a crimson sash over the fitted to the left side and held a white
to breech loading by the Snider top of the collar and leading edge was
left shoulder, knottirig on the right hair plume. The design on the ball of principle (94 B).
hip. Both officers iilustrated the grenade was the Royal Coat of piped in white cloth. Cuffs were
wore
white leather sword belts fastened Arms with supporters and a scroll be- pointed and edged around the top
with a regimental-pattern locket and neath bearing the motto tlbique.The 18. 18th Foot. Officer and Drummer,
with gold lace with, above and be-
with 2 sword slings on the left side. chinstrap was in black patent leather. neath, a trace of Ru ssia braid termin-
1869
The sergeant wore the crossbelt in ating in ornamental knots, The skirts
Head Dress
white leather with the small pouch on were piped down the pleats with
Uniform The 1869-78 shako was authorised white cloth with 2 regimental pattern
the front for percussion caps and the
The tunic was scarlet with blue velvet for wear in the British Army on I buttons above. Buttons were gilt and
big black leather pouch on the right
collar and cuffs for officers and red June 1869. It was copied from the bore the design of a crown sur-
hip for the ammunition, A waist-belt
clolh with blue cloth collar, cufs and contempornry French pattern. The mounting a harp over the number 18,
fastened with a brass locket sus-
shoulder straps for rank and file. The shako, made of blue cloth, had a flat the whole inside a continuous wreath
pended the bayonet frog on the left
officer's uniform is fully described in square-cut peak of black patent of shamrocks. The drummer's tunic
hip. The sergeant wore a crimson
Plate 20. The other ranks' tunic collar leather and was decorated with a was in red cloth with omamentation
sash over the right shoulder. The
was piped around top and bottom in band ofgold lace around the bottom, in drummer's tape, which was of
black canvas-andleather knapsack
yellow cord. Cuffs were also edged in 2 rows around the top and a row up regimental pattem. This tape had
was worn on the back by straps pass-
yellow cord, ending in an omamental each side. On the private's shako this been abolished in 1836 for rank and
ing over the shoulders and under the
knot at the point. Shoulder straps gold lace was replaced by red and file except drummers, who wore it
arms. On the pack was carried the
were blue edged in yellow cord and black braid. The shako measured 4 officially up to 1866.
mess-tin in oilskin cover.
the front of the tunic fastened with in. high in the front and 6| in. at the
buttons ofcorps pattern. The leading back, with the top measuring 6 in. by Accoutrements
Weapons
edge was piped in blue, as was the 5| in. The chinchain was of gilt inter- The drummer wore a white buff
Officers carried the regulation fn- bottom of the skirt and the back of locking rings backed with leather for leather sling over the right shoulder,
fantry pattern sword in a brass- the skirts below the waist. At the back officers and brass rings for other with a ring on the front which hooked
mounted leather scabbard (91 A). were 2 buttons above the 2 lines of ranks. A white-over-red pom-pom in on to the hoop of the drum. The
The sergeant carried the short Snider- piping on the pleats. Trousers were in an ornamental holder was fitted to officer wore a gold lace sword belt
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 Royal Engineers

with slings, and over the left shoulder piped in scarlet, as was the back of 20. Royal Engineers. Officers, 1874 round under the cord for field offi-
the gold sash with crimson lines and the skirt. The shoulders were decor- Head Dress cers. There were 7 buttons at the
crimson and gold fringe and tassels ated with twisted gold cord loops The head dress worn at this period by front and 2 at the waist at the
on the right hip. held with a small button. Cuffs were the officers of the Royal Engineers back above the 2 pleats edged in
ornamented with gold lace and was a black lambskin busby, first blue. The bottom edge of the tunic
Weapon
tracing in gold Russia braid, Trousers adopled in 1873. The top was ofblue was also piped in blue. Cuffs were
The officer carried the regulation were blue, and a gold lace stripe ran pointed and ornamented according
pattern Infantry sword (91 A). Drum- cloth. The busby was encircled with
down the outside seam of the leg. gold cord lines which were plaited at to rank. Badges of rank were dis-
mers wore the band sword. (See played on the collar in silver em-
the front. At the top front was a gold
Plate 12.) Accoutrements broidery. The decoration on the cuff
corded boss. A gilt brass chinchain
Officers wore a gold-lace crossbelt was attached at each side by a small was an Austrian knot with Russia
19. Royal Artillery. Officer, 1870 braid tracing. The amount of the
with gilt fittings of a buckle slide and gilt rose. A white plume was fitted in
Head Dress tip. The tip was a grenade with a tracing indicated the seniority of the
the top centfe with a gilt socket. No
The head dress worn after the wreath around it. The pouch flap, badge was worn on the front, unlike wearer. The shoulder knots were of
Crimean War until 1878 by the Royal edged in gold lace, had the same em- the Rifles, who had their badges
treble-twisted round-back gold cord
Artillery was the busby. The fur was broidery as the device on the ball of fitted on and below the corded boss. on scarlet cloth. The trousers were of
black sable, and the busby measured the busby grenade. The waist-belt, The busby was replaced in 1878 by blue cloth with a tf-in. lace stripe
7f in. in the front and 9 in. at the also in gold lace, had a snake clasp. the blue cloth helmet. The of;ficer in down the outside seam of each leg.
back. A scarlet cloth bag was set into On the snake was the motto Llbique, undress wore the forage cap. This The officer in undress wore the shell
the top, with the fly falling on the with on each side in a panel a lion jacket. The jacket was of scarlet cloth
head clress, introduced in 1852, was
right side. A gilt grenade was fitted to over the crown. There were 5 slings,2 ol blue cloth with a black band of with blue velvet collar and cuffs. The
the left side of the busby, with the wider ones for the sword and 3 oakleaf [ace, which in Royal regi- bottom of the jacket was edged all
flames forming a holder for a white narrow ones for the sabretache. The round in gold braid, as was the bot-
ments was replaced by a scarlet cloth
hair plume. On the ball was the sabretache had a similar design to band and in the Engineers by a gold- tom of the colla.r. There were small
design of the Royal Coat of Arms the pouch and an edging in gold lace. lace band. In the Infantry the number eyes in the braid at the ends of the
with a scroll beneath with the motto collar and the bottom front. A crow's-
or number and badge was worn on
Ubique, Beneath this was the gun, foot knot of Russia braid ioined at
l[/eapon the front. The peak was square and
and lower down a further scroll Officers carried their own pattern of horizontal and made of black lac- the centre of the collar seam and the
bearing the words Quo fas et gloria quered leather, The chinstrap was of waist. The jacket fastened by hooks
sword in a steel scabbard with the
ducunt.'fhe chinstrap was in black and eyes, and the leading edge had a
hilt dressed with a gold cord and black leather. On the top of the cap
leather.
acorn knot (90 f). was a gold netted button and small row of gilt studs down the front,
Uniform loops of gold Russia braid. The cap Cuffs were pointed, 5 in. deep and
was superseded by a new pattern in ornamented with gold-cord knots.
The tunic was in blue cloth with Historical Note
On each shoulder were twisted cords
scarlet collar. The collar was edged 1881.
The officer is leaning on a I2-pounder held by a small button of corps
top and bottom with gold lace for field gun adopted in 1859. The gun pattern, These buttons were convex
field officers. On each side of the col- was a breech loader on the Armstrong gilt brass with the crown surmount-
lar was the badge or badges ofrank. system. It was also rifled. However, Uniform ing a Garter belt. On the Garter belt
The tunic fastened with gilt buttons in 1870 a committee had decided that A scarlet tunic with blue velvet collar was the title 'Royal Engineers' and
of regimental pattern. The design on the breech loader was no advantage and cuffs was worn. The leading edge within the Garter the Royal cipher.
them was the crown over 3 guns, one and the R.A. reverted to muzzle- of the tunic was also piped in blue. Trousers were of blue cloth with a
above the other. The leading edge loading guns. Breech-loading artillery The collar was edged with 'round 2-in.-wide scarlet stripe down the
and the bottom of the tunic was was not restored until 1885, back' gold cord with f-in. lace all outside seam.
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Accoutrements at the back, the top measuring 6 in. sisting of a white leather waist-belt the plate worn by other ranks on the
The officer in full dress wore the by 5tr in. An all-red pom-pom in the with bayonet frog. Attached to the foreign-service heknet at this date
crossbelt, pouch and sword belt with case of Royal Regiments was worn belt at the front were 2 dividing was the 1869-78 type. This fact is also
slings. The crossbelt worn over the on the top of the shako in an orna- braces which crossed at the back, borne out by the finding of 1869-78
left shoulder was of red Russia leather mental holder. The chinchain was of fastening back under the arms to the shako plates on the battlefield of
2 in. wide with 3 lines of gold-wire brass interlocking rings backed with front of the brace. The valise was fsandhlwana.
embroidery, each outer line being leather and fitted to the shako on worn on the buttocks, with the mess-
straight and the central line wavy. each side with rosettes. There was a tin in oilskin cover above. On the Unifurm
The crossbelt had a gilt buckle, slide small hook at the back top of the shoulders was the rolled gxeatcoat or The service-dress frock tunic was of
and tip with the letters 'R.E.'in the shako on to which the chinchain blanket. A water-bottle and haver- scarlet cloth, the collar also being
tip. The pouch was of black patent could be fastened when not required sack were carried. scarlet but ornamented with grass
leather with the badge in gilt of the to be worn under the chin. The shako green collar patches adorned with a
Royal Arms with a scroll below with plate was a wreath of laurels sur- Weapons small brass sphinx. Cufs had a half
the word Ubique in gilt. The sword rounding a Garter belt and sur- The regiment was armed with the grass green pointed panel edged in
belt was also of red Russia leather, mounted by a crown. On the Garter Martin-Henry rifle (94C) and white tape, terminating in a crow's-
1$ in. wide with 2 lines of gold-wire was the motto Honi soit qui mal y bayonet (94 d). foot knot at the point. Shoulder
embroidery, The front short sling, pense and within the Garter the regi- straps were also of scarlet cloth
I in. wide, fixed to a D ring on the mental number pierced out of the edged in white tape and ornamented
belt, and the back one of the same brass background. with the number 24 in white metal.
width was movable. The belt was 22.24th Foot. Sergeant and
The tunic fastened down the front by
fastened by a gilt burnished plate Unform Private, 1879
7 buttons, all general-service pattern,
with the corps device in silver. The tunic was in scarlet cloth with Head Dress the regimental-numbered button hav-
blue collar and cuffs. Shoulder straps The white foreign-service helmet was ing been discontinued for other ranks
Weapon were in scarlet cloth with the number made of cork covered in white cloth in 1871. Skirts at the back were plain.
The officers carried the 1856 pattern 4 in brass on each, The bandsman's with 6 seams. It was authorised for Trousers were of dark blue serge
Royal Engineers sword (90 D). epaulettes were also in scarlet, but all ranks on I June 1877, though it with a scarlet welt running down the
with wings decorated with whitetape. had previously been worn in India outside seams and in marching order
The leading edge of the tunic was and at other stations. This pattern of worn with leggings, These leggings
piped in white, and the cuffs were helmet continued in use until re- were of black leather and measured
21. 4th F oot. Private and
decorated with white tape termin- placed, later by the Wolseley pat- about 9 in. in height. A leather strap
Bandsman, 1875
ating in a trefoil knot at the point. tern. Peaks and sides were bound in f, in. wide, sewn around the top,
Head Dress Skirts were piped down the pleats in white cloth, and there was a l-in.- ended in a brass buckle. A leather
The 1869-78 pattern shako was white with a button at the waist wide piece of cloth sewn around the thong passing through 4 eyelets and
authorised for use by the British aboVe each line of piping. The tunic headband above the peaks, this being securing on the leather strap fastened
Army on I June 1869, The body was fastened with 6 buttons. Trousers covered by a pugree in certain sta- the leggings.
made of blue cloth and had a square- were in blue cloth with a scarlet welt tions, such as Hong Kong, Bermuda,
cut peak in black leather. (The shako down the outside seam of each leg. and Malta. The back peak measured Accoulrements
was in green cloth in Light Infantry Black leggings, introduced in 1859, 12 in. from the crown to the edge, The equipment was the valise pattern
Regiments,) For other ranks the were worn, and the front peak measured 10f; in. with white waist-belt and divided
shako was ornamented with bands of A zinc button, covered in white cloth, braces. Pouches were now white,
red and black braid around the top, Accoulrements
was fitted to the helmet at the top. having been of black leather until
base and down the sides. The shako The equipment worn by the private From contemporary photographs in about this date. The blanket roll was
was 4 in. high at the front, 6f in. high was the 1868 pattern valise, con- the authors'collection it appears that worn on the shoulders, with the valise
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resting on the buttocks. Under the and with the regimental number in Accoutrements
straps of the blanket was carried the 23.29th Foot. Officer and
the centre. Officers wore a crimson sash over the
glengaxry, It was of blue cloth bound Private, 1879
Head Dress
left shoulder which knotted on the
around the bottom edge with black
righthip.Awhitejapannedslvord belt
silk tape. The badge was in brass and The head dress worn was the newly Uniftrm
with 2 slings, one long and one short,
of the design of a Garter belt sur- adopted blue cloth-covered helmet. The officer's tunic was of scarlet carried the sword, The locket was of
mounted by a crown. On the belt was The body was made ofcork and had cloth with collar and cuffs of the regimental pattern. Other ranks wore
inscribed the title '2nd Warwick- 2 seams in the cloth on each side. The facing colour, which for the 29th was valise equipment with white as dis-
shire'. Within the Garter was a officer's helmet had a pointed peak at yellow. The collar was edged at the tin:t from black pouches common to
sphinx over a tablet bearing the the front edged in gilt brass with a top and front with gold lace and a the rest of Infantry of the Line. 0n
battle honour Ecvrr, with the num- squared-off rear peak edged in black Russia braid edging at the base. the introduction of the valise equip-
ber 24 beneath, A water-bottle was leather. Around the helmet and above Badges of rank were also displayed ment the much-prized star was trans-
carried on the right hip and a haver- the peaks was a band of blue cloth, on each side of the collar. Cuffs were ferred from the ammunition box to
sack on the left hip, both with their sewn top and bottom. The top of the pointed and edged in gold lace, with the valise. Official authority for the
own shoulder straps. helmet was ornamented with a cross tracing of Russia braid above and wearing of the star was obtained in
piece with a rose decoration on the ornamental knots below. The leading
l[/eapons
May 1838. The 29th were granted
end of each arm. A spike was fitted edge of the tunic was piped in white permission for white pouches by a
Privates carried the Martini-Henry into the centre of the cross piece. On from the collar to the bottom. There Horse Guards letter of 7 August 1877
rifle (94C) and bayonet (94d) and the back arm ofthe cross piece was a were 2 regimental-pattern buttons at which stated: 'I am directed by
sergeants the sword bayonet (94 g) in small hook to which the chinchain the waist at the back above the H.R.H. the Field Marshal Com-
place of the triangular bayonet. could be fixed when worn up. Run- pleats, which were also piped in manding-in-Chief to acquaint you
ning from under the back aim ofthe white. Shoulders were decorated with that as the Stars that were recently
Historical Note cross piece to the bottom ofthe back gold shoulder cords retained with a ordered to be removed from the
On 22-23 January 1879 the 2nd Bat- peak of the helmet and turned under small button of regimental pattern. pouches of the 29th Regiment were
talion 24th Foot (2nd Warwickshire) was a gilt convex bar { in. wide. The The button was in gilt, with the granted to that Corps as a special
(later the South Wales Borderers and chinchain was of interlocking rings design of the number 29 within a distinction for service in the field, His
now the lst Battalion Royal Regi backed with leather and velvet and raised circie, The amount of gold Royal Highness, with a view to the
ment of Wales) gained the distinction fitted to the helmet on 2 rosettes on braid and lace on the collar and cuffs assimilation as much as possible of
of being the regiment to have won the the headband at each side. The plate indicated rank. The other ranks' the pouches of the 29th Regiment to
most Victoria Crosses in one action: worn on the front was an S-pointed tunic was of scaf,let cloth with the those of the Guards has approved of
seven. This record was nearly star surmounted by a crown. On the collar and cuffs in yellow cloth. The white ammunition pouches being
equalled by the l-ancashire Fusiliers, rays of the star was a wreath of collar was edged around the base in issued instead of black ones.' A
who made their landing at Ga1lipoli laurels surrounding the Garter belt white tape, and cufs were orna- haversack was worn on the left hip
in 1915, and won six V.C.s 'before with the motto Honi soit qui mal y mented in white tape with a knot and water-bottle on the right hip
breakfast'. Members of the 24th pense. In the centre was a badge and at the apex. The back ofthe tunic had from straps over the shoulders.
Foot who won the V.C. at the de- number of regimental pattern. The 2 buttons at the waist, with 2lines of
fence of Rorke's Drift were: Lt. other ranks' helmet was also of blue white piping down the back seams.
Gonville Bromhead, Cpl. William cloth, but with the peaks rounded The officer's trousers were blue, with
Allen, Pte. Frederick Hitch, Pte. and bound with leather. Fittings a scarlet welt down the outside ?[/eapons
Henry Hook, Pte. Robert Jones, Pte. were similar, but of brass and not of seams of the legs. Other ranks' The 29th were armed with the Mar-
William Jones and Pte. John Wil- the quality of those on the officer's trousers were of the same design but tini-Henry rifle (94 C) and triangular
liams. helmet. The star plate was of match- of a lesser quality. Leather leggings bayonet (94 d), sergeants having
ing design, but die-stamped in brass were worn in marching order. a sword bayonet (94g). Otficers
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carried the standard pattern infantry screwed and 4 more at the end of to be worn by depot companies until badge in brass. The bottom edge of
officer's sword (91 A). each arm of the cross piece. A gilt 1881. the collar was piped all round in
hook protruded from the back arm white, and this continued down the
of the cross piece to enable the Unform leading edge of the tunic. Cuffs were
wearer to attach the chinchain to it The officer's tunic was of scarlet decorated with a half panel of grass
24125.24th Foot" Colour Party, 1880 when not worn under the chin. The cloth and grass exeen collar and green cloth edged in white tape with
helmet plate was of the design of an cuffs, with 8 buttons down the front. a crow's-foot knot at the top. The
Head Dress 8-pointed star surmounted by a Buttons of regimental pattern were plain skirts had 2 buttons at the
The head dress was the regulation crown. In the centre, surrounded by convex gilt brass with a scalloped waist and 2 vertical lines of white
Home pattern cork helmet usually an open wreath of laurels, was the edge, having in the centre the number piping from the buttons to the edge
referred to as the blue cloth helmet, Garter belt inscribed with the motto 24 surrounded by a wreath oflaurels. of the skirt. Other ranks' buttons
introduced by General Order 40 of Honi soit qui mal y pense. Within the The collar was ornamented with were the regulation general-service
May 1878.It had been on trial with Garter belt was a sphinx over the $-in. gold lace at the top and gold pattern, the regimental pattern hav-
a few regiments since 1876. The word Boypr and with the roman Russia braid at the bottom. The ing been discontinued in 1871. Shoul-
officer's helmet was of cork covered numerals XXIV underneath. Helmet collar was further decorated with the der straps were in scarlet cloth edged
in blue cloth with 4 seams, 2 each plate dimensions were: top of crown badge of the sphinx on a tablet in- in white tape and decorated with the
side. Front and back peaks were also to bottom of scribed rcvpr and the wearer's rank number 24 in white metal. Trousers
plate - 5 in.; extreme
covered in blue cloth, but without any horizontal width of star - 4* in. The behind this. Cufs were pointed with were of blue cloth with a f-in. scarlet
seams. The front pointed peak was helmet for the rank and file was of f-in. gold lace around the top and a welt down the outer seams of each
bound with a gilt brass strip S in. the same basic design as that worn by tracing of Russia braid above and be- leg. The only difference between the
wide, and the back peak, square at officers but with rounded peaks, the low the lace, the lower terminating in trousers of officers and rank and file
the bottom, was bound in black front peak having a binding of a crow's-foot knot on the face colour was that of quality.
patent leather f in. wide. Above the leather instead of gilt brass. Helmet and above in an Austrian knot.
peaks and circling the helmet was a fittings were all made of stamped The leading edge and the top ofthe Accoutrements
cloth band f, in. wide sewn top and brass. The helmet plate was the uni- collar were piped in white. Skirts at The 3 officers in the illustration wore
bottom. Measurements of the helmet versal pattern plate, die-stamped in the back of the tunic were plain ex- the regulation-pattern waist-belt of
were: back peak to centre ofcrown - brass with the design of a wreath of cept for 2 regimental-pattern buttons white buff leather with the regi-
l0] in. ; front peak to centre of crown laurels surrounding a Garter belt at the waist, with 2 vertical lines of mental-pattern buckle or locket, The
- 10f in.; side to centre of crown- bearing the motto Honi soit qui mal y white piping beneath reaching to the waist-belt was l$ in. wide and had 2
8 in. The chinchain was of gilt brass pense,thisbeing on an B-pointed star edge of the skirt, Shoulders were sword slings on the left side, one long
interlocking rings backed with a strip surmounted by a crown. In the centre decorated with gold cords retained at and one short. On the top ofthe short
ofleather and black velvet, attached of the Gaxter belt was the number 24. the top by a small button. The field sling was a brass hook on which the
to the hehnet by means of gilt The illustration, taken from a photo- officer, on the left in the illustration, sword could be worn hooked up to
rosettes. A gilt brass convex bar f in, Sxaph in the authors' collection, had additional rows of Russia braid the belt. The buckle was a round gilt
wide ran down the centre back ofthe shows colour sergeants and sergeant in the form of small loops on the col- clasp with the number 24 sur-
helmet, fastened by means of 2 brass wearing the 1869-78-pattern shako lar and 2 bars of lace on the cuff, mounted by a crown in the centre
studs, with a flattened continuation plate, which was in the form of a showing f, in. of face cloth between and a circle with the title '2nd War-
ofthe bar under the back peak. The wreath of laurels surmounted by a the bars as well as additional Russia wickshire Regiment' around the edge,
top of the helmet was ornamented crown with the Garter belt and motto braid above and below the lace. Both halves had universal-pattern
with a gilt spike and cross piece, the inside the wreath. Within the Garter Other ranks' tunics were also in scar- ends to attach to the belt. The centre
total height being 3f in. The cross belt was the number 24 pierced out let cloth with grass green collar interlocked with the outer part to
piece was ornamented with 5 roses, 1 of the dappled brass background. patches and cuffs. The collar was form the buckle. The 2 lieutenants
at the top into which the spike The 1869 shako and plate continued plain except for the sphinx collar wore white buff leather Colour belts
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24th Foot (2nd Warwickshire Regiment) Royal Artillery

with gilt buckle, slide and tip and a mortelles to the staff of the Queen's other were the battle honours, On 26. Royal Artillery. Officers, 1881
gilt cup to take the bottom of the Colour, A letter from the War Office the left from top to bottom they Head Dress
staff of the Colour. Officers wore dated 15 December 1880 stated: 'Her were: CAPE oF cooD norn 1806, The head dress worn by officers and
crimson net sashes over the left Majesty has been graciously pleased FUENTES D,ONOR, VITTORIA, MVELLE
other ranks of the Royal Artillery in
shoulder, and colour sergeants wore to command that a silver wreath shall pENrNsuLA, cHTLLTANwALLAH. On the
1881 was the blue cloth-covered hel-
crimson woven sashes over the right in future be borne round the staff of right from top to bottom they were: met introduced by General Order in
shoulder. On state occasions the the Queen's Colour of the 24th TALAVERA, SALAMANCA, ?YRENEES,
officer's crimson sash was replaced by Regiment.' The Colours shown were
May 1878. The body of the helmet
oRTHEz, PUNJAUB and cooJERAT.
was covered in blue cloth with 2
one of gold and crimson. borne by the lst Battalion until 28 Under the Union wreath was the seams each side. The back peak was
March 1933 when, on the Race scroll with the honour EGYPT above
Weapons squared off and bound in leather and
Course at Hong Kong, the Governor the Sphinx, with a small spray of the front peak pointed and bound in
Officers carried the regulation In- Sir William Peel presented new ones foliage below. The cords were gold
fantry pattern sword in a steel scab- to the Battalion. The Colours shown
a gilt brass strip. Above the peaks
and green.
and around the helmet was a band of
bard, the hilt decorated with a white in the illustration were in accordance
blue cloth sewn top and bottom. On
buff sword knot (91 A). Other ranks with the Queen's Regulations and Historical Note
the top of the helmet was a gilt cross
were armed with the Martini-Henry Orders for the Army 1859. They As already stated, our illustration is gilt ball in
piece in which was fitted a
rifle (94 C) and bayonet (94 d). measured 4 ft. flying and 3 ft. 6 in. taken from a photograph in the
a leaf cup. In 1878 the Royal Field
deep. It would also appear that they authors' collection. This depicts the
Colours and Garrison Artillery had adopted
were altered in accordance with the Colours and Colour party after they
The Colours shown in the illustration regulations of 1868 and 1873. In 1868
the helmet, but with the standard
had been presented to the Queen at
were presented to the 24th Regiment Infantry-pattern spike adorning the
the pike was surmounted by a gilt Osborne. The officer on the left is
(2nd Warwickshire) (later South top, soon to be replaced with the ball
brass Royal Crest instead of the Lieutenani-Colonel J. M. G. Tongue,
Wales Borderers and now lst Bat- top. The cross piece was ornamented
spear head. In 1873 the length ofthe who was commissioned into the regi-
talion The Royal Regiment of Wales) staff was reduced from 9 ft. 10 in. to
on the ends with roses and had a
ment with the rank of Ensign on 24
on 2l June 1866 at the Curragh by hook on the back arm on which the
8 ft. 7+ in. Until their laying up February 1857. His career was as
chinchain was fitted when not worn
the Countess of Kimberley, wife.of in 1933 honours were added when follows: Lieutenant - 16 April 1858;
the Lord Lieutenant. The Queen's under the chin. The chinchain was of
authorised, those for the First World Captain-29 August 1866; Major-
Colour was lost at the battle of gilt interlocking rings backed with
Warbeing on the Queen's Colourand 23 January 1879 ; Lieutenant-Colonel
lsandhlwana on22 January 1879, the leather, fitted to the helmet at each
not on the Regimental Colour. The -29 November 1879; Colonel-29
Regimental Colour having been left side on a gilt rosette. The helmet
Queen's Colour was the Union, with November 1883. He left the Regi- plate was in gilt brass and of the
at Helpmakaar. The Queen's Colour the crown and regimental number in ment to command the School of design of the Royal Arms with the
was subsequently found by Lieuten- the centre on the cross of St George. Musketry at Hythe on 31 January gun below. Above the gun in a scroll
ant-Colonel Black on 4 February The lringe was gold and crimson. 1885, and from there in 1891 to com-
was the word Ubique and below the
1879. In 1880 the regiment, having The Regimental Colour was grass mand troops in Barbados with the gun on another scroll the words Quo
returned from South Africa and now green with a small Union flag at the local rank of Major-General. He died
stationed at Gosport, the Queen ex- top nearest the staff. in 1892. The other 2 officers are fas et gloria ducunt. The plate
a wish to the measured 3f in. high and 3 in. across.
pressed see rescued In the centre was the crown sur- Lieutenants Phipps and Weallens,
Colour. On 28 July 1880 Lieutenant- mounting a circle with the title 2nd who together with Lieutenant-
Colonel J. M. G. Tongue, with Warwickshire and within it the num- Colonel Tongue served in the Zulu Untform
Lieutenants Phipps and Weallens and ber XXIV. On either side of the circle War of 1879 and were all present The tunic was of blue cloth with
four colour sergeants, escorted the was a Union wreath of roses, thistles at the battle of Ulundi, Lieutenant scarlet collar. Collar and sleeves were
Colours to Osborne, where Queen and shamrocks. On either side of the Phipps being severely wounded and laced according to the rank of the
Victoria attached a wreath of Im- wreath and ranged one above the mentioned in despatches. wearer. The collar was edged all
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 Black Watch @oyal Highlanders) (42nd and 73re 3rd Miildlesex Rifle Volunteers

round with gold cord, and theleading lf/eapon scaf,let piped white, bore the regi 28. 3rd Midillesex Rifle Volunteers.
edge was piped in scarlet, as was the The sword carried by officers of the mental title, Privates, 1882
opening at the back of the tunic Royal Artillery was that authorised Head Dress
skirts. The skirt at the back had 2 for Royal Horse Artiilery (90 F).
blue cloth panels edged in gold cord Accoutremmts The head dress in full dress and
The sporran was ofwhite goat decor- marching order was the eork helmet
with a tracing of Russia braid inside
ated with 5 black hair tassels. The introduced in 1878. For drill order
the cord. On each there were 3 but-
27. Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) top was of black leather edged in the pillbox cap was worn. The cork
tons of regimental pattern of the
(42nd and 73rd). Privates, 1882 metal and ornarnented with the badge helmet was covered in grey cloth with
crown over the gun. There were also
Head Dress of St Andrew and the cross in white 2 seams at each side. At the back and
9 regimental buttons down the front.
metal. The equipment was the 1868 front were peaks covered in grey
Shoulder boards were of gold cord A cork helmet covered in white cloth
pattern valise. Belts were of white cloth and bound round the bottom
with the rank of the officer displayed with 6 seams was worn. The edge of
buffleather with brass fittings. Braces edge in leather. Above the peaks and
in silver. On each side of the collar the front and back peaks were also
were divided and crossed at the back. encircling the helmet was a band of
was a grenade in silver embroidery. bound in white cloth. A zinc button
The valise was worn low on the but- grey cloth sewn top and bottom. The
Breeches and overalls were of blue covered in white cloth on the top of
tocks, with the mess-tin in oilskin top of the helmet was ornamented
cloth with a lf,-in. scarlet stripe down the helmet screwed iuto a brass col-
cover and the rolled blanket above. with a cross piece with a rose on each
the outside seam. let. A white pugiree was worn around
The bayonet was carried in a frog on arm. Screwed into the cross piece was
the helmet above the peaks. The chin-
the left side. Over the left shoulder a spike. The arm at the back of the
chain was of brass interlocking rings
was the strap supporting the water- cross piece had a small hook on
backed with white leather. A red
Accoutrements bottle of the Oliver pattern on the which the chinchain was fastened
hackle on the left side of the helmet
right hip, with the strap supporting when worn up. The chinchain was of
The crossbelt was of gold lace 2 in. fitted into the pugree.
the haversack on the left hip over the interlocking rings backed with black
wide, backed with blue morocco
right shoulder. Ieather. The helmet plate was in the
leather, and with the buckle, slide Uniform
shape of a Maltese Cross surmounted
and omamental tip in gilt. The pouch A scarlet unlined serge frock tunic
by a crown. On the cross was a circle
was of blue morocco leather covered was worn, cut similarly to the doublet Weapons inscribed at the top 'Third Middle-
with an embroidered cloth flap. With- but without the Inverness skirts. The Rank and file of the Black Watch sex', and in the bottom half 'Rifle
in the edge of lace were the Royal collar of blue cloth had white edging were armed with the Martini-Flenry Volunteers'. Within the circle was a
Arms above and a gun below with tape around the base only. The cuffs rifle (94 c) and socket bayonet (94 d); stringed bugle horn. All helmet fit-
oak and laurel wreath. The motto were gauntlet-shaped in scaxlet and sergeants with a sword bayonet (94 g). tings were in bronze for other ranks
Ubique showed. above the gun and ornamented with brass buttons of the
and silver for officers. The pillbox cap
Quo fas et gloria ducunt beneath. The general-service pattern and white
Ilistorical Note worn in undress was about 2$ in.
waist-belt was also of gold lace l$ in. tape loops. The tunic fastened by
high and piped around the top and
wide with a gilt S hook fastening means of 5 general-service buttons The lst Battalion Black Watch ar-
bottom edge with a welt of red with a
bearing the word Ubique. Attached to down the front. Pocket flaps on skirts rived in Egypt in 1882 as part ofthe
red covered button on the top. A
the left side were 2 slings for the were ornamented with brass buttons expedition against Arabi Pasha, and
black leather chinstrap was fitted to
sword, 1 long and 1 short. For and white tape button loops. The bore the brunt of the fighting at the
the cap.
mounted officers there were also 3 back of the frock tunic was plain. battle of Tel el Kebir with the rest of
slings to hold the sabretache, which The kilt was of the B1ack Watch the Highland Brigade.
was of blue morocco leather faced in tartan. White spats with red and Untform
blue cloth and edged in gold lace white checked hose tops were lvorn, The tunic was grey, with collar and
repeating the embroidered design of with red garter tabs on the outside of cuffs of the same colour. The collar
the pouch. the leg, Shoulder straps on the tunic, was piped around the top and front
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Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers (27th and l08th) Princess Louise's (Argyll and Sutherland Highlanilers) (91st anrl 93rd)

in red, which continued down the 29. Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers (27th decorated in gold lace. For the mental name and honours. On the
leading edge and around the bottom and 108th). R.S.M. and Drum R.S.M. the cuffs were round and top was the Castle of Inniskilling in
of the skirts. There were 7 buttons Major, 18M edged with a band ofgold lace. Cuffs silver. The Drum Major also wore
down the front. Shoulder straps were on the tunic of the Drum Major were gauntlet gloves.
Eead Dress
grey piped in red, with the number 3 pointed and edged round in
gold
The Drum Major in the illustration cord, forming an ornamental knot at Weapons
above the letters 'Mx'. Cuffs were
wore a large fusilier cap, in shape and
pointed and piped in red with a knot the points. The tunic fastened by Both Drum Major and R.S.M.
style more nearly like that of the means of 7 buttons down the front.
at the apex. At the back ofthe tunic carried the Warrant Officer's version
officers than of rank and file. The
were 2 buttons at the waist above 2
chinchain, of interlocking brass rings
The back of the R.S.M.'s tunic was of the regulation Infantry sword
lines of piping. Trousers were also plain, as it was the undress one, but in a brass-mounted leather scabbard
which tapered from wide at the side
grey, with a red welt down the outer that of the Drum Major had 2 but- (elA).
to narrow at the chin, was backed tons at the waist behind above the
seam ofeach leg. In marching order
with black leather. The fur ofthe cap pleats, which were piped in white. Historical Note
Ieggings of grey canvas with a red
was racoon. The front of the cap was
stripe down the outside seam anC Ranking was worn on the right The bass drum ofthe lst Battalion of
fitted with the grenade badge, with
black. leather bottoms were worn. sleeve, the R.S.M. having a crown this period is in the authors' co1-
on the ball the Castle of Inniskilling
The greatcoat was rolled and carried and the Drum Major a drum above Iection. The background is the pre-
with colour flying. The R.S.M. shown
slung across the lelt shoulder, with 4 up-pointing chewons in gold lace. 1881 face colour ofbuff. At the top is
wore the forage cap. This was made
the ends strapped together on the Trousers were in blue cloth, with a a scroll with the title 'Royal Innis-
of blue cloth with straight sides and scarlet welt running down the outside
right hip. killing', with below the designation
with a black patent leather peak at seam of each leg. 'lst Battn.', followed by a scroll with
Accoutrements the front, ornamented with a {-in.
the word 'Fusiliers'. Beneath this is
band ofgold wire embroidery around Accoutrements
Belt and frog were in brown leather, the Royal Coat of Armsn under
the edge. The headband was orna- Both R.S.M, and Drum Major wore
as were the pouches. The belt locket which is the honour pENrNsuLa. Then
mented with a lf,-in. band of oakleaf
was in white metal. Over the left crimson sashes over the right shoul- comes a wreath of shamrock decor-
pattern black lace. The badge on the
shoulder was a leather strap sus- der, knotting on the left hip. The ated with enscrolled honours, and in
front, in gold embroidery, was a Drum Major's sash was the ordnance
pending a felt-covered water-bottle the centre of the wreath is the Castle
grenade with the Castle of Inniskil-
on the right hip. Over the right issue pattern rather than a regi- of Inniskilling above the sphinx and
ling in silver metal on the ball.
shoulder was a canvas strap sus- mentally purchased one, which was Ecvpr. At the very bottom is the
pending the white canvas haversack usually more elaborate, bearing the white horse of Hanover with the
on the left hip. Uniform honours of the regiment. The sash motto beneath on a scroll Nec aspera
The tunic was in scarlet cloth with worn was in blue cloth edged in gold terrent.
Weapon' blue collar and cuffs. The collar was lace and ornamented with the Crown
In the year 1882 the 3rd Middlesex edged in gold lace, ornamented with a with Royal cipher beneath. Below
Rifle Volunteers were issued with the small grenade at each side. The bot- this was a white metal shield with 2
small silver-tipped drumsticks. Be- 30. Princess Louise's (Argyll anrl
Martini-Henry rifle (94 C), which the tom edge of the collar was piped in
neath the shield were 3 scrolls with Sutherlanil Highlanders) (91st
regimental history states had been white, which in the case of the Drum
the title 'Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers'. anrl 93rd). Officers, 1885
long awaited. This replaced the Major, illustrated in full dress, con-
Snider-Enfield rifle (948). The tinued down the leading edge of the The waist-belts, in white buff leather Head Dress
bayonet (94 d) was the socket type tunic. The shoulder straps were scar- with brass lockets, had 2 sword slings The head dress was the regulation
for rank and file and the sword let and bore a grenade badge above on the left side. The Drum Major pattern highland bonnet of ostrich
bayonet for sergeants (94 g). the regimental initials, the straps carried a mace in ebony or malacca feathers on a wire frame, in all about
being edged white. The Drum Major decorated with silver chains with the 11 in. in heieht and ornamented at
wore wing epaulettes edged and silver top ornamented with the regi- the headband with a diced border.
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Princess Louise's (ArgyII anrl Sutherland Highlanders) (91st and 93rd) lst Volunteer Battalion Royal Sussex Regimenl

The bottom of the head dress was collar badge but surmounted by a Weapon was the same as that worn in the
bound iu black silk with 2 hanging crown, The Inverness skirts were Officers carried the claymore in a centre of the helmet plateo but smaller
tails. A white vulture-feather plume 6* in. deep with a flap 6 in. deep steel scabbard (90 A). in size. The collar was piped around
was worn on the left side in a socket ornamented with 3 button loops and the bottom in white, this piping con-
behind a black silk rosette oma- buttons. The back of the skirt was tinuing down the leading edge of the
mented with the regimental badge. ornamented in the same manner. At tunic, Shoulder straps were scarlet
Six ostrich-feather tails hung on the the waist at the back were sewn 2 31. Ist Volunteer Battalion Royal and held by a small general-service
right side. The silver badge consisted buttons of regimental pattern. Collar, Sussex Regfunent. Sergeant and pattern button in white metal. Shoul-
of a wreath of thistles with a circle leading edge and skirt flaps were Corporal, 1886
der straps showed the regimental
within bearing the title'Argyll and piped in white cloth. Shoulder straps Head Dress title in white worsted embroidery.
Sutherland'. Inside this circle was the were of gold twisted cord lined with The head dress was the blue-cloth- There were 7 white-metal general-
double cipher of H.R.H. the Princess scarlet, sewn to the doublet at the covered cork helmet adopted in 1878. service-pattern buttons down the
Louise, with a boar's head on the left shoulder and held by a small button It had 4 seamsn 2 at each side. The front ofthe tunic. Cuffs were pointed
and a cat on the right. Above the at the neck. The kilt was of Suther- front and back peaks were rounded, and ornamented around the top edge,
cipher and on the circle was the land tartan. Hose were of regimental covered in blue cloth and 6dged in with white braid terminating in a
coronet of the Princess. pattern, worn with gaiters of white black leather. At the top of the hel- knot at the point. The back skirt of
canvas in review order and without met was a white metal spike and cross the tunic was decorated with 2 lines
Uniform in levee dress but with the addition of piece, ornamented at the end ofeach of white piping from the 2 white-
The doublet was of scarlet cloth with buckled shoes. A plaid was worn on arm with a rose. The spike screwed metal general-service buttons and
yellow collar and cuffs. The collar the left shoulder fixed by a plaid into the cross piece, At the back of reaching to the bottom edge of the
was edged all round in gold thistle- brooch of regimental pattern which the cross piece was a small hook to tunic. Raaking stripes for non-com-
pattern lace with a trace of Russia was not to exceed 3$ in. in diameter, which the chain fastened when worn missioned officers were in white
braid beneath. The collar was further up. The chinchain was of white metal worsted tape. The long-service stars
decorated with a badge in
frosted Accoutrements interlockingrings backed with leather for volunteers as opposed to the
silver of the design of a myrtle The waist-belt was of gold thistle and fitted to each side of the helmet equivalent stripes for the regulars
wreath intertwined with a wreath of pattern lace backed with leather and on white metal roses. The helmet were wom on the right arm and pro-
butcher's broom. Within the myrtle with a rectangrrlar buckle of regi- plate was an 8'pointed star sur- ficiency badges on the left arm,
wreath, in gilt metal, was a boar's mental pattern, A crimson sash was mounted by a crown. On the rays of Trousers were ofdark blue serge with
head above a scroll inscribed .ly'e worn over the left shoulder with the plate was a wreath of laurels, In a scarlet welt down the outside seam.
obliviscaris. Within the wreath of tassels on the right-hand side, and a the centre was a circle inscribed In mdrching order black leather leg-
butcher's broom was a cat above a white buff leather shoulder belt was around the edge with the regimental gings were worn measuring about
scroll inscribed Sans peur. Above the worn over the right shoulder with title 'lst V.B. Royal Sussex'. A 9 in. high with a leather strap, * in.
boar's head and cat was a label of 3 slings I in. wide hanging on the left Maltese Cross was superimposed on wide, sewn around the top and ter-
points. Cuffs were of the gauntlet side to suspend the sword. The spor- a Roussillon plume with on the minating in a brass buckle and thong.
pattern,4 in. deep in front and 6 in. ran in full dress consisted ofa badger- centre a wreath. Inside this was a They fastened at the outside with
at back, edged around the top and head top and badger-fur body orna- Garter belt and motto, and in the Ieather thongs, which passed through
down the back seam with gold lace. mented with 6 tassels. In levee dress Garter the cross of St George. 4 eyelets.
Cuffs were ornamented with 3 but- the sporran had a gilt frame top
tons and button loops in gold braid. backed with black leather and oma- Unifurm Accoutrements
The doublet fastened at the front by mented with the coronet, cipher cat The tunic was scarlet with blue collar The equipment worn was the im-
means of 8 buttons of regimental and boarhead. The bodywas ofwhite and cuffs. The collar was rounded at proved valise 1882 pattern. Straps
pattern. Buttons were of gilt metal goat's fur with 5 tassels down the the front, with a regimental-pattern and belt were of white buffleather, as
and bore the same design as the front. collar badge at each side. The badge were the pouches. Braces were divided
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Ist \Mest Yorkshire Volunteer Artillery lst Lanarkshire Rifle Volunteers

at the front and shaped at the Militia battalions numbered 3 and 4. were duplicated, but all were stamped ammunition box on the right front.
shoulders. A haversack on the left hip After these there were the Volunteer in white metal. The flap of the box was ornamented
hung from a strap over the right battalions, which differed in number with a white-metal field-gun badge,
shoulder. A strap over the left according to regiment, In the Royal Uniform A water-bottle and haversack were
shoulder suspended a water-bottle at Sussex Regiment there were 3 Volun- The tunic worn by officers was in blue carried.
the right hip. In the illustration no teer battalions. The lst was Brighton, cloth with a scarlet collar. The collar
valise is being worn. At the back at the 2nd was Worthing and the 3rd was edged in silver lace around the Weapons
the waist was a rolled blanket,. above was the Cinque Ports. top, and for field officers around the Officers carried the Royal Artillery
which was the D-shaped mess-tin in bottom also. The collar was decor- sword in metal scabbard (90 F).
black oilskin cover. The water-bottle ated with a grenade in gold embroid- Other ranks were armed with the
was the Oliver pattern of 1875, which ery. Leading edge and skirts were MartiniHenry Artillery carbine and
with a quart of water weighed 2 lb. piped in scarlet and cuffs were orna- bayonet (not illustrated).
8 oz.It was made of wood bound with
32. lst West YorksNre Volunteer
mented with silver cord in a knot for
galvanised iron bands and was in the Artillery. Officer and Gunner, junior officers and silver lace and
shape of a small barrel, but with a 1887,
Russia braid for officers of higher
flat back to sit against the body. It Head Dress 33. lst Lanarkshire Rifle Volunteers.
rank. Buttons were of the same design
was about 6:} in. long and about 4 in. Officer and Sergeant, 1887
The head dress was the 1878 pattern as the Royal Artillery, but in silver.
wide. There was a zinc stopper at the cork helmet covered in blue cloth. The officer shown wore breeches of Head Dress
top with a wooden plug in the centre For officers the front peak was blue cloth with black boots. Breeches The head dress was the cork helmet
for drinking through. Most, if not pointed and in Volunteer Artillery had a scarlet stripe down the outside of 1878. In the lst Lanarkshire Rifle
all, of these water-bottles were made bound in silver. Helmet fittings were seam. The gunner shown wore a blue Volunteers this was covered in grey
by Guglielminitti Brothers of Turin the cross piece and ball in leafsocket tunic with scarlet collar. The collar cloth. Peaks were bound in black
in Italy. Some were covered with on the top, with a convex bar was edged in scarlet cord and decor- leather around the bottom edge, and
khaki felt, but this was more usual in stretching from the top to the edge of ated with a grenade at each side. The around the helmet above them was a
the cavalry version, which differed in the back peak, which was squared leading edge and the back of the band of grey cloth sewn top and bot-
having a tongue on the top iron band. and bound in black leather. Other skirts were piped in scarlet. Cuffs tom, The covering had 2 seams each
The sergeant wore a crossbelt of fittings were the 2 rosettes at the were adorned with ornamental side. The top was decorated with a
white buff leather with white-metal sides, to which fitted the chinchain of knots in scarlet cord, which in 18/8 cross piece with rose-ornamented
lion head, chain and whistle. At the interlocking rings backed with leather had replaced yellow cord for Volun- ends, and a spike screwed into the
back, attached to thebelt, was ablack and velvet. The helmet plate was in teers for other ranks. Trousers were centre. On the back ofthe cross piece
leather pouch ornamented with the silver and of the same basic design as blue with a scarlet stripe down the was a hook on which the chinchain
regimental badge. that worn by the Royal Artillery. outside seam. was fitted when not under the chin.
This was the Royal Coat of Arms The chinchain was of interlocking
V[/eapons Accoutrements
with the gua beneath. In the Volun- rings backed with leather, fitted to the
All other ranks carried the Martini- teer Artillery the scroll above the gun Officers wore the crossbelt and em- helmet on rosettes. The helmet plate
Henry rifle (94C) with socket and beneath bore either regimental broidered pouch. Lace on the cross- was Maltese Cross in shape sur-
bayonet (94d), sergeants having a titles or division titles. In most cases belt and embroidery on the pouch mounted by a crown. On the centre
sword bayonet (94 g). the top scroll was either blank, were in silver, but otherwise the same ofthe cross was a circle, with around
omitted or decorated with a laurel design as that worn by the Royal the top half'First Lanarkshire' and
Historical Note spray. The other ranks'helmet was Artillery. On the pouch and sabre- around the bottom half the initials
The regimental organisation at the also of blue-cloth-covered cork, with tache the helmet plate design was 'R.V.C.' denoting Rifle Volunteer
time was normally 2 regular bat- both the peaks rounded and bound repeated, Other ranks wore a white Corps. In the centre was a stringed
talions numbered I and 2, with the in leather. Fittings and plate design buf waist-belt with a black leather bugle horn, All helmet fittings were in

t45
 Royal Military College Royal Military Academy

bronze. The officer's undress forage Accoutrements crown. On the star was a wreath of welt down the outer seam of each
cap was of grey cloth with a black The rank and file wore the standard laurels around a Garter belt with the leg.
leather peak. The head band was Infantry equipment of the period in motto ifec aspera terrent on a blue
diced and had the badge on the top black leather. The ofrcer wore a enamelled ground. fn the ceotre on a Accoutrements
front. The cap was worn in undress black leather sword belt under the red enamelled ground was the Royal The waist-belt was in white leather
and had a black leather chinstrap. patrol jacket, with 2 slings hanging cipher in gilt. The cadet in undress and fastened with a gilt brass buckle
The top was ornamented with a on the left side to take the sword. wore the regulation dark blue cap with the design ofa laurel wreath en-
netted button and tracing in drab Sergeants wore a black leather cross- with straight sides and about 3| in. circling the Royal cipher. The cadet
braid. belt and pouch. The crossbelt was high. The peak was in patent leather in full dress also wore a crimson sash
adorned with a chain and whistle. with a l-in. band of gold wire em- over the left shoulder.
Uni.form broidery around the edge. The head-
The tunicforrank and file was in grey VVeapons band was decorated with a band of Weapon
cloth, with blue collar, cuffs and Rank and fi1e were equipped with the black oakleaf lace with the badge of The cadet in full dress wore the regu-
shoulder straps. The collar was taped Martini-Henry rifle (94 C) and the initials 'R.M.C.' on the front. lation sword (91 A). The Lee-Met-
. around the base in drab, as were the bayonet (94d), and sergeants the ford rifle was used during drill (95 A).
shoulder straps, which also bore the sword bayonet (94 g). Ofrcers Unform
regimental title in embroidery. Cuffs carried the rifle-pattern sword (91 A) The tunic was in scarlet cloth with
were round and edged in drab cord in steel with 9l C in the cartouche. collar and cuffs in blue cloth. The
with an ornamental knot, which collar was omamented with $in,
differed for sergeants and rank and gold lace around the top and a tracing
file. The tunic had 2 buttons at the 34. Royal Military College. Cadets, 35. Royal Military Acailemy.
of Russia braid around the bottom.
1889 Cadets, 1889
waist behind, above the pleats on the Cuffs were pointed and had a $-in.
skirt, which were piped. Trousers Head Dress band of gold lace around the top Head Dress
were also grey with a blue welt on the The helmet was the regulation line- edge, with a tracing of gold Russia The body of the helmet was in cork
outside seam. The officer's undress regiment pattern in blue cloth with 2 braid { in. above and below, the covered in blue cloth with 4 seams, 2
patrol jacket was in drab, with collar seams each side. There were 2 peaks, lower braid terminating in a crow's- each side. The pointed front peak was
and cuffs of the same colour. The one at the front and one at the back, foot and eye and the upper in an bound with brass strip, while the back
collaf, was edged round the top in covered in blue cloth, The front peak Austrian knot. The tunic fastened peak was square and bound in
drab lace and down the front and was pointed and bound with a gilt down the front with 8 buttons of col- leather. Above the peaks was a band
around the skirts at the back and brass strip, while the back poak was lege pattern. There were 2 buttons at of blue cloth encircling the helmet
each side of the 2 vents at the back. square and bound in leather. Above the waist behind above 2 pleats piped and sewn top and bottom, The hel-
The front was decorated with 4 the peaks and encircling the helmet in white. The top of the collar and met was decorated with brass fittings
double drop loops of f-in. flat gimp was a band of blue cloth sewn top leading edge were piped in white. and chinchain. The top fittings were
drab, with eyes in the centre ofeach and bottom. The chinchain was of I Shoulder cords were ofround twisted a cross piece and ball in a leaf cup.
loop. There were 4 netted olivets on gilt rings backed with leather fitted cord lined in scarlet and fixed to the The chinchain was of interlocking
the right front which fastened to 4 to the helmet at each side on 2 brass :
shoulder with a small button. The brass rings backed with leather. At
loops on the left front, On each rosettes. A gilt convex bar { in. wide I undress jacket was in blue cloth the back was a convex bar running
sleeve was anAustrian knot in drab. down the back of the helmet was t about 28 in. deep from collar to edge from under the cross piece to the edge
Shoulder cords were of twisted drab fastened by 2 studs. The top of the i ofthe skirt. The front was rounded, of the back peak and fitting under
gimp and bore badges of rank. helmet was decorated with a spike I and collar, cuffs and side seams were it. The helmet plate was the Royal
Trousers were also of grey with a and cross piece decorated with rose I edged all round in black mohair Artillery pattern. The other cadet
blue welt down the outer seams. Leg- ornaments, The helmet plate in gilt braid. Trousers were for both forms shown wore the forage or pillbox
gings were worn in marching order. metal was a star surmounted by a of dress, in blue cloth with a scarlet cap.
146 t47
Royal Scots Fusiliers (21st) lst London Rifle Volunteers (London Rifle Brigade)

Unrform ery with a silver metal thistle on the slings on the left side. The private is Royal Arms. Below this another
The tunic was in blue cloth with a ball. The private wore the regulation shown with just the waist-belt, bay- smaller shield bore the arms of the
scarlet collar piped in yellow cord, fusilier cap, which measured about onet frog and I pouch of the Slade City of London. Behind the central
the leading edge and bottom of the 9 in. high and was made of black Wallace equipment. design was a crossed sword and
skirts piped in scarlet. Cuffs were sealskin, The chinchain was of inter- mace. At the top of the shako was a
blue and pointed, with around the locking brass rings backed with Weapons falling dark green feather plume.
top edge a yellow cord ending in an leather. On the front was a brass die- The R.S.M. carried the claymore in a
Austrian knot at the point, Shoulder stamped grenade badge with the steel scabbard, here shown with the Unifurm
straps bore the initials 'R.M.A.W.' design of the Royal Coat of Arms on cross hilt guard (90 A). Rank and file The tunic worn by privates of the
Trousers were in blue cloth with a the ball of the grenade. were armed with the Lee-Metford regiment was of dark rifle green with
2-in.-wide scarlet stripe down the out- (95A) and 1888-pattern bayonet collar and cuffs of the same colour.
side seam of each leg. The cadet an{orm (95 e). The collar was rounded and dipped
shown on the left of the illustration The scarlet frock tunic had blue col- at the front, edged all round in black
lar and gauntlet cuffs, the former Historical Note braid, which continued down the
wore a blue tunic and blue cloth
booted overalls with a 2-in. scarlet edged in gold lace and decorated In 1877 the title of the 21st Royal leading edge of the front of the tunic.
stripe down the outside seam. with an embroidered grenade with North British Fusiliers was changed There were 7 buttons of regimental
the thistle on the ball each side. The to the 2lst Royal Scots Fusiliers. pattern in black down the front and a
Accoutrements collar ofthe private's tunic was taped further 2 at the waist at the back
The waist-belt and bayonet frog were around the bottom in white tape
37. lst London Rifle Volunteers
above 2 lines of black piping on the
in white buff leathern as were sword only. Gauntlet cuffs were edged
(London Rifle Brigade).
skirts. Shoulder straps were green
belt and slings. around the top and down the back edged in black. Trousers were plain
Privates, 1890
seam in gold lace for the R.S.M. and and ofrifle green cloth. Black leather
l[/eapons white tape for the private. There were Head Dress gaiters fastening on the outside were
The cadet on the left carried the gold-braid button loops on the cuff The head dress was the shako ofrifle worn.
Artillery pattern sword (90 F). The for the R.S.M. and white tape for the green cloth bound around the bottom
cadet on the right has the Martini- private, both with 3 buttons on the with a wide band of black patent Accoutrements
Metlbrd Artillery carbine and 1888- loops. Shoulder straps were in scarlet leather. The crown was also black The equipment was all in black
pattern bayonet (95 e). cloth and bore a grenade and regi- patent leather. The cloth body of the leather. The waist-belt, with white-
mental title. The R.S.M,'s frock tunic shako was seamed at the sides and metal fittings including the snake
had pocket flaps on both sides just was the same dimensions as the shako fastening buckle, had 2 pouches, one
below the waist, edged in white tape worn by Infantry from 1869 to 1 878: either side at the front, with 2 divided
36. Royal Scots Fusiliers (21st).
and decorated with gold-braid but- 4 in. at the front and 64 in. at the braces attached to the belt behind the
R.S.M. and Private, 1890 pouches. On the back was the pack
ton loops and buttons. Both tunics back, the crown measuring 6 in. deep
Head Dress fastened down the front with 6 but- and 5] in. across. The peak was with rolled blanket and mess-tin.
Theforage cap for the R.S.M. was of tons. Skirts at the back were plain. horizontal and squared at the front Over the right shoulder a belt sus-
blue cloth and measured 3 in. in The R.S.M, wore a crimson sash over and made of black patent leather. pended a black haversack on the left
height. A diced band encircled the the right shoulder with tassels falling The chinstrap was also of black side. A bayonet frog was fitted on the
bottom, and the peak was of black on the left hip. The trews were of patent leather. On the back top of belt on the left side.
patent leather with a thin band of Black Watch tartan. the shako a bronze ornament covered
wire embroidery around the edge. A a ventilation hole. The shako plate Weapons
red worsted toorie was worn on the Accoutrements was a blacked star plate with, in 'The men were armed with the Mar-
top. The badge fitted to the front was The R.S.M. wore a white buffleather white metal in the centre, a wreath of tini-Henry rifle (94 C) and the 1886
of a grenade design in gold embroid- sword belt with a brass locket and 2 leaves encircling a shield with the pattern sword bayonet (94 h).
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lst Battalion Grenadier Guards Royal Welch F'usiliers (23rQ

Historical Note below. Cuffs were round and about 39. Royal Welch Fusiliers (23rd). in white cloth f, in. wide. Shoulder
The regiment was formed in 1859 as 3| in. deep and piped in white around R.S.M. and Privateo 1891 straps were blue edged in gold
the lst City of London Volunteer the top. They were decorated with a Head Dress Iace and had a small regimental-
Rifle Brigade, becoming the 5th City slashed flap in blue edged all round in pattern button at the top. The but-
The R.S.M.'s cap was ofblackracoon
of London Battalion of the London white tape and with 4 buttons aad skin and measured about 9 in. high
ton was gilt convex with Prince of
Regiment in 1909. white tape button loops. There were Wales' feathers within the title 'Royal
at the front. The chinchain was of
2 buttons at the waist above 2 slashed
gilt burnished interlocking rings Welch Fusiliers'. The private's tunic
panels with white worsted button was of scarlet cloth and had a plain
backed with black velvet. This at-
loops. Between the panels was a tached to small hooks on the sides of
round blue cuff, Trousers were of
38. lst Battalion Grenadier Guards. central line of white. Trousers were blue cloth, with a scarlet welt running
Pioneers, 1891 the cap. The grenade worn on the
in blue serge with a scarlet welt down down the outside seam of each leg,
Head Dress front of the cap was gilt brass and
each outside seam. Pioneers wore on At the back ofthe neck on the tunic a
bore Prince of Wales' feathers in
black flash was worn by officers,
The head dress was the regulation the right arm the badge oftheir trade,
silver. The private's cap was roughly
black bearskin cap and worn not this being for Grenadier Guards a the same shape, but the fur was seal-
warrant officers and staff sergeants.
only by the Grenadier Guards but grenade above crossed axes in white The tails of the flash were 9 in. long
skin and the grenade was brass with
also by the other 2 regiments of Foot embroidery. Black leather leggings and of black silk, cut in Swallow-tail
the feathers die stamped. The chin-
Guards. It measured about 10 in. fastened with a leather thong and
chain was of brass interlocking rings
fashion.
high and was offur over a cane body. strap and buckle at the top.
backed with black leather.
A white hair plume was fitted in a
Accoutrements
socket on the left side for the Grena- Accoutrements
dier Guards, the Coldstreams had a The equipment worn by the pioneers Unifurm
was the 1888 patternof SladeWallace.
A crimson net sash was worn over
red plume in the right side and the The tunic was of s.carlet cloth, with the left shoulder knotting on the
Scots Guards had no plume. The This was worn minus the pouches as the collar and cufs of the regimental
pioneers were not required to carry a right hip. Around the waist was a
chinchain was of tapering interlock- face colour, which was blue for the
sword belt of white japanned leather
ing brass rings backed with leather. rifle. A variety of tools was carried Royal Welch Fusiliers, The collar
including axeso shovels, billhooks; with 2 slings, 1 long and 1 short, to
was ornamented with $-in.-wide gold
suspend the sword. The locket on the
Uniform small axes v/ere worn on the belt. lace along the top and gold Russia
Other implements such as hammer- front was of regimental pattern. The
The tunic was in scarlet cloth with braid along the base. The collar was private wore the standard 1888 pat-
blue collar and cuffs. The collar was claws, augers, sockets, chisels, files further decorated with a silver tern Infantry equipment.
decorated at each side at the front and gunspikes were among the embroidered grenade, Cuffs were
with a white embroidered grenade. numerous articles carried. pointed and ornamented with f-in.-
The top of the collar and the leading Historical Note wide gold lace around the top edge.
Weapon
edge of the tunic was piped with a
The establishment of Pioneers per
Officers' tunics had additional
f,-in. white cloth welt. Shoulder straps decoration in gold Russia braid and The officer carried the standard pat-
lyere in blue cloth, piped in white. On
battalion allowed I sergeant and 10
lace depending on rank. Badges of tern Infantry officer's sword in a steel
the end of each was a crown sur-
pioneers. It
has been the custom in
rank were worn on twisted gold scabbard (91 A).
the Army for pioneers to wear beards.
mounting the Garter belt and motto shoulder boards.
At the time bf the illustration pioneers
with, in the centre, the Royal cipher There were 8 buttons down the front
were directed by Queen's Regulations
reversed and interlaced. Tunic but-
to do so if able.
of regimental pattern and 2 at the Historical Note
tons were equally spaced down the waist behind, with a pleat at each In July 1808 the custom of tying the
front and bore the design ofthe Royal Weapon side edged in white cloth. The skirt hair in a queue with black ribbon
cipher reversed and interlaced sur- Pioneers carried the 1856 pattern was closed at the back, Collar and was discontinued by the ArmY. The
mounted by a crown and a grenade pioneer sword (90 E). Ieading edge of the tunic were piped Royal Welch Fusiliers were stationed
150 15t
3rd London Rifle Volunteers Royal Niger Hausas

in. Nova Scotia at the time, so re- which was worn on the front. On the breast, the flap fastening with a small War of 1879 and the Sudan cam-
ceived the order much later. When rays of the star was a laurel wreath button. Cuffs were 5 in. deeP at the paign. It was not universally liked
they finally gave up the queue officers encircling a Garter belt and the regi- point and 2 in. at the back. Breeches because it was liable to jam, the
continued to tie the black ribbon on ment's title. In the centre was a and boots were worn. The officer fault of the cartridge rather than the
the back ofthe collar. In 1834 officers stringed bugle horn. The officer's shown is wearing brown leather gun. The cartridge was ofcoiled brass
of the 23rd were given permission to helmet was of similar shape, except gauntlet gloves. with an iron base which the extractor
wear the flash as a dress distinction. for the front peak being pointed and tended to tear off, leaving the case in
On 2 June 1900 at the instigation of bound in silver strip and the back Accoutrements the breech and producing a jam
I-ord Wolseley permission to wear the peak being squared. Fittings were the Other ranks wore a version of the (e6 A).
flash was extended to all ranks of the same except of higher quality. Roses Slade Wallace equipment. Belts and
regiment. on the arms of the cross piece were pouches were in white leather. The
separate and screwed on rather than belt locket was in white metal. A
beingpart of the stamping. Stretching haversack was worn on the left hip 42. Royal Niger Hausas.
from the cross piece at the top to the and a water-bottle carried on the Privatesn 1891
40l4l.3rd London Rifle Volunteers. right hip, each with its own straps
bottom ofthe back peak was a half- Head Dress
Officer anrl Privates, 1891 passing over the shoulders. No valise
round bar of silver-plated metal. The
Head Dress plate was of similar design but of is shown in the illustration, but a A pillbox-tlpe forage cap was worn,
rolled blanket and mess-tin in an made of blue cloth and measuring
The head dress, in common with most higher quality.
Infantry and Rifles at this period, oilskin cover are strapped to the back about 3 in. high. The top was slightly
was the cloth-covered cork he.lmet Uniform of the waist-belt. The officer wore the sunk and was decorated with a blue
stem and pom-pom.
introduced in 1878. For Rifles and The private's tunic shown was of Sam Browne belt with one shoulder
Rifle Volunteers and Light Infantry scarlet cloth with a buff collar. The brace and a sword frog, All buckles
the helmet was invariably covered in and fittings were in brass. Ilniform
collar was rounded at the front and
green cloth. There were 2 seams at ornamented on each side with a The tunic was of khaki cloth and
l[/eapons
each side, and peaks were rounded grenade. There were 7 buttons down fastened down the front with 5 but-
The officer wore the regulation rifle
and bound with leather. Above the the front in white metal. Cufs were tons, Shoulder straps were plain and
pattern sword with steel hilt in leather
peaks was a band of green cloth ornamented with a knot in white held to the tunic at the neck by small
scabbard (91 c). Other ranks were
sewn top and bottom. In certain reg! cord, Shoulder straps were scarlet armed with the Martini-Henry rifle
buttons. Trousers, also of khaki
ments of Volunteers at this period edged in white tape and with the (94C) and sword baYonet pattern clothn were in fact long shorts which
contemporary photographs show that abbreviated regimental title em- ended at the top of the calf. Dark
1887.
the front peaks were pointed. The top broidered on them in white worsted. blue socks reached just under the
of the helmet was ornamented with a The back ofthe tunic was plain. Pro- Historical Note bottom of the shorts.
cross piece, with roses on the ends of ficiency badges were worn on the The men depicted are the machine-
each arm and a hook on the back left arm and long-service stars on the gun section with a Gatling Gun. The Accoutrements
arm for the chinchain when not worn right. Breeches were ofkhaki bedford man on the right of the illustration A brown leather waist-belt fastened
under the chin. The cross piece had cord and worn with dark blue put- has the spare hopper or magazine at the front with a snake buckle. Two
screwed in the centre a ball in an or- tees. The officer's jacket was scarlet suitably marked with the word'rear' ammunition pouches, one on the left
namental leaf holder. The chinchain with buff collar shoulder straps and to prevent its being placed on the gun and one in the middle of the back,
was of interlocking rings backed with cuffs. Badges ofrank showed on the the wrong way. The Gatling was were worn on the belt. A bayonet was
leather and fitted to the helmet on shoulder straps. There were 2 vents tried by the British authorities at carried in a brown leather frog on the
each side with a rosette. Fittings were on the skirt at the back and the tunic Shoeburyness in 1870 and adopted left side. A brown leather strap over
in white metal, as was the 8-pointed fastened by 5 regimental buttons. for service in 1871. It saw action in the left shoulder attached to a water-
stax plate surmounted by a crown The tunic had a patch pocket oneach the Ashanti War of 1874, the Zula bottle which hung on the right side.
152 153
lst West Inilia Regiment 10th Battalion Royal Grenadiers

A white canvas haversack was worn Uniform the equipment was as for the Infantry leather. On the left side in a leather
on the left side, held by a canvas The uniform adopted by the West of the period. socket was a red-over-white hackle.
strap passing over the right shoulder. India Regiment appears to date from In undress as shown a pillbox cap
about 1860. It follows closely the Weapons similar to that worn by the Grenadier
Weapons Zouave style copied from the uniform The rank and file were anned with the Guards was used, It was of blue cloth
The Hausas were armed with the of the French North African Troops Lee-Metford rifle (95 A) and 1888- about 2f in. high with a lf-in. band
Snider-Enfield rifle (94 B) and socket of that name. Americans during the pattern sword bayonet (95e). of scarlet cloth around the base. The
bayoaet (94 d). Civil War had regiments of Zouave- Officers carried the standard pattero top was piped in scarlet around the
dressed men on both sides, The shell Infantry offficers sword (91 A). edge and the headband edged in
Eistorical Note jacket was in white cloth buttoning black leather. On the front above the
The Royal Niger Hausas were raised up the front with 20 ball brass but- Historical Note scarlet band was the regimental
in 1887 as part of the protective force tons. At each side of the row of The regiment was formed in 1795, badge.
of the Royal Niger Company. Officers buttons, reaching from the neck to being called into existence in the Unifurm
were all British, and lon-commis- the edge ofthe shelljacket, was a line London Gazette of 2 May, and besides
sioned officers were all English- of yellow worsted tape. The sleeves the battle honours DoMrNrcA, MAR- In fulldress a scarlet tunic was worn
speaking natives, although a few ofthe shelljacket had white pointed with blue collar and cuffs. The collar
TrMeuE, cuA.DALouPE and Asu.aNrt
British sergeants were used, chiefly as cutrs edged round in yellow worsted was rounded at the front and piped
took part in many small wars and
instructors in gunnery. As well tape, Ranking for non-commissioned around the bottom edge in white,
as expeditions. The regimento part of the
Snider-Enfield rifles, they were suIF officers was worn on the right sleeve, which continued down the leading
British Army, was disbanded in 1926.
plied with 12- and g-pounder field and any proficiency badges on the edge ofthe tunic, There were 7 but-
Officers wore the same uniform as
guns, Nordenfeldt quick-firing guns left sleeve above the cuf. The waist- tons down the front ofthe tunic, The
officers of Infantry of the Line but
and Maximmachine-guns. The Royal coat worn over the shell jacket was of cufs were pointed and edged inwhite
with a special pattern of gold lace on
Niger Hausas had headquarters at scarlet cloth and edged all round in tape with an ornamental knot At the
the tunics. The facing colour of the
Lokoja on the Niger river. yellow tape, It fastened at the neck apex. The shoulder straps were scar-
lst was white and the 2nd yellow.
and was worn open as shown. Each The helmet plate was the universal
Iet, fixed at one end with a small
side of the front edging of yellow button, edged in white tape and with
star, with a special pattern wreath
tape was a zigzag of yellow cord, the regimental designation in white
within whichwas the Garter belt and
starting at the neck with each point motto, Inside the Garter belt on a worsted on each. On the collar at
43. lst West India Regiment.
ending in a small loop. There were 9 each side was a collar badge. Skirts
Sergeant and Private, 1892 burnished ground were the letters
points in all, each side. Trousers were had 2 pleats piped in white with 2
Eead Dress 'W.I.R.'. The regiment's battle hon-
of blue cloth cut full and slightly buttons above at the waist. The un-
ours were placed on the large rays of
In full dress the head dress worn was baggy, with a yellow welt on each leg. dress tunic was a scarlet frock with
the star.
in 2 separate pieces. In undress, rank They ended just below the knee and blue collar and cuffs. There was white
and file wore a peakless red cap with were tucked in white socks. Short piping around the bottom edge of
a white cord and tassel fitted in the white canvas spats were wortr button- the collar and cufs. On each breast
top. In full dress, this was retained ing on the outside. was a pocket with flap held by a small
with the addition of a white pugree #. l0th Battalion Royal Grenadiers. button. The shoulder straps were as
tied around it, The band and Corps Accoutrements Sergeant and StaffSergeant, 1892
in full dress. On the collar each side
of Drums had a small motif in the White buffequipment was worn with Head Dress was a 6-pointed star, Trousers were
material of the pugree, and the lace brass fittings. The belt locket was the The head dress for full dress was the dark blue serge with a scarlet welt
of the uniforms of the Corps of universal pattern witlr ttre motto Honi bearskin cap. It was about 10 in. down the outer seam. Leggings worn
Drums was the universal pattern soit qui mal y pezse in a circle and the high and had a chinchain of inter- in marching order were about 9 in.
drummer's tape. Royal crest in the centre. The rest of locking brass rings backed with high and fastened with a strap at the
t54 155
Princess of Wales' Own (Yorkshire Regiment) (lfth) 7th Miilillesex (Lonilon Scottish) Rifle Volunteers

top and a thong passing through 4 45. Princess of \ilales' Own were 2 pocket flaps, one each side 46. 7th Middlesex (London Scottish)
eyelets. (Yorkshire ltegtunenQ (19th). below the waist. Shoulder straps Rifle Volunteers.
Privates, 1893 were of scarlet cloth bearing the regi- Drum Maior, !893
Accoulrements mental title. On the left shoulder was
Head Dress Head Dress
In marching order or full dress the a red cloth flap, its purpose being to
The glengarry was made ofdark blue
valise equipment was worn with The head dress was the regulation prevent rifle oil staining the tunic.
blue cloth-covered cork helmet intro- cloth, the bottom edge being bound
white belt and divided white shoulder The flap was sewtr around the edge
duced in May 1878. The cloth cover- in black silk tape with 2 tails hanging
braces. Black pouches were worn. and had a cloth loop on the inside
at the back. The left side was orna.
Over the left shoulder was a strap ing had 2 seams each side, and the 2 which slid over the shoulder strap.
rounded peaks were bound in leather mented with black-and-white cock's
suspending the water-bottle on the There were 3 button holes, one to
right hip, and over the right shoulder around the edge. The helmet top was take the small shoulder-strap button
feather fitted behind a black silk
adorned with a cross piece and spike rosette. The badge on the silk rosette
was a strap suspending the haversack and the others for the top 2 tunic
in brass, and the chinchain was of was a large silver thistle.
on the left hip. The valise was worn buttons, Trousers were of blue serge
on the back resting on the buttocks; interlocking brass rings backed with with a scarlet welt down the outside
with the blanket and mess-tin above. leather and attached to the helmet by seam of each leg. Black leather leg- Uniform
2 rosettes. On the front was fitted the gings, about 9 in. high, had a f in. The doublet was in hodden grey cloth
.Weapons helmet plate of brass. This was an 8- strap around the top ending in a and had blue collar and blue gauntlet
The regiment was armed with the pointed star surmounted by a crown, pattern cuffs. The collar was edged
buckle. Down the sides were 4 eye-
Lee-Metford rifle (95 A) and bayonet with on the rays a wreath of laurels.
(95 e).
lets through which passed a leather round in drab tape and decorated
In the centre was a circle inscribed thong, with a thistle in white metal each side.
Historical Note round the outer edge'Yorkshire'. In- Cuffs were edged around the top and
side this came the cipher of H.R,H. Accoutrements
The regiment originated in March
the Princess of Wales combined with
down the back seam in drab tape and
1862 when formed as the 10th Bat- The equipment was of the 1882 pat- had the further adornment of3 but-
the Danish Cross and surmounted by tern. tons and drab button loops. The
talion Volunteer Militia Rifles, Can-
the coronet of the Princess. On the Belts were in white buff leather, and
ada. In November 1862 it was re- fnverness skirts were edged in drab
centre of the cross were the figures the locket on the front was the brass tape, and the flaps had 3 buttons and
titled the lOth Battalion Volunteer
1875. The badge was adopted in 1881 universal pattern. The divided braces loops in blue. Shoulder boards for
Militia (Infantry) Canada. On 10
on the abolition of regimental nu- attached to the belt at the front and the Drum Major were in twisted drab
April 1863 once again the title was merals. The Princess, who was born
altered, and it was now the 10th or crossed at the back and buckled back and held by a small regimental-
in Denmark, hence the Danish Cross, on to the other brace. The valise pattern button. The leading edge of
Royal Regiment of Toronto Volun- presented new colours to the lst
teers. On 5 August 1881 the regiment was worn on the back by 2 straps the tunic was edged in blue and
Battalion in 1875. attached to the braces. A water- fastened with 5 buttons. The kilt was
assumed the title of the 1oth Battalion
Royal Grenadiers, becoming in May bottle and haversack were carried also in hodden grey of the normal
1900 the 10th Regiment Royal Uniform slung on each hip from cross straps pattern. Spats were in white and
Grenadiers. Finally, in May 1920, A scarlet frock tunic was worn in going over the shoulders. fastened with white buttons on the
they were titled the Royal Grenadiers. marching order and for service train- outside. The plaid was in hodden
l[/eapons grey and fastened to the left shoulder
In December 1936 they were amal- ing and manoeuvres, etc, It had a
gamated with the Toronto Regiment white coliar and cuffs and was single-
The regiment was armed with the with a large silver regimental plaid
to form the Royal Regiment of breasted, fastening down the front Lee-Metford rifle (95 A) and 1888- brooch. The brooch was round and
pattern bayonet (95 e). bore the design of thistles and the
Toronto Grenadiers. In 1939 on Il with 7 general-service-pattern but-
February they took the title that the tons. The frock, introduced in 1873, Lion of Scotland, The other ranks'
regiment still bears: The Royal carried no piping down the front or tunic was of the same design, but with
Regiment of Canada. on the skirts. Cuffs were round. There shoulder straps on which was borne

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13th Midillesex Volunteers Queen's Westminsters Queenos Om Corps of Madras Sappers and Miners

the regimental designatign. Hose Battalion The London Regiment the regimental title. The tunic 48. Queen's Own Corps of Madras
were diced. (London Scottish). fastened with 8 buttons down the Sappers and Miners.
front. Skirts were piped in 2 lines, and Havildar antl Sapper, 1893
Accoutrcments {1. l3th Middlesex Volunteers above the piping were 2 buttons. Head Dress
The waist-belt was in brown leather Queen's Westminsters. Trousers were of grey cloth, with a
and fastened with a regimental-pat- Sergeant and Cyclisto 1893
A khaki cloth pugree was worn
scarlet welt runnipg down the out- stretched over a stiff former. Officers
tern locket in white metal. The Drum Head Dress side seam of each leg. Gaiters but-
Major's belt had 2 slings in brown
wore the universal-pattern khaki
The helmet worn by the Queen's toning on the outside were made of helmet, decorated on the front with a
leather on the left side from which canvas with leather bottoms. The
Westminsters was the regulation cork regimental-pattern badge.
the claymore was suspended. The helmet that came into use in 1878. cyclist wore grey breeches with a
Drum Major's sash was in blue cloth scarlet welt on the outer seam of the
The body was ofcork covered in grey Uniform
edged with silver lace and bore the Ieg and blue stockings and grey high-
cloth with 4 seams, 2 each side. There
design of the Lion of Scotland, a land-type spats. The tunic was of khaki cloth which
was a small rounded peak at the
had been prescribed for all ranks in
thistle, a drum and another thistle.
There were 2 small ebony drum-
front and another, larger and Accoutrements April 1887. The cuffs were plain,
rounded, at the back, both bound
sticks, one at each edge. The sporran The men wore the standard Infantry and the tunic fastened down the
with black leather. The chinchain front with 5 buttons. There were 2
had a grey goat's hair body with a equipment, but the sergeant shown is
was of bronze interlocking rings pockets on the chest, I each side
brown leather top with the thistle wearing on the waist-belt a bayonet
backed with leather and fastened to
badge in the centre. Tassels of black frog together with the roll and mess- with a box pleat in the centre and
the helmet on bronze rosettes. The
hair hung on the front of the sporran.
top of the helmet was ornamented
tin at the back. A haversack and fastened by a flap and small button.
The mace was of malacca decorated water-bottle covered in felt were also Shoulder straps were also khaki and
with a bronze spike and cross piece, fastened with a small brass button,
with chains and with a large silver worn. The cyclist wore a bandolier
3t in. hieh with a rose on each arm of Trousers were in the same khaki
coronet on top. Other ranks wore the over the left shoulder and the haver-
the cross piece. The helmet plate was cloth as the tunic.
standard Infantry-pattern equipment sack suspended and rolled on the left
in the shape of a Maltese Cross sur-
in brown leather, hip from a strap passing over the
mounted by a crown with a circle Accoutrements
superimposed in the centre. Around
right shoulder. The bicycle had a
ll'eapow In marching order the equipment was
blanket strapped to the handlebars
The Drum Major carried the clay- the outer edge of the circle was the
and a bucket in leather for the rifle
in brown leather. The waist-belt
more in a steel-mounted black leather regimental title, and within this was fastened with a brass locket and had
attached to the saddle pole and the
scabbard (90A) and a dirk attached the portcullis badge. The cyclist wore an ammunition pouch on each side.
cross piece of the main frame.
to the right of the belt. Other ranks the side cap in grey cloth with a The bayonet hung in a frog on the
were armed with the Lee-Metford bronze badge on the left side. This ll'eapons left hip. Attached to the belt at the
rifle (95 A) and 1888-pattern bayonet was a crown surmounting a circle, The regiment was anned with the front were 2 braces which passed
(95 e). with around the edge 'Queen's Martini-Henry rifle (94 C) and over the shoulders, crossed at the
(Westminster) Rifle Vols'. In the back and fastened to the back of the
Historical Note bayonet (949).
centre was the portcullis badge. belt. A haversack and water-bottle
The London Scottish were raised in Eistorical Note were also carried.
1859 during the great Volunteer Unifurm The colour sergeant's stripes were of
movement, being given the title 15th The tunic was of grey cloth with scarlet cloth edged in white with a Weapons
Middlesex (London Scottish) Rifle scarlet collar and cuffs. Cuffs were crowr above with crossed swords and Other ranks were armed with the
Volunteers. In 1880 they became the pointed and piped in white cord with the portcullis badge on the chevrons. MartiniHenry rifle (94C) and
?th Middlesex (London Scottish) an ornamental knot at the point. The Stars on the right sleeve were equiv- bayonet (94 g), which had been issued
Rifle Volunteers. In 1908 they be- collar was also piped in white, as alent to long-service stripes in the in 1888, replacing the Snider-Enfield
came the l4th (County of London) were the shoulder straps which bore Regular Army. (%B).
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30th Puniab Infantry 3ril Battalion Grenadier Guards

Historical Note down the front with 9 buttons. There 50. 3rd Battalion Grenadier Guards. seam of each lee. The drill jacket was
On 10 March 1876, during his tour of were 2 buttons at the waist at the Guardsmen, 1895 in white cloth and had a round-
India, The Prince of Wales, later back above 2 lines ofwhite piping on Head Dress cornered stand collar. The drill
the pleats. Trousers were dark blue jacket was cut like a shell jacket and
Edward VII, was made Honorary The guardsman in marching order
with a scarlet welt down the outside reached to the waist. Cuffs were plain,
Colonel and the Regimental title wore the regulation bearskin caP
seam ofeach leg. The shoulder straps with a regimental-pattern button on
changed from The Madras Sappers which measured about 10 in. high
of the tunic were scarlet. Blue put- each. Thejacket fastened with 9 but-
and Miners to the Queen's Own and was constructed on a cane bodY'
tees were worn. The Havildar in the tons down the front. Buttons were in
Corps of Madras Sappers and The chinchain was of tapered inter-
brass and bore the design of the
Miners. The Corps had been raised illustration wore a
khaki blouse locking brass rings backed with
which fastened down the front with 5 Royal cipher, reversed and inter-
as the Madras Pioneers in 1780 and leather. A white hair plume was fitted
buttons. Trousers were khaki, twined with a crown above and gren-
reorganised by General Order of as
to the left side in a small socket. The
were the puttees. ade below. Twisted white worsted
1820 to become the Corps of Sappers guardsman in undress drill order
cords were fitted to the shoulders,
and Miners. This order was not wore the pillbox cap. The bodY was
held by a regimental-pattern button.
Accoutrements
carried out until 1831. In 1903 the made of blue cloth with a scarlet welt
The Havildar-Major wore a white On the left side bottom of the jacket
Corps became the 2nd Queen's Own around the top and a scarlet band was a small brass hook which located
Sappers and Miners. The title buff leather belt with a regimental- about 1$ in. around the base. A brass
pattern locket in brass. A crimson and kept the belt in position.
changed slightly in 1911 to 2nd grenade was fitted on the front. The
Queen Victoria's Own Sappers and
sash was worn over the right shoulder bottom edge ofthe cap was bound in
with tassels hanging on the left hip. Accoutrements
Miners, and in 1.923 to Queen Vic- black leather and a black leather
toria's Own Madras Sappers and The Havildar in marching order chinstrap fitted to each side. The guardsman in drill order wore
Miners. In 1946 they became Queen wore the equipment of the 1882 the waist-belt and bayonet frog only.
Victoria's Madras Group, Royal valise pattern. This was a waist- The guardsman in marching order
Indian Engineers. belt with 2 pouches and 2 divided Uniform wore the full equipment. This was
braces. A water-bottle and haversack The tunic was in scarlet cloth with the valise pattem, with the divided
were also carried. blue cloth collar, cuffs and shoulder braces and the valise worn on the
straps. The top of the collar and back.
49. 30th Puniab Infantry. Havildar-
Weapons leading edge of the tunic were piped
Major anrl Havililar, 1894 The rank and flle were armed with in white cloth { in. wide. Cuffs were Weapons
the Martini-Henry rifle (94 C) and round and piped in white with a The Grenadier Guards were armed
Head Dress
bayonet (94h). slashed panel on each in blue cloth, with the Lee-Metford rifle (95 A) and
The lungi was made of dark blue also piped in white and ornamented bayonet (95 e).
cloth tied around the head a number Historical Nole with button loops and buttons.
of times. The lungi ended on the left Shoulder straps were piped white and
The 30th were raised in 1857 as the
side in a white fringe that hung down. had the badge of the crowned Garter
22nd Regiment of Punjab Infantry,
The front of the head dress was or- belt with the Royal cipher in the
and later became the 34th Regiment.
namented with a regimental-pattern 51. Royal Malta Artillery.
After this they became the 30th Pun- centre reversed and intertwined em-
badge. The Havildar in khaki uni- Officer and Gunner, 1895
jabis and later the 30th Punjab In- broidered on them. Buttons down
form had a khaki lungi. fantry. In the reorganisatiot of 1922 the front were equally spaced. Skirts Head Dress
they becarne the lst Battalion 16th were ornamented with slashed panels The head dress was the white foreign-
Uniform Punjab Regiment. In battalions of which were decorated with button service helmet adopted in 1877. The
The tunic was in scarlet cloth with Native Infantry a Havildar-Major loops and 2 buttons at the waist body was made of cork covered in
white collar and cuffs. Cuffs were was regimentally appointed as the above. Trousers were of blue cloth white cloth, the peaks also being
round and plain. The tunic fastened Drill Havildar-Major. with a scarlet welt down the outside covered in white cloth and bound
160 l6t
 Royal Malta Artillery Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) (26th and 90th)

round the edge. Above the 2 peaks skirts. Each side of the opening was ranks' equipment was of white buff, around the base, the piping con-
was a band of white cloth which a slashed panel edged in gold cord being the same pattern as the Royal tinuing down the leading edge, Cuffs
went round the helmet and was sewn with an inner tracing of Russia braid. Artillery. were of the gauntlet pattern, taped
top and bottom. The back peak Flaps were adorned with 3 but- around the top and down the back
measured 12 in. from crown to edge, tons, and there were a fi$ther 2 at Weapons seam and decorated with 3 regi-
and the front peak was 10$ in. The the waist. Each shoulder was decor- Officers of the Royal Malta Artillery mental-pattern buttons and black
helmet top was adorned with a gilt ated with a twisted-gold-cord shoul- carried the standard Royal Artillery tape button loops. The button was
ball in a leaf cup mounted on a gilt der board, on which was displayed officer's sword (90 F). black, with the design ofa crown and
dome. When the ball was not re- the ranking in silver. Overalls were of stringed bugle horn. The doublet
quiredto be worn a zinc button blue cloth and had a scarlet stripe fastened down the front with 8 regi-
covered in white cloth took its place. 1f in. wide down the outside seam of mental-pattern buttons. Skirts were
52. Cameronians (Scottish Rifles)
Under the rim, at each side of the each leg. Other ranks wore the uni- about 7 in. deep, with the flaps ofthe
(26th and 90th). Officer and
helmet, there were 2 hooks to form of the Royal Garrison Artillery.
Private, 1896
fnverness skirt about 6 in. deep and
which the chinchain fastened. When The tunic was blue with a scarlet edged in black and further orna-
not worn under the chin the chain collar, and the edging was in yellow Head Dress
mented with regimental-pattern but-
was hooked up on the right side to a braid, as were the ornaments on the The shako introduced for the Camer- tons and black tape loops. The trews
small brass hook. The chinchain was cuff, onians in 1892 was of rifle green were of Douglas tartan.
of brass interlocking rings backed cloth, 4$ in. high in the front and
with white leather. The front of the Accoutrements 78 in. high at the back, with the top
Accoutremenls
helmet was ornamented with the The shoulder belt for omcers was of and bottom bound in black tape,
The equipment was the 1888 Slade
regimental-pattern helmet plate. The gold lace and worn over the left Black worsted twisted caplines were
Wallace pattern, but in black leather
design was of a wreath surmounted shoulder,2 in. wide backed with blue worn above the peak and hooked up
instead of the white butr leather.
by a crown, inside which was a morocco leather. The buckle slide at the side on small thistle attach-
Fittings were brass, but the universal
Garter belt inscribed Royal Malta and ornamental tip, of a wreath and ments. A black corded boss was
Artillery with a Maltese Cross in the grenade, were in gilt metal. The fitted to the top front of the shako
locket was replaced by a snake
fastening. In marching order the full
centre. Below the wreath was the gun. pouch was embroidered on the flap and ornamented with a mullet in
bronze, below which was a stringed
equipment was worn with black
with a crown surmounting a wreath
Uniform leather leggings.
with a Garter belt inscribed fi.oyal bugle horn also in bronze. A black
The tunic was of blue cloth with a Malta Artillery, In the garter was a horsehair upright plume was fitted
scarlet collar. The collar was edged Maltese Cross in silver. Below the into the top front ofthe shako behind lleapons
all round, top and bottom, in gold wreath in gilding metat was the sun. the corded boss. The mullet was the The Cameronians wer€ armed with
cord and further ornamented with a The waist-belt was of lf-in. gold lace Douglas mullet or star. The officer's the Lee-Metford rifle (95 A) with the
silver embroidered grenade 2f in. lined in blue morocco leather. The shako was ofthe same design but of 1888-pattern bayonet (95 e). Officers
Iong at either end, The tunic was slings, I in. wide, were attached to higher quality. Before 1892, and. carried the rifle pattern sword but
single-breasted and fastened with rings on the belt at the left side. There from the date of the designation of with the Douglas mullet and thistles
9 buttons down the front. The were also 3 sabretache slings f, in. the 26th Foot as the Cameronians in the cartouche in place of the
buttons were of the pattern worn by wide in gold lace backed with blue (Scottish Rifles) in 1881, the cloth- stringed bueie horn (91 ID.
the Royal Artillery, in gilt convex morocco leather. The belt buckle was covered cork helmet was worn,
metal with the design of a crown over in the form of 2 ovals, each oval Historical Note
a gun. Cuffs had gold cord and braid mounted with the Royal crest and Uniform The regiment was raised in 1689 and
ornamentation according to rank. joined by a snake fastening inscribed The doublet was ofrifle green cloth, were stern Covenanters who joined
The leading edge was piped in scarlet, Malta, instead of Wique, the motto with collar and cuffs of the same the Earl of Angus to preserve the
as was the opening at the back of the of the Royal Artillery. The other colour. The collar was taped in black Presbyterian Church. They were
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New South Wales Fieftl Artillery Victoria Infantry Brigaile

designated a Rifle regiment in l88l the.back was piped in scarlet. On Weapon brown leather leggings in marching
and after some 280 years' service each slashed flap were 3 regimental- Officers carried the standard Royal order.
were disbanded on 14 May 1968 pattern buttons. There were also 9 Artillery pattern sword (90 F).
about $ mile from where they were buttons down the front of the tunic Accoutrements
originally raised. and 2 at the waist behind. Shoulders The officer wore a brown leather
were decorated with twisted-gold- waist-belt about l* in. wide with
cord boards, on which were sewn the
54. Victoria Infantry Brigade. sword slings I in. wide hanging on
badges ofrank. The sleeves were or- the left side. Officers wore a crimson
Officer anil Private, 1896
53. New South Wales Fielil Artillery. namented with gold cord or lace and sash over the left shoulder with the
Russia braid according to the rank of Head Dress
Officer and Gunner, 1896 tassels on the right hip. Rank and
Head Dress the wearer. Buttons were gilt convex, The helmet was made of cork file wore the 1888 pattern Slade
with the design of a gun surmounted covered in khaki cloth in 6 seams. Wallace equipment in brown leather.
The helmet was of white-cloth-
by a crown. Breeches were light Above the peaks and going round the
covered cork adopted in 1877. It was
brown and worn with black boots headband was a khaki pugree. The V[/eapons
bound around the bottom edges in measurements of the helmet were:
and spurs. Overalls, when worn, were
white and measured 12 in. from back Officers carried the standard pattern
the same colour cloth as the tunic, back peak to crown 12 in.; front
peak to crown and 10f in. from front Infantry sword (91 B), and other
peak to crown. The top of the helmet
with a lf in. scarlet stripe down the peak to crown 10f in.; side to crown
ranks were armed with the Lee-
outside seams of the legs. The other 9 in. A spike and base were fitted on
was decorated with a gilt ball in a Metford rifle (95 A).
ranks' uniform was a blue tunic with top of the helmet, in brass for rank
leaf cup mounted on a dome base and file and gilt for officers, the total
scarlet collar ornamented with a gren-
also in gilt. Around the helmet was a height being 3f in. A chinchain of
ade and edged in yellow cord and
pugree of blue cloth with red edging
with a yellow cord knot on each cuf;. interlocking rings was fitted to the
at the top. On the front of the helmet sides, the links being brass for rank 55. East Lancashire Regiment (30th
Breeches were brown and worn with
above the pugree was an oval of red
dark blue puttees and boots, and file and gilt for officers. The and 59th). Private and Ammu-
edged in yellow and with a yellow helmet for rank and file was of a nition MuIe, 1897
cross in the centre. At each side of the Accoutrcments lesser quality. Head Dress
head dress was a hook under the rim
A gold lace pouch belt for officers The head dress in the order of dress
to which fitted the gilt interlocking was worn over the left shoulder. It Unifurm shown was the field service cap. It
ring chinchain. was 2 in. wide and lined with blue The tunic was of khaki cloth with a was of blue cloth about 41 in. high
morocco leather and with an orna- stand collar and plain cuffs. There and 3* in. across the top. The crown
Uniform mental gilt buckle, slide and grenade were 2 patch pockets, one on each was similar in shape to the glen-
The tunic was of blue cloth with a encircled with a wreath tip. The breast, fastened by a small button, garry. There was a folding peak at
scarlet collar. The collar was edged pouch was in black patent leather Skirts at the back were plain, the front, and flaps at the side which
all round in gold cord and orna- with the badge on the centre of the Shoulders were ornamented with when let down protected the ears.
mented with a silver embroidered flap. The waist-belt was also of gold twisted khaki gimp boards on which The lower flap fastened under the
grenade at each side. The tunic was lace lined wirh blue morocco leather was displayed the officer's rank. chin when worn down or across the
single-breasted with the leading edge 1| in. wide. There were 2 slings, one Privates' shoulder straps were scarlet front when worn up. The badge was
piped in scarlet which continued long and one short on rhe lefr side and carried the regimental title. The worn on the left side and was a laurel
around the bottom edge of the skirt. from which rhe sword was suspended. tunic fastened down the front by wreath surmounted by a crown. fn
The skirt was square cut at the front The belt was fastened with a rec: means of 6 buttons of regimental the centre was a sphinx on a tablet
and open at the back, with a blue tangular plate bearing the badge in pattern. Trousers were of khaki inscribed ncvpr above a rose. Below
cloth flap on each side edged in gold silver. Other ranks wore a white cloth with a scarlet welt down the the rose and at the base of the laurel
cord and Russia braid. The opening at buff leather sword belt. outer seam of each leg, Privates wore wreath was a scroll inscribed 'East
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'A'Field Battery Royal Canailian Artillery Colilstream Guards

Lancashire'. The badge was in white (S.A.A. wagon) and on 8 pack mules outside seam and worn in both Canadian Arti[ery batteries, 'A' was
metal, with only the rose in brass. per regiment, there being 2 mules to winter and summer. Short boots the senior. There were also 15 Mil-
each company. The whole of the were worn over dark blue socks with itia batteries. The 9-pounder was
Uniform ammunition allotted to Infantry the laces tied around the top. replaced by the I2-pounder before
The tunic was scaxlet cloth unlined battalions in India was carried on the outbreak of the Boer War, 1899-
and worn on most occasions when mules, Accoutrements 1902.
not in full dress, There were 5 fn review order a white buff sword
general-service buttons down the belt was worn with 2 slings on the
front. Below the waist at each side left side. As shown, only a waist-belt
were pocket flaps. Cuffs were round
56157.' A' Field Battery Royal
was worn with the straps of the snow
Canadian Artillery.
and plain, being white as prescribed shoes tying to the front. The snow
Gunners, L897 58. Coldstream Guards.
in the Cardwell reforms of 1881 shoes were carried on the back.
Guardsman, 1898
for English non-Royal regiments. Head Dress Other items of equiPment were
The shoulder straps were of the same Head Dress
In winter dress the other ranks ofthe carried on the limbers of the guns.
colour as the tunic and they bore Royal Canadian Artillery wore a fur The white foreign service helmet was
the regimental title. The collar was cap. The cap had a scarlet bag or fly Weapons authorised on 1 June 1877 for all
white, dipping at the front and sewn at the top and falling on the Personal side arms were swords in ranks. The helmet was made of cork
ornamented on both sides with the right side. When not in winter dress reliew order and Martini'Henry car' covered in white cloth in 6 seams.
collar badge, the rose in brass. a black sealskin busby was worn bines. Peaks and side were bound in white
Breeches were of khaki whipcord such as that of the Royal Horse cloth, and there was a piece ofcloth
and worn with dark blue puttees. Artillery but with the addition of a Eistorical Note I in. wide sewn around the helmet.
yellow corded boss on the front as in The picture shows a 9-pounder gun This band was covered by a pugree in
Accoutrements the Hussars. fSee Cavalyy Uniforms and limber with team mounted on a certain stations, such as Hong Kong,
The 1888 pattern ofequipment worn by R. and C. Wilkinson-Latham sleigh. The fust permanent Artillery Bermuda and Malta, prior to Army
consisted of a waist-belt with 2 (Blahdford) 1968.1 batteries in Canada were formeci'in Order 83 of 1896, when the pugree
pouches and cross straps, with the 1871. They were armed with the was prescribed for all stations
valise worn high on the shoulders at Uniform 9-pounder R.M.L. (Rifled Muzzle abroad. The rear peak measured
the back. A water-bottle was slung In full dress the tunic worn by the Loader), which had a calibre of 3 in. 12 in. from crown to edge, and the
on the right hip and a canvas haver- gunners was ofthe style ofgunners of The carriage was made almost en- front peak measured 10f in. from
sack on the left hip. the Royal Artillery. As the busby was tirely of steel. The Mk II carriage crown to edge, while a zinc button
worn, caplines were fitted to it and had Madras wheels, which later, covered in white cloth on the toP of
ll'eapons around the neck of the wearer, loop- towards the end of the century, were the helmet fitted into the ventilation
The riffe carried was the Lee-Enfield ing and hooking on the left breast. replaced by l2-pounder gun wheels collet. Khaki covers were worn with
(95B) the 1888-pattern bayonet In winter kit, as shownn a blue great- when required, as the Royal Carriage the helmet on eertain occasions, and
(95 e) which was slowly superseding to to prevent sunstroke a khaki curtain
coat was worn. This was single- Factory were unable supply
the Lee-Metford rifle (95 A). or neck flap was issued. On the khaki
breasted and fastened at the front Madras wheels. During winter the
with 4 buttons. The collar was high guns were often mounted on sleighs, cover the identification of regiments
Eistorical Note and worn turned up, Around the and these varied in pattern during was by means ofa flash worn on the
The private shown is in charge ofone neck a scarlet scarf was tied. Skirts the period 1871-1900. In this plate side of the helmet. In most cases the
of the ammunition mules with the of the greatcoat were turned back we show the Drury sleigh, devised by shoulder straps of the old serge frock
reserve ammunition. I00 rounds of and fastened at the back, revealing Major C. W. Druryn Royal Canadian tunics were sewn on, but otherwise
reserve ammunition per rifle were their scarlet lining. Overalls were Artillery, who at this period com- regiments adopted their own identi-
carried in the Small Arms wagon blue with a scarlet stripe down the manded A' Field Battery. Of the 3 fying mark.
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Coldstream Guards Pacific Railway Militia
Bandage and Pins, If 2 wounds, put eaten in small quantities. There was with canvas leggings. The leggings
Uniform pad on one, gauze on other, and a tear strip around the tins which measured 8$ in. high and had a
The tunic was of khaki cloth with a divide waterproof.' These field-ser- when pulled separated them. One of leather strap and buckle sewn around
stand collar and pointed cutrs, vice dressings were made mainly by the tins contained 4 oz. of corrc€fl. the top, fastening on the outside with
fastening down the front by means The Darton Gibbs Co. of Oldbury. trated beef and the other 4 oz. of whipcord laces threaded through 4
of 5 buttons in brass, There were 2 For service abroad troops were cocoa. Either ration could be eaten eyelets.
patch pockets which had a central issued with spine pads and cholera dry or boited in water. During the
box pleat and fastened with a small belts. It was thought the soldier Boer War of 1899-1902 this was the Accoutrcments
button. Khaki shoulder tabs bore could suffer sunstroke if his spine only food available to the men in the A bandolier in brown leather with
the regimental title in brass. Skirts were unprotected. exposed position at Magersfontein. small loops for cartridges was worn
at the back were plain. Army Order over the left shoulder. The waist-
83 of 1896 altered the stand collar of Accoutrements belt, fastening by a brass buckle, was
Weapons
the tunic to a stand-and-fall collar The equipment worn was the Slade
The Army at this Period were being of the same design. The private on
and lowered the pockets to I in. be- Wallace pattern of 1888 in white the right in the illustrationwore
issued with the Lee-Enfield rifle (95 B)
low the line of the second button. buffleather with brass fittings. Braces
and 1888-pattern baYonet (95 e) in a kit-bag fitted on the back with
Contemporary photographs on which were attached to the belt at the front place of the Lee-Metford rifle, but leather straps which passed under
the illustration is based show the and, passing over the shoulders,
the changeover was bY no means the arms and over the shoulders. A
stand-collar tunic still being worn at crossed and fastened to..the. rear of haversack was carried on the left
complete.
this date. Trousers also of khaki the belt. Pouches were fitted to the side and a water-bottle on the right.
cloth were worn with khaki puttees belt at the front, one each side. A
and boots. Sewn into the lining of the bayonet frog was fitted on the belt on Weapon
59. Pacific Railway Militia.
tunic was a card of glazed calico the left side. The haversack of white The militia were equipped with the
Privates, 1898
designated Army Form B 2067, canvas and the water-bottle were Lee-Metford rifle (95 A).
Description card for active service. slung on the hip by independent Head Dress
On it were written the name and straps which passed over the shoul- A khaki slouch hat was worn with a Historical Note
number of the soldier, his rank and ders. The valise was wom on the blue pugree round the headband. The The Pacific Railway Militia were
regiment, and his next of kin with back with the straps passing through left side was turned up and orna- raised in 1898-99 by the Canadian
address. When completed, the form D rings on the braces and fastening mented with a large Royal Coat of Government for the defence of the
was signed by the soldier's command- to double buckles on the front above Arms in brass, Canadian Pacific Railway. Com-
ing officer. In the left side front bot- the pouches. The mess-tin in oilskin panies of the Militia were raised at
tom of the tunic there was sewn a cover was strapped to the rolled Unifurm various small towns along the route.
field-service dressing. This consisted blanket, which fastened to the waist- The tunic was made of khaki Nova Some companies were mounted and
of a Sheet of waterproof, gauze, belt at the back. The haversack con- Scotia tweed and had a blue collar, some on foot, according to the
wool, bandage and 2 safety pins tained emergency rations (field ser- cuffs and shoulder straps. The tunic nature of the country. At certain
packed in an extra waterproof sheet vice). This waS carried by every sol- fastened down the front with 5 but- points along the railway route,
and contained in a bag of lining dier and always produced at inspec- tons, probably of general-service pat- machine-guns held in readiness could
material. On the tiont of the lining tions. The label on the oval-sectioned tern. There were 4 patch pockets, one be mounted on flat cars in times of
bag were the following instructions: tin which consisted of 2 tins strapped on each breast and one at each hip. trouble.
'War Office. Medical Division. Field together read 'This ration is not tb The collar was decorated with a small
Service Dressing. Tear back thread be opened except by order of an brass grenade. Cuffs were pointed
in centre of long stitch. Apply first, officer or in extremity'. It further and measured 6 in. from point to
Wool pad, second, Gauze, third, stated that the ration was calculated edge. Trousers were also of khaki
Waterproof. Fasten lightly with to maintain strength for 36 hours if Nova Scotia tweed and were worn
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Sufrolk Regimenl Northamptonshire Regiment (48th and 58th)

60. Suffolk Regiment. Uniform rounded and bound in black leather. The flaps had 3 buttons on each. The
Privates, 1899 The tunic was in khaki cloth with a A f-in. band of blue cloth was sewn tunic was fastened by 9 brass but-
Head Dress stand-and-fall collar. Cuffs were top and bottom around the headband tons bearing the design of the Royal
The foreign-service helmet was of plain, and the tunic fastened with 5 above the peaks. The chinchain was cipher surmounted by a crown.
white-cloth-covered cork with 6 general-service buttons. On the chest of interlocking brass rings backed Trousers were of blue cloth with a
seams and authorised for all ranks on were 2 pockets, one on each breast, with leather and attached to the 2-in. scarlet stripe running down the
I June 1877. The peaks and sides the flaps fastened down with a small helmet on 2 brass rosettes. The toP outside seam of both legs.
were bound in white cloth and there button. There were 2 vents at the of the helmet was ornamented with
was a f-in, piece of cloth encircling back. Trousers were of the same a cross piece and spike in brass. The Accoutrements
the helmet above the peaks. By material and worn with puttees. (For helmet plate was the universal star A brown leather belt was worn
Army Order 83 of 1896 this band was additional information see No. 58.) plate surmounted by a crownand die fastened with a brass buckle. A
covered by a pugree on all foreign Spine pads and cholera belts were sfuuck in brass. In the centre was the whistle and chain were worn, the
stations. A zinc button covered in issued to all troops proceeding to Garter belt with motto, within which chain attached to the second button
white cloth was fitted on top of the South Africa. was the Royal cipher E.R. VII. The from the top and the whistle fitting
helmet into the ventilation collet, forage cap was of blue cloth worn into a small pocket inside the tunic.
Khaki covers were worn on active Accoutrements with a red cover for the top, giving
service, and usually worn with the The equipment was the 1888 Slade the corps their nickname of the 'Red Historical Nbte
curtain or neck pfotector as shown. Wallace pattern, consisting of a Caps'. The peak was of black patent The Corps of Military Foot Police
The Suffolk Regiment bore on the waist-belt, 2 cross braces, 2 ammu- leather'with a chinstrap worn above was recruited from other corps and
side of the helmet the badge of a nition pouches, a valise, rolled and attached at either side of the regiments of the British Army. The
castle cut in yellow cloth, whereas blanket and mess-tio in oilskin cover. peak by small buttons. The badge man had to be of good character and
other regiments unless authorised A water-bottle and haversack were design was of a laurel wreath sur- have at least one good conduct
(see No. 85) wore the title on a cloth carried. During the Boer War, 1899- rounding the Royal cipher, the whole badge and have 4 years' service.
patch. The following is a Battalion tgW the equipment was allowed to surmounted by a crown. A scroll There are no privates in the corps,
Order issued by Colonel A. J. Watson be stained and the brass fittings were underneath bore the title 'Military each man transferred being raised to
dated 6 November 1899: 'Yellow not cleaned. Police'. the rank of corporal.
cloth patches will be sewn on each
Uniform
side of the khaki helmet, over the Weapons
ears. These are cut to form a castle. Troops in the Boer War were armed The tunic was of blue cloth with
The bottom of the patch to be 4] in. with the Lee-Enfield (95 B) or the scarlet collar and pointed cuffs; the
62. Northamptonshire Regiment (48th
above the bottom of the helmet.' LeB-Metford (95 A). leading edge of the tunic was also
and 58th). Officer and Bugler, 1906
These patches were worn until 1911, piped in scarlet cloth. Cuffs measured
about 3$ in. from the point to the Head Dress
when on 15 Marchthefollowing order
discontinued their use: 'The Com- edge and were bound all round in Theforage cap was made of material
manding Officer regrets to announce gold cord for sergeants and worsted to match the service dress and was of
61. Military Foot Police. Sergeant for other ranks, terminating cotton yarn proofed. The wide cloth-
that orders have been received to cord
and Corporal, 1904
remove from khaki helmets the yel- in ornamental knots at the point. covered peak was set at an angle of
Head Dress Shoulders were ornamented with about 60 degrees and carried well
low castle cloth patches which have
been worn by the regiment for many The corporal shown in the illustration gold cord for sergeants and yellow back to protect the temples. The cap
years both in peace and war.' wore the regulation cork helmet cord for other ranks. Tunic skirts was 9+ in. across the top (fitting
coveredin blue cloth, the cloth were ornamented with 2 slashed flaps 21S in. in circumference), the cap to
having 2 seams at each side. Peaks at piped in scarlet and with a central be 6 in. smaller or larger in diameter
the back and front were both line of scarlet cloth between them. for every * in, variation in head size.
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 Northamptonshire Regiment (48th anrl 58th) 2nd Prince of Wales's Own Gurkha Rifles (The Sirmoor Rifles)

A brown leather chinstrap was fitted SecondJieutenants Weapans small buttons for riflemen but plain
to the cap at the sides by 2 small andlieutenants I row The officer was armed with a revol- for the omcers. Trousers were also
regimental-pattern buttons. Buttons Captains 2 rorvs ver (Appendix 2) and sword in a in the dark green cloth and worn
were bronzed when worn with service Majors 3 rows with tracing leather-covered scabbard with a with black puttees.
dress and had the design within a braid between metal chape (91 B).
scroll inscribed Northamptonshire Lieutenant- 3 rows with 4 rows Accoutrements
Regiment of the
castle and key. colonel of tracing braid The other ranks' waist-belt was in
Above the castle was a scroll in- between black leather with a snake-buckle
63.2nd Prince of Wales' Own
scribed cTBRALTAR. Beneath the castle Colonel 4 rows with 5 rows fastening in white metal. A bayonet
Gurkha Rifles (I'he Sirrnoor
and key was another scroll inscribed of tracing braid frog was carried on the left side and
TALAvERA. On the lower bend ofthe
Rifles). Subarlar-Major and
the kukri was carried on the right.
Rifleman, 1906
wreath was a scroll with the word Shoulder straps were as for rank and The officer's waist-belt was in black
'Northamptonshire'. In the cap but- file. Breeches were of the same serge Head Dress patent leather fastened on the front
tons the regimental name was mixture as the jacket. Puttees were The head dress was in the shape of a with a silver plate carrying the regi-
omitted. woollen and matched the rest of the pillbox cap in green cloth with a red- mental badge in silver. There were 2
uniform. Other ranks wore a similar and-black-diced band around the sword slings hanging on the left side.
Uniform jacket with the regimental name on a bottom of the cap. The top was Over the left shoulder was worn a
The jacket was of special mixture flash on the shoulders. They also decorated with a red worsted pom- black patent leather crossbelt sus-
serge and the same colour as that wore trousers, as distinct from of- pom. On the front was the regi- pending at the back a leather pouch.
issued to other ranks. It was single- ficers' breeches. mental badge in white metal. This The belt was ornamented with a
breasted with 4 pockets. Breast was the Prince of Wales' feathers silver lion head, chain and whistle,
pockets were 6| in. wide and 7* in. with the number 2 beneath. A black
deep, with a box pleat in the centre leather chinstrap was fitted at the Weapons
2{ in. wide, Flaps were fastened with Accoutrements sides. Other ranks were armed with the Lee-
a regimental-pattern button. Pockets The officer wore the Sam Browne belt Metford rifle (95 A) and bayonet
on the jacket below the waist were with 2 braces over the shoulders, Uniform (95 e). Officers carried the rifle-pattern
9{ in. wide at the top and 10t in. at crossing at the back and fastening to The tunic for service dress as illus- sword in a steel scabbard (91 C).
the bottom, and 8 in. deep. There the waist-belt. A sword frog was trated was in dark rifle green cloth,
were 5 buttons of regimental pattern attached to the left side and an am- fastened down the front with 8 regi-
down the front. The collar was noted munition pouch and revolver holster mental-pattern horn buttons. The Historical Note
in the fuess regulations as being'turn on the right. A lanyard attached to collars of both the Subadar-Major The distinctive red-and-black dicing
down (Prussian)'. and could be ad- the butt of the weapon was looped and the rifleman were in dark green to the cap was said to have been
justed by a tab with 2 button holes axound the neck, Over the left with the lower part edged in a red introduced by a Scottish colonel,
under the collar. There was a 2+-in, shoulder was a strap for the water- welt. There were 4 pockets, 2 side Unfortunately the reason has been
expanding pleat dowtr the centre of bottle, which was suspended on the pockets and I on each breast, with lost in obscurity, Some time in the
the back, sewn down below the 2f,-in. right hip by a belt. On the left hip, buttons only on the breast pockets. 1900s an attempt was made to intro-
waist band. Cuffs were round with a suspended from the right shoulder by The officer's tunic had twisted black duce pugrees for Gurkhas, but this
3-pointed flap sewn on, edged in another strap, was the haversack. A cord shoulder straps with the ranking never came about. For theWaziristan
chevron tape and carrying badges of binocular case was carried on the in black on a red backing. The rifle- Campaign of 1901 they were issued
rank. There were also a band or right hip from a belt over the left man"s shoulder straps were in the with the felt slouch hat which is now
bands of chevron tape around the shoulder, The bugler wore a waist- same colour as the tunic and bore the the head dress worn by the Gurkha
cuff, the number depending on belt with frog and a water-bottle and regimental designation in white regiments. In 1906 the regimental
rank: haversack. metal. The back of the cuff had 3 title was changed to 2nd King
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Honourable Artillery Company (Infantry) 10th (Scottish) Battalion The King's (Liverpool) Regiment

Edward's Own Gurkha Rifles (The broidered with 2 rows of silver pearl A further change took place in 1855 red. The Inverness skirts were piped
Sirmoor Rifles). The badge now was embroidery around the edge and bore when Infantry battalions were al- in red around the edge, as were the
of a new design incorporating the the rank of the wearer. The front of lowed to replace the shako by the flaps. Flaps were ornamented with 3
Imperial cipher. the tunic fastened by 9 equidistant bearskin caps without plume. silver braid loops and silver buttons
buttons. For privates the tunic was of regimental pattern. On both
cut and decorated in similar fashion shouiders a twisted-silver-cord shoul-
to that of the Grenadier Guards der board displayed the wearer's rank
64. Honourable Artillery Company 65. 10th (Scottish) Battalion The
(Infantry). Officer anil Private,
private except that buttons were in in gold embroidery. On the left
white metal and shoulder straps bore King's (Liverpool) Regiment. shoulder was worn the plaid in
1909 Officer anrl Sergeant, 1909
the title 'H.A.C.' in white embroi- Forbes tartan, held in place by a
Head Dress dery. The officer's trousers were blue Head Dress Iarge silver plaid brooch with the
A black bearskin cap was worn be- with a stripe 2| in. wide down the The head dress for both officers and reglmental badge in the centre. The
tween 8{ and l0 in, high, depending outer seam ofeach ieg, and the rank men was the glengarrY cap Pre- kilt was also in Forbes tartan, The
on the height ofthe wearer. The chin- and file had blue trousers with a scribed in 1852 for Highland and sporran belt was brown leather. The
chain was of tapering brass inter- scarlet welt on the outer seams. Scottish Regiments. It was blue with sporran was silver-topped, engraved
locking rings lined in black leather. a diced border for the battalion, and fitted with the regimental badge.
The bearskin cap worn by sergeants Accoutrements although some other Highland regi- The hair was grey, with two black
and other ranks was of the same de- The private wore a white buff waist- ments had no diced border. The cap tassels. Hose-tops were red with a
sign but not so high. belt with a buff bayonet frog on the was bound around the lower edge criss-cross pattern, and spats were
ieft side. The buckle was in brass, with black silk, which terminated at white, fastened on the ouiside with
Uniform with a grenade and cipher in the the back, the 2 ends hanging down, A black buttons.
The tunic was of scarlet cloth with centre surrounded by the title black silk rosette was sewn on to the The other ranks' doublet was of
blue collar, cuffs and shoulder straps. 'Honourable Artillery Company'. left side, on which was fitted the the same design and colour, except
The collar was laced and embroi- The officer is wearing the state sash badge. Behind the rosette was fitted a that collar, cuffs and skirts were
dered in silver and decorated with a in crimson and silver, with tassels on black cock feather. On the top of the decorated with white tape and braid
grenade. Cuffs were round and 3| in. the left side. The sword belt was cap was a red toorie, The plain glen- in place of the silver worn by of-
deep with embroidery around the worn under the tunic, with slings gaxry without diced border had been ficers. Shoulder straps were red
top. In addition, the cuffs had a hanging on the left side. adopted for all regiments of the edged in white. Both officers and
slashed panel in blue cloth adorned Army as an undress cap in1874. other ranks wore collar badges of
with silver embroidery and buttons. lleapons regimental pattern. The sporran worn
Buttons had the design of the Royal The officeg's sword was similar to Uniform by the other ranks had a black top
cipher reversed and interlaced, sur- that of the Grenadier Guards, but As this was a Scottish battalion the edged in white metal, with the regi-
mounted by a crown with a grenade the embossing on the blade dif- doublet was wotn by both officers mental badge fitted in the ceotre of
beneath the cipher in the centre. Ihe fered (91 G). The men were armed and other ranks. It was a drab colour the top. The hair was grey, with the
skirts were ornamented with a scarlet with the Lee-Enfield rifle (95 B) and with red collar and cuffs. The collar 2 tassels in black. The regimental
flap on each side reaching to within 1888-pattern bayonet (95 e). was edged around the toP and the badge was tho cross of St Andrew
I in. of the bottom of the skirt and front in silver jace. Cuffs were superimposed with a half circle at
adorned with silver embroidery and Historical Note gauntlet-shaped, with silver lace the top bearing the words 'Liverpool
buttons. There were 2 buttons at the In the reign of William IV the around the top and down the back Scottish' and a half wreath of
waist above the skirt, Leading edges Honourable Artillery Company were seam, and had 3 silver braid button thistles at ths bottom. In the centre
of tunic, collar, cuffs and flaps were given permission to wear uniform loops and silver buttons on each. The was a prancing horse surmounting a
piped in white cloth f, in. wide. The similar to that of Grenadier Guards, doublet had 7 buttons down the scroll which bore the words 'The
blue cloth shoulder straps were em- but with silver lace instead of gold. front, with the leading edge piped in King's'.
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Royal Army Medical Corps Army PaY Corps

Accoutrements around the helmet was a cloth band deep from the top of the Point to the 67. Army PaY CorPs.
f in. wide sewn top and bottom' The edge, The cuff toP was decorated in Sergeant anil Private, 1910
Officers wore a brown leather cross-
belt with pouch. On the front in chinchain was of brass interlocking Russia braid, terminating in a crow's- Head Dress
silver was a plate of regimental pat- rings backed with leather and at- foot knot at the aPex of the Point. The sergeant in the illustration wore
tern surmounted by a crown. Waist- tached to the helmet at either side on The leading edge of tho front of the the regulation Home pattern helmet
belt and sword slings were also in brass rosettes, The top ofthe helmet tunic was piped in dark cherrY, as introduced in MaY 1878. The bodY
brown leather, and the belt Plate or was ornamented with a brass cross were the slashed panels at the back of was made of cork covered in blue
locket was in silver of regimental piece indented with roses at the 4 the tunic. The centre line at the rear cloth, with 2 seams each side. There
pattern. Other ranks wore a brown terminations and surmounted bY a was also in cherry. Panels were fur- were 2 peaks, I at the back and I at
leather waist-belt with silver clasp. brass ball in a leaf socket. The helmet ther omamented with 2 buttons, with the front, both covered in blue cloth
plate was an 8-pointed star sur- 2 more at the waist. Shoulders were and bound all round the lower edge
l[/eapons mounted by a crown and decorated decorated with twisted gold cords. in black leather. Above the peaks and
Officers wore the claymore (90A) and either side with a laurel-leaf spray. In Trousers were of blue cloth, with circling the helmet was a blue cloth
the skean-dhu. Other ranks carried the centre was a Garter belt with the dark cherry-red stripes down the out- band sewn toP and bottom' The chin-
motto Honi soit qui mal Y Pense. In side seams. The orderly in the illus- chain was of interlocking brass rings
the long I"ee-Enfield rifle (95 B) and
the centre of the Garter belt was a tration is wearing the regulation ser- backed with leather and attached to
short bayonet (not illustrated). -
red cross. Tho orderly inservice vice dress. The tunic was of khaki the helmet on 2 brass rosettes. A
Historical Note dress wore the regulation forage cap cloth with a turn-down collar and 3*-in. spike and base was fitted on
The unit was formed in APril 1900
in khaki yarn proofed cloth with a fastened down lhe iiont with 5 but- top of the helmet, ornamented with a
wide peak set at an angle of about tons. There were 4 Pockets on the rosette in the centre and rosettes at
and given the title of the 8th (Scot-
of 60 degrees. A brown leather chin- jacket, the 2 on the chest having the end of the cross Piece. The star
tish) Volunteer Battalion the
King's Liverpool Regiment. In 1908 strap was fitted at either side and box pleats, the 2 below the waist plate measured 5 in. in height and
it became the 10th Battalion. In 1937 rested above the peak, The badge was being plain. Trousers were of plain 4* in. in width and was of die-
it transferred to the Queen's Own tho design of a laurel wreath sur- khaki, and brown leather gaiters
stamped brass. The Plate was an 8-
mounted by a crown, with in the were worn. pointed star swmounted bY a crowr.
Cameron Highlanders and was re-
centre the rod of Escalapius with a On the rays of the star was a laurel
named the LiverPool Scottish.
serpent entwined. At the bottom of Accoatrements
wreath around the Garter belt and
the wreath was a scroll bearing the The W.O. II wore a white buffsword motto Honi soit qui mal Y Pense.
title'Royal Army Medical CorPs'. belt with 2 slings, I long and 1 short. Within the Garter belt were the
The belt was fastened with a gilt letters 'A.P.C.' intertwined. The pri-
66. Royal Army Meilical CorPs. Unilorm universal pattern iocket. The belt vate shown wore the forage caP of
Warranf Officer Class U anil The tunic was of blue cloth with worn by other ranks was ol ths white blue cloth with yellow piping around
Orderly, 1910 dark cherry collar and cuffs and but- Slade Wallace pattern with universal the top and above and below the
Head Dress toning down the front with 7 buttons. brass iocket. band. The peak was of black Patent
II was
The helmet worn bY the W.O. Buttons had the design of a laurel leather set at an angle of 45 degrees.
wreath with the rod of Escalapius and lf/eapon
the regulation cork helmet intro' A black leather chinstrap was fitted
duced by General Order 40 of MaY serpent in tho centre with the title The W.O. II canied a brass hilted to the cap by 2 small buttons either
1878, The cork bodY was covered in 'Royal Army Medical CorPs'around sword in steel scabbard. This pattern side of the peak. The badge on the
blue cloth and was seamed twice on the wreath. The collar was edged in was peculiar to the CorPs from 1892 front was in brass and had the letters
either side, The front rounded peak Russia braid and gold lace, and was to 1934 (91 A). 'A.P.C.' intertwined and surmounted
was bound in leather $ in. wide, the further decorated with the corPs
by a crown.
binding continuing round the sides in gilt. Cuffs
badge already described
and back peak. Above the Peaks and were pointed and measured 3| in.
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4th Battalion Royal Scots (Lothian Regiment) 15th Luilhiana Sikhs

Uniform high at the front and back, rising to Weapons button loops and buttons for officers
The tunic was in dark blue cloth with 6 in. in the centre. The crown was of Rank and file were armed with the and buttons only for other ranks.
yellow cloth collar and cutrs. Cuffs rifle green cloth, On the top front of Lee-En0eld rifle (958) and 1888- The tunic fastened down the front
were pointed and measured about the cap was a black corded boss, pattern bayonet (95e), and officers by means of 8 regimental-pattern
3| in. from point to cuff. The collar, behind which was fitted the plume in carried th€ rifle pattern sword (91 C). buttons. The front of the tunic was
about 1] in. high, was piped around a spring holder, The plume was dark further decorated with a panel each
the bottom edge in yellow cloth, green with a plaited holder around Historical Note side of the closing in green cloth,
which continued down the leading the base. Sets of black worsted cord The battalion was formerly the City edged in white for other ranks and
edge of the tunic. Shoulder straps lines were fitted to the busby, one at of Edinburgh Rifle Volunteer Corps, gold lace for officers. Skirts were
were in blue cloth edged in yellow each side, with the section across the and was the successor to the 'Town decorated with 2 panels edged in
and decorated with the corps title. front plaited. The chinstrap was of Guard', the Trained Bands, the white and ornamented with buttons,
Skirts at the back of the tunic had 2 black patent leather. The officer's Edinburgh Volunteers and others. Trousers were in blue, with a scarlet
slashed panels edged in yellow, with 2 busby was ofthe same design, but the The Honorary Colonel of the 4th welt down the outer seam ofeach leg.
buttons on each and a button above body was of black lambskin. Battalion was by ancient custom the White spats were worn,
each at the waist. There was also a Lord Provost of Edinbureh.
Accoutrements
cenfual line between the panels. The Uniform
tunic fastened with 7 buttons, Colour sergeants wore a brown
The tunic, collar and cuffs were of leather belt with 2 brown leather
Trousers were in blue cloth, with a rifle green cloth. Cuffs were pointed
double yellow stripe down the outer pouches each side at the front.
and edged in black worsted tape. The 69. 15th Luilhiana Sikhs.
searn ofeach leg, Officers wore a crimson sash around
collar was edged around the top in Colour Parf, 1910
the waist, with tassels hanging on the
black worsted tape, and around the Head Dress left side. The colour belts were in
Accoutrements base of the collar there was a line of The lungi was of red-and-yellow brown leather with gilt fittings.
The waist-belt was in buff leather, black piping which continued down striped cloth and tied around the
fastened on the front with a brass the leading edge of the tunic. There head as shown. It was omamented Weapons
universal pattern locket. were 7 buttons down the front. on the front with a regimental-pat- Officers carried the regulation Indian
Shoulder straps were green piped in tern badge in white metal, Army pattern Infantry sword (91 B).
black and bore the regimental title. Rank and file were armed with the
Historical Note
Trousers were also of dark rifle Unform S.M.L.E. (95 C).
The corps were granted the title green cloth. The officer's uniform
Royal for their services during the The tunic was of
scarlet cloth for
was of the rifle pattern with the Indian V.C.O.s (Viceroy Com- Colours
First World War, 191,1--18. frogged tunic. missioned Officers) and also for The King's Colour was of the usual
colour sergeants and other ranks. pattern of Union flag with a central
Accoutrements Collar and cuffs were of the regi- circle bearing the regimental title.
In full dress a black leather waist-belt mental face colour, which for the The Regimental Colour was in the
68. 4th Battalion Royal Scots 15th Ludhiana Sikhs was green. The face colour and bore the title in a
and one pouch was worn. In service
(Lothian Regiment). collar of the officer's tunic was edged circle within a wreathn with the regi
dress the complete equipment of the
Private and Bugler, L910 in gold lace with a trace of Russia mental battle honours on each side.
web 1908 pattern or the leather 1903
Head Dress was worn. Officers in full dress had braid at the base. The cuffs were
The head dress worn by both the 4th the patent leather crossbelt and round, edged in white and decorated
and 5th Battalions Royal Scots was pouch; the crossbelt had a lion head, with a slashed flap also in green cloth
the rifle busby. It was made of black chain and whistle separated by the with white edging. The flap or panel
dyed sealskin and measured 5 in. regimental plate. was ornamented with 3 gold-lace
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101st Grenadiers Royal Scots Fusiliers (21st)

70. I0lst Grenadiers. Historical Note Beneath the initials was a scroll with Battalion's previous title was the
Bugler and Sepoys, 1910 the word Subito, Skirts were closed Kilkenny Militia.
The lst Bombay Native Infantry had
behind and edged in green cloth on
Head Dress been designated Grenadiers in 1824.
the closing seam, with a 2-pointed
The head dress worn was the pugree slashed flap on each side decorated
tied around the head with a white with a button at each point. Collar, 72173. Royal Scots F'usiliers (21st).
fringe at the top. On the front ofthe 71. Army Motor Reserve. leading edge and slashes were edged
Colour Party, L912
head dress was worn a brass gtenade Officers, 1911 with a {-in.-wide gregn welt. Shoul- Head Dress
badge. The kullah or close-fitting ders were decorated with twisted- The officer's cap was made of either
Head Dress
pointed cap was red. gold-cord boards lined in green,
The forage cap was of a drab green black bearskin or black racoon skin
cloth, with a green cloth welt around which were fastened with a small and measured about 8-10 in. high,
Uniform the top. The top ofthe cap was about button and bore the rank of the depending on the height of the
A scarlet blouse was worn with scar- 9* in. in diameter and about 21* in. officer, Trousers were of the same officer. A white cut-feather plume
let collar and cuffs. The bottom edge in circumference. A green cloth band cloth as the tunic and had a green worn on the right side fitted into a
of the collar was piped in white. The lf in. went aroundtheheadband. The welt running down the outside seam two-flame gilt socket. The plume
piping continued down the front in 2 black patent leather peak, set into the of each leg. measured 6] in. high. The front of
lines, I each side of brass buttons cap at an angle of 45 degrees, was the cap was ornamented with a
fastening the blouse. The blouse lf in. deep in the centre. The chin- Accoutrenents grenade badge in gilt, with the Royal
reached to just above the knees, with strap was of black patent leather $ in. The waist-belt was of gold lace and Coat of Arms on the ball. The chin-
a vent at each side. Cuffs were wide and buttoned to the cap with 2 about l! in. wide, with a locket at chain was of interlocking gilt rings
pointed and piped in white. Shoulder buttons placed immediately behind backed with black leather and velvet.
the front and 2 sword slings on the
straps were in white cloth. Trousers the cornersofthe peak. The badge of left side. The outer circle of the Caps worn by colour sergeants and
were loosely cut and in blue serge gilt metal was of the design of an locket bore the title 'Army Motor rank and file were smaller and made
cloth, with a scarlet welt down the arrow superimposed with a scroll Reserve', with inside the circle the of black dyed sealskin. The plume
outside seam of each leg. The spats bearing the motto ,Sr/Dilo. arrow and scroll with the motto was in horsehair, and the grenade
were in white, fastening on the out- was die-stamped in brass.
Subito. The crossbelt was of gold
side with buttons. Around the waist Unform lace, with a gxeen train in the centre.
was worn a cummerbund in white The tunic was in drab green cloth Uniform
The pouch was of black leather and
cloth with red stripes. The bugler with dark green collar and cuffs. The ornamented with an edging of gold The doublet was of scarlet cloth,
wore body cords as shown. collar was ornamented with $ in. lace lace, with in the centre on the flap an with collar and cuffs of the face
along the top and gold Russia braid arrow-and-scroll badge as worn on colour, which for the Royal Scots
at the base of the collar. The collar the cap, Fusiliers was blue. The collar was
Accoutrements
badge, fitted to each side, was similar laced along the top with g in. gold
A brown leather waist-beltwas worn thistle-pattern lace arrd around the
to the cap badge, but smaller in size.
holding the bayonet frog on the left Weapon
base of the collar with gold Russia
Cuffs were pointed and ornamented
hip. In marching order the full Officers carried the standard pattern braid. The gauntlet cuffs measured
with $ in. lace around the top. There
equipment was worn, consisting of Infantry sword (91 B). 3* in. deep in front and 6 in. at the
pouches, haversack, water-bottle, etc.
was a tracing of Russia braid above,
terminating in an ornamental knot. back, and were edged in f in. gold
The tunic fastened down the front Historical Note thistle-pattern lace round the top and
L/'eapons with 8 gilt buttons bearing the The Army Motor Reserve was down the back seam. Cuffs were
This regiment was armed with the initials'A.M.R.' with the iA' centred formed in 1910 by Colonel Challoner further ornamented with 3 gold but-
Lee-Enfield rifle (95 B) and 1888- above the other 2 letters, the 'M' Knox from the 5th Militia Battalion ton loops and gilt buttons. The
pattern bayonet (95 e). on the left and the 'R' on the right, The Royal Irish Regiment. The 5th doublet fastened down the front by
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Royal Scots Fusiliers (21st) Royal Flying Corps

means of 8 regimental-pattern but- sword belt was woro over the right 74. Royal Flying Corps. broidery on a blue gxound with the
tons, there being also 2 buttons at the shoulder, with 2 slings hanging on Officer and Sergeant, 1913 name 'Royal Flying Corps'. The
waist behind. Buttons bore the de- the left hip, The belt was fastened at Head Dress ranking on the officer's tunic wa$
sign of the thistle surmounted by a the chest by a crossbelt plate of regi- worn on the shoulder straps, unlike
The Royal Flying Corps from their
crown. The fnverness skirts were as mental pattern, The plate of bur- beginning wore the fie1d service cap
his counterparts in the other arms of
follows: the 2 on the front measured nished gilt brass bore the design in the service, who wore theirs on the
as shown, This cap was similar in
8 in. deep and had pocket flaps silver of a thistle within a crowned shape to the glengarry worn by cuff (excepting general officers).
ft in, deep, the ones at the back were Garter belt with the notlo Honi soit Scottish regiments. The field service Cuffs of the tunic had straps for
slightly shorter, with the tongues at qui mal y pense. At the bottom of the cap w€rs khaki, matching the rest of
tightening around the wrist when
the rear measuring 7 in. Front and circle was a small Maltese Cross, required. Both officers and other
the uniform, and was worn by both
side flaps were ornamented with 3 Below the Garter belt was a scroll ranks wore breeches and puttees
officers and other ranks. It measured
gold-braid button loops and regi with the title 'Royal Scots Fusiliers', doing up from top to bottom. Of-
about 4$ in. high and was 3f, in.
mental-pattern buttons. Collar, lead- below which was a smaller scroll with ficers wore brown boots and other
across the top. At the front was a
ing edge, skirts and flaps were piped the date 1678. Colour sergeants wore peak which with the sides could be ra:rks black.
in white cloth f in. wide. Shoulders the regulation pattern Slade Wallace folded down for added protection
were ornamented with twisted gold belt with bayonet frog, the remainder Accoutrements
from the wind and cold. The side
sheulder cords of the universal pat- of this pattern of equipment now flaps fastened down under the chin
Officers wore the Sam Browne beltof
tern lined in scarlet with a small being obsolete. brown leather 2$ in. wide and of
with 2 small corps buttons, but when
regimental-pattern button at the top length to suit the wearer. Only one
Weapons
worn up as shown appeared on the
and displaying the badge or badges of brace was worn, usually about 28 in.
front of the cap. Buttons bore the
rank. The trews were of Black Watch Colour sergeants had the S.M.L.E. 1ong, but varying according to the
crown and albatross with the letters
tartan. The doublet worn by colour rifle (95C) and bayonet (95f). 'R.F.C.' beneath. The cap badge was
wearer. A brown leather holster was
sergeants and rank and file was also Officers carried the claymore (90A). fitted on the right-hand side. As can
in bronze and consisted of a wreath
in scarlet cioth and of the same basic
of laurels surrounding the mono- be seen from the illustration, the
design. Shoulder straps were scarlet Historical Note sergeant wore a brown leather waist-
gram'R.F.C.', the whole surmounted
and ornamented with the regimental The Colours shown in the illus- by a crown.
belt with the holster on the right side.
designation and grenade. Loops on tration were presented to the Royal A lanyard attached to the butt ofthe
cufs and skirts were in white 1ape, Scots Fusiliers by the Duchess of revolver looped around the neck.
and cuffs were also edged in white Connaught when the regiment was Unform
tape. The badge of colour sergeants stationed at Aldershot in 1895 and The tunic was of khaki cloth and Weapons
was worn on the right arm. This was saw continuous service with the double-breasted, fastening on the Officers, waffant ofrcers and ser-
crossed Union flags surmounted by a regiment until laid up in 1950. The right side, though no buttons were geants carried revolvers (Appendix 2).
crown above a 3-bar chewon in gold next Colours were presented in 1950 visible, The collar was of the pattern
lace. in Germany by Lord Trenchard, who described in regulations for Infantry
held the honorary rank of major- service dress, namely fall down, and
Aecoutrements general, The Royal Scots Fusiliers 75. Royal Scots (Lothian Regimeno
on the officer's tunic this was orna-
(trst). Officer and Bugler, 1914
Colour sergeants had a crimson sash were amalgamated on 20 January mented with collar badges of the
over the right shoulder, with tassels 1959 with the Highland Light In- same design as the cap badge but of Head Dress
hanging on the left hip. Officers fantry to form The Royal Highland smaller size. Other ranks and non- The head dress worn by the Royal
wore a netted cr.imson sash over their Fusiliers. commissioned officers did not wear Scots and the King's Own Scottish
left shoulders. AIso over the left collar badges, but instead wore Borderers was the Kilmarnoek bon-
shoulder wds the colour belt with shoulder titles on both shouiders. net. It was introduced in 1904 and
gilt fittings. A white buff leather These were in white worsted em- replaced the blue cloth helmet worn
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Royal Scots (Lothian Reeiment) (1st) Highland Light Infantry (71st and 74th)

since 1878. The bonnet was made of below the badge the name 'The Royal centre in silver and gilt, the centre boss on which was fitted a gilt
blue nap cloth, with a diced head- Scots', The Inverness skirts, the name backed with green enamel. Below the thistle. The caplines were plaited in
band of red, white and green, the given to the flaps at the back and star was a scroll with the words'The the section that fell down above the
bottom edge being bound in black front of the doublet, had pocket flaps Royal Scots', The waist-belt was of peak. The lines encircled the cap,
silk. A black silk rosette was fitted to on the front and back side ones. Be- gold thistle pattern lace on leather fitting at either side on a bronze
the left front side, and there was also tween the back flaps and.directly lf in. wide, fastening at the front ornament with a small hook. At the
a black silk bow at the back of the below the 2 buttons at the waist were with a gilt rectangular plate decor- back was a further bronze ornament
bonnet. A red ball tufttopped the 2 small tongue-like flaps. These were ated with the star of the Order of the which covered a small ventilation
head dress. The badge, worn on the piped in white and the pocket flaps Thistle. The bugler's waist-belt was hole. Above the corded boss on the
black silk rosette, was the star of the decorated with 3 buttons and gold of white buff leather, as were the top front of the shako was fitted a
Order ol the Thistle with, in the braid loops. Shoulders were decor- rank-and-file belts. The plate was green pom-pom in an ornamental
centre in gilt, a raised circle in- ated with twisted-gold-cord shoulder rectangular with the regimental gilt holder. The shako plate was of
scribed Nemo me impune lacessit. boards which displayed ranking in badge and not the universal-pattern silver, as was the star of the Order of
Within the circle, backed with green silver embroidery. The rank-and-file locket worn by the rest of the rank rhe Thistle, upon which was fitted a
enamel, was a thistle in gilt, A black- doublet was of the same pattern but and file. Cords of red, yellow and bugle horn, with in it the monogram
cock's feather was fitted behind the of lesser quality" Shoulders had straps blue worsted with tassels at the H.L.I. in gilt. Below this was the
silk rosette on the left front. The bearing the regimental title in white end were worn on the doublet. The elephant with the battle honour
rank-and-file Kilmarnock bonnet embroidery, The bugler wore the bugle of copper and brass was slung AssAYE on a scroll. The crown above
was of the same pattern but of lesser doublet of the Corps of Drums, by cords of the same pattern. the bugle horn on the shako plate
quality. The badge for the rank and namely the cuffs, and seams were was as represented in the collar of
file was the star ol the Order ol the decorated with drummer's tape, as Weapons the Order of the Star of India, and
Thistle; in the centre St Andrew and was the collar. Shoulders carried The officer carried the claymore the cap of the crown was in crimson
Cross, below which was a scroll in- wing-pattern epaulettes, also decor- (90A) in a nickel-plated scabbard. velvet. Officers were distinguished by
scribed 'Royal Scots'. The star was ated with drummer's tape. The bugler wore the bayonet or lace on the shako. Colonels and
in white metal and the centre design Trews of the Lothian tartan were bugler's sword (90 G). lieutenant-colonels had 2 rows of
in brass. worn by all ranks. f-in. thistle-pattern lace around the
The bugler had the further decor- top of the shako, and majors one
Unrform ation of plaited cords worn on the row. Below the rank of major the
The doublet was of scarlet cloth with doublet. 76. Highland Light Infantry shako was plain as shown. The
blue facings. The collar was edged (71st and 74th).
shakos of the other ranks followed
all round in gold lace of thistle pat- Accoutrements Officer and R.S.M., 1914 this design except in regard to
tern and further ornamented with Officers wore a crimson net sash over Head Dress quality, and the shako plate was
collar badges of thistles in gold em- the left shoulder, with 2 tassels The shako worn by officers, R.S.M. stamped in one piece out of white
broidery with the stalks pointing hangrng at the right side, A white and rank and file was adopted in metal.
inwards. Gauntlet cufs also in the buff leather crossbelt was worn over 1862. It was of blue cloth, 4 in. high
face colour of blue measured 3| in. the right shoulder, with 2 rings con- at the front and 6* in. at the back. Unifurm
deep at the front and 6 in. at the nected by a small strap.of white buff The crown was 6 in. long and 52t in. Being a Scottish regiment, a scarlet
back, edged in gold iace round the on the left waist. To the rings were across. Around the bottom edge and doublet was worn with collar and
top and down the back seams. Cuffs attached the sword slings, I long, I above the peak was a diced band of cuffs of the regimental face colour,
were decorated with 3 buttons and short. The crossbelt fastened on the white, red and dark green. The peak which in this case was buff. The collar
button Ioops of gold braid. Buttons chest with a regimental-pattern plate was horizontal and of black japanned was edged in gold lace according to
were in gilt and bore the design ofthe of burnished gilt metal with the star leather, as was the chinstrap. At the rank. Cuffs were described as gaunt-
star of the Order of the Thistle and of the Order of the Thistle in the top front of the shako was a corded let cuffs and edged in gold lace
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Royal Irish Rifles (83rd and 86th) Field Marshal Earl Kitchener of Khartoum

according to rank, rvith 3 goldlace Skirts were decorated in the same the top centre front ofthe cap was a Weapons
loops and buttons on eurch. Buttons manner as the doublet of the of- black corded boss ornamented with The regiment was armed wirh the
were of regimental pattern: gilt con- ficers, but in white piping onlv. a sphinx over the word rcnr, all in S.M.L.E. rifle (95 C) and bayonet
vex and with the same design as the bronzn, This was above a stringed (95 f), while officers carried the
shako plate. There were 8 buttons Accoutrements bugle horn, Below the boss on the rifle-pattern sword (91 C).
down the front of the doublet, and A white buffcrossbelt was worn with fur of the cap was the badge of a
the leading edge was piped in white. two slings hanging from two rings harp surmounted by a crown with Historical Note
At the waist at the back were 2 but- on the left side. The belt was 3 in. the motto Quis separabit all rn The 83rd and 86th regiments were
tons. fnverness skirts, the name given I in. The belt was
wide and the slings bronze. The officer's cap was in raised in September 1793 and No-
to the flaps at the front and back of fastened on the chest with a reg! lambskin, and the green cloth top vember 1793 respectively. They
highland doublets, had pocket flaps mental-pattern belt plate. In the was ornamented with tracings in amalgamated in 1881 to form the
on the two at the front and back. Highland Light Infantry this was a black braid. Badges were in silver. lst and 2nd Battalions the Royal
The two smaller flaps directly at the mat gilt plate with a replica badge as Irish Rifles. The title was changed
back were plain. Pocket flaps had 3 worn on the shako. The waist-belt Uniftrm to Royal Ulster Rifles in 1920, and
loops of gold braid and a regimental- was of leather faced with thistle- Tunic, collar and cuffs were of dark in1948 they were reduced to one
pattern button on each. Skirts and pattern gold lace and had a gilt plate rifle green cloth. Cuffs were decorated battalion and titled lst Battalion
flaps were piped in white and also of regimental pattern. with a point of black worsted lace. Royal Ulster tufles (83rd and 86th).
lined in white, On the collar on each The top and bottom ofthe collar and On I July 1968 the regiment amalga-
side was fitted a regimental-pattern Weapons the leading edge were piped in black. mated with the Royal Inniskilling
collar badge. Twisted-gold-cord The officer carried the claymore The tunic fastened down the front by Fusiliers and the Royal lrish Fusi-
epaulettes were fitted to both (90 A) in a steel scabbard with the means of 7 black buttons bearing the liers to form the Royal Irish Rangers.
shoulders, A shoulder plaid rvas worn cross hilt. The R.S.M. carried the stringed bugle horn and crown. The badge is a harp surmounted by
tied around the body once and sword with full basket hilt. The dirk Skirts at the back of the tunic were a crown, under which is a scroll with
pinned at the left shoulder with a in the Highland Light Infantry had ornamented with slashed panels the title 'Royal Irish Rangers'.
plaid brooch in silver. The plaid all-gilt fittings with polished gem piped in black and decorated with 2
hung down from the left shoulder. A stones as finials of the grips of the buttons on each flap. Shoulder
crimson sash was worn over the left large knife and the companion small straps of rifle green cloth and edged
shoulder under the plaid and was knife and fork. The badge of tho 78. Field Marshal Earl Kitchener
all round in black tape bore the
described in Dress Regulations as regiment was affixed to the mount of ofKhnrtoum,1915
regimental title. Trousers were of
being of highland pattern. ft was the scabbard. dark green cloth, which appeared Head Dress
15 in, wide in the centre and tapered nearly black. Officers wore the The home-service-pattern forage cap
to 7 in. at the commencement of the frogged tunic in dark green, with was made of khaki cloth 3{ in. deep
fringes. The caplines were of black black cord frogging on the chest. with 3 cloth welts. A scarlet band
77. Royal Irish Rifles (83rd and 86th).
silk cord with acorn ends and fell
Sergeant and Riflernan, 1914
lf in. wide encircled the cap between
from the back of the shako, looped Accoatrements the 2lower welts. The chinstrap was
around the collar and hooked below Head Dress The waist-belt worn in full dress was of black patent leather, attached to
it to the left side. Trousers, or trews The busby of black dyed sealskin in black leather fastened by a snake the cap by 2 buttons behind the
as they were termed, were in Mac- measured 5 in, high, back and front buckle. A black leather bayonet frog corners of the peak. The peak was
Kenzie taxtan for both battalions. rising to 6 in. in the centre. The was worn on the left side, and in cer- set at an angle of 45 degrees and
The R.S.M. wore a doublet of scarlet crown was of rifle green cloth. A tain cases one black leather pouch measured 2 in. deep in the centre, It
similar to the rank and file, but with black worsted set of caplines was was worn on the right side. Equip- was embroidered all round the edge
gold lace on the collar and cuffs. Also fltted to the cap, the front portion ment for service dress was the 1908 with oakleaf-pattern wire embroid-
gold-cord epaulettes were worn. being plaited and sewn to the cap. On webbing pattern, ery, The badge was the design of an
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 East Surrey Regiment (3tst and 70th)

open-topped wreath of laurels sur- military career, In 1914 he was Sec- Uniform Fusiliers won 6 'before breakfast'
mounted by the Royal Crest. In the retary of State for War. He died when The tunic was the home-service during the landings. The recipients
centre of the wreath were crossed H.M.S, Hampshire sank in the North pattern in khaki serge with a stand- were Captain Richard Raymond
batoqs for a Field Marshal. Other Sea en route for Russia in 1916. He and-fall collar and 4 pockets, 2 below Willis, Sergeant Alfred Richards,
ranks ofGeneral Officers had crossed had the following orders and decor- the waist and 1 on each breast. The Private Wiiliam Keneally, Captain
sword and baton. ations: K.G,, K.P., G.C.B., O.M., tunic fastened with 5 general-service- (temporary Major) Cuthbert
G.S.C.L, G.C.M.c., G.C.I.E. These pattern buttons. Shoulder straps in Bromley, Sergeant Frank Edward
Uniform khaki cloth bore the regimental title Stubbs andCorporal John Grimshaw.
were Knight of the Garter, Knight of
The tunic was of khaki drab material St Patrick" Member of Order of of L.F. and a gr:enade in brass. On AII were selected by their comrades
with plain cuffs and a lapelled collar. Merit, Knight Grand Commander of each shoulder below the straps were in the regiment for their gallantry
The collar was orn:unented with Star of India, Knight Grand Cross of 2 reinforced panels sewn to the tunic. in the landings at W beach on
gorget patches in scarlet cloth with a St Michael and St George, Knight There were 2 vents at the back. 25 April 1915.
central line of oakleaf embroidery in Grand Commander of Indian Em- Trousers were also in khaki serge and
gold for a Field Marshal. The tunic pire. In the illustration is shown the worn with puttees and btrack boots.
fastened down the front with 4 but- famous recruiting poster bearing the
tons, which bore the design ofcrossed bust of Kitchener which was designed Accoutrements
80. East Surrey Regirnent (31st and
batons and a crown within a laurel and painted by Alfred Leete. Other ranks of the Lancashire Fus!
wreath, There were 4 pockets, one on 70th). Sergeant and Private, 1917
liers in 1915 still had the 1903 leather
each breast and one on each hip be- equipment of a S-pouch bandolier Head Dress
low the waist. The breast pockets had over the left shoulder and a waist- The cap worn in the illustration was
a box pleat and fastened with a flap belt also in brown leather with 2 similar in shape to the forage cap,
and small button. At the waist were pouches at each side. On the left hip but had a soft peak, which had as
expanding pockets, the flap fastening was the bayonet frog. A water-bottle stiffening many lines of stitching. The
with a button. There was a central 79. Lancashire Fusiliers (20th). and haversack were carried. On the chinstrap was of brown leather held
vent at the back to the waist. Privates, 1915 back was a pack and rolled blanket. at either side of the peak with a small
Breeches of whipcord were worn with Head Dress general-service-pattern button. Be-
brown boots. Weapow sides the forage cap the other cap
The helmet worn was the foreign-
service Wolseley pattern. The body Contemporary photographs of the worn was called the 'Gor-blimey' and
Accoutrements regiment before the landings at Gal- was a soft cap with folding earflaps.
was in cork covered in khaki dri1l
A Sam Browne belt in brown leather cloth, with 6 seams. Peaks measured lipoli show the rifle carried as being The soft cap with the unstiffened
was worn, with a cross strap passing 3 in. wide at the front, 4 in. at the rhe Lee-Enfield (95B) with 1888- peak was issued in 1917. The 'Gor-
over the right shoulder and fastening back and 2 in. at the sides. A khaki- pafiern bayonet (95 e). blimey' rvas worn in the early part of
on the left side. The sword frog was covered zinc button fitted into a the First World War.
attached to the left side. All fittings Historical Note
ventiiation collet at the top. The chin-
on the belt were brass. strap was in brown leather (black for At the landings in the Dardanelles Uniform

Wgapon rifle regiments). The helmet was the lst Battalion the Lancashire The tunic was in khaki serge cloth
bound around the headband with a Fusiliers nearly equalled the Army and had a stand-and-fall collar. It
Wren carried in full dress, the sword record of the most Victoria Crosses fastened with 5 general-service-
was the General Officer's pattern khaki pugree. The left side of the
helmet on the pugree was decorated won in a single action, This dis- pattem buttons. The back of the
(eo B).
with a scarlet patch bearing in white tinction was held by the 24th Foot skirts had 2 vents. There were 4
Historical Note embroidery a Fusilier grenade above (later South Wales Borderers and pockets, one on each breast with a
Horatio Herbert Kitchener was born the letters L.F. denoting Lancashire now lst Battalion The Royal Regi- pocket flap and small button and
in 1850 and had a distinguished Fusiliers. meot of Wales). The Lancashire one each side below the waist flap
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Seaforth Highlanders (Ross-shire Buffs, The Duke of Albany,s) Royal Artillery

and-button. Shoulder straps were sleeve 2 wound stripes. The wound the regimental designation in brass. 82. Royal Artillery. Gunners, 1918
khaki, with the regimental title in stripe was authorised by Army Order Below the straps were 2 reinforced Eead Dress
brass. At each shoulder was a re- 249 of l9l6.They wereofgoldRussia panels of khaki cloth. The kilt of the
The head dress worn was the steel
inforced patch of khaki cloth sewn braid,2 in. in length and sewn per- Mackenzie taxtan was worn on
helmet introduced into the British
1s ths frrnic. Trousers were of the pendicularly on the sleeve of the active service with the addition of a
Army in 1916. It was painted khaki
same material and worn with khaki jacket. If more than oue wound the khaki apron back and front, the front
and had an adjustable chinstrap and
puttees and black boots, stripes were $ in. apart. Later these part having a flapped pocket in place
lining.
stripes were also made in metal. ofthe sporran. Socks were khaki and
Accoutrements
Wound stripes were revived in the worn with red garter tabs and Uniform
Equipment worn was the 1908 web Second World War by Army Order puttees. Ordinary infaitry tunics The tunic was the standard pattern
pattern. This consisted of a waist-
19 of 1944 for wear on battle dress were also worn. with a stand-and-fall collar and with
belt with brass buckles and 2 cross and service dress. 2 pockets, one on each breast, with a
straps. On each side on the belt was Accoatrements
flap and small button. Below the
a set of 5 ammunition pouches, the The equipment worn was the 1908- waist at each side was a pocket with
bottom 3 on the left side fastening pattern web. This was the first equip- flap fastening with a button. The
with a small strap and stud, the rest ment to be fitted together in one
81. Seaforth Highlanders @oss-shire
shoulder straps were ornamented
with a flap and stud. On the back was piece. Everything was an integral with the initials in brass of R.H.A.
worn the large pack, and at each side Buffs, The Duke of Albany's) part ofthe whole and could be taken (Royal Horse Artillery) or R.F.A.
the water-bottle and small pack. An (72nd and 78th). R.S.M. and otr and put on complete. The equip- (Royal Field Artillery) or R.G.A.
eartrenching tool was carried in a web Privateo l9l7 ment was a wide web belt with a brass (Royal Garrison Artillery) or R.A.
holder in the small of the back and Ifead Dress buckle at the front and 2 at the back (Royal Artillery) according to which
the D-shaped mess-tin carried below A khaki bonnet resembling the Bal- with short straps. There were 2 shoul- part of the regiment the gunner be-
the large pack. On the belt was a moral bonnet is shown, with a khaki der braces and 2 sets of 5 pouches longed. R.A. on the shoulder straps
bayonet frog which had a fitment to worsted pom-pom on the top. The fitted each side at the front to the were worn only by Ammunition
carry the handle of the entre,nching badge worn on the left side showed a belt. The rest of the equipment in- Columns and the Artillery Clerks'
tool. The gas mask was carried either stag's head with a scroll beneath cluded small pack, water-bottle and section. The Royal Garrison Artillery
on the chest or slung on the left side. carrlng the motto Cuidich,n Righ. carrier, large pack, mess-tin in cover, were dressed as dismounted men, the
Pf/eapons bayonet frog with attachment for en- others as mounted men. Trousers
Uniform trenching-tool handlen entrenching- with puttees were worn, the puttees
The regiment were armed with the
S.M.L.E. rifle (95 C) and bayonet The tunic was of khaki serge cloth tool head cover and gas mask in case. wound from the knee to the boot and
(e5 e). cut on the lines ofa doublet, the bot- The R.S.M. wore on the left side of not as worn in the Infantry. The gun-
tom edge being rounded and cut away the waist-belt a revolver in a leather ner on the left of the illustration is
Historical Note at the front. The tunic had a stand- holster. wearing a leather shell carrier, with 4
Gas masks or respirators were first and-fall collar and fastened by means shells, 2 each side. Because of the
issued in May 1915, but when gas was of 5 general-service-pattern buttons. Weapons
weight of some of the shells, this was
frst used the troops were told to soak Buttons were in brass and bore the The men were armed with the found a satisfactory method for
their handkerchiefs in a solution of design of the Royal Coat of Arms in S.M.L.E. riffe (95 C) and
long carrying them.
water and boracic acid and tie this relief, There were 4 pockets on the bayonet (95 g). The R.S.M. carried
across their mouths. Various pat- tunic, I on each breast and 1 each the Webley Mk V or VI (Revolvers, Accoutrements
terns ofrespirator were issued to the side below the waist, the top 2 having Appendix 2). The normal equipment worn by the
troops, but by l9l7 a standard gas flaps and buttons, the others having Royal Artillery was a 5-pouch brown
mask was in use. In the illustration flaps only and being inside pockets. leather bandolier. Gas masks were
the private on the right has on his left On each shoulder was a sftap witb carried in a pack on the chest.
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Weapons the centre of the panel. Skirts at the shoulder straps of the face colour, and file were armed with the S.M.L.E,
back were ornamented with 2 slashed which in this case was grass green. rifle (95 C)
As personal weapons the men used
panels with 4 buttons and button Down the front were B buttons of
the S.M.L.E. rifle (95 C).
loops on each and piped in blue with regimental pattern: gilt convex with Historical Note
Historical Note a central piping of white between. the image of a distorted dragon wear- The regiment's pre-1903 title was the
There were 2 regimental-pattern but- ing the Imperial Crown. Cuffs were 1st Brahman Infantry, which changed
The illustration is taken from the
tons at the waist above the panels. pointed and edged round the top in 1903 to the lst Brahmans, During
figures on the Royal Artillery War
Memorial at Hyde Park Corner, Trousers were of blue cloth, with a with a band of gold lace. Piping the First World War they were the
London. scarlet welt down the outside seam of down the leading edge was grass 1st Battaiion lst Brahmans, and in
each leg. green, matching that on the back of 7922 became the 4th Battalion lst
the skirts. Shoulder straps were grass Punjab Regiment.
Accoutrements green and edged in gold lace, with
83. Irish Guards. Guardsmen, 1934 the ranking for a subadar of 2 stars.
Equipment at this time was of the
Head Dress Slade Wallace pattern, but not com- Around the waist was worn a crimson
The head dress worn was the regu- plete. Only the waist-belt, bayonet netted sash knotting on the left side
85. The Leicestershire Regiment
lation bearskin cap about 10 in. high frog and 2 cross braces were worn. and ending in tassels and fringes.
(f7th). R.S.M. and Private, 1937
and made of black bear. The fur was The belt was fastened by aregimental- The sepoy wore a khaki service dress
blouse with 2 patch pockets on the Head Dress
shaped on a wicker frame. A hair pattern locket, which was in brass
plume in St Patrick's blue was worn and was the star of the Order of St breast and with a fly-front fastening. The head dress worn was the khaki
on the right side ofthe cap. The chin- Patrick circumscribed'Irish Cuards'. Shoulder straps were khaki with the cloth-covered Wolseley pattern hel-
chain was ofinterlocking brass rings On the back was the folded Atholl regimental title in brass. Trousers met. The cork body was covered in
tapered in size and backed with black grey greatcoat, with in the centre on and puttees were khaki. In full dress khaki drill and bound all round in
leather. the strap the badge of the Order of trousers were blue with a f-in. welt in the same material. The covering had
St Patrick. Braces and folded great- scarlet cloth down the outer seam. 6 seams. A rim projected 3 in. to the
Uniform coat were worn for Guard Mounting Blue puttees were worn, but white front, 4 in. at the back and 2 in. at the
The tunic was in scarlet cloth with and other ceremonies. spats were permitted. sides, The helmet top carried a khaki
blue collar, cuffs and shoulder straps. drill covered zinc button screwed into
Weapons Accoutrements a collet which acted as a ventilator.
Top of the collar, cuffs and leading
edge of the tunic were piped in white The rifle carried was the S.M.L.E. The subadar wore a web waist-belt The helmet was bound around the
cloth. The collar was decorated each (95E) and 1907 bayonet (95 g). under the tunic with 2 sword slings, headband with a khaki pugf,ee. The
side with a shamrock leaf in white one long and one short, of gold lace chinstrap, f in. wide, was of brown
embroidery. Shoulder straps had on
84. 4th Battalion lst Punjab Regiment. with a scarlet train in the centre and or black leather. Patches or flashes
them the star of the Order of Subailar anil Sepoy, 1934 backed with morocco leather. Other were allowed to be worn on the side
St
Patrick, the centre part formed by a Head Dress ranks wore a plain brown leather of the helmet on the pugree. Dress
small regimental-pattern button. Ser- The head dress was the lungi ofyel- belt in parade order, replaced by Regulations (India) 193I stated that
geants and bandsmen had different low cloth with lines of gold and blue. the 1908-pattem webbing equipment 'such permission extends to British
badges on shoulder straps. The tunic The sepoy in service dress wore a when in full marching order. Units while serving within Indian
fastened by 10 buttons grouped 4, 4 khaki lungi with a small red fringe at limits or on the Indian establish-
and 2. Buttons were brass with the the top.
Weapons ment'. Dress Regulations for the
design of the harp and crown. Cuffs Subadars and officers carried a nickel- Army 1934 stated:'No badges,
were round and had a slashed panel Uniform plated Infantry-pattern sword with hackles or ornaments of any descrip-
in blue. The panel was decorated with The subadar in full dress wore a the Imperial cipher on the guard in a tion, except regimental patches, may
4 buttons and white button loops in scarlet tunic with collar, cuffs and nickel-plated scabbard (91 B). Rank be worn with the khaki helmet,
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Royal Bombay Sappers and Miners The Queenos Royal Regiment (West Surrey) (2ntl)

except by the Brigade ofGuards, who armed with the S.M.L.E. rifle (95 C) blue cloth and had a wide scarlet olive drab and had an elasticised
wear regimental-pattern plumes and and long bayoaet 1907 pattern stripe running down each outside chinstrap covered in drab green cloth.
pagri badges, by the Royal Fusiliers, (es $. seam. Dark blue puttees were worn. Helmet transfers decorated the head
who wear a white plume, the Black dress.
Watch, who wear a red hackle, the Accoutrements
Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry, 86. Royal Bombay Sappers and
The Drum Major wore white gaunt- Uniform
who wear red feathers, the Lancashire Miners. Drum Major and
Drummer, 1937 let gloves and carried a staff of The blouse was ofkhaki serge with a
Fusiliersn who wear a yellow hackle, malacca, the top of which was
Head Dress stand-and-fall collar and with cuffs
the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, who decorated with the regimental
wear a grey plume, and the Royal
that fastened with a button. The
A dark blue lungi with a yellow fringe honours and title. This decoration blouse buttoned down the front with
Berkshire Regiment, who wear a strip hanging on the left side was worn by was in the form of a large silver 4 plastic khaki buttons hidden from
of red cloth 1| in. wide on the right the Drum Major. Drummers wore grenade. The drummer wore a white view by a fly. Shoulder straps of
side of the helmet. Regimental the same type of head dress, but with buff leather drum sling over the right khaki serge cloth had a plastic button
patches will be worn on the left side the lungi tiedaround a kullah or small shoulder, terminating in a ring and at the top. The upper arms were
of the khaki helmet.' pointed cap which was in red cloth. thong on the left front. The drum had decorated, below the shoulder straps,
Topping the kullah at the back ofthe a hook on the top hoop to fit to the
Uniform with the regimental title flash. The
lungi was a starched blue fan. A yel- sling. The body of the drum was in blouse fastened at the waist with a
Jacket and shorts were of khaki drill low fringe hung on the left side ofthe brass and sometimes decorated. The strap and buckle. There were patch
cloth. The jacket was cut full at the lungi. hoops were edged in blue at the top pockets on either breast, the flap
chest and fastened down the front and red at the bottom. A white wavy
with 5 brass buttons. The collar was Unifurm fastening with a khaki button.
line divided the blue central stripe. Trousers, also of khaki serge, had a
of the stand-and-fall pattem, Shoul- A long tunic of scarlet cloth finished The Corps also had pipers. large pocket on the left leg above the
der straps were also of khaki dri1l just above the knees. Collar and cuffs
knee. Another pocket just below the
cloth. There were 2 vents at the back, were of blue cloth, the collar bound Eistorical Note waist on the right leg carried field
Sleeves had pointed cuffs of the same top and bottom in white tape and
The Bombay Sappers and Miners service dressing. At the ankle a but-
material and colour. There were 2 cutrs edged in white tape with a
were raised in 1820" although a com- ton fastening enabled the 6-in.-high
pockets, one on each breast, with a design of a crow's-foot knot at the pany of Pioneer Lascars had existed anklets of webbing to be worn cor-
box pleat in each and the flap fastened point. The leading edge of the tunic
with a small brass button. Khaki
in the Bombay Forces since 1777. rectly. Anklets were of the same
was piped in blue. Shoulder straps
The title'Royal' was bestos'ed on the material as the webbing equipment,
drill cloth shorts were worn with hose were ofred cloth and bore the regi-
Corps in 1920 as a reward for services fastening with 2 straps and brass
and puttees. The R.S.M. had the mental title in brass, The tunic during the First World War. buckles.
usual badge of rank on the arm. fastened by means of 6 buttons of
corps pattertr down the front. BIue
Accaalfements twisted body cords were worn by Accoutrcments
The private wore the 1908-pattern drummers and Drum Major. These The equipment was the 1937 W.E.
87" The Queen's ldoyal Regirnent
webbing equipment with 2 sets of fastened to the top button, looped (web equipment). This consisted
(West Surrey) (2nd). Privates, 1938
pouches on the front. The R.S.M. under the right arm and shoulder of a waist-belt, 2 braces with 2
wore the Sam Browne belt with brace strap, crossed the body and fastened Head Dress attachment braces, water-bottle with
and sword frog. to the left shoulder, ending in tassels The helmet was made of manganese carrier, haversack with left and
and fringes. A thick black cloth steel about 12 in. from side to side right shoulder strap, 2 ammunition
Weapons waist-belt, fastened by a large rec- and, 14 in. from front to back. pouches, bayonet frog and large
The R.S.M. carried the Infantry tangular brass plate, bore the corps Around the domed top was a rim pack, A gas mask in case was also
sword (91 B), and rank and file were badge and title. Trousers were ofdark 1$ in. wide. The helmet was painted worn on the chest.
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The Middlesex Regiment (Duke of Cambridgeos Own) The Middlesex Regiment (Duke of Cambriilge's Own)

Weapons Uniform Army that fitted as one unit and The gas mask was carried in a canvas
The rifle carried was the S.M.L.E. The uniform was as that worn during could be taken offor put on together. case worn around the neck and tied
(95C) with long bayonet (95g), the First World War, although battle Previously water-bottle and haver- around the body with a cord. In the
although the new No. 4 Lee-Enfield dress had been introduced for the sack had separate straps, but in the illustration the demonstration section
rifle and spike bayonet was being Regular Army and many Territorial 1908-pattern equipment the water- wore white numbers on black canvas
introduced. The other private is Army battalions by this date. The bottle and haversack attached to the on the gas-mask case.
holding a Bren gun (96 d). jacket was single-breasted with a ends ofthe cross straps. The bayonet
frog fitted to the belt on the left side, Weapons
stand-and-fall collar and buttoning
Historical Note down the front with 5 general-service the belt having a brass buckle at the The men were armed with the Short
Although battle dress was issued on buttons. Collars were ornamented front and 2 brass buckles and straps Lee-Enfield Mk 3 (95 C) with 1907-
trial in 1937 and issued in 1938 to the with the regimental collar badge in at the back. All buckles were ofbrass. pattern bayonet (95 g). The machine-
newly conscripted militia, it was not brass and white metal. The Prince of The 2 shoulder straps buckled to the gun in service was the Vickers 0.303
mentioned in Army Council In- Wales' feathers and motto (in white 2 sets of 5 pouches on the belt either medium (96b).
structions until 1940 under the head- metal) above the coronet and cipher side at the front and passed over the
ing A.C.I. 306. 'G' of H.R.H. the late Duke of shoulders, crossed at the back and Historical Note
Cambridge interlaced and reversed buckled there to smaller buckles. The At this time machine-guns were regi-
(in brass). Below the cipher was a haversack was wom on the left side mented, and certain line regiments
scroll with the battle honour ar- and the water-bottle on the right, were selected to become machine-gun
88/89. The Middlesex Regiment
BUHERA. The whole was surrounded both attached to the ends of the battalions. Among those so desig-
@uke of Cambridge's Orm) braces. The large pack was worn on nated were the Northumberland
8th Battalion (57th and 77th). by a laurel wreath, the scroll with the
battle honour at the base. Shoulder the back and an entrenchingtool Fusiliers (5th), The Cheshire Regi-
Vickers Machine-gun
straps were held at the top with a cover at the back below the belt. The ment (22nd), Middlesex Regiment
Demonstration Section, 1939 (57th and 77th), The Manchester
small brass general-service-pattern D-shaped mess-tin in a khaki canvas
Head Dress cover was carried strapped to the Regiment (63rd and 96th) and the
button. On the straps, in brass and
In service dress the Army wore the curved, was the word 'Middlesex'. large pack or worn where the braces Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
steel helmet, The helmet had been The jacket had 2 patch pockets with crossed when the pack was not worn. (9lst and 93rd).
introduced in 1916, replacing the flapsn 1 on each breast, and 2 re-
khaki forage cap for active service. It inforced patches at the shoulders.
was made of steel with a removable The back of the jacket was plain, with
liner and head band. The chinstrap 2 small vents at the bottom of the
was elasticised webbing. The helmet back seams. Ranking for non-com-
of 1939 differed very little from the missioned officers was in chewon
original pattern and measured 12$ in. tape, as were the long-service stripes.
from side to side and 14 in. from Trousers were in the same material
front to back. Around the domed top and the same colour and worn with
was a l+-in. rim. It was painted olive khaki puttees wound from bottom to
green drab, the same colour as the top and with the trousers folded over
equipment. On the left side was a slightly. Boots were black,
regimental transfer. fn the case of the
Middlesex Regiment this was a Accoutrements
lozenge halved vertically, with the Equipment was the 1908-pattern
left side yellow (the regimental facing webbing. It was the first set ofequip-
colour) and the right side red, ment ever adopted by the British
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 Appenilix I
APPENDIX rather than regulation, their own regimental-pattern sword. This was a
1
development ofthe 1822-pattern sword for Infantry officers, afld in the bars
of the gilt brass guard was arranged a bursting grenade flanked by two
swoRDs thistles, the whole encircled by a scroll bearing the regimeatal title and the
Plate 9o motto Neno me impune lacessit,
A. Basket hilted Broadsword or Claymore, 1831. This traditional weapon of
Scottish regiments other than the Cameronians was authorised for the first D. Royal Engineers, 1856 Pattern The hilt of this sword was identical to that
time in Dress Regulations of 1831. The popular name 'claymore' is taken worn by Heavy Cavalry officers, except that the hilt was in gunmetal instead
from the large two-handed broadsword, the Claidheamh Mor, used by the of steel. It was decorated with an elaborate scrolled pattem, and the pommel
early Scots. and backpiece were deeply chequered.
Regulations call for the hilt to be cast in malleable iron, although present- The blade was slightly curved and about 32 in. long, terminating in a spear
day weapons are either of sheet steel or cast gilding metal. The hilt is lined point. It was carried in a dark brown leather scabbard fitted with three guu-
with white buckskin, covered in red superfine cloth, edged with blue silk. metal mounts, the top two fitted with rings for sling suspension.
The grip is of wood covered with fish-skin and bound with three silver wires.
At the pommel it is dressed with a crimson silk fringe. E. Pioneer's Eanger, 1856 Pattern. This sword had a blade 22* in. in length,
When in undress uniform the basket hilt was removed, and in its place was the top 16 in. of the back edge being a cross-cut saw, the remainder sharpened
fitted a crosshilt of regimental pattern as follows: to an axe edge. The blade se.ction tapered in wedge shape to its normal cutting
edge. It had a knuckle bow of brass, and the grrp was formed by fitting brass
Left-hand side, top to bottom. scales to an extension of the blade. It was carried in a black leather scabbaxd
Royal Scots with a brass chape and top mount fitted with a stud for frog suspension.
Royal Scots Fusiliers and, with languets, Highland Light Infantry Originally designed for use in the construction of defence works and for the
Seaforth Highlanders, Cameron Highlanders and the Argyll and Suther- clearing of timber to give improved fields of fire, it was withdrawn in 1903,
land Highlanders conceivably because it was considered a barbarous weapon.

Right-hand side, top to bottom. F. Royal Artillery, 1855 Pattern. Although carried by Royal Horse Artillery

King's Ow:r Scottish Borderers officers from 1833, this sword was frst prescribed for officers of Artillery
Black Watch and Gordon Highlanders Battalions in Dress Regulations of 1855. It is of the same pattern as the Light
Band Sergeants of Scottish Regiments Cavalry sword of 1822, except that by custom the pommel is stepped instead
ofbeing chequered. The blade is slightly curved and 35] in. from shoulder to
B, General Offcer's Scimitar, 1831 Pattern (as amended). Introduced for wear
point, terminating in a spear point. It is carried in a nickel-plated steel scab-
by General Oftcers by His Grace the Duke of Wellington when Commander- bard with two suspension rings approximately 8 in. apart.
in-Chief, this sword is in current use. The sword has a slightly curved blade
321 n. in length, from shoulder to point; originally carried in a black leather G. Bandsman's Sword, 1895 Pattern. Officially designated 'Sword, Drummer's
scabbard with gilt mounts for wear at lev€es, drawing-rooms and in evening Mark II and Bugler's, Line Regiments, brass with buff piece', this sword was
dress and in a brass scabbard for wear in the field, it is now invariably carried introduced into the Army in 1895 with a companion weapon'Sword, Bugler's,
in a nickel-plated scabbard, Mark II and Band, Rifle Regiments, iron hilt with buff piece'. Both were of
The grip is ofgilt brass, faced with two ivory scales decorated with rosettes, the same design.
and the crossguard is cast in brass and gilded. In the centre it bears the rank The overall length of the weapon was neaxly 19 in. and the blade was
badge. 13{ tn. long. The hilt was cast in three parts, crossguaxd, grip and top cap
to cover the securing nut on the end of the tang. It was caxried in a black
C. Royal Scots Fusiliers Regimental Paftern, c. 1870.In the latter part of the leather scabbard, fitted with a chape and top mount, the metal ofthe scabbard
nineteenth century officers of the Royal Scots Fusiliers carried, by custom mounts matching that of the grip.
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 Appendix I Appendix 1

Plate 91 Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, Royal Army Pay Corps, Royal Army
Educational Corps and Royal Pioneer Corps.
A. and B. Infantry officers' swords.Dress Regulations of rg22 introduced for
the first time a new sword that embodied in the design of the hilt the cipher
of His Majesty the King. The regulations stated:
MEDALS
Gilt half-basket with GivR inserted in the outward bars and lined with black
patent leather. Grip of black fish-skin bound with three gilt wires. The blade
Plateg2
32$ in. in length, with round back terminating to a shampre within 9 in. of the A. The Victoria Cross. The Victoria Cross was instituted by Queen Victoria
point and very little curved. Scabbard black with gilt mountings, steel in the by the Royal Warr ant of 29 January I 856, to be awarded to officers and other
field. To be carried by Garrison Stafl Royal Military Asylum, provost ranks 'who have performed some single act of Valour or devotion to their
Marshal, Medical, Commisariat, Paymaster, Judge Advocate, Foot Guards country'.
and Infantry of the Line (A). The design is of a Maltese Cross in bronze 7l in. across, In the centre is a
lion passant gardant upon a crown with a scroll underneath bearing the
In 1834 field officers had adopted a brass scabbard, and in lg46 the words ron vALouR. The cross is suspended by a bronze bar decorated
rounded back of the blade was dropped in favour of the 'wilkinson, pattern with laurel leaves and a link in the shape of a V.
with a strong flat back and an even taper from the cutting edge to give the The reverse of the cross has a raised edge and a circle in which is engraved
cross-section a wedge shape. the date ofthe action for which the Cross has been awarded. The recipient's
The guard, of three bars with an oval cartouche in the outward two, was name appears on the back of the bar.
known as of'Gothic pattern'; in the cartouche was carried the cipher ofthe At the first distribution by Queen Victoria in Hyde Park sixtytwo Victoria
ruling monarch, and these were: VR (Victoria Regina); VRi (Victoria Crosses were awalded.
Regina, Imperatrix. Indian Army only); ER (Edwardus Rex. Medical Corps The ribbon was crimson for the Army and blue for the Navy until the
only); GvR (Medical Corps only). First World War, when crimson was adopted for all services.
The sword was carried by Infantry until the introductio nin rgg2ofthe new
pattern' with a steel guard bearing the Royal cipher on the face (B). B. and C. The Crimea Medal, The obverse of this medal shows the 'young'
Royal
Army Medical corps officers continued to carry the pattern until variediy head of Queen Victoria with the inscription vrcroRrA nscrNa round the outer
Dress Regulations of 1934. edge and the date 1854 at the bottom.
Staff officers carried the sword from 1g34 until the latter part of the nine- The reverse shows a Roman soldier holding a sword and shield crowned
teenth century with the cartouche carrying the rank badge of a Major- with a wreath of laurels by a winged figure representing Victory. To the left is
General. Regiments of Foot Guards, from rg55, carried iheir regimental the word cRTMEA written vertically.
gmblem in lieu of the cipher in the cartouche, and later changed froni a brass The suspender is of a foliage design. Five bars were awarded of an oakleaf
handguard to one ofpolished steel (G). design bearing the names of the battles in which the recipient took part. The
Rifle Regiments carried this pattern in polished steel with the cartouche battles were: ALMA; BATAKLAvA; TNKERMAN; snBAsropol; ,c,zopr. The last of
badged with the crown and bugre-horn stringed (c). The cameronians these was awarded to Naval personnel who took part in the operations in the
(scottish Rifles) had in the cartouche the five-pointed star Sea of Azoff. The ribbon is light blue with yellow edges.
surrounoea tv a
plain Garter, all surrounded by a wreath of thistles (H),
and the Honourabre
East rndia company carried the brass hilt, incorporating their own C. and D'. The Indian Mutiny Medal.The obverse of this medal is identical to
badge in
the cartouche (E). that of the Crimea medal except that the date 1854 has been omitted.
The Volunteer Regiment, eueen Victoria,s Rifles, had their own pattern, The reverse shows a figure of Britannia holding a laurel wreath in her out-
carrying in the cartouche the image of St George and the Dragon (D). stretched right hand and with a Union shield on her left arm. The British lion
The 1892 pattern, amended in 1g95 by lapping the inside oi the guard is shown in the background. The top edge ofthe medal bears the word rNpre.
to
prevent damage to the uniform by rubbing, has been In the exergue at the base of the medal are the dates 1857-1858,
carried by arr inia"try
other than Guards and Rifle Regiments. It is atso carried by om..r, oinovj Five bars were awarded for operations during the Mutiny; they had fish-
Engineers, Royal Corps of Signals, Royal Army Ordnance Corpr, tailed ends and were separated from each other by small rosettes. The bars
noyui
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Appendix I Appendix I
bear the following inscriptions, DELII; LucKNow; RELTEF oF LUcKNow;
DEFENcEor LUcKNow; CENTRAL rxora. This was the last medal issued by the SOME OF TI{E MORE NOTABLE CAMPAIGN MEDALS AWARDED DURING THE PERIOD
Honourable East India Company. The ribbon is white with two *-in. red 1850-1945
stripes. Que+n Victoria
New Zealandllndia General Service 185,t-95/South Africa 1850-531 Crimeal
F. and G. Africa Medal. The obverse of this medal bears the
Queen's South Baltic/Indian Mutiny/China 1857*60/Canada General Service 186G70/
crowned and veiled head of Queen Victoria, with the inscription Victoria Abyssinia/Ashante.e 187314/South Africa 1877-:l9lAI9hantstan/Cape of
Regina et Imperatrix around the outer edge. Good Hope General Service/Egypt/North West Canada/East and West
The reverse shows the standing figure of Britannia holding a laurel wreath Africa/British South Africa Company Medals for Matabelelando Rhodesia
in her outstretched right hand and a flag in the crook of her left arm. In the and Mashonaland/Ashanti Star/India General Service 1895/Central Africa/
background are soldiers in line of march and two ships. On the gound Sudan/East and Central Africa/Royal Niger Company MedaliQueen's South
behind Britannia is a Union shield and a trident. The top edge of the medal Africa Medal 1899*l902lOhina 1900/Queen's Mediterranean.
bears the words souts AFRIcA.
Twenty-six bars were issued: clpp cor.oNy; NATAL; RnoDEsrA; RELTEF oF King Edward VII
MAFEKING; DEFENCE OF KIMBERLEY; TALANA; ELANDSLAAGTE; DEFENCE OF King's South Africa 1901-2/Tibet Medal/Natal Rebellion/Ashanti 1901/
LADYSMITH; BELMONT; MODDER RIVER; TUGELA HEIGHTS; RELIEF OF KIMBERLEY; Africa General Service l902llndia General Service 1908.
PAARDEBERG; ORANGE FREE STATE; RBLIEF OF LADYSMITH; DRIEFONTEIN;
WEPENER; DEFBNCB OF MAFEKING; TR.ANSVAAL; JOI{ANNESBURG; LAINGS NEK; King George V
DHMoND HrLL; WTTTERBERGEN; BELFAST; souru.l,rnrc.o, l90l; souru ArRrcA Africa General Service/India General Service/1914 Star/1914*1 5 Star/War
1902. Medal 1 914-20/Mercantile Marine Medal 1914-1 8/Victory Medal/General
The ribbon is red with two blue stripes and a thick orange stripe in the Service MedaUTerritorial Force War Medal 1914--19.
centre.
King George YI
E. and F. The Third China lVar Medal 1900. The obverse of this medal is India General Service 1936/General Service Medall193945 Star/Atlantic
identical to that of the Queen's South Africa Medal. Star/Air Crew Europe Star/Africa Star/Pacific StariBurma Star/Italy Star/
The reverse shows a large trophy of arms with a shield bearing the Royal France and Germany Star/Defence Medal/War Medal 1939-45.
Arms, all under a palm tree, On the top edge is the inscription Armis Ex-
poscere Pacem, In the exergue is the word csnn and the date 1900.
Three bars were issued to those troops entitled, They were: TAKu FoRTs; Plate 93
DEFENCE OF LEGATIONS; RELIEF OF PEKIN,
SHAKO AND HELMET PL.{TES 1855_1914
The ribbon was crimson with yellow edges.
With the authorisation of a new shako (sometimes called the second Albert
H. The Military Cross. The Military Cross was instituted by the Royal Pattern) on 16 January 1855 a new plate was introduced for both officers and
Warrant dated 31 December 1914. Recipients must be serving members of rank and file (A).
the Army, and must be of warrant or commissioned rank. The plate for officers was a stamped gilt brass backplate surmounted by a
The Cross is of silver ornamented at the end of each arm with the Imperial crown. Pinned in the centre was in some cases a circle with the regimental
Crown. In the centre is the Royal Cipher G.R. The clasp is of plain silver title or motto, but in most cases the Garter belt with motto l{oni soit qai mal y
with a slot for the ribbon. The ribbon is white with a centre stripe of purple. pense. In the centre of the circle or Garter on a black patent leather gfound
was the regimental number, or in some cases the number and authorised
badge. Battle honours were borne on the plates by some regiments, and the
scrolls with the names were invariably fitted to the top and bottom outer
edges ofthe circle or Garter belt.
The other ranks' plate was of the same shape and size, being die-stamped
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in brass in one piece. The central part was the Garter belt and motto, within
which was the regimental number pierced out (B). On 28 November 1860
another new pattern of shako was authorised. It is known as the quilted The latter half of the nineteenth century saw an ever'increasing efficiency
pattern by virtue ofthe way the cloth is attached to the body. The shako plate in the rifles that were issued to the infantry of the British Army. Commencing
for both officers and other ranks was that worn by other ranks on the previous the period with the smooth-bore percussion muskets, such as Lovell's pattertr
shako. The officers' pattern was in heavy gilt brass. Many varieties of both the of L842, the path of development led througb the Mini6 rifle of 1851, the
above-mentioned plates can be found in numerous Militia and Volunteer Enield, pattern 1853, the Lancaster for Sappers and Miners, the Whitworth
units. Althoueh of the same size and employing the star plate in most cases, (never fully adopted and used only by the Rifle Brigade for a time), the
these do not always follow the pattern worn by the Infantry of the Line' In Snider-Enfield, Martini'Henry, Martini-Metford, Martini-Enfleld, Lee'
1869 a new pattern shako was authorised, and with it an entirely new pattern Metford, Lee-Enfield, and now the semi-automatic selfJoading rifles.
of plate (C). The officers' pattern plate consisted of 2 sprays of laurels sur- It is not possible in this volume to describe and discuss each and every one
mounted by a crown and tied at the bottom with a ribbon. In the centre was a of these weapons, and we have chosen to illustrate and characterise the more
Garter belt with motto. In some cases this was replaced by a circle with the popular of those in use during the period.
regimental title or motto. The normal pattern had inside this the pierced-out
regimental number. Again in some instances use was made of an authorised Pl^te 94
regimental badge and the number. Honours were worn on the badge in some A. The Enfretd Rifle 1853 Pattern. The 1853-pattern rifled musket was a
cases, and invariably these were placed below the Garter belt. The other muzzle-loading weapon, fired by the percussion system, i.e. a fulminate of
ranks' plate followed the design of the officers' pattern, the number being mercury filled cap was positioned on a nipple at the closed end of the barrel,
pierced out in the centre. In 1878, with the introduction of the helmet to and on pressing the trigger a hammer descended with great force on to the
replace the shako, a new and larger plate was used. That for officers was a cap, causing detonation; flame from this passed tfuough a thin channel in the
gilt 8-pointed star plate surmounted by a crown. In the centre was the Garter nipple and into the barrel, igniting the charge.
belt with motto Honi soit qui mal y pense decorated either side with a spray The Enfield, 4 ft.7 in.long and weighing 8 lb. 14+ oz', tued a cylindro-
of laurels. In the centre of the Garter belt on a velvet ground was the regi' conoidal bullet of 0'577 n, calibre of 530 grains of hardened lead. It had a
mental number or number and badge where authorised @). The other ranks' muzzle velocity of 1,200 ft. per second and, like its predecessor the Mini6, had
plate was of the same basic design, but stamped in one piece, with the regi- a range of 1,000 yds., a great improvement on the Brunswick of 1838, wtuch
mental number in the centre of the Garter belt. was sighted up to only 300 Yds.
In 1881, with the implementation of the Cardwell reform and the Stanley
Committee findings involving the linking of battalions under a territorial B. The Snider-Enfi,eld Rifie 1867. The Enfield rifle was converted in 1867 into
regimental title, the numbers or numbers and badges gave way to the new the Snider-Enfield by incorporating the breech invented by Jacob Snider of
territorial badge of the regiment (E and F). New York. Two inches of the butt end of the Enfield barrel were cut away to
The officers'plate was basically the same except that now inside the Garter allow the cartridge and bullet, adapted by Colonel Boxer of Woolwich
belt was the territorial badge and beneath the Garter and pinned on the Arsenal, to be inserted with the thumb. The space behind the cartridge was
laurel spray was a silver scroll with the regimental title. The other ranks' then closed with an iron breech block, hinged to the right side of the barrel
plate changed the centre. Gone was the Garter belt and motto, and in its and bored centrally to accommodate a firing pin which, when the trigger was
place was a circle with the new territorial title and the new badge within the pressed, was driven by the hammer into the centrally placed detonating cap
circle. of the cartridge case.
The only other change made in helmet plates was in 1901 on the death of Weights and dimensions of the weapon were unaltered by this conversion,
Queen Victoria, when the long-used Victorian crown gave way to the Tudor and the bullet shape and size were identical with the muzzle'loading version.
crown of King Edward VII (F).
Thecrownremained unaltered during the reign of George V. In 1914' when C. The MartiniHenry Rifu 1571. This was a breech-loading central-fire
full dress went into store, an era was nearing its end. In 1918 it was not re- weapon, with a calibre of 0'450 in. The breech was operated by lowering a
issued universally, but confined to ceremonial units such as bands. lever beneath the small of the butt, which lowered the breech block. The
cartridge, an adaptation of the Boxer, was then inserted with the thumb and
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the lever returned to its former positionn thus closing the breech. The breech than its predecessor and was stocked to the muzzle. The breech incorporated
block was centrally pierced to accommodate the firing pin, which was driven charger guides, and the cartridges in metal chargers could be loaded in fives,
forward on pulling the trigger by an internal hammer. involving two movements rather than ten, as with the single'loading magazine.
The Martini-Henry weighed 9 lb., was 4 ft. lt in.long and fired a hardened The weight was reduced to 8lb. 2l oz. and it was sighted up to 2,800 yds.
lead bullet of 480 grains with a muzzle velocity of 1,350 ft. per second. The There was a Mark II version, made by converting Lee-Metford Mark lI
weapon was sighted up to 1,000 yds. and Lee-Enfield Mark I rifles, and in 1907 a Maxk III was introduced, incor-
Although in 1883 the Small Arms Committee had recommended a reduc- porating an improved charger guide, a blade foresight protected by 'wings'
tion of calibre to 0'401 in., and sealed patterns had been manufactured, and a U backsight.
together with 70,000 rifles, they were never introduced and were afterwards Quantity manufacture of a new pattern rifle, under trial in 19130 was
made into 0'45-in.-calibre Martini-Henry rifles, being designated Mark fV. curbed by outbreak of war in 1914. However, its characteristic of supreme
The Martini-Henry breech action continued in use with Metford and later accuracy made it an ideal weapon for snipers, and the Pattern 14 became the
Enfield barrels of 0'303-in. calibre for both carbines and rifles until c. 1910. standard issue sniper rifle, fitted with telescopic sights.

Plate 95 The Ross Rifle (not illustrated)' The Ross rifle was, prior to the first few
A. The Lee-Metford Rifle 1887.The Small Arms Committee, in 1887, decided months of the First World War, the standard arm of the Canadian Army. It
to adopt a magazine rifle with a calibre reduced to 0'303 in. and the magazine differed from the Lee-Enfield in design of both bolt and magazine, the bolt
and bolt action designed by an American, James P, Lee, of New York State. being similar to that of the Mauser and the magazine enclosed in the stock
This action, modified and improved at the Royal Small Arms Factory at and held in position by the trigger guard.
Enield and married to the reduced-calibre barrel incorporating Metford's
system of rifling, produced the Lee-Metford rifle. The Number 4 Rifle (not illustrated). The No. 4 Rifle Mark f was approved
It was 4 ft. l+ in. long and weighed 9+ 1b., with a magazine holding 8 in 1939 for issue to the Army. Changes from the S.M.L.E. were in the method
rounds. In the Mark II version this was increased to 10. The propellant was of sighting, there being a 'battle' aperture sight for a fixed range of 200 yds.'
black gunpowder and the bullet solid hardened lead. which could be fliPPed into Place.
Bolt and magazine were modifled versions of the previous design, and
B. and C. The Lee-EnrtedRifle 1895. Theintroductionof cordite as a pro- barrel length was as before, though outside diameter was increased, The
pellant charge sounded the death knell for the Metford system of rifling. heavy block fore-end was replaced by a lighter version. Its weight was
Burning at a far higher temperature, it caused considerable erosion at the 9 lb. I oz. and it fired the standard service 0'303 in. ammunition, with a
breech end ofthe barrel, and this fact, together with the unsuitability ofthe magazine capacitY for l0 rounds.
lead bullet, which was replaced with one having a cupro-nickel jacketo re-
duced the barrel life of the Lee-Metford to about 4,000 rounds.
A new barrel was therefore adopted with rifling developed by the Royal BAYONETS IN GENERAL USE IN THE BRITISH .A'NUV 1850_1945
Small Arms factory at Enfield, and this weapon, practically indistinguishable
BIade
externally from the Lee-Metford, came into service on llNovember 1895 as
the Lee-Enfield Magazine Rifle, Mark I.
Weight, length,
lb. oz. in.
It was 4 ft. 14 in. in length, and had a weight of 9 lb. 4 oz. It fued the
standard service cartridge with a bullet of 0'303 calibre, and was sighted to Enfield Rifle Pattern 1853 Long
fire up to 2,800 yds. Socketbayonet P 53 lst model 11 17

Following the Boer War came a demand for a shortened rifle suitable for P 53 2nd model 13t t7
both infantry and mounted troops. The opportunity was taken to redesign P 59 Native Infantry 11 t7
the Lee-Enfield rifle, at the same time incorporating improvements suggested Enfield Rifle Pattern 1856 Short
by users with battle experience. Sword bayonet P 56 I 1.2 23

As a result, in December 1902, approval was given to the Short, Magazine, Enfield Carbine, ArtillerY, etc.
Lee-Enfield, Mark I, the universally known S.M,L,E, This was 5 in. shorter Sword bayonet P 53 and P 56 I 12 23

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Blade next to impossible to carry any ship by boarding', then the first rnachine-gun
Weight, length, of interest to the British Army was the Gatling. This was the first practical
lb. oz. in. design of a continuous-fire weapon, and was invented in 1862 by Dr Richard
Lancaster Carbine Gatling, an American. Any number of from four to ten barrels were arranged
Sword bayonet P 55 t9 24 to rotate around a central axis, each barrel being equipped with its own lock.
P63 18 24 Cartridges fell from a container above the gun, by gravity, each one entering
Snider Rifle Long the barrel, then located in the top position. By turning a crank the barrels
As for Enfield Pattern 1853 long moved around the axis, and as each reached the lowest position it fired, and
Snider Rifle Short as it moved on, the empty cartridge case was ejected.
As for Enfield Pattern 1856 short with the following The whole barrel assemblage of the Gatling was encased in a water-
Elcho sword bayonet P 1870 2l filled jacket, and under ideal conditions the weapon could maintain a
Snider Carbine, Artillery, etc. volume of about 300 shots per minute. Naturally, with this new weapon,
As for Enfield Artillery carbine with the following thereweredrawbacks: first, its size and weight, and secondly, due to faulty
Sword bayonet P 75 74 18 cartridge cases it was liable to jam at exactly the wrong moment. However,
Martini-Henry Pattern I 87 I it was used by the annies of America, China, Turkey, Egypt, Japan, Russia
Socket bayonet P 53 converted 1l t7 and Great Britain, ft was adopted by the British Navy in 1871 and a short
,t1L time later by the British Army, being used with excellent effect in the Zulu
P76 t5
Sword bayonet P 56 converted tt2 23 War of 1879.
Elcho sword bayonet 18 2l The Nordenfeldt machine-gun was adopted by the British Army in 1884.
Sword bayonet P 86 l4 r8t This had a 0.45-in. calibre, fired the Boxer cartridge and was a three-bar-
P 87 (Experimental) l4 18+ relled gun with a cyclic rate of 350 rounds per minute. Almost free from
jamming faults, it became a popular weapon in the British service.
Martini-Henry Carbine, Artillery, etc. The Gardner gun was atother American invention. The final design had
Sword bayonet P 79 t to+ ,)<a a single barrel and could fire either single shot or bursts. It was more portable
than its predecessors and had a cyclic rate of about 120 shots per minute.
Martini, Metford and Enfield Carbine, Artillery, etc.
Sword bayonet P 88 Mk II, lII t6+ t2+ Hiram Maxim, a naturalised Briton of American birth, invented the first
Martini-Enfield Rifu recoil-operated machine-gun, having realised that the kick from firing a
service rifle could be utilised to operate the breech mechanism and reload the
Socket bayonet P 95 t5 2t+
Lee-Metford Rifu weapon for further use.
Sword bayonet P 88 Mk I, II, III 16t t2+ The Maxim gun breech mechanism was such that cartridges in a webbing
belt passed continuously through the weapon, each being fed into the barrel
Lee-Enfield Rifle by the energy ofthe previous cartridge and ejected after being fired by its own,
Sword bayonet P 88 Mk Il, III 16+ t2+
The Maxim, manufactured by Vickers in England, was used by most
Short Lee-Enfield
European armies. After the death of Sir Hiram Maxim in 1915 an improved
version became known as the Vickers gun.
Sword bayonet P 03 t6+ t2+
The Hotchkiss gun, another American product, operated by its own power,
P07 l8 l7
Lee-Enfield No.4 Rifle in this case by an escape of the propellant gases. It had a rate of approxi-
Spike bayonet No. 4 Mk I, II, II*, III 7 9 mately 600 rounds per minute, which compared with the Maxim, but it
tended to overheat. Whereas, the overheat problem was met in the Maxim or
Vickers with a water jacket, in the Hotchkiss it was countered by concentric
fins around the barrel. In British service it was used in the l-pounder variety
ff we discount the Puckle gun, Patent No. 418 of 1718, for 'a portable gun by the Navy and in 0.303 calibre by the Cavalry and Indian A,rmy.
or machine called a Defence which can be so quickly loaden as renders it The Lewis gun, introduced into the British Army in 1915, was more of an

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automatic rifle than a machr'ne-gun. A gas-operated weapon easily portable ft was a single-barrelled, air-cooled weapon and fued the standard 0.303-in.
by one man and firing 0.303 ammunition in bursts of up to thirty rounds calibre service ammunition. This was fed into the breech from flat drums,
without overheating troubles, it was a favourite infantry weapon in the First each containing 47 rounds. The gun had a barrel 261 in. lorrg and with r'ts
World War. The ammunition was in drums fitting on the top of the breech, bipod mounting weighed 29 lb. It fued at a cyclic rate of 550 rounds per
and these could be changed with ease. It was superseded in the late 1930s by minute up to a sighted range of 1,900 yds.
the Bren, a name deriving from rnNo, the Czechoslovakian armament firm An anti-aircraft mounting enabled the gun to be employed against low-
who invented it, and ENrrnro, the British Government arms works, where flying aircraft, and also a Royal Flying Corps version of the weapon with a
the 0'303 version was manufactured for British and Empire issue. This was plain barrel without aluminium cooling fins was developed.
once again a gas-operated weapon, and its use was more as an automatic
rifle than a machine-gun. D. The Bren Gun. This weapon was first produced by the Skoda armament
works at Brno in Czechoslovakia, and its name derives from that place and
Plate 96 Enfield, where it was subsequently manufactured for British service. The
A. The Gatling Gun 1862. The Gatling gun, as adopted by the British Army, British Army adopted it in 1935 as a light machine-gun for issue to the
was a six-barrel model, firing the Boxer 0.45-in. calibre cartridge. It had a infanuy on a scale of one per section. Subsequently it was issued to all arms
barrel assembly and water jacket about 5 ft. 6 in. long and was mounted on a of the service in varying quantities.
two-wheeied carriage similar to that of a field gun. Above the breech was a It fued the standard 0'303-in. service ammunition at a cyclic rate of between
drum-shaped hopper or container which fed ammunition into the barrels by 450 and 550 rounds per minute, depending on the adjustment of the gas
gravity. On the right side of tire breech was the crank handle which when regulator, and was sighted for atactical range of 600 yds., though its maxi-
turned caused the barrel assembly to rotate on its axis and fire and reload the mum exceeded 2,000 yds.
gun at a cyclic rate of about 300 rounds per minute. lt was a clumsy weapon, Ammunition was carried in magazines, each holding 28 rounds. The gun
and in action almost impossible to conceal. was normally served by two men, who between them were capable of carrying
the gun on its bipod and about 30 magazines of ammunition. The weapon
B. The Vickers Gun 1915, The Vickers gun was a single-barrelled water- weighed 20 lb. and lrad a barrel length of24 in.
cooled recoil and gas-operated weapon based on the original patents of Sir There was an anti-aircraft tripod mounting for use against ground-attack
Hiram Maxim. It fired standard service ammunition of 0.303 in. calibre, fed aircraft, and also special mountings for use in Bren-gun carriers, jeeps and
into the breech by means ofcanvas belts, each holding 250 rounds, The first other wheeled vehicles. A naval mounting was also designed so that this
round was fed by hand operation of a cocking leaver, then on pressing the versatile weapon could be employed on motor torpedo boats and air-sea
trigger the round fired and its recoil and gas caused the breech block to move rescue craft.
to the rear, ejecting the spent case and reloading the next cartridge.
The gun, which weighed 30 lb. with full water jacket, was mounted on a
low tripod of 52 lb., with a full 360 degrees traverse. In practice, the gun was
laid on a target and the tripod clamped, variation of line and elevation being
applied by the gunner in order to increase the zone covered by the bullets.
Cyclic rate of fire was 500 rounds per minute. The gun was portable by two
men, one carrying the weapon and the other the tripod. Two ammunition
belts in metal boxes were carried by each of the other men in the detachment.
It could also be mule packed, as for Indian service, each animal carrying a
complete gun and 500 rounds.

C. The Lewis Gun 1915, The Lewis gUn was a gas-operated light machine-gun,
adopted by the British Army in 1915 to make up for loss in fire power re-
sulting from tremendous casualties suffered by the highly trained regular
army during the first few months of the First World War.
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Mark VI at Enfield under the name of Pistol, Revolver, Webley Mark VI,
later changed to Pistol, Revolver No. 1, Mark VL
APPENDIX 2 In 1929 the Goverment decided to change the calibre ofthe service revolver
to 0'38 in., and both Enfield and Webley produced these for the Army, the
official designation being Pistol, Revolver, No. 2, Mark I. This was almost
TIIE RBVOLVER
exactly a smaller version of the Webley Mark VI, the main difference being
The most important characteristic of the revolver is that it is essentially a that with a smaller bullet it was not such a capable man-stopper.
defensive weapon for use at close quarters. With practice it can be fired ex-
tremely accurately, but in battle it is normally used hurriedly and at short
range. A further distinction of the weapon is its ability to stop an adversary
by the sheer shock effect of low muzzle velocity and a comparatively heaw
bullet. A hit anywhere on the body by a revolver or automatic pistol of
0'45 in. calibre will knock a mao down.
In 1835 Colonel Samuel Colt made his 6rst hand gun with charges and
bullets carried in a revolving cylinder and fired in turn through a fxed barrel,
differing from the earlier 'pepperboxes', where the charges were loaded into
a set ofbarrels that revolved about a central axis. In Britain Adams produced
the first solid-framed double-action revolver; this could be fired either by
trigger pressure to cock the hammer and rotate the cylinder or by cocking the
hammer by hand and discharging by pulling the trigger. During the Crimeqn
War most British officers carried either the Adams or the Colt, both per-
cussion \{eapons.
The introduction of the cartridge hardly changed the appearance of the
revolver; it was necessary only to fit the hammer with a firing pin and remove
the nipples from the cylinder and bore the chambers through to accommodate
the cartridges, The first revolver fitted with a device for automatic extraction
ofempty cases was the Enfield ofO'442 in. calibre - an unsatisfactory weapon
and soon withdrawn.
By 1890 the gun trade had so contracted that revolver manufacture was
almost entirely confined to three main manufacturers, Colt, Smith & Wesson
and Thomas Webley of Birmingham, the latter two being the only makers of
self-extracting weapons.
In August 1890 the Webley Mark I of 0'441 in. calibre was officially
adopted by the British. This rugged weapon with a 4-in. barrel could with-
stand rough treatment yet still fire. In 1892 the calibre was changed to
0'455 in., and Army Regulations stated that provided an omcer carried a
pistol that would fire the Government ammunition there was no restriction
as to make.
The Webley went through Marks I, II, m, IV, V and YI, and there were
varieties, such as the Webley-Wilkinson, Webley-Pryse and Webley-Green
ftnown as the W.G.). The Mark lV predominated in the Boer War and the
Mark V in the First World War, although the Mark VI was produced in 1915.
In l92l the Royal Small Arms Factory started to manufacture the Webley
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and the 29th Foot pouches were of black leather until c. I 880. The Guards and
APPENDIX 3 the 29th Foot had white pouches, the latter adopting them in 1877. Black
pouches, however, were used by Commonwealth and Dominion troops for
some time. The cross straps fastened to the waist-belt at the front, passed
INFANTRY EQUIPMENT 1850-1939
over the shoulders, crossed at the back and fastened back to the braces at the
Equipment for the British soldier remained virtually unchanged from about front. The valise, resting on the buttocks with the blanftet rolled above, was
1790 until 1850. Minor variations apart, the style worn at the Battle of attached to the brass rings at the front on the braces. An expense pouch in
Waterloo reappeared during the Crimean War, The standard equipment of a black leather carried on the belt at the front hung below the right pouch on
soldier in full marching order from 1800 until 1850 consisted of 2 cross- th6 belt. When the valise was not worn the expense pouch suspended from the
belts, one holding the ammunition pouch and the other the bayonet in a frog. intersection of the braces by a white buff strap. In 1882 improved valise
The large pack or knapsack on the back was of blackened canvas reinforced equipment was introduced. This remained basically the same, but with a new
with wooden slats and bound along the bottom and corners with leather. In the pattern of valise worn higher at the back. An entrenching tool was issued for
centre of the pack was painted the regimental badge or number. The pack a short time with the new equipment, Pouches were now white. In 1888 the
was borne on 2 white buff straps passing round the arms at the shoulder and Slade Wallace equipment, designed by Colonel Slade and Lieutenant-Colonel
joined across the chest by another strap to keep it in position. On the pack Wallace, was introduced. This consisted of a waist-belt, 2 pouches and 2 cross
were the blanket and the D-shaped mess-tin in a black oilskin cover. (The braces which passed over the shoulders, crossed and fastened back to the
D-shaped mess-tin was probably the longest issued piece of military equip- belt, A new pattern of valise was introduced, now carried high on the
ment. Introduced in 1817, it was still used by some colonial troops as late as shoulders, fastening to the cross braces with a strap held by the brass D on
1944.) A white canvas haversack and round wooden water-bottle completed the shoulder and engaging the double brass buckle on the front of the brace.
the outfit. The belt holding the bayonet was fastened on the chest with a Below the valise was the mess-tin in oilskin cover and rolled blanket attached
regimental-pattern crossbelr plate. These varied from 1800 to 1g50. to the belt. Various patterns of pouch were tried with this equipment. The
In 1850 improved equipment was introduced, but because of the usual expense pouch ofthe valise equipment was abandoned, and for a short time
delay in implementing new issues did not become universal until about a 10-round magazine was issued for the rifle and worn on the left brace in a
185+55. This replaced the bayonet frog belt and the one fastened by the small pouch above the ammunition pouch. This is shown in contemporary
ornamental beltplate with a single waist-belt with brass locket. photographs and Simkin prints. (R. Simkin was a noted military artist whose
As general issue by 1855, the equipment consisted of one white crossbelt prints were widespread during the first quarter of the twentieth century.)
holding the large ammunition pouch, which was now slightly smaller, and a Once again the issue took time, though the pouches were issued to those
waist-belt with bayonet frog. Another black leather ammunition box or with the old equipment because of the change of ammunition. Volunteer
pouch was fitted on the right front of the waist-belt, but issued only for units were supplied last; some in fact were awaiting the valise equipment.
active service. On the crossbelt was a small white buff pouch for percussion So diverse was that of the London Volunteers that a 'Patriotic Volunteer
caps. The remainder ofthe equipment was worn as previously. In 1g56 the Fund' was instigated by Sir James Whitehead, the Lord Mayor, to assist
knapsack was reduced in size and the chest connecting strap discontinued. commanding officers to complete the equipment of their regiments, The
This equipment continued in use with the addition in 1860 of a new pattern History of the 17th North Middlesex Rifle Volunteers stated 'this was well
white leather pouch to be worn on the waist-belt in place of the black one. entertained and liberally supported, resulting eventually in the "Slade
In 1868 experiments were conducted with a new pattern, and on I July the Wallace" and other such equipment being wholly or in part provided to
Royal Marines at Plymouth received 40 sets for issue on trial to selected various regiments'.
N.C.O.s and men. The new pattern was approved, and valise equipment On active service various regiments dyed or stained their equipment with
superseded knapsacks in the R.oyal Marines on 17 January 1820 and in the tea or coffee to give it a darkish colour.
2nd Battalion Rifle Brigade on I February. The new equipment was designed After the Boer War in 1903 the short magazine Lee-Enfield rifle (S.M.L.E.)
for even distribution of weight, most of which was borne on the shoulder was introduced. This featured charger loading (the bullets were in clips and
straps. Contemporary photographs show that it consisted of a waist-belt, 2 not single rounds). To facilitate carrying ammunition in the clips a new pat-
divided cross braces, a bayonet frog, 2 black leather pouches and the black tern of equipment in brown leather with brass buckles was authorised. It
valise with mess-tin, blanket, haversack and water-bottle. Except for Guards consisted of a waishbelt with 4 pouches, 2 either side. Worn over the left

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shoulder was a brown leather bandolier with 5 pouches. A bayonet frog was
APPENDIX 4
worn on the left side on the belt, although the 1903 pattern bayonet had a
frog integral with the scabbard. A pack and rolled blanket were carried on the
back, and a water-bottle and haversack on each hip from independent cross' REGIMENTAL NUMBERS AND TITLES BEFORE AND AFTER THE
straps. CARDWELL ruroxrras l88l
Although superseded in 1908 by woven webbing equipment, some regi-
ments were still using the older type during the landings at Gallipoli in 1915. Number Title Pre-1881 Title 1881
The webbing equipment introduced in 1908 consisted of a wide web belt lst Ft. The Royal Scots The Lothian Regt.
with a slide brass buckle at the front and 2 buckles and short straps at the 2nd Ft. The Queen's Royal The Queen's (Royal West Sur-
back. At the front 2 straight cross straps were fitted behind the set of 5 rey Regt.)
pouches arranged two over three, The straps crossed at the back and fastened 3rd Ft. East Kent (The Butrs) The Buffs @ast Kent Regt.)
to the buckles at the back of the waist-belt. A large pack was wom on the 4th Ft. The King's Own The King's Own (Royal Lan-
back, strapped to the cross straps on the shoulder. Water-bottle and haversack caster Regt.)
were buckled to the free ends of the cross straps, A bayonet frog was worn on 5th Ft. Northumberland (Fusiliers) The Northumberland Fusi-
the left side and an entrenchiog tool cover at the back. liers
During the First World War a version of the Slade Wallace equipment was 6th Ft. Royal First Warwickshire Royal Warwickshire Regt.
made in leather and issued to Territorial and African Troops. 7th Ft. Royal Fusiliers Royal Fusiliers (City of Lon-
After the end of rhe First World War the 1908 equipment remained, and don Regt.)
the issue was extended to cover all British, Dominion and Empire troops. This 8th Ft. The King's Liverpool Regt,
equipment was superseded by the introduction of the 1937 pattem, which 9th Ft. East Norfolk Norfolk Regt.
consisted of a web belt with 2 large pouches either side designed to hold 10th Fr. North Lincoln Lincolnshire Regt.
3 Bren-gun mag,lzines or a 50-round canvas bandolier. There were 2 braces, llth Ft. North Devon Devonshire Regt.
shaped wide where they passed over the shoulders, attached at the front and t2th Ft. East Suffolk Suffolk Regt.
crossing at the back before buckling on to the belt. A small pack was caxried 13th Ft. lst Somersetshire (Prince Al' The Prince Albert's (Somer-
on the left and a water-bottle on the right, buckled to the strap ends. A large bert's Regt. of Light Infantry) setshire Li ght Infantry)
pack was carried on the shoulders, and the straps which passed round the 14th Ft. Buckinghamshire or Prince of The Prince of Wales' Own
shoulders clipped on to brass Ds on the braces to keep it in place. A bayonet Wales'Own (West Yorkshire Regt.)
frog was carried on the belt on the left side. This equipment w:ui worn 15th Ft. York East Riding East Yorkshire Regt.
throughout tlre 193945 engagement. l6th Ft. Bedfordshire Bedfordshire Regt.
17th Ft. kicestershire Leicestershire Regt.
18th Ft. Royal Irish Royal Irish Regt.
19th Ft. lst York North Riding Princess Princess of Wales'Own
NOTE
of Wales'Own (Yorkshire Regt.)
From 1868 until 1908 various Dominion and Empire countries, particularly 20th Ft, East Devonshire Lancashire Fusiliers
Indian Army regiments, sometimes adopted their own modifications or 21st Ft. Royal Scots Fusiliers Royal Scots Fusiliers
pattern. 22nldFt. Cheshire Cheshire Regt.
23rd Ft. Royal Welch Fusiliers Royal Welch Fusiliers
24th Ft. 2nd Warwickshire South Wales Borderers
25th Ft. King's Own Borderers King's Own Borderers
26lh Ft. Cameronians lst Btn. Cameronians (Scot-
tish Rifles)
2'1tl;. Ft. Tnniskillins lst Btn. Royal Inniskilling
Fusiliers
216 217
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Number Title Pre-1881 Title l88l Number Title Pre-1881 Title 1881
28th Ft. North Gloucestershire lst Btn. Gloucestershire Regt. 53rd Ft. Shropshire lst Btn. The Kine's Light In-
29th Ft. Worcestershire lst Btn. Worcestershire Regt. fantry (Shropshire Regt.)
30th Ft. Cambridgeshire 1st Btn. East Lancashire Regt, 54th Ft. West Norfolk 2nd Btn. Dorsetshire Regt.
31st Ft. Huntingdonshire lst Btn. East Surrey Regt. 55th Ft. Westmorland 2nd Btn. Border Regt.
32nd Ft. Cornwall Light Infantry lst Btn. Duke of Cornwall's 56th Ft. West Essex 2nd Btn. Essex Regt.
Light Infantry 57th Ft. West Middlesex Ist Btn. Duke of Cambridge's
33rd Ft. Duke of Wellington's 1st Btn. Duke of Wellington's Own (Middlesex Regt.)
(West Riding Regt.) 58th Ft. Rutlandshire 2nd Btn. Northamptonshire
34th Ft. Cumberland lst Btn. Border Regt. Regt.
35th Ft. Royal Sussex lst Btn. Royal Sussex Regt. 59th Ft. 2nd Nottinghamshire 2nd Btn, East Lancashire
36th Ft. Herefordshire 2nd Btn. Worcestershire Regt.
Regt. 60th Ft. King's Royal Rifle Corps King's Royal Rifle Corps
37th Ft. North Hampshire lst Btn. Hampshire Regt. 6lst Ft. South Gloucestershire 2nd Btn. Gloucestershire Regt.
38th Ft. lst Staffordshire lst Btn. South Staffordshire 62nd Ft. Wiltshire lst Btn. Duke of Edinburgh's
Regt. (Wiltshire Regt.)
39th Ft. Dorsetshire lst Btn, Dorsetshire Regt. 63rd Ft. West Suffolk lst Btn. Manchester Regt.
40th Ft. 2nd Somersetshire 1st Btn. Prince of Wales's Vol- 64th Ft. 2nd Staffordshiro lst Btn. Prince of Wales'
unteers (South Lancashire (North Staffordshire Regt.)
Regt.) 65th Ft. 2nd Yorkshire North Riding lst Btn, York & Lancaster
4lst Ft. Welsh lst Btn. Welsh Regt. Regt.
42ndFt. Royal Highland (Black Watch) lst Btn. Black Watch (Royal 66th Ft. Berkshire 2nd Btn. Princess Charlotte of
Highlanders) Wales' (Berkshire Regt.)
43rd Ft. Monmouthshire Light Infantry 1st Btn. Odordshire Light 67th Ft. South Hampshire 2nd Btn. Hampshire Regt.
Infantry 68th Ft. Durham Light Infantry lst Btn. Durham LiCht In-
$th Ft. East Sussex lst Btn. Essex Regt. fantry
45thFt. Nottinghamshire Sherwood lst Btn. Sherwood Foresters 69th Ft. South Lincolnshire 2nd Btn. Welsh Regt.
Foresters @erbyshire) Regt. 70th Ft. Surrey 2nd Btn. East Surrey Regt.
46th Ft. South Devonshire 2nd Btn. Duke of Cornwall's TIst Ft. Highland Light Infantry lst Btn. Highland Light In-
Light Infantry fantry
47th Ft, Lancashire Ist Btn. Loyal North Lanca- 72rdFt. Duke of Albany's Own High- lst Btn. Seaforth Highlanders
shire Regt. Ianders (Ross-shire Buffs, The Duke
48thFt. Northamptonshire I stBtn. Northamptonshire of Albany's)
Regt. 73rd Ft. Perthshire 2nd Btn. Black Watch (Royal
49th Ft. Princess Charlotte of Wales'or lst Btn. Princess Charlotte of Highlanders)
Hertfordshire Wales' @erkshire Regt.) 74th Ft. Highlanders 2nd Btn. Highland Light In-
50th Ft, Queen's Own lst Btn. Queen's Own (Royal fantry
West Kent Regt.) 75th Ft. Stirlingshire lst Btn. Gordon Highlanders
51st Ft. 2nd Yorkshire, West Riding or lst Btn. The King's Own 76rh Ft. No Title 2nd Btn. The Duke of Wel-
The King's Own Light Light Infantry (South York- lington's (West Riding
Infantry shire Regt.) Regt.)
52ndFt. Oxfordshire Light Infantry 2nd Btn. Oxfordshire Light 77th Ft. East Middlesex or Duke of 2nd Btn. Duke of Cambridge's
Infantry Cambridge's Own Own (Middlesex Regt.)
218 219
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Number Title Pre-1881 Title 1881 Number Title Pre-|881 Tille l88I
78th Ft. Highland or Ross-shire Buffs 2nd Btn. Seaforth High- l00th Fr. Prince of Wales'Royal lst Btn. Prince of Wales'
landers (Ross-shire Buffs, Canadian Leinster Regt. (Royal
The Duke of Albany's) Canadians)
79th Ft. Queen's Own Cameron High- Queen's Own Cameron High. 101st Ft. 101st Royal Bengal Fusiliers lst Btn. Royal Munster Fusi-
landers landers liers
80th Ft. Staffordshire Volunteers 2nd Btn. South Staffordshire 102nd Ft. 102nd Royal Madras Fusiliers lst Btn. Royal Dublin Fusi-
Regt. liers
81st Ft, Loyal Lincoln Volunteers 2nd Btn. Loyal North Lanca- 103rd Ft. l03rd Royal Bombay Fusiliers 2nd Btn. Royal Dublin Fusi-
shire Regt. liers
82nd Ft. Prince of Wales'Volunteers 2nd Btn. Prince of Wales' 104th Ft. 104th Bengal Fusiliers 2nd Btn. Royal Munster
Volunteers (South Lanca- Fusiliers
Regt.) 105rh Ft. 105th Madras Light Infantry 2nd Btn. King's Own Light
83rd Ft. County of Dublin lst Btn. Royal Irish Rifles Infantry (South Yorkshire
84th Ft. York & Lancaster 2nd Btn. York & Lancaster Regt.)
Regt. 106th Ft. 106th Bombay Light Infantry 2nd Btn. Durham Light In-
85th Ft. King's Light Infantry 2nd Btn. The King's Light In- fantry
fantry (Shropshire Regt.) 107th Ft. 107th Bengal Infantry 2nd Btn. Royal Sussex Regt.
86th Ft. Royal County Down 2nd Btn. Royal kish Rifles 108th Ft. 108th Madras Infantry 2nd Btn. Royal Inniskilling
87th Ft. Royal Irish Fusiliers lst Btn. Princess Victoria's Fusiliers
(Royal Irish Fusiliers) 109th Ft. l09th Bombay Infantry 2nd Btn. Prince of Wales'
88th Ft. Connaught Rangers lst Btn. Connaught Rangers kinster Regt. (Royal
89th Ft, Princess Victoria's 2nd Btn. Princess Victoria's Canadians)
(Royal Irish Fusiliers) Prinie Consort's Own (fufle Riffe Brigade @rince Con-
90th Ft. Perthshire Volunteers Light 2nd Btn. Cameronians (Scot- Brigade) sort's Own)
Infantry tish Rifles)
9lst Ft. Princess Louise's Argyllshire lst Btn. Princess Louise's
Highlanders (Sutherland and Argyll
Highlanders)
92nd Ft. Gordon Highlanders 2nd Btn. Gordon Hightanders
93rd Ft. Sutherland Highlanders 2nd Btn. Princess Louise's
(Sutherland and Areyll
Highlanders)
94th Ft. No Title 2nd Btn. Connaught Rangers
95th Ft. Derbyshire 2nd Btn. Sherwood Foresters
@erbyshire Regt.)
96th Ft. No Title 2nd Btn. Manchester Regt.
97th Ft. Earl of Ulster's 2ndBtn. Queen's Own @oyal
West Kent Regt.)
98th Ft. Prince of Wales' 2ndBtn. Prince of Wales'
(North Staffordshire Regt.)
99th Ft. Duke of Edinburgh's 2nd Btn. Duke of Edinburgh's
(Wiltshire Regt.)
2m 221
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4th Foot Private and Bandsman 1875 2t
12th Foot Officers 1855 2
18th Foot Officer and Drumrner 1869 l8
23rd Foot Officer and Private 1855 3
24thFoot Sergeant and Private 1879 22
24,thFoot Colour Party 1880 uls
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Plate No. Date Plate No.

26th Foot Sergeant and Private 'rt{u t5 3rd Middlesex Rifle Volunteers Privates 1882 28
29th Foot Officer and Private 1879 23 7th Middlesex (London Scottish) Rifle Volunteers
3lst Foot Officer and Private 1860 7 Drum Major 1893 46
53rd Foot Proposed Dress Officer and Private 1g55 I 13th Middlesex Volunteers Queen's Westminster Ser-
55th Foot Officer and Private 1859 6 geant and Cyclist 1893 47
68th Foot Officers and Sergeant lg6g t6 32nd Middlesex Rifle Volunteers Privates 1860 10
77th Foot Private and Bandsman 1862 t2 4lst Middlesex (Enfield Lock) Rifle Volunteers Officer
79th Foot Officer, Colour Sergeant, Private and piper 1860 8/e and Private 1860 ll
93rd Foot Highlanders Officer and NCO 1857 4 Military Foot Police Sergeant and Corporal 1904 6t
95th Foot Officer and Private 1857 5
Infantry Equipment 1850-1939 Appendix 3 New South Wales Field Artillery Officer and Gunner 1896 53
Irish Guards Guardsmen l%4 83 Northamptonshire Regiment Officer and Bugler 1906 62
King's (Liverpool) Regiment 10th (Scottish) Battalion
Officer and Sergeant l9O9 65
Pacific Railway Militia Privates 1898 59
2nd Prince of Wales's Own Gurkha Fifles (Sirmoor
Kitchener, Field Marshal, Earl of Khartoum t9I5 78 Rifles) Subadar-Major and Rifleman 1906 63

lst Lanarkshire Rifle Volunteers Officer and Sergeant

Frincess of Wales' Own (Yorkshire Regiment) Privates 1893 45
1gg7 33 Princess Louise's (Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders)
Lancashire Fusiliers Privates lgl5 79 Officers 1885 30
Iricestershire Regiment R.S.M. and private
Liverpool Scottish, see King's (Liverpool) Regiment
lg37 85 4th Battalion 1st Punjab Regiment Subadar and Sepoy 1934 84

10th (Scottish) Battalion

30th Punjab Infantry Havildar-Major and Havildar 1894 49

lst London Rifle Volunteers (London Rifle Brigade)

Queen's Own Corps of Madras Sappers and Miners
Privates
3rd I-ondon Rifle Volunteers Officer and privates
1890 37 Havildar and Sapper 1893 48
I89t 40lt The Queen's Royal Regiment (West Surrey) (2nd)
London Scottish, see 7th Middlesex Rifle Volunteers
15th Ludhiana Sikhs Colour party
Privates 1938 87
1910 69 Queenis Westrninsters, see l3th Middlesex Volunteers
Machine-guns 96 Regimental Numbers and Titlei pre- and post-1881 Appendix 4
Gatling Gun 964 The Revolver Af'pendix 2
Vickers Gun 958 Rifles Appendix I
Lewis Gun 96C Enfield Rifle Pattern 1853 94A
Bren Gun 96D Snider-Enfield Rifle 948.
Medals 92 Martini-Henry Rifle 94C
Victoria Cross 92A^ LeqMetford Rifle 95A
Crimea Medal 928 &C Lee-En0eld Rifle 95B&C
Indian Mutiny Medal 92C.&D Ross Riflle (text only; not illustrated) p. 207
Military Cross 92IJ Pattem 1914 Enfield Rifle (text only; not illustrated) p.206
Queen's South Africa Medal 92F &G Number 4 Rifle (text only, not illustrated) p.207
Third China War 92F &F Royal Army Medical Corps Warrant Officer and
Middlesex Regiment @uke of
Cambridge's Own) Orderly 1910 66
Yickbrs Machine:-gun Demonstration Section 1939 88/9 Royal Artillery Gunner 1865 14

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Date Plate No. Swords cont'd Date Plate No.

Royal Artillery Gunners 1918 82 Royal Scots Fusiliers c.1870 90C
Royal Artillery Officer 1870 19 Royal Engineers 1856 90D
Royal Artillery Officers 1881 26 Pioneer's Hanger 1856 908
Royal Bombay Sappers and Miners Drum Major and Royal Artillery 1855 90F
Drummer 1937 86 Bandsman's 1895 90G
Royal Canadian Artillery, 'A' Field Battefy Gunners 1897 s6l7 Infantry Officersn 1822 91A
Royal Engineers Officer and Sapper 1869 17 Infantry Officers' 1892 918
Royal Engineers Officers 1874 20 Foot Guard Officers' 91A
Royal Flying Corps Officer and Sergeant 1913 74 Staff Officers' 91A
lfth Battalion Royal Grenadiers Sergeants 1892 44 Rifle Regiment Officers' 91A
Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers R.S.M. and Drum Major 1884 29
Royal Irish Rifles Sergeant and Rifleman t9l4 77 Victoria Infantry Brigade Officer and Private 1896 54
Royal Malta Artillery Officer and Gunner 1895 51 lst Volunteer Battalion Royal Sussex Regiment Ser-
Royal Military Academy Cadets 1889 35 geant and Corporal 1886 31
Royal Military College Cadets 1889 34
Royal Niger Hausas Privates 1891 42 lst West India Regiment Sergeant and Private 1892 43
Royal Scots (Lothian Regiment) Officer and Bugler t9t4 75 lst West Yorkshire Volunteer Artillery Officer and
4th Battalion Royal Scots (Lothian Regiment) Private Gunner 1887 32
and Bugler 1910 68
10th (Scottish) Battalion The King's (Liverpool) Regi- Yorkshire Regiment, Princess of Wales' Own Privates 1893 45
ment Officer and Sergeant 1909 65
Royal Scots Fusiliers R.S.M. and Private 1890 36
Royal Scots Fusiliers Colour Party t912 7213
Royal Welch Fusiliers R.S.M. and Private 1891 39

Scottish Rifles (Cameronians) Officer and Private 1896 52

Seaforth Highlaaders @oss-shire Buffs, Duke of
Albany's) (72nd and 78th) R.S.M. and Private 1917 8l
Shako and Helmet Plates 1855-1939 93
Small Arms in British Service e4l5
Enfield-rifle Pattern 1853 94L
Snider-Enfeld Rifle 1867 %B
Martini-Henry Rifle 1871 94C
ke-Metford Rifle 1887 944
Lee-Enfield Rfie 1895 958&C
Ross Rifle (text only; not illustrated) p.2W
Number 4 Rifle (text only; not illustrated) p.207
Suffolk Regiment Privates 1899 60
Swords Appendix 1
Basket hilted Broadsword or Clal'rnore 1831 90A
General Officer's 1831 908
226 227