Army Dress Regulations Part 3

ARMY DRESS REGULATIONS (ALL RANKS)
Part 3
Dress Regulations for The Household Division
Ministry of Defence
PS12
October 2022
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SECTION 1
General
GENERAL
03.101 Details covering dress for officers and soldiers of the Household Division are given
in subsequent sections. Details of the various orders of dress with tables showing when each
order of dress is worn are given in the associated Annexes. Subsequent sections cover:
a. Section 2 – The Major General and Deputy Commander and Chief of Staff
Headquarters London District
b. Section 3 - Household Cavalry - Officers
c. Section 4 - Household Cavalry - Soldiers
d. Section 5 - Guards Division - Officers
e. Section 6 - Guards Division - Soldiers
03.102 Uniform Grants and Issues
a. An officer is given an Initial Uniform Grant on commissioning from which

he is to provide himself with those items listed in Part 10 of Army Dress Regulations.
No 2 Dress and Mess Dress are to be inspected by Regimental Adjutants prior to a
new Officer reporting for Regimental Duty. Officers subsequently posted to public
duties are issued at public expense with Full Dress items as required. They may also
be eligible for a Public Duties Mounted or Dismounted Grant. All officers are issued
with Combat Uniform.
b. Leather scabbards, frogs and knots are regimental property and are usually held
in regimental pools and loaned out to officers as required.
ORDERS OF DRESS
03.103 When on duty, officers normally wear the same order of dress as the soldiers. On no
account are they to wear cloaks or greatcoats unless the soldiers are dressed similarly. Dress for
State Ceremonial and ceremonial duties and Early Morning Rehearsals when held, will be as
directed by Headquarters Household Division in the instruction for that event.
Regimental Lieutenant Colonels and Senior Officers Household Division
03.104 The Commander Household Cavalry and the Regimental Lieutenant Colonels of the
Household Division are to wear regimental uniform without red tabs but with Colonel’s rank
insignia. Other serving officers of the rank of Colonel and above are General Staff officers and
are to conform to General Staff Dress Regulations. They are not to wear items of Regimental
Full Dress, Regimental Frock Coats or Regimental Forage or Service Dress Caps. General Staff
Dress Regulations are contained in Part 4 of Army Dress Regulations.
Regimental Frock Coats
03.105 Regimental frock coats are officially authorised and may be worn on appropriate
occasions by the following Household Division officers:
Section 1 – General
a. Colonels of Regiments
b. Commanding Officers of Regiments and Battalions in London District
c. Commander London Central Garrison
d. Brigade Major and Staff Captain, Headquarters Household Division
e. Lieutenant Colonel Foot Guards
f. Regimental Adjutants
g. Adjutants of Regiments and Battalions in London District
h. Academy Adjutant, RMA Sandhurst.
i. Equerries
j. Aide-de-Camp to the Major General
k. Aide-de-Camp to all Household Division Major Generals and above
l. All Officers serving with the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment
m. Directors of Music
03.106 On no account are new frock coats to be ordered through Regimental Headquarters
for any officer other than those mentioned above.
03.107 In addition, the following officers of the Household Division may wear the frock
coat on appropriate occasions provided that they can be fitted from regimental pools:
a. Household Division Commanding Officers of ITC Catterick.
b. All serving officers on the Staff of Headquarters London District.
c. Household Division officers within PS 12(A)
d. Seconds in Command of Regiments and Battalions in London District
e. Household Division Second in Command, Adjutants, Assistant Adjutants at ITC
Catterick
f. Assistant Regimental Adjutants
g. Assistant Adjutants of Regiments and Battalions in London District and other
Officers when carrying out the duties of Adjutant
h. College Adjutants, Royal Military Academy Sandhurst
i. Officers and former Officers of the Household Division serving in the Royal
Households
j. Personal Staff of Governors General, Ministers, Chief of Defence Staff and
Chief of the General Staff
k. Officers acting as Marshals or Ushers on State or Ceremonial occasions at the
discretion of the Major General
l. Officers taking part in military tournaments and tattoos, at the discretion of the
Major General
m. Commanding Officer, Senior Major and Adjutant of the Honourable Artillery
Company and the London Regiment.
03.108 The Frock Coat is a form of undress which should only be worn on appropriate
occasions as follows:
a. Parades as laid down by Headquarters Household Division - for example the

Major General's Review.
b. Regimental parades and occasions as laid down by the appropriate Regimental
Headquarters - for example Regimental Garden Parties, St Patrick's Day and St
David's Day.
c. When in attendance at Investitures.
03.109 On other ceremonial occasions for which instructions are issued by the Ministry of
Defence, or other major headquarters, Number 1 Dress Ceremonial should be worn. This will
normally be laid down in the instruction for the event. Equerries and Aide de Camps are,
therefore, to ensure that their Blue Jumper has been tailored for ceremonial shoulder boards
and aiguillettes and they are in possession of ceremonial shoulder boards.
03.1010 Officers or former Officers of the Household Division serving in the Royal
Households may wear the Blue Frock Coat in the precincts of the Royal Palaces and on other
appropriate occasions outside when the wearing of undress uniform is required. These frock
coats are to come from Regimental pools.
03.1011 Officers attending investitures to receive awards are to wear No 1 Dress London
without swords, even though they may, by virtue of their appointments be entitled to wear the
Blue Frock Coat on other occasions. Aiguillettes should not be worn unless the wearer is an
ADC to The Sovereign.
03.1012 The Major General Commanding the Household Division, the Deputy
Commander London District and the Chief of Staff London District are authorised to wear the
General Officers Frock Coat which may be worn in place of the General Staff No 1 Dress.
03.1013 Qualification badges that are authorised to be worn by officers in perpetuity may
be worn on Frock Coats.
Sword Slings
03.1014 When swords are removed or not worn as, for example, at investitures and on
certain other occasions, the long sling is to be attached to the short Sling so that the pointed end
of the long sling faces forward.
Aiguillettes
03.1015 Aiguillettes No 3 are only to be worn by Household Division officers serving in an

established post of Headquarters the Household Division and in PS12(A). They are not to be
worn by any officer holding any appointment elsewhere with the exception of the Academy
Adjutant at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst (note not to be worn by College Adjutants).
They are only to be worn in Full Dress, Frock Coat, Mess Dress and Nos 1 and 2 Dress.
Royal or National Mourning
03.1016 When Royal (previously known as 'Court Mourning') or National Mourning has been
announced, all officers of the Household Division, including those extra regimentally
employed and Warrant Officers Class I of the Household Cavalry, are to wear a black crepe
band 3" wide, on the left arm pinned 2" above the elbow in all formal orders of dress in
uniform. Officers in plain clothes are to wear black ties. Black coats are worn for hunting.
Officers of the Household Division are to observe the same period of mourning as is observed
by members of The Sovereign's Household.
Military Funerals and Private Mourning
03.1017 Officers and all Warrant Officers Class 1 attending Military Funerals and associated
Memorial Services held on the same day in uniform are to wear a band of black crepe, 3"
inches wide, and 2" above the left elbow.
Decorations and Medals
03.1018 Decorations and court mounted medals are always to be worn in Full Dress, in No 1
Dress (Ceremonial) and in other orders of dress as laid down in Army Dress Regulations, or as
specially ordered. Decorations and medals are not worn with the Regimental Blue Frock Coat
except for the star of one Order (without riband), and the neck badge of the OM or CH if
entitled. Medal ribbons are to be worn. Medals and not miniatures are worn with plain clothes
during the day time. Court mounted medals are to be crimson backed at all times regardless of
location.
Cocked Hat
03.1019 The cocked hat1 is authorised for wear by:
a. Major General Commanding Household Division and Chief of Staff London District.
b. Gold Stick, Silver Stick, and Regtl Adjt, CO and Adjt HCMR
c. QMs and certain other LE officer appointments of the Foot Guards on public duties.
d. Veterinary officers and surgeons of the Household Cavalry2.
Cloth Badges of Rank
03.1020 All Officers are to wear cloth badges of rank in combat uniform, denims and flying
overalls when on operations and training.
Church Service
03.1021 All soldiers entering a church or any consecrated building are to remove head dress
unless under arms. Soldiers attending voluntary services in or out of Barracks may wear
uniform or plain clothes. Soldiers may be married in Full Dress and may also attend weddings
in Full Dress at the discretion of Commanding Officers.
Plain Clothes
03.1022 Regimental Lieutenant Colonels are responsible for framing their own orders
regarding the wearing of plain clothes within their Regiments. They are to conform to the
following principles:
a. Guardsmen of all ranks are to be smartly dressed and well turned out at all times
when wearing plain clothes. While no definitive rules are laid down, steps are to be
1 Note that all these cocked differ in the style of the embellishment on the right hand side and the length and colours of the feather plumes –
See subsequent sections for details.
2 Note that the veterinary officers and surgeons of the Household Cavalry are part of the Regiment and belong to one of LG or RHG/D unlike
the veterinary officers to King’s Troop who are attached from the RAVC.
taken to ensure that cleanliness and tidiness are of top priority and that extremes of
dress are not allowed.
b. Due account is to be taken of the location, time of year and activity being
followed by the individual. Therefore soldiers leaving Barracks to play games may do
so appropriately dressed.
03.1023 Suede shoes are not to be worn with uniform, except on operations and training
when they may be worn at the discretion of the Commanding Officer.
Wearing of Spectacles with Home Service Clothing
03.1024 Spectacles are not to be worn with Home Service Clothing. The only exception to
this ruling is that musicians who normally wear spectacles on parade may continue to do so.
Brigade Tie
03.1025 Guidance on occasions when the Brigade Tie may be worn:
a. The wearing of the Brigade Tie by those entitled to it, (by dint of recognised
service in one of the Regiments of the Household Division), is actively encouraged,
especially when representing the Household Division or one of the Regiments or
when on duty in plain clothes.
b. The Brigade Tie should never be worn in an inappropriate manner or when to do

so might bring the Household Division into disrepute
c. The Brigade Tie may be worn in London by serving officers and may be worn
after 1800 hours (subject to respective Regimental traditions), throughout the year.
d. The Brigade Tie may be worn with Morning Dress.
e. The Brigade Tie may be worn with a Boating Jacket and should be worn in this
way when attending Army, Divisional, Brigade or Regimental Sports events
f. The tie should be worn by officers attending Association occasions regardless of

place, and/or Association Dinners unless Regimental tradition dictates otherwise.
03.1026 The knot is always tied with the blue showing uppermost for Foot Guards, thus
showing the colours as blue-red-blue on the knot. It is customary for officers to wear the rough
silk variety of tie.
Weddings
03.1027 Officers of the Household Division do not normally wear uniform at weddings in
any capacity, except during wartime. Applications to waive this direction may, under
exceptional circumstances, be made through the Brigade Major.
Poppies
03.1028 Members of the Household Division are encouraged to support The Royal British
Legion's Annual Poppy Appeal. Poppies may be worn in plain clothes and in uniform from the
last week of October to Remembrance Day or Armistice Day – whichever is the later.
03.1029 Poppies when worn in uniform should be worn in accordance with respective
Regimental Custom and as dictated by the Order of Dress in use at the time.
03.1030 Poppies are not worn by the troops on the Cenotaph or similar parades.
Household Division Tactical Recognition Flashes and Beret Backing
03.1031 The Household Division Tactical Recognition Flash is to be worn on the right arm of
all combat uniforms by all those within the Household Division including the London
Regiment. Similarly, a Household Division Backing Flash is to be worn on all berets behind
the regimental badge with the exception of officers of the Scots Guards who wear a backing
flash of Royal Stewart tartan.
Riding.
03.1032 When riding in the park in plain clothes, Officers are to wear riding boots and
breeches, riding coat, collar and tie and a hard hat.
SECTION 2
DRESS FOR THE MAJOR GENERAL COMMANDING THE HOUSEHOLD

DIVISION AND DEPUTY COMMANDER AND CHIEF OF STAFF
HEADQUARTERS LONDON DISTRICT
GENERAL
03.2001. Dress details for the Major General Commanding the Household Division are
unique to his appointment. The detail of each order of dress is contained in Annex A. Detail
of each order of dress for the Deputy Commander (Brigadier) and Chief of Staff (Colonel) are
at Annex B.
Full Dress
03.2002. The Major General wears the Full Dress of a Field Marshal but with badges of
rank and buttons of a Major General. This Full Dress was worn by all Field Marshals and
General Officers prior to 1920. When the detail for General Officers was changed, the Major
General Commanding the Household Division retained the more elaborate uniform
distinguished by oakleaf and acorn pattern embroidery on the collar, cuffs and skirts. The
Deputy Commander and Chief of Staff wear standard Full Dress tunic of the Staff.
Frockcoat
03.2003. The Major General is authorised to wear the General Officer’s Frockcoat while
the Deputy Commander and Chief of Staff are authorised to wear the Staff frockcoat (note the
differences on the collar and cuffs).
Aiguillettes and The Sovereign’s Cypher
03.2004. The Major General is part of The Sovereign’s Household and is therefore
authorised to wear Aiguillettes No 1 in all parade orders of dress. In addition he wears The
Sovereign’s Cypher on shoulder boards. Uniquely he also wears The Sovereign’s Cypher on
the points of the aiguillettes. The Deputy Commander London District has no entitlement to
aiguillettes. As a staff officer within HQ Household Division, the Chief of Staff is entitled to
wear Aiguillettes No 3 as a matter of routine but when on duty as Field Officer in Brigade
Waiting he is entitled to wear Aiguillettes No 1 with The Sovereign’s Cypher on his shoulder
boards (but not on the points of the aiguillettes).
Waist Sash
03.2005. The General Officer or Staff waist sash is worn in Full Dress, Frock Coat and No
1 Dress even in the presence of The Sovereign.
Cocked Hat
Section 2 - Senior Officers

03.2006. The cocked hat is authorised for wear by the Major General in Full Dress and
Frock Coat only.
Section 2 - Senior Officers

ANNEX A to
SECTION 2
DETAILS OF DRESS FOR THE MAJOR GENERAL COMMANDING THE

HOUSEHOLD DIVISION
FULL DRESS
1. Cocked Hat. The hat is of black silk. The left side is to be 6¼ inches, and the right side
5¾, inches high. Each corner 4 3/8 inches long. On the right side, a black silk cockade beneath
a loop fastened by a button; at each end a bullion tassel consisting (except where otherwise
stated) of nine gold bullions with eleven crimson bullions under them, 1¾ inches long,
excluding the head; midway between the loop and the tassel, front and back, a diagonal band
of 1¾ inch black oakleaf lace. A double loop of gold bullions, the inner of the two loops being
twisted; gold purl net button
2. Plume. White swan feathers, drooping outwards, 10 inches long, with red feathers under
them long enough to reach the ends of the white ones. Feathered stem 3 inches long.
3. Tunic. Scarlet cloth, with blue cloth collar and cuffs. The collar embroidered in gold. The
cuffs round, 3 inches deep, with gold oakleaf and acorn pattern embroidery, in dead and
bright gold 2¼ inches deep round the top; a three-pointed scarlet flap on each sleeve, 6½
inches deep, 2½ inches wide at the points, 2 inches wide between the points, embroidered in
gold. A similar flap on each skirt behind, commencing below the waist buttons, forming three
points, each with a button, and terminating half an inch above the bottom of the skirt, being 3
inches wide at the lowest point; 8 buttons down the front, 3 on each flap and 2 at the waist
behind. The front, collar, cuffs and flaps edged with white cloth, 3/16th of an inch wide. The
skirt is to be tailored such that it is no longer than the base of the cuffs when worn.
4. Shoulder-cords. Gold shoulder cords of plaited gold wire basket cord 3/16th inch diameter
lined with scarlet cloth, small gold gimp down the centre, the strap of the shoulder cord 2 ¼
inch wide terminating in a 4 inch long wing.
5. Badges of rank. All in silver embroidery.
6. Aiguillette & Royal Cypher. Aiguillettes No 1 Pattern worn on the right shoulder. Silver
Royal Cypher on both shoulder cords below badges of rank and on the points of the
aiguillettes.
7. Buttons. Gilt. Crossed sword and baton within a laurel wreath.
8. Pantaloons, Boots and Spurs. (Worn when mounted); blue cloth pantaloons with
stripes as on overalls, butcher boots and steel swan-necked jack spurs with chains.
9. Overalls, Boots and Spurs. (Worn when dismounted) Blue cloth overalls, with scarlet
stripes 2½ inches wide and welted at the edges. Wellington boots with steel swan-necked box-
spurs.
10. Sash. Gold and crimson silk net General Officers waist sash 2¾ inches wide, with two
crimson stripes ¼ inch wide, the rest gold; round loose gold fringe tassels, 9 inches long, with
round heads, worn on the left side.
11. Sword. General Officer’s (note not Field Marshal’s) Mameluke sword with scimitar
blade; Mameluke hilt with device of crossed sword and baton encircled with oakleaves in the
centre of the gilt crosspiece. Ivorine grip with two small gilt rosettes on each side. Steel
Section 2 - Annex A
scabbard, with cross lockets and rings. The sword to be worn with the point curving
rearwards.
12. Sword-Slings. Red leather, 1 inch wide, gold oakleaf lace, flat billets and studs.
13. Sword-Knot. Gold and crimson cord and acorn worn loose
14. Gloves. White leather or cotton.
15. Orders and Decorations. The number of neck decorations and stars that may be
worn is dictated by the level of ceremonial of each event (see Part 2 of Army Dress
Regulations).
16. Atholl Grey Greatcoat. Milled Atholl grey cloth, lined with Wellington red, double
breasted, to reach within a foot of the ground; two rows of gilt buttons of General Officers’
pattern down the front, ending at the waist, six buttons in each row, the top ones
approximately 13 inches apart and the bottom ones 6 inches apart. Collar 2 inches stand and
3½ inches fall, fastened with two hooks and eyes. Shoulder-straps of the same cloth, 2¾
inches wide, small gilt buttons at the top. Badges of rank in gold embroidery but note that
aiguillettes and cyphers are not worn. Cuffs turned back approximately 7 inches deep. Sword
slit 4 inches long across the waist with pleat and loop to the hip button. Two pockets in the
front, below the waist, slightly diagonal. A cloth strap at the waist, 2 inches wide and
approximately ten inches long, fastened in the centre by two gilt buttons. The slit behind 24
inches long.
FROCK COAT UNIFORM
17. Cap. Cocked Hat as for Full Dress or Peaked forage cap of blue cloth: scarlet band
with welted edges, and blue welt in crown seam; a double row of gold oakleaf embroidery on
peak. Chinstrap secured by General Officers’ small buttons. Badge in gold embroidery on
blue cloth, the Royal Crest above crossed sword and baton within a laurel wreath, the blade of
the sword in silver.
18. Frock Coat. General Officer pattern of blue superfine cloth, double-breasted, blue
velvet collar and cuffs. Two rows of buttons down the front, six in each row, evenly spaced,
the distance between rows 8 inches at the top and 4½ inches at the bottom. The cuffs round, 3
inches deep. Gilt buttons and badges of rank as for Full Dress tunic. Shoulder-cords as for
Full Dress tunic but with blue lining, fastened by a small screw button. Two flaps, 10 inches
deep, with inside pockets, in the skirts behind, one button on each flap and one on each side of
the waist; the skirt to reach to the knees and lined with black silk. Medal-ribbons are sewn on
the coat, with beckets above to enable medals to be worn. A frock coat may be worn instead
of No 1 Dress (ceremonial) or No 1 Dress on all occasions except when in command of
troops. Frock coats should not be worn on evening occasions when mess dress, with or
without Orders and neck decoration is more appropriately worn. Gilt buttons and embroidered
badges of rank as for Full Dress tunic. Gold shoulder-cords as for Full Dress tunic but with
blue lining, fastened by a small screw button (note that cloth shoulder-straps are never worn
with the frock coat). Medal-ribbons are sewn on the coat. Badges of rank are silver
embroidered with crimson velvet baton with silver sword.
19. Aiguillette & Royal Cypher. As for Full Dress tunic. Note that aiguillettes are to be
attached to the frockcoat by a button under the outer end of the shoulder cord. The small gold
braid loop is attached to the lower hook of the frockcoat collar.
Section 2 - Annex A
20. Overalls, Boots and Spurs. Blue cloth overalls, with scarlet stripes 2½ inches wide
and welted at the edges. Wellington boots with steel swan-necked box-spurs.
21. Orders and Decorations. Medals if worn are to be court-mounted. The number of
neck decorations and stars that may be worn is dictated by the level of ceremonial of each
event (see Part 2 of Army Dress Regulations).
22. Other Items. Sash, gloves, sword, sword-knot, scabbard and sword-slings: as for Full
Dress. Sword-slings are not to be worn unless the sword is worn when the sword belt is worn
over the coat and under the sash. The sword is worn with the point of the curved blade
pointing rearwards. The sword is never to be hooked up on the sword belt.
No 1 DRESS (CEREMONIAL)
23. Cap. As for Frock Coat (note the Cocked Hat is not worn in No 1 Dress). .
24. Jacket. Blue barathea, with upright collar and five medium General Officers buttons
down front. Patrol back with two vents. Two patch breast pockets in front, 6¾ inches wide, 8
inches deep, with pleats and three-pointed flaps, fastened with medium buttons, the top edge
of the pocket-flaps level with the second button of the jacket. Two pockets below, with three-
pointed flaps. Pointed cuffs with two buttons. Scarlet gorget tabs of General Officer’s pattern.
Shoulder-cords and badges of rank as for Frock Coat. Medal ribbons sewn to the jacket, with
full medals attached to beckets above the ribbons. Collars and cuffs of the same material as
the jacket.
worn is dictated by the level of ceremonial of each event (see Part 2 of Army Dress
Regulations).
26. Aiguillette & Royal Cypher. Aiguillettes No 1 Pattern worn on the right shoulder.
Silver metal Royal Cypher on both shoulder cords below badges of rank and on the tags of the
aiguillette. The small gold braid loop is attached to the lower hook of the collar.
27. Other Items. Overalls, boots, spurs, sash, sword and sword-knot, sword-slings and
gloves: as for Frock Coat order.
No 1 DRESS (NON CEREMONIAL)
28. Jacket. As for No.1 Dress Ceremonial, but with plain blue cloth shoulder-straps
fastened by medium buttons, and bearing badges of rank in gold embroidery and cyphers in
gilt metal.
29. Orders and Decorations. Medal ribbons only.
30. Aiguillettes and Cyphers. Aiguillettes No 1 pattern worn as for Ceremonial but gilt
Cyphers are to be worn.
31. Belt. Blue cloth belt.
32. Gloves. Brown leather.
33. Other Items. Cap, overalls, boots, spurs as for No.1 Dress (Ceremonial).
No 2 DRESS (CEREMONIAL)
Section 2 - Annex A
34. Headdress. Peaked forage cap as for No.1 Dress.
35. Tunic. Universal pattern, khaki, with scarlet gorget tabs. Gilt buttons of General
Officers’ pattern. Medal ribbons sewn to tunic, with provision to wear full medals as required.
Badges of rank in gilt metal.
36. Aiguillettes and Royal Cyphers. As for Frock Coat with silver cyphers.
worn is dictated by the level of ceremonial of each event.
38. Trousers. Khaki, of same material as tunic.
39. Belt and Sword. Sam Browne belt. Sword (if worn) of Foot Guard pattern in leather
scabbard worn with frog and leather sword knot worn loose.
40. Gloves and Shoes. Brown leather.
No 2 DRESS (NON CEREMONIAL)
41. Headdress. Khaki peaked cap with scarlet band bearing badge as for forage cap, or
General Staff side cap bearing embroidered General Officer’s badge as worn on the beret.
42. Tunic. Universal pattern, khaki, with scarlet gorget tabs. Gilt buttons of General
Officers’ pattern. Medal ribbons sewn to tunic. Full medals not worn. Badges of rank in gilt
metal.
43. Aiguillettes and Royal Cyphers. As for Frock Coat with silver cyphers.
44. Orders and Decorations. Ribbons only.
45. Trousers. Khaki, of same material as tunic.
46. Belt and Sword. Sam Browne belt. Sword not worn.
47. Gloves and Shoes. Brown leather.
No. 3 DRESS
48. No. 3 Dress (Ceremonial). Jacket of white lightweight material, pattern as for No. 1
Dress, with detachable buttons and tabs. Beckets for attachment of medals. Forage Cap,
Shoulder-cords, aiguillettes, Royal Cyphers and all other items as for No.1 Dress. Overalls as
for No. 1 Dress but of lightweight material.
49. No. 3 Dress (Non-Ceremonial). Jacket of white lightweight material as above. White
cloth shoulder-straps bearing badges of rank in gilt metal as for No.2 Dress. Medal-ribbons
only, worn on detachable bar. White trousers of same material as the jacket. All other items as
for No.1 Dress (Non-Ceremonial).
No. 4 DRESS
50. Tunic and trousers. Pattern as for No.2 Dress, but in lightweight stone-coloured
khaki material, with detachable red gorget tabs and badges of rank in gilt metal. Beckets for
attachment of medals or medal-ribbons.
Section 2 - Annex A
51. Other Items. Cap, aiguillettes, medals, belt, sword (if worn), gloves and shoes as for
No.2 Dress.
No.10 DRESS
52. Headdress (if ordered): No.1 Dress Forage cap if worn out of doors on formal
occasions, or side cap.
53. Jacket. Scarlet, blue roll collar and blue pointed cuffs; no braid or piping. Cuffs 6
inches deep at the point, 2¾ inches deep at the back, a 1 inch slit at the seam. Blue cloth
shoulder-straps, edged with half-inch gold oakleaf lace and fastened with gilt buttons of
General Officers’ pattern. Small badges of rank in silver embroidery. No buttons on front and
no gold braid or piping.
54. Waistcoat. Blue cloth, no collar. Fastened with four small buttons of General Officers’
pattern.
55. Aiguillettes and Royal Cyphers. Worn in Ceremonial and non-Ceremonial Evening
Dress. Cyphers are silver metal full size.
worn is dictated by the level of ceremonial of each event.
57. Shirt. White Marcella (stiff shirt and wing collar in Full Ceremonial and Ceremonial
Evening Dress).
58. Bow Tie. Black silk.
59. Overalls, Boots and Spurs. Blue cloth overalls, with scarlet stripes 2½ inches wide
and welted at the edges. Wellington boots with steel swan-necked box-spurs.
Section 2 - Annex A
ANNEX B to
SECTION 2
DETAILS OF DRESS FOR THE DEPUTY COMMANDER AND CHIEF OF

STAFF LONDON DISTRICT
FULL DRESS
1. As for the Major General except:
a. Tunic. Scarlet cloth, with blue collar and cuffs. The collar edged all round
with 5/8 inch gold lace. The cuffs round, 3 inches deep, with two rows of 5/8 inch
gold lace above, showing 1/8 inch of blue cloth between the rows. A three-pointed
scarlet flap on each sleeve, 6 inches deep and 2½ inches wide at the points, edged
with 5/8 inch gold lace; three medium buttons on each flap. A scarlet flap, also
edged with lace, on each skirt behind, commencing below the waist buttons and
forming two points, the upper one 1½ inches wide, the lower one 2¼ inches wide,
half an inch above the bottom of the skirts. A button at the points of each flap. A
row of 5/8 inch lace, edged with white piping, from the centre of the waist to the
bottom of the skirt; 8 buttons down the front, and 2 at the waist behind. The front,
collar, cuffs and flaps edged with white cloth, three sixteenths of an inch wide.
Gorget tabs are not worn.
b. Shoulder-cords. Twisted round gold cord, universal pattern, lined with scarlet
cloth. Badges of rank in silver embroidery.
c. Lace. Gold, Staff pattern.
d. Buttons. Gilt. Royal cypher within the Garter, surmounted by the crown.
e. Overalls, Boots and Spurs. Blue cloth overalls, with scarlet stripes 17/8
inches wide and welted at the edges. Wellington boots with steel swan-necked box-
spurs
f. Sword. Infantry pattern sword. Sword knot of gold and crimson cord with
acorn tassel worn loose. Scabbard of plated steel.
g. Cocked Hat. General Staff pattern. Black silk, dimensions and tassels as for
General Officers. On the right hand side, a black silk cockade with a pointed loop
of ¾ inch gold Staff pattern lace, reaching to the lower edge of the hat and fastened
by a gold netted half-ball button; midway between the loop and the tassel, front and
back, a band of 1 ¾ inch black lace of oakleaf pattern.
h. Plume: White swan feathers, drooping outwards, 8 inches long, with red
feathers under them, long enough to reach the ends of the white ones; feathered
stem 3 inches long.
i. Waist Sash. Crimson silk net waist sash 2¾ inches wide, with fringe tassels 9
inches long, with round heads, worn on the left side.
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Section 2 - Annex B
ALL OTHER ORDERS OF DRESS
2. As for Major General but with appropriate gorget patches, rank insignia, Staff
buttons and cap badges except:
a. Frock Coat. As for General Officers but with collar and cuffs of the same
material as the coat.
b. Cocked Hat. Staff pattern.
c. Forage Cap. Staff pattern with single row of embroidery on peak.
d. Gorget patches. Single row of crimson gimp down centre.
e. Mess Dress. Shoulder straps edged with ½ inch gold Staff pattern lace.
f. Aiguillettes. As a staff officer within HQ Household Division, the Chief of

Staff is entitled to wear Aiguillettes No 3 as a matter of routine but when on duty as
Field Officer in Brigade Waiting he is entitled to wear Aiguillettes No 1 with The
Sovereign’s Cypher on his shoulder boards (but not on the points of the
aiguillettes). The Deputy Commander is not authorised to wear aiguillettes of any
pattern.
Section 2 - Annex B
SECTION 3
HOUSEHOLD CAVALRY - OFFICERS
INTRODUCTION
03.3001. Application. The regulations contained in this section apply to male and
female officers of The Life Guards and The Blue and Royals (Royal Horse Guards and
1st Dragoons). Additionally, the regulations apply to certain attached officers as
mentioned herein.
03.3002. Layout. This Section is divided into the following chapters:
Chapter 1 – General
Chapter 2 - Full Dress
Chapter 3 - Undress Uniform
Chapter 4 - Horse Furniture
Chapter 5 - No 1 Dress
Chapter 6 - No 2 Dress (Service Dress)
Chapter 7 - Mess Dress
Chapter 8 – Misc other Orders of Dress
03.3003. – 03.1009 Reserved.
Section 3 - Household Cavalry Officers

CHAPTER 1 - GENERAL
GENERAL
03.3011. The main rules and orders of dress for officers of the Household Cavalry are
given in this Chapter. For additional details Regimental Standing Orders Household Cavalry
should be consulted. While the general rule is that male and female officers/soldiers are
dressed the same, female clothing is adapted to fit, and alternatives, skirts and shoes, are
provided for individual occasions.
Aiguillettes
03.3012. Regimental aiguillettes are worn in Full Dress only. They are worn on the right
shoulder. Household Cavalry Officers serving on the staff of Headquarters Household
Division are however to wear the Aiguillettes No.3 on the left shoulder when wearing the
blue Frock Coat, No 1 Dress, and No 2 Dress.
Regimental Staff Officers
03.3013. The Quartermaster, Riding Master and Directors of Music wear the uniform of
their rank, less the cuirass. The Medical Officer and Veterinary Officer also wear the
uniform of their rank, less cuirass, and with a cocked hat with gold star loop and tassels in
place of the helmet, with the star loop on the right-side. The Medical Officers' plume is of
blackcock’s tail feathers and the Veterinary Officer's plume is of red swan's feathers.
Forage Caps
03.3014. Cap badges are not to be polished (being gilt). They are to be fitted so that the
bottom of the crown rests on the top edge of the red band of the cap.
Khaki Greatcoats
03.3015. Khaki Greatcoats (Mounted) are to be worn on all parades which require officers
to be similarly dressed to soldiers, with brass crowns and stars. British Warms may be worn
by officers who possess them when not on parade.
Metal Badges of Rank
03.3016. Officers of The Blues and Royals are to wear black cloth backing to all metal
badges of rank.
Eagle
03.3017. Officers of The Blues and Royals are to wear a gold embroidered eagle on the
left arm on tunics, patrol jackets, service dress jackets and mess jackets.
03.3018. – 03.3019 Reserved

ANNEX A TO
SECTION 3 Ch 1
ORDERS OF DRESS AND SADDLERY· OFFICERS OF THE HOUSEHOLD CAVALRY
EQUIPMENT AND
SERIAL ORDER OF DRESS BY WHOM WORN WHEN WORN CLOTHING HEADDRESS HORSE FURNITURE REMARKS
ACCOUTREMENTS
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (t) (9) (h) (i)
Helmet and State saddlery,
State Occasions, Escorts, Lining plume. LG: Garter breastplate Cloaks may be worn in
Tunic, ‘buckskins’ Cuirasses, sword and
the Staircase of Royal Palaces, , Inspecting offrs shabraque, goatskin, inclement weather.
Full Dress – Officers of the (fabric pantaloons), gold cross and cuirass
1 Officers of the King's Life Guard in barracks may gold bridoon rein,
Mounted Review order Household Cavalry jackboots and belts and gold slings,
when the Guard turns out on State wear Forage RHG/D: beard, When dismounted LG offrs
gauntlets Full size medals
occasions. Cap for that shabraque, lambskin sword knots are proud.
duty.
No Cuirasses. Sword,
Tunic, overalls, gold cross and waist
Dismounted marching parties on Helmet and
wellington boots and belts and sword slings
ceremonial and State occasions plume. For Cloaks may be worn
Full Dress – gauntlets. Short white are to be worn when a
Officers of the when Mounted Review Order is administrative
2 Dismounted Review gloves may be worn member of the Royal
Household Cavalry not ordered e.g.Garter Service. roles in full dress When dismounted LG offrs
Order on appropriate Family is present.
Dismounted staff officers on State a Cocked hat sword knots are proud.
occasions when not White belts on other
occasions. may be worn.
on parade with troops occasions. Full size
medals
King's Life Guard. Mounted
Cuirasses are not worn by
inspections. Rehearsals for the
the Officer of the Guard on
King's Birthday Parade when no Tunic, ‘buckskins’ Cuirasses, sword and
the Four o'Clock
Full Dress – Officers of the member of the Royal Family is (fabric pantaloons), white cross belt and Helmet and State saddlery
3 Inspection. When the
Guard Order Household Cavalry present. Mounted detachments in jackboots and slings, Full size plume
Guard is cloaked in winter,
the Funeral Procession of a Field gauntlets medals
short white gloves are worn
Marshal or the Lord Mayor's
and no cross-belts.
Procession.
When in attendance on State
Tunic, ‘buckskins’
Gold Stick, Silver occasions: Levees and when
(fabric pantaloons), Sword and gold cross
Stick-in- Waiting, specially ordered. When in Helmet and Cloaks may be worn in
4 Levee Dress
Silver Stick Adjutant attendance at Courts, Court
jackboots and and waistbelts Full
plume inclement weather
gauntlets. Short white size medals.
and others if ordered Balls, State Opening of
gloves may be worn
Parliament and as ordered.
When inspecting or in attendance
on an officer inspecting, soldiers
in Full Dress. The Orderly Officer
on the Four o’Clock Inspection. As Frock Coat, overalls, State saddlery No medals or decorations.
Sword and white waist
5 Undress (Frock Coat) Entitled Officers otherwise appropriate. Silver Stick wellington boots and Forage cap LG: bearskin The Star of one Order may
belt. No medals
on being received by the short white gloves. RHG/D: sheepskin worn if held.
sovereign other than State
occasions, Windsor Garden
Parties.
On occasions as laid down by the Blue Patrol Jacket, Sword, gold shoulder Cloaks may be worn in
Officers as authorised
No 1 Dress Major General or the Commander overalls, wellington cords. Gold crossbelt inclement weather.
6 by Army Dress Forage Cap
Ceremonial in Chief of the theatre when the boots and short white and slings are to be Gold cross belt and slings
Regulations
wearing of ceremonial uniform is gloves. worn when a member of are always worn for The

EQUIPMENT AND
ACCOUTREMENTS
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (t) (9) (h) (i)
required and Serials 1-5 would not the Royal Family is Sovereign's Parade at
apply. present. White Sandhurst.
crossbelt and slings on
other occasions.
Full Size medals
Blue Patrol Jacket,
White cross belt. Sword
No 1 Dress Non- overalls, wellington Cloaks may be worn in
7 All Officers As ordered. if required, otherwise Forage Cap
Ceremonial boots and short white weather inclement
sword slings slung.
gloves.
State saddlery with
stripped saddle, or
Blue jacket and
White crossbelts, Slung Brown head kit and
Competing in Horse Shows and as pantaloons, butcher Cloak may be worn in
8 No 1 Dress Mounted All Officers
ordered. boots, short white
sword if required. Medal Forage Cap white headrope with
inclement weather
ribbons only plain stirrup irons, or
gloves, stick or whip.
civilian saddlery, as
appropriate.
Sam Browne belt and
brown leather gloves.
Sword in leather State saddlery with
Mounted Order: Khaki scabbard if ordered. Full stripped saddle or
Size medals on Khaki greatcoat, British Warm
Jacket, breeches and Forage cap on Brown headkit and
No 2 Dress (Service ceremonial occasions. coat or mackintosh may be
9 All Officers As ordered. boots. Dismounted ceremonial white headrope with
Dress) Medal ribbons only on worn in inclement weather as
Order: Trousers and occasions plain stirrup irons, or
non-ceremonial ordered.
brown shoes. occasions. Sam Browne civilian saddlery as
may be omitted on ordered.
Mess functions and
lectures.
White jacket, blue
No 3 Dress (Warm
10 As in Serial 6 As in Serial 6 in Hot weather areas. overalls, wellington As in Serial 6. Forage cap
weather)
boots and spurs.
Lightweight stone
May be worn on appropriate Forage cap on
No 4 Dress (Warm coloured jacket,
11 All Officers occasions when not on parade with As in serial 9 (f) ceremonial
weather) trousers and brown
troops. occasions
shoes.
No 6 Dress (Warm Bush jackets and
12 As for Serial 11 As for Serial 11. As for Serial 11. As for Serial 11.
weather Bush Jacket) trousers.
Combat helmet,
No 8 Dress (Combat Web equipment. Web
13 All Officers Training and active service. MTP as issued issue cap, or Cloth Badges of rank
Kit) belt.
beret.
a. When dining in Messes and when
Scarlet Mess jacket, Cloak and sword will be worn
No 10 Dress (Mess Officer of The King's Life Guard Forage cap or
14 All Officers waistcoat, overalls and Miniature medals. when going to St James's
Dress) dining at St James's Palace. side cap.
wellington boots, spurs. Palace.
b. Formal evening events.
White Mess jacket,
All Officers serving in
No. 11 Dress (Warm a. When dining in Messes. overalls, cummerbund Forage cap or Cummerbund of maroon (LG)
15 Theatres where this Miniature medals.
weather Mess Dress) b. Formal evening events. and wellington boots, side cap. or dark blue (RHG/D)
dress is authorised
spurs
Web or green plastic
No.12 Dress All Officers AFV Maintenance Coveralls. Beret Cloth Badges of rank
16 belt.

EQUIPMENT AND
ACCOUTREMENTS
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (t) (9) (h) (i)
a. Training, administration, office

work in camp or barracks, training
out of barracks, all at the Shirt, jersey heavy
No 13 Dress (Barrack Commanding Officer's discretion. wool, khaki No 2
17 All Officers Stable belt. Whip. SD cap Brass Badges of rank.
Dress) b. This order of dress is not to be Dress trousers.
worn in London unless specially
ordered by the Commanding
Officer.
Stable belt or web Service Dress
As in Serial 16 and Drill Parade
No 14 Dress (Shirt Shirt and No 2 Dress belts. Sam Browne cap, Forage cap
18 All Officers when ordered by the
Sleeve Order) trousers. belt as appropriate. is worn with
Commanding Officer.
Lanyard, whip. Sam Browne
Rehearsals for State Occasions,
Sam Browne belt and
Escorts, Lining the Staircase of
short white gloves,
ERO (Escort Officers of the Royal Palaces, Garter Ceremony, No 2 Dress jacket, Helmet and State saddlery with Greatcoat may be worn as
19 white buff slings, slung
Rehearsal Order) Household Cavalry Officers of the King's Life Guard breeches and boots. plume. stripped saddle. ordered.
sword and steel
when the Guard turns out on
scabbard.
State occasions.
Short white gloves are
Blue jacket, blue
Officers of the Administration, office work in carried not worn. Otherwise referred to as
20 Blue Patrols patrol trousers, black Forage cap.
Household Cavalry camp or barracks. Medal ribbons only. Stable Dress
shoes.
Whip. No belt.

CHAPTER 2 - FULL DRESS
FULL DRESS
MOUNTED REVIEW ORDER
03.3020. Helmet LG and RHG/D. Of best quality white metal with spike on base of
gilt metal on an eight-pointed star screwed to the skull of the helmet. The skull is in 2
parts joined down the centre of back and front, with a 1” gilt band down the centre back
seam. A gilt plate incorporating St Edward’s crown over a Garter star, with enamelled
inset centre with a laurel leaf on the right and oak leaf design on the left side, is secured
to the front of the helmet by plated screws, nuts and washers or tagged in with tags. The
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Section 3 - Household Cavalry - Officers

peak portion is lined with green skiver. The bottom edge of the helmet is bound with
metal gilt. Head leather is of chamois. Brow is of felt and sandwiched stone buckram.
Regimental Gilt metal rosettes 2 ¼” in diameter screw into the side and secure the end of
the curb chain at each side. Chain is linked, ¾” wide at the centre and 1 ¼” at each end,
18 ½” in length and is mounted on black leather.
03.3021. Helmet Plate. (Variations no longer pertinent. Single H Cav pattern now
issued).
a. LG. Within a wreath of oak leaves and laurel, on a frosted gilt centre,
surmounted by a crown, the Star of the Order of the Garter round the centre, the
Collar of the Order with the “George” upon the lower ends of the stems of the wreath.
The colours of the Garter, cross and field are in enamel; the star in silver, the
remainder in Gilt.
b. RHG/D. As for LG except that the field of the cross is in silver.
03.3022. Rosettes. Mounted on each side of the helmet to hold the chin strap in
position.
a. LG. Gilt metal Brass with 4 inner rows of petals.
b. RHG/D. Gilt metal offrs/WOs with 1 inner row of 7 flat pointed petals.
03.3023. Chin Strap. Black leather faced with tapered gilt or brass chain. The links
of the chain ¾ inches wide at the centre and 1 ½ inches at the ends. Length of the chain
is:
a. LG. 17 ½” chain linked 3/4” wide at the centre and 1 ½” at the ends.
b. RHG/D. 20” chain linked 1 ½” from centre to ends.
03.3024. Plumes
a. LG. White horse hair. The hair is arranged at the top to fall over a circular mould
which fits on to a four-sided metal stem held in position by a screw-on dome (Gold
leaf) at the top and gilt ball screw underneath. Dome and ball screws are gilt. The hair
hangs from the mould to a length of approximately 18”. The plume is fitted to the
helmet by passing the metal stem through the spike of the helmet and secured by a
spring mechanism. It is worn with an “onion” at the top (having been tied under the
dome when not worn). When worn, the plume should be parted down the centre front,
and hang level with the bottom of the helmet.
b. RHG/D. Yak hair, dyed scarlet. A gilt rosette is worn at the top of the plume
(same as chinstrap rosette). The overall length of the plume is approximately 17” and
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it does not hang straight but reaches the bottom of the helmet at the back in an uneven
manner.
03.3025. Tunic.
a. Distinguishing Features.
(i) LG. Scarlet beaver cloth with dark blue velvet collar and detachable cuffs.
Edging of front and bottom of skirts piped 1/16” blue cloth.
(ii) RHG/D. Dark blue beaver face cloth with scarlet face cloth collar and
detachable cuffs. Edging of front and bottom of skirts piped 1/16” scarlet cloth. A
gold embroidered eagle is worn on the left sleeve. The 9th button (see below) is a
plain flat gold coloured button.
b. Common Features. The collar is 2¼” deep and interlined with buckram;
embellished with an embroidered device at each end of collar, the design
incorporating laurel leaves at the front and oak leaves and acorns adjoined slightly
beyond the shoulder seam at the neck point. Hook and eye fastening is provided at the
front opening. The body of the tunic is cut waist length and darts provide waist
suppression. Fronts fasten by 8 large regimental buttons above waist seam spaced
equidistant and a 9th button and buttonhole in the waist seam. Skirts are to be cut to a
depth appropriate for mounted officers. The back skirts are in 2 parts, each with 3
diagonal blocks of gold laurel and oak leaf embroidery. The half back skirts are left
open when worn in the saddle. A hook and eye are at the top and bottom of back
skirts. A large regimental button is fitted at the top of each side of the back skirts. The
sleeves have gauntlet cuffs with stand-off points at the hindarm seam. The top half-
cuff has a large regimental button plugged throughout. Embroidered device
incorporating laurel leaf, oak leaf and acorn patterns on each cuff. The tunic is made
without shoulder straps, 4 worked eyelets, or similarly coloured small metal eyelets,
being fitted at the shoulders to secure the laces of the gold shoulder cords. Field
officers are distinguished by gold oak leaf embroidery, ½” wide, on the edge of the
collar and cuffs. Tunics for Lt Col Comd and Regt Adjt may have fixed cuffs.
03.3026. Aiguillette. Plaited from 5/16” gold wire basket cord. The left shoulder cord
is plaited basket pattern and arranged on a cloth covered stiffening to form a detachable
shoulder cord for wear on the left shoulder. The right shoulder cord is similar, with the
addition of 6 continuous lines arranged with 2 plaits and 2 coils to form an aiguillette
terminating with two ends each having a gilt tag with 5 coils above. This part is worn
from the right shoulder, the ends being appended in front by a loop from the collar of
the tunic by LG; in the case of RHG/D it is appended to the cuirass clip when cuirass is
worn and to the top button of the tunic when a cuirass is not worn. Both parts are fitted
to the shoulders of the tunic by laces, which are attached under the shoulder cords,
passed through eyelets provided in the tunic and ties on the inside. Silver Garter Star
embroidered badges of rank are pinned to each shoulder cord. The shoulder cords are
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backed with material of the same colour as the tunic. The loop of the aiguillette should
not hang below the waistbelt.
03.3027. Buttons.
a. LG. Gilt button with the letters “LG” reversed and intertwined surmounted by
the Royal Crest. The cap button is mounted.
b. RHG/D. Gilt button with “RHG” and below “1st D” ensigned with a crown. The
cap button and full dress large button are mounted.
03.3028. Embroidery. Gold, oak and laurel leaf patterns.
03.3029. Lace. Laurel leaf, oak leaf and acorn patterns on collar, cuffs and back vent
respectively. The collars and cuffs of field officers are edged in oak leaf pattern. For
belts and slings:
a. LG. Gold oak leaf pattern.
b. RHG/D. Gold regimental pattern.
03.3030. Gauntlets. Buckskin leather gauntlet gloves with an unlined hand portion of
mock buckskin and a cuff of chrome hide, lined white cape. The hand part is table cut
with fourchettes and quirks and attached at side seams and stick-in leather lining. The
cuff is hand stitched and vents at the side are welted. The glove is prix seam sewn with
4 needle pointing raised.
03.3031. Jack Boots. Black leather plain fronted, of welted construction, with legs.
The legs extend at back to knee length at and fronts a further 8” to 12” according to
size. Vamps and counters are cut from calf leather and the legs from dressed hide. The
extension on the front of the legs has a lining of buckskin. The uppers, welts, seats and
heels are hand sewn throughout and the soles reinforced with wooden pegs. The heels
are 1 ½” high and fitted with steel tips. The outsoles are English bend leather. A spur
roll is fitted on which spurs may rest.
03.3032. Jack Spurs. Silver plated, swan neck, regimental pattern, with small
spinning rowel secured by leather strap and 2 ½ inch shaped black leather tab.
a. LG. Plated underchain and rounded buckle, with Offrs tabs pointed in the middle.
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b. RHG/D. Brass chain, stud and rectangular fancy buckle. Offrs tabs have 5/8th inch
semi-circle taken off point.
03.3033. Pantaloons. White synthetic buckskin with Velcro fastening at the ankle,
button fly. 1 leg seam on outside of the leg.
03.3034. Sword. Half basket, plated hilt, with brass regimental ornaments; black
fishskin grip, 5” to 5 ¾ ” long, to suit the size of the hand; straight cut and thrust blade,
39” long, and fully an 1” wide at the shoulder. Extreme length of the sword, 45”. Slings
are attached to sword belt No 4 made of blue web worn under the tunic. Sword knot
always worn loose when mounted, and blade buff fitted.
a. LG. Oak leaf gold lace on both sides.
b. RHG/D. Gold lace with crimson silk centre line on one side, red morocco
leather backing on the other.
03.3035. Scabbard. Silver plated with plain brass mountings, ribbed.
03.3036. Shoulder Belt (Cartouche Belt).
a. LG Gold Belt. Edged with blue velvet and covered with 2 3/8th inch wide gold
lace of oak leaf design, with a backing of red morocco leather. A crimson silk ¼ inch
flask cord is fitted along the centre and held in position by gold braid loops. Brass
fittings of regimental pattern. The pouch box covered with black plastic which bears a
regimental ornament on scarlet velvet.
b. LG White Belt. A white belt with a crimson silk ¼ inch flask cord is fitted along
the centre and held in position by white loops. Brass fittings of regimental pattern.
The pouch box as above.
c. RHG/D Gold Belt. Covered with 2 3/8th inch gold lace of regimental pattern with
a crimson silk centre line and showing an edging of crimson morocco leather, which
forms the belt backing. A maroon silk ¼ inch flask cord is fitted along the centre, and
held in position by gold braid loops. Moulded gilt furniture of regimental pattern. The
pouch box covered with black plastic which bears a gilt ornament of Royal Arms
design.
d. RHG/D White Belt. A white belt with a maroon silk ¼ inch flask cord is fitted
along the centre, and held in position by white loops. Moulded gilt furniture of
regimental pattern. The pouch box as above
e. Pouch Badges. These are as follows:
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(i) LG. On a frosted gilt rectangular plate, the Star and Collar of the Order of
the Garter surmounted by a crown. On either side of the collar the letters “LG”
reversed and intertwined. Below the letters a scroll upon a twig of laurel. To the
wearer the left scroll inscribed “WATERLOO”, the right “PENINSULA”.
(ii) RHG/D. The Royal Arms.
03.3037. Cuirasses. With gilt raised studs on the back plates for waist cuirass straps,
and billet on front plates to hold cuirass strap in place.
a. LG. Front and back plates of German nickel silver ornamented with brass studs;
bound in ¼ in black leather: red morocco lining and blue velvet edging; brass plate
scales of regimental pattern on black leather with velvet trim, fixed to the backplate
and fastening to raised studs on the breastplate with ornate two-hole lock-plates and
finials.
b. RHG/D. Front and back plates of nickel silver ornamented with brass studs;
bound with brass, ½ in wide: red morocco leather lining and maroon velvet edging:
brass plate scales of regimental pattern formed of four-lobe plates on red leather with
steel studs: front cuirass has a clip for the aiguillette to be fitted
03.3038. Waist Cuirass Straps. Attached to backplate of the cuirass and fastened
across the breastplate with a buckle.
a. LG. Cuirass strap of gold embroidery on black canvas backed by black leather, is
fitted to back cuirass.
b. RHG/D. In Review Order, gold lace with crimson central line on red morocco
leather backing as for sword-slings. In Guard Order, white leather strap to match
sword-slings.
03.3039. Sword Buff.
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a. LG. White, red lined for gold kit. White for non-royal occasions.
b. RHG/D. White.
03.3040. Sword Knot.
a. LG. White leather strap with gold and crimson tassel worn loose when mounted,
proud to hilt when dismounted.
b. RHG/D. Gold stitched crimson leather strap with gold and crimson tassel/or buff
white sword knot worn loose.
LEVEE DRESS
03.3041. Levee Dress. Levee Dress, usually worn by Silver Stick and Silver Stick
Adjutant dismounted in the Royal party is as for Mounted Review Order except for the
following:
a. Belt and Slings. As for Dismounted Review Order, but gold belts are always
worn in this order of dress.
b. Cuirasses. None worn.
c. Gauntlets. Particular to the occasion, short white gloves may be worn.
DISMOUNTED REVIEW ORDER
03.3042. Dismounted Review Order Dress. Dismounted Review Order Dress is as

for Mounted Order, with helmet and plume. Gold accoutrements are worn in the
presence of royalty / heads of state. Exceptions are:
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a. Cocked Hat. Colonels, Lt Col Comd, Regt Adjt, Comd Offrs, Adts, RM, and
those with administrative tasks in Full Dress may opt to wear a Cocked Hat when
dismounted. (Forage Caps are not for wear in Full Dress). Black silk. The left side is
to be 6¼ inches, and the right side 5¾, inches high. Each corner 4 3/8 inches long. On
the right side, a black silk cockade beneath a massive gold wire corded and
embroidered star loop with a regimental gilt button attached. At each end, a bullion
tassel consisting of nine gold bullions with eleven crimson bullions under them, 1¾
inches long, excluding the head; midway between the loop and the tassel, front and
back, a diagonal band of 1¾ inch black oakleaf lace. The hat has a white silk crown
lining and a leather internal head band. Plumes are mounted in the right side: LG –
white, RHG/D red.
b. Shoulder Belt (Cartouche Belt). As pattern in 03.3036 dependent on task, but

shorter to fit tunic less cuirasses.
d. Spurs. Silver plated box type.
(i) LG. Nickel silver 3 ½ in swan necked spurs, square spigot type, with flat
faced rowel housing and plain disc rowel.
(ii) RHG/D. Chrome silver plated 2 ½ in swan necked spurs, square spigot
type, with bulb faced rowel housing and plain disc rowel.
(iii) RHG/D Snr Offrs. Field Offrs (Gold Stick, Regt Lt Col (Silver Stick),
Regt Adjt, Comd Offrs, 2ICs, Mtd Sqn Ldrs, Adjts) wear Gilt Levee Spurs when
in DRO when gold belts are worn, and in Mess Dress.
c. Boots Wellington. Black with square spring-loaded spur boxes.
d. Overalls. Dark blue barathea designed to fit the leg closely and shaped to the boot
closely above the sour at the rear and tapered across the upper to fit the boot, with
foot straps buckled under the instep. The overall should be cut straight and from 1 ½”
to 2” longer than ordinary trousers. Scarlet stripes of regimental pattern down the
outside seams as follows:
(i) LG. 2 stripes, welted, 1 ½” wide and ½” apart; a scarlet welt between the
stripes.
(ii) RHG/D. A single broad stripe 3 ¼” wide.
03.3043. Cuirasses. Not worn.
03.3044. Gold Waist Belt and Slings. Gold crossbelts, waistbelts and slings are
only worn in the presence of Royalty or Heads of State. On other occasions white leather
is worn. (See Undress and Dismounted Guard Order sections).
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a. LG. A black morocco leather belt trimmed with 1 ¾ inch oakleaf gold lace to
show 1/16th inch black leather at the edges. Oblong gilt metal waist plate mounted
with regimental device consisting of the Star and Collar of the Order of the Garter
surmounted by a crown. On either side of the collar the letters “LG” reversed and
intertwined. Below the letters a scroll upon a twig of laurel. To the wearer the left
scroll inscribed “WATERLOO”, the right “PENINSULA”.
b. RHG/D. A red morocco leather belt trimmed with 1 ¾ inch gold lace of
regimental pattern showing 1/16th inch red leather at the edges. Oblong waist plate
mounted with the Royal Arms, all in gilt metal.
03.3045. White Waist Belt. A plain white belt with brass furniture, with rear ring
fitted to be central at the back. Buckles as shown:
a. LG.
b. RHG/D. Oblong, mounted with the Royal Crest, all in gilt metal.
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03.3046. Other Items. Shoulder belt, sword slings and sword knot. Sword knot and
sword buff as for Mounted Review Order, but for LG the sword knot is tied proud from
the hilt.
MOUNTED GUARD ORDER
03.3048. Mounted Guard Order Dress. Mounted Guard Order dress is as for
Mounted Review Order except as follows:
a. Shoulder Belt (Cartouche Belt). White leather with flask cord down the centre.
For fuller description see para 03.3036.
(i) Flask Cord.
(a) LG. Crimson.
(b) RHG/D. Maroon.
b. Sword Slings and Knots.
(i) LG and RHG/D. White sword slings, sword knot and sword buff. The
knot is formed of white leather rolled laterally, with a white leather cap. Overall
length of knot is 2 ¼”. The cap is ½”.
DISMOUNTED GUARD ORDER
03.3049. Dismounted Guard Order Dress. Dismounted Guard Order dress is as for
Mounted Guard Order except for the following:
a. Cuirasses. Not worn.
b. Waist Belt. A waist belt of white leather, 2” wide with 2 slings, 1” wide. Billets
and gilt studs. Regimental pattern buckles are worn. White buff knot is also worn. See
para 03.3045.
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03.3050. Cloak. A cloak may be worn with all forms of full dress, undress and mess
dress.
a. LG. A long cloak with wide sleeves, made from crimson face cloth
with dark blue collar and shoulder straps. The collar is a deep Prussian
shape, the stand being 1 ¼” and the fall 4 ¼” in front, collar points
being apart. The face is embellished near the fronts with a double row
of 1 ½” oak leaf formed with a point back and front which is backed
with scarlet cloth through the centre and arranged to show ¼” scarlet
between 2 rows of gold lace. A small regimental button, gilt, on each
collar tab at top of scarlet stripe. Gold embroidered badges of rank are
worn on the shoulder straps. The sleeves are cut wide and have plain
cuffs with 5 ½” vents with 3 buttonholes and 6 large regimental
buttons; a gilt grenade brooch and chain ornament provides the collar
fastening. A loose short belt is attached at the back waist by a
Regimental button on each side seam. An additional button is provided
near the left front scye and is used for belt attachment when the cloak is worn over
mounted review order. The cloak is lined fully with scarlet Italian and has a centre
back vent 5” long, edge to edge. The cloak is to be worn 9 ½” from the ground and is
designed to cover the hindquarters of the charger when the wearer is mounted.
b. RHG/D. A long cloak with wide sleeves, made from dark blue face cloth with
scarlet collar and blue shoulder straps. The collar is a deep Prussian shape, the stand
being 1 ¼” and the fall being 4 ½” in front, collar points being apart. Shoulder straps
with rounded ends on which gold embroidered badges of rank are
worn. The sleeves are cut wide and have a turn back cuff 3 ¾” deep.
Front fastens by 5 large regimental buttons and buttonholes. The
lower 4 buttons are in duplicate with alternative fastening further
over on the right forepart. The back is cut with a long vent which is
fastened by 2 fly buttons. A loose belt is attached at the back by a
regimental button on each seam; an additional black button being
provided near the left front scye which is used for belt attachment
when the cloak is worn over mounted review order. The cloak is
fully lined with scarlet Italian. It is worn 9 ½” from the ground and is
designed to cover the hindquarters of the charger when the wearer is
mounted. Gilt rosettes are fitted under each collar front with gilt
chain attached to left rosette. Fly buttons are flat block pattern.
REGIMENTAL STAFF OFFICERS
03.3051. Quartermaster, Riding Master and Director of Music. These officers wear
the uniform of their rank without cuirasses.
03.3052. Medical and Veterinary Officers. Medical and Veterinary officers wear the
same regimental uniform as the QM, RM and DoM when in Mounted Review Order but
with cocked hat in place of the helmet.
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a. Cocked Hat. Black silk. The left side is to be 6¼ inches, and the right side 5¾,
inches high. Each corner 4 3/8 inches long. On the right side, a black silk cockade
beneath a massive gold wire corded and embroidered star loop with a regimental gilt
button attached. At each end, a bullion tassel consisting of nine gold bullions with
eleven crimson bullions under them, 1¾ inches long, excluding the head; midway
between the loop and the tassel, front and back, a diagonal band of 1¾ inch black
oakleaf lace. The hat has a white silk crown lining and a leather internal head band. A
centrally placed drooping swan’s feather plume, dyed black for the Medical Officer
and red for the Veterinary Officer.
b. Cuirasses. Cuirasses are not worn.
c. Shoulder Belt (Cartouche Belt). Regimental pattern cartouche belt worn.
03.3053. Female Officers. Female officers when attached as Medical and Veterinary
Officers are to dress as their male counterparts when in Full Dress. A female Director of
Music, if appointed, is to wear the same Full Dress uniform as a male DoM, including the
helmet.
03.3054. – 03.3059. Reserved.
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CHAPTER 3 – UNDRESS UNIFORM
03.3060. Forage Cap (Peaked). Universal pattern blue cloth, with scarlet cloth band
(with seam at the rear) and scarlet welt round the crown; gold embroidered peak of
regimental pattern, and black leather chin strap. Household Cavalry cap badge. Gilt cap
buttons of regimental pattern.
03.3061. Frock Coat, LG and RHG/D. Blue cloth, single breasted and trimmed with
Russia black braid. Stand up collar ornamental with figured braiding of regimental
pattern. Figured braiding on each sleeve of regimental pattern, extending to 12 inches
from the bottom of the cuff. Six loops of 1¼” mohair braid down the front of each side
above the waist, with two olivets on each loop, the top loops reaching to the shoulder-
seams, those at the waist 4 inches long. The ends of the loops pointed and sewn down at
the outer end; the inner ends to hang loose. An edging of the same braid down both sides
in front, down the backseams and hind arm seams. A row of black fringe (waterfall)
between two olivets at the waist at the back. On each skirt at the back, an ornament
consisting of a triple row of braid, forming a crimped rosette at the top and with a fringe
tassel at the lower end of each row. Shoulder straps of the same material as the garment,
edged all round, except at the base, with narrow mohair braid, and fastened by a small
netted button at the top. Badges of rank in gold embroidery. The fronts fastened edge to
edge with hooks and eyes to the waist. The skirts lined with black silk and to reach to the
bend of the knee, with inside tail pocket. A waist hook on the left hand side.
03.3062. Only medal ribbons are worn with the Household Division frock coat. One
breast star of an Order, and the neck badge of the OM and CH may be worn, if entitled,
on appropriate occasions.
03.3063. Gloves. White cotton gloves.
03.3064. Overalls. Dark blue barathea with scarlet stripes, of regimental pattern, down
the outside seams.
03.3065. Footwear. Boots Wellington. Black with box/spigot spurs; box spigots are
spring loaded.
03.3066. Sword (if ordered), Slings, Buff and Knot. As for Mounted Review Order
with white leather.
03.3067. Waist Belt. A waist belt of white leather regimental pattern. Sword hook is
fitted to ring over left hip.
03.3068. – 03.3069 Reserved.
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CHAPTER 4 - HORSE FURNITURE
03.3070. Girths.
a. LG. White webbing, buff buckle straps, white buff surcingle keeper.
b. RHG/D. White webbing, buff straps, black leather surcingle straps.
03.3071. Saddle. H Cav regimental pattern.
03.3072. Shabraque.
a. LG. Worn over saddle. Dark blue cloth

48” long at the bottom and 32” deep.
Foreparts and hind corners rounded. A scarlet
cloth border, 5” wide, 1 ¼ ” from the edge
trimmed with gold oak leaf lace 2 ½” wide
showing 1 ¼” scarlet cloth on each side.
Lined doeskin; hindquarters lined black
morocco. Embroidered in gold and silver as
follows:
(i) Foreparts - Battle honour scrolls,

prior to 1914.
(ii) Hindquarters - Battle honour scrolls, post 1914 with laurel leaves
surrounding the Garter star surmounted by the Royal Crest. Offside 1939-45, Gulf
1991, Iraq 2003. Nearside 1914-18.
(iii) Flounce. Flounce of white goatskin. Wallet cover all in one piece with the
rest of shabraque. Black leather securing straps.
(iv) Breastplate Star and Garter. Worn around horse neck and attached to
centre of girth.
b. RHG/D. Worn over saddle. Scarlet

cloth 50” long at the bottom and 35” deep,
with foreparts rounded and hind corners
pointed. Trimmed with 2 stripes of gold
oak leaf lace, regimental pattern, all round
showing ¼” of dark blue cloth between the
stripes, the outer stripe ¾” and the inner
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1” wide. On each corner, a crown with the battle
honour scrolls and laurel leaves embroidered in
gold and silver, with an embroidered Garter Star
below.
(i) Both fore corners - Battle honour

scrolls, prior to 1914.
(ii) Offside hind corner - Battle honour

scrolls, 1914-18.
(iii) Nearside hind corner - Battle honour scrolls, 1939-45. Falkland Islands
1982, Iraq 2003.
(iv) Flounce. Black lamb skin flounce. Wallet is one piece with the rest of the
shabraque. Black leather securing straps.
(v) Breast Plate. With Regimental ornament.
03.3073. Holsters, or faux front arch.
a. LG. Brown leather, blocked pipe pattern with black leather straps.
b. RHG/D. Brown leather, blocked pipe pattern with black leather straps.
c. Faux Front Arch. A formed rubber block may be used instead of holsters and
rolled cloak, owing to non-universal availability of holsters.
03.3074. Head Kit.
a. LG. Black leather. Brass acorn headpiece with star front, special nickel-plated bit
with brass bosses of regimental pattern. Plain ring bridoon. Stainless steel lip chain.
b. RHG/D. Black leather. Head staff with 2 rows of brass plates with cut steel studs
and a large plate at each end with similar studs; plain leather headpiece with a brass
herald front. Special silver-plated bit with plain brass bosses. Plain ring bridoon.
Regimental pattern brass ornaments are fitted.
03.3075. Stirrups.
a. LG. Flat side and bar topped, nickel plated. Stirrup slides of plain brass of
regimental pattern.
b. RHG/D. Flat side and double bar topped, silver plated. Stirrup slides of plain
brass regimental pattern.
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03.3076. Stirrup Leathers. Plain black leather with regimental pattern bosses/’ stirrup
slides as above.
03.3077. Collar Chain.
a. LG. Stainless steel, 10ʼ long with rings at intervals throughout its length.
b. RHG/D. Stainless steel, 51/2” long with ring at intervals throughout its length.
03.3078. Breast Straps and Plate.
a. LG. Black leather; star and garter ornament in white metal, gilt, red and blue
enamel.
b. RHG/D. Black leather with brass boss bearing crown over garter with steel
scalloped centrepiece.
03.3079. Reins.
a. LG.
(i) Bit rein of plain black leather.
(ii) Bridoon rein of gold oak leaf lace of regimental pattern on outer side and
red Morocco leather on inner side on Royal occasions. On other occasions plain
black leather
b. RHG/D. Black leather.
03.3080. Beard. RHG/D only. The Royal Dragoons pattern. Black with gilt socket and
black leather fittings, when in MRO only, not for QLG.
03.3081. Surcingle. Plain brown leather with brass buckle.
03.3082. Mounted Guard Order Horse Furniture. The horse furniture used in
Mounted Guard Order is as for Mounted Review Order with the following exceptions:
a. LG.
(i) Bridoon Rein. Black leather.
(ii) Shabraque. Not worn. A black bearskin is worn instead.
(iii) Breastplate. With Regimental ornament.
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b. RHG/D.
(i) Beard. Not worn.
(ii) Shabraque. Not worn. A black Lambskin (Astrakhan) is worn instead.
(iii) Breastplate. With Regimental ornament.
03.3083. Horse Furniture. The following horse furniture is used when No 2 Dress
(Mounted) is being worn:
a. Bit. Universal.
b. Head Kit. Brown leather with 3 rows of stitching on the noseband and
back stay.
c. Headrope. White.
d. Items Not Used. Brass headstalls, breastplate, stirrups bosses or wallets.
03.3084. Horse Furniture. The following horse furniture is used in Escort

Rehearsal Order:
03.3085. Bit. State bit.
03.3086. Breastplate. Guard Order breastplate.
03.3087. Headstall. Brass headstall and collar chain.
03.3088. Saddlery. Regimental saddlery. (See Note 1 and 2.)
03.3089. Stirrups. Stirrup bosses are worn.
DRUM HORSE
03.3090. Drum Banner. Identical for both LG and RHG/D, this consists of a single
faced crimson silk damask banner 122cm (4ft) wide and 61cm (2ft) high edged with a 2in
gold fringe on 3 sides. The Royal Arms form the centre design with angels above it
facing inwards toward the Crown above the Royal Arms. On each side of the Royal Arms
is embroidered the Royal Cypher and Crown in gold. The outer edge has wide
embroidery of special design. The rose, thistle, shamrock and oak leaves in appropriate
colours are introduced into the design in each of the 4 corners. The banner is backed with
crimson and is attached to the kettle drum by leather straps and buckles. The banner
comprises 2 parts and is worn to drape the kettle drums carried by the drum horses of the
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Household Cavalry on state occasions and special ceremonial parades. Battle honours are
not borne on the drum banners.
03.3091.Accoutrements.
a. Shabraque. LG and RHG/D pattern shabraques for hindquarters.
b. Beard. LG and RHG/D pattern.
Shabraques and beards and related items would only be worn on royal occasions.
03.3092-03.3094. Reserved.
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CHAPTER 5 - NO 1 DRESS
NON-CEREMONIAL DRESS
03.3095. Uniform Items. Non-ceremonial dress comprises the following items of

uniform:
a. Forage Cap. Universal pattern blue cloth, with scarlet cloth band and scarlet welt
round the crown; gold embroidered peak of regimental pattern, and black leather chin
strap. Household Cavalry cap badge, backed with brass frontal supporting bar. Gilt
cap buttons of regimental pattern.
b. Gloves and Whip. Cotton white gloves and leather covered stick / whip.
c. Jacket. Same pattern for both regiments. Dark blue barathea, patrol pattern with
side bodies and 5½” side vents, fully lined. Stand collar, maximum depth 2¼”. 2
breast pockets, patched, with centre pleats, 2” wide, and three-point flaps fastened by
small button and hole with snap fasteners; 2 side pockets. The front fastens with 5
large regimental buttons, the top one being 1¼ inch from the collar. The sleeves have
a 3” vent at the cuff, fastened by 2 small regimental buttons. The shoulder straps are
rounded at the top and are 2” wide at the base and 1¼” measured across the eyelet.
They are detachable and are fitted through a loop on the shoulder and is fastened by a
small screw button when dressed in No 1 dress ceremonial, otherwise ¼ inch small
buttons, or screw buttons, crowns innermost. The outer corners are tacked down. The
shoulder straps are interchangeable with gold shoulder cords worn on ceremonial
occasions. The front edges, edges of pockets, flaps and pocket pleats are stitched ¼”.
Breast pocket corners secured with poppers. Buttons gilt, regimental pattern, 1”
diameter for front and ¾” diameter for all others. Badges of rank in gold embroidery.
RHG/D. Wear a gold embroidered Eagle on the left sleeve, 2½” from left shoulder
seam.
d. Medals. Not worn – ribbons only
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e. Overalls. Dark blue barathea with scarlet stripes, of regimental pattern. The
overalls should be cut straight and from 1½ inch to 2” longer than ordinary trousers.
These should be strapped down firmly to the boot and when spurs are worn should fit
closely above the spurs, down the outside seams, as follows:
(i) LG. Two stripes, welted, 1 ½ inch wide and ½ inch apart; a scarlet welt
between the stripes.
(ii) RHG/D. A single stripe, 3¼ inch wide.
f. Shoulder Belt (Cartouche Belt). White leather with flask cord down the
centre.
(i) LG. Crimson colour flask cord.
(ii) RHG/D. Maroon colour flask cord.
g. Footwear. Boots Wellington. Black with spigot spurs; spigots are spring
loaded. As 03.3042.d.
h. Female wear. For both LG and RHG/D the male pattern style Blue Patrol Jacket
is worn with adjustment darts and seams for female fit. A skirt of dark blue barathea
with dark stockings and black shoes may be worn instead on suitable occasions.
CEREMONIAL DRESS
03.3096. Uniform Items. As for non-ceremonial with following exceptions:
a. Jacket. No 1 dress with gold shoulder boards as worn on Mess Dress A.

Boards are red backed for LG, and blue backed for RHG/D.
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b. Medals. Court mounted medals (red material)
c. Waist Belt. White.
d. Sword Scabbard. Steel scabbard.
e. Sword Knot. White worn loose.
f. Sword Slings. White. The sword slings are attached to a blue cloth belt worn
under the Patrol Jacket.
g. Gold belts and slings. Gold belts and slings would replace white leather in
the presence of a Member of the Royal Family, Heads of State or attending
the Sovereign’s Parade at RMA Sandhurst. LG gold sword knot would be
proud when dismounted.
MOUNTED ORDER
03.3097.Uniform Items. As for No 1 dress (non-ceremonial) except for the following:
a. Knee Boots. Black butcher boots.
b. Riding cap and protector. Appropriate safety helmet and back protector as
required.
c. Pantaloons. Dark blue cloth with regimental striping as for overalls e.g. LG
and RHG/D.
d. Spurs. Silver plated with black leather straps.
e. Horse Furniture. Regimental headkit with brass headstall and stripped

saddle, collar chain and guard order breastplate. If competing in shows,
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stripped headkit, stripped saddle, universal bit and white headrope, stirrup
bosses. Alternatively, hunting irons or civilian saddlery complete.
03.3098– 03.3099 Reserved.
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CHAPTER 6 - NO 2 DRESS (SERVICE DRESS)
NO 2 DRESS
LG - No 2 Dress Mounted RHG/D - No 2 Dress Dismounted

Non-
Ceremonial
03.3100. Uniform Items. No 2 Dress (Service Dress) as issued. Wear requires these
additional items:
c. Sam Browne Belt.
(i) LG. Of infantry pattern with cavalry rings. 2¼ inch Sam Browne belt with
1¼ inch brace, 1 inch at buckle strap.
(ii) RHG/D. Cavalry pattern. 2½ inch Sam Browne belt with 1½ inch brace, 1
inch at buckle strap. RHG/D wear a whistle of regimental pattern on the brace.
(iii) Note Sam Browne belt is not worn in No 2 Dress Undress.
d. Boots. Brown boots of either polo or field boot type may be worn, but it is usual
for LG to have polo for best wear, and RHG/D to have field boots. Garter straps
should be placed between breeches buttons to be as horizontal as possible. Ideally, for
The Life Guards the garter strap is worn between the second and third button on the
breeches; for The Blues and Royals it is between the first and second. The spur strap
that is worn beneath the sole of the boot should always be worn clipped on top of the
fastening of the top strap.
(i) LG. Polo type pattern, Brown leather. Soft legs stiffened to a depth of 4” to
6” from the top. A leather garter at the top of the leg.
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(ii) RHG/D. Army Pattern Field Boots. Brown leather. Soft legs stiffened to a
depth of 4” to 6” from the top, laced at the instep with 7 to 9 pairs of eyelet holes;
plain toecaps with 2 rows of stitching 1/16” apart, horizontal counter in line with
the third lace hole from the bottom and about 3 ¼” above the top of the heel; a
leather garter at the top of the leg. Brown elasticated laces.
e. Spurs. Nickel silver plated of regimental pattern. Flat with straight neck. Brown
leather two-piece straps. A shield for RHG/D only.
f. Breeches. To be cut loose in the thigh and tight on the knee. Ample length from
hip to knee to permit freedom of movement in mounting and dismounting. Buckskin
strapping (or faux suede) at the knee. Cross pockets. Best pair with brace buttons; 2nd
best pair with belt loops.
(i) LG. Drab Bedford cord with yellow (primrose) strappings (Grips).
(ii) RHG/D. Dark Cavalry twill with slate grey strappings (Grips).
g. Gloves. Brown leather.
h. Headdress. Ceremonial and non-Ceremonial Forage Cap - Universal pattern

blue cloth, with scarlet cloth band with seam to the rear and scarlet welt round the
crown; gold embroidered peak of regimental pattern, and black patent leather chin
strap. Household Cavalry cap badge. Gilt cap buttons of regimental pattern,
i. Headdress. Undress – SD cap, khaki, of the same shape as the forage cap,
peaked but of khaki drab material to match the service dress jacket and trousers.
Brown leather chin strap ¼” wide. Cap buttons, gilt mounted LG or RHG/D. Cap
badge: LG or RHG/D regimental pattern. This cap may be worn on appropriate
occasions but on all such occasions medals are not worn. It is now unusual not to
wear Forage Caps when Sam Brownes are worn.
(i) LG. The peak is edged with leather.
(ii) RHG/D. The peak is not edged.
j. Jacket. Standard issue jacket. No collar badges. Regimental badges of rank in

Brass. Brass for LG and gilt and enamel for RHG/D with black felt underlay.
RHG/D wear an eagle in gold embroidery on the left sleeve. Worn 2½ inch from left
shoulder seam. 40 ligne regimental pattern buttons worn to the front. 30 ligne buttons
worn on pockets and shoulder straps.
k. Medals. Court mounted medals worn in ceremonial. Ribbons only in non-

ceremonial and undress.
l. Lanyard.
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(i) LG. A plain red lanyard worn on the right shoulder, eyelet dropping down.
(ii) RHG/D. A plain dark blue lanyard worn on the left shoulder, eyelet
dropping down.
m. Sword and Scabbard. To be provided by officers as an optional item of dress or

supplied from a pool holding at regimental expense. In brown kit RHG/D wear a
Cavalry Sword.
(i) LG. State sword in a brown leather scabbard with brown leather frog, hilt
lining and knot hanging loose.
(ii) RHG/D. Regimental pattern in a brown leather scabbard with brown

leather frog, hilt lining and sword knot hanging loose.
n. Shirt and Tie. Regimental cream white pattern shirt.
(i) LG. Braided tie.
(ii) RHG/D. Silk braided tie.
o. Shoes. Plain brown leather, punched toecap.
p. Trousers. As issued to match the jacket. Turn-ups of 1 ¾ inch for both LG and
RHG/D.
q. Whips. Officers would normally carry whips when not wearing a sword. Leather
covered sticks of 29” with fish or rat’s tail end.
r. Brown Leather. Leather parts should be polished to the same hew.
03.3101.Horse Furniture. The following horse furniture is used when No 2 Dress

(Mounted) is being worn:
a. Bit. Universal.
b. Head Kit. Brown leather with 3 rows of stitching on the noseband and back stay.
c. Headrope. White.
d. Items Not Used. Brass headstalls, breastplate, stirrups bosses or wallets.
ESCORT REHEARSAL ORDER
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03.3102. Dress. The following is worn:
a. Belt. Sam Browne.
b. Boots. LG - Polo type, RHG/D Field boots as best boots respectively.
c. Breeches. To be cut loose in the thigh and tight on the knee. Ample length from
hip to knee to permit freedom of movement in mounting and dismounting.
Buckskin (now washable faux suede) strapping at the knee. Cross pockets. Waist
straps and buckle.
LG. Drab Bedford cord with yellow (primrose) strappings.
RHG/D. Dark Cavalry twill with slate grey strappings.
d. Gloves. Doeskin gloves, or Cotton white gloves if not held. Gauntlets may be
ordered.
e. Headdress. Cap forage peaked, or helmet and plume or riding cap as ordered.
f. Jacket. No 2 Dress (Service Dress).
g. Medals. Not worn.
h. Slings. White.
i. Spurs. Regimental spurs.
j. Sword. State sword.
k. Greatcoat. May be ordered.
03.3103. Horse Furniture. The following horse furniture is used in Escort Rehearsal
Order:
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a. Bit. State bit.
b. Breastplate. Guard Order breastplate.
c. Headstall. Brass headstall and collar chain.
d. Saddlery. Regimental saddlery. (See Note 1 and 2.)
e. Stirrups. Stirrup bosses are worn.
03.3104– 03.3106. Reserved.
Note:
1. For Lord Chamberlain’s rehearsal, bearskin (LG) and Lambskin (Astrakhan) RHG/D
are worn as appropriate.
2. For Regimental drill stripped saddles are worn.
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CHAPTER 6 – MESS DRESS
NO 10 AND NO 11 DRESS - MESS DRESS
(Nos 10A, 10B and 11 Dress)
No 10A (Mess Dress)
03.3107. The following uniform items comprise No 10 A (Mess) Dress:
a. Headwear. Forage Cap, or Side Cap.
b. Jacket. Regimental pattern as follows:
(i) LG. Scarlet refine cloth with dark blue velvet stand-up collar cut square,
cuffs and edging, lined drab silk. Gold lace 1” wide all round the jacket, cuffs and
collar. An edging of dark blue velvet inside the lace and round the top of the
cuffs, with a pointed end 6”. A row of gilt studs down the front. Dark blue silk
braiding down back seams. Collar to fasten at the neck with 1½” gold Russia
loop. Gold shoulder boards of plaited chain gimp, 1¼ inch wide, at the base,
backed in red cloth secured by a 30 ligne button. Badges of rank in silver
embroidery. No collar badges. Field officers are distinguished by gold chained 20
DWT collar and cuffs. Wings, and dagger may be worn if qualified.
(ii) RHG/D. Scarlet refine cloth with blue velvet stand-up collar cut square and
cuffs, lined with blue silk. Gold lace 1” wide all round the jacket and round the
cuffs and top of collar. Collar to fasten at the neck with 1½” gold Russia loop.
Gold shoulder boards of plaited chain gimp 1½” wide, backed in blue cloth,
secured by a 26 ligne button. Badges of rank in silver embroidery. No collar
badges. A gold embroidered eagle is worn on the left sleeve 2½ inch from left
shoulder seam. A Field Officer wears 3/8” oak leaf braided collar and cuffs.
Wings, and dagger may be worn if qualified.
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(iii) Miniature medals are worn.
c. Overalls. Dark blue barathea, with high fishtail back, with scarlet stripes, of
regimental pattern, down the outside seams, as follows:
(i) LG. 2 stripes, welted, 1½” wide and ½” apart; a scarlet welt between the
stripes.
(ii) RHG/D. A single stripe, 3¼” wide. The overalls should be cut straight and
from 1½”to 2” longer than ordinary trousers. These should be strapped down
firmly to the boot and when spurs are worn should fit closely above the spurs.
d. Mess Vest. Regimental pattern as follows:
(i) LG. Dark blue refine cloth, closed at the neck, cut square, edged all round
with gold lace, 1” wide, gilt studs down front, closed with hooks and eyes. No
welts or lace on the pocket.
(ii) RHG/D. Dark blue refine cloth, closed at the neck, cut square, edged all
round with gold lace, 1” wide, and 2 pockets trimmed with the same lace. To
fasten down the front with a zip. No gilt studs.
e. Footwear. Boots, Wellingtons, LG, Nickel silver swan necked spurs. RHG/D.
Chrome silver swan necked spurs, as at 03.3042.d.
f. Female wear. For LG and RHG/D female officers, the Mess Kit is of the male
pattern above the waist, with adjustments for the female cut, with the vest having a
zip at the side rather than front. Indigo barathea skirt is worn, in which are placed
each side just behind square, long open pleats from mid-thigh to the ground in which
the male trouser striping is replicated.
No 10B (Mess) Dress
03.3108. When dining in Household Cavalry Messes.
a. No 1 Dress without cartouche belt.
b. Or Pirbright Order – polo jacket with black tie, dinner jacket trousers and shoes
Stable Dress
03.3109. For wear on duty at HCMR.
a. Blue Patrol Jacket. As above.
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b. Trousers and shoes. Trousers made of matching dark blue barathea slacks, LG
without and RHG/D with turn-ups. Highly polished black lace up shoes with
toecap. RHG/D have the option of wearing brown shoes.
c. Accoutrements. Forage Cap, white gloves (carried) and whip.
No 11 (Tropical Mess Dress)
03.3110. The following uniform items comprise No 11 (Mess) Dress:
a. Cummerbund. Dark red for LG, dark blue for RHG/D.
b. Headdress. Cap, forage, peaked.
c. Jacket. White drill with regimental gold shoulder boards of plaited chain gimp, 1
½ inch wide from No 10A Dress; badges of rank in silver embroidery; no other
badges or buttons are attached except RHG/D wear Gold embroidered eagle 2½ inch
from left shoulder. With miniature medals.
d. Overalls. As for No 10A
e. Footwear. Boots wellington as for No 10A.
03.3111. – 03.3112 Reserved.
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CHAPTER 7 – OTHER ORDERS OF DRESS
No 4 Dress (Tropical Service Dress) - Worn by officers only
03.3113. With issued No 4 Dress, a grey lightweight version of No 2 Dress style, worn
with No 2 Dress accoutrements.
No 6 Dress (Tropical Bush Jacket) - Worn by officers and ORs
03.3114. With issued No 6 Dress Jacket, worn with No 2 Dress items except all badges
and accoutrements are to be detachable (for washing purposes).
Combat Uniform
03.3115. Combat uniform is to be worn as issued. It should be worn with Tactical

Recognition Flash (TRF) worn to conform with Part 9 of these Regulations. The TRF is
the same for both LG and RHG/D and is a patch of material of 3 horizontal bands of blue
(Pantone 289 PC), red (Pantone 202 PC) and blue. Berets may be worn in place of
operational headwear. The beret is dark blue. Embroidered regimental cap badge sewn
onto a 1” patch of material coloured blue, red, blue. Other badges to be worn as directed
by Formation.
No 13 Dress (Barrack Dress)
03.3116. No 13 Dress consists of;
a. Headwear. Cap, khaki, peaked. Brown leather chin strap ¼” wide. Cap buttons,
gilt mounted LG or RHG/D. Cap badge: LG or RHG/D regimental pattern. LG. The
peak is edged with leather. RHG/D. The peak is not edged.
b. Shirt and Tie. Regimental cream white pattern shirt.
(i) LG. Braided tie.
(ii) RHG/D. Silk braided tie.
c. Trousers. No 2 Dress trousers with turn-ups of 1 ¾ inch for both LG and

RHG/D.
d. Jersey. Issued Jersey Heavy Wool with same regimental badges of rank as worn
on No 2 Dress jacket.
e. Stable belt. LG is 3” deep of equal horizontal bands red (Pantone 202PC) over
blue (Pantone 289PC). RHG/D is 2 7/8” deep of 3 equal horizontal bands of blue
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(Pantone 289PC), red (Pantone 202PC) and blue (Pantone 289PC). Both stable belts
are worn outside the jersey with twin leather straps worn over the left hip.
f. Shoes. Plain brown leather.
g. Whips. Usually to be carried.
No 14 Dress (Summer Barrack Dress)
03.3117. As for No 13 Dress except worn without jersey or tie with sleeves rolled to
above the elbow. Stable belt to be worn within the belt loops of the trousers. Orderly
officers wear Sam Browne belt less cross strap.
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SECTION 4
HOUSEHOLD CAVALRY - SOLDIERS
INTRODUCTION
03.4001. Application. The regulations contained in this section apply to Warrant

Officers, Non-Commissioned Officers and Junior Ranks of The Life Guards and The
Blue and Royals (Royal Horse Guards and 1st Dragoons).
03.4002. Layout. This Section is divided into the following chapters:
Chapter 1 - General
Chapter 3 - No 1 Dress & No 2 (Service) Dress
Chapter 5 – Misc other Orders of Dress
03.4003. – 03.4004 Reserved
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Section 4 - Household Cavalry - Soldiers

HOUSEHOLD CAVALRY – SOLDIERS
CHAPTER 1
GENERAL
03.4005. The main rules and orders of dress for Household Cavalry soldiers of The Life
Guards (LG) and The Blues and Royals (RHG/D) are given in the following chapters. For
additional details Regimental Standing Orders Household Cavalry should be consulted.
03.4006. Aiguillettes. These are to be worn on the left shoulder by Warrant and Non-
Commissioned Officers when wearing tunics, and indicate rank since badges of rank are not
worn in Full Dress, except for Warrant Officers Class 1, Farrier Quartermaster Corporals
and the Trumpet Major.
03.4007. Sheep Skins. These are white for LG and black for RHG/D. The Bands of both
Regiments have black sheep skins.
03.4008. Plumes. LG wear white plumes and RHG/D red plumes.
BANDS
03.4009. State Cloaks. Both LG and RHG/D wear State Cloaks when cloaking is ordered
in State Dress. LG wear regimental cloaks when cloaking is ordered. RHG/D wear state
cloaks in Mounted and Dismounted Review Order. LG wear regimental cloaks in Mounted
and Dismounted Review Order unless massed mounted with RHG/D when both bands wear
State Cloaks, except when on dismounted public duties when both wear regimental cloaks
03.4010. Capes. Red or Blue capes may be worn at the discretion of the Directors of
Music in cold or wet weather. On no account are capes to be worn with State Dress or when
mounted. If helmets and plumes are worn, capes may only be worn if cloaks will interfere
with the musical efficiency of the band. (Presently Capes have been discontinued, but the
requirement may be revisited).
03.4011. Swords. These are worn by Directors of Music, by Bandmasters when

deputising for the Director of Music (wearing an ORs sword in DRO), by the Corporal
Major leading a marching band (wearing a sword and gauntlets in DRO), and trumpeters.
03.4012. Cuirasses. These are not worn by musicians.
03.4013. Trumpeters.
a. Plumes. All Trumpeters wear red plumes except that Trumpeters of LG on

parade as musicians with their own band wear white plumes to conform.
b. State Cloaks. On the King's Life Guard, the Trumpeters of RHG/D wear a
State Cloak.
Section 4 – Household Cavalry - Soldiers

c. Capes. When on duty with the Bands the same rule applies as for Bands.
However, when on duty with an Escort or Guard, the appropriate cloak and not a
blue or red cape is to be worn.
d. Swords. These are worn in State Dress and Mounted Review Order.
e. Horse Furniture. The horse furniture of Trumpeters of LG is to include

throat plumes ("Beards").
f. Cuirasses. These are not worn by Trumpeters.
03.4014. Trumpet Banner.

The design is the same as the
drum banner except that the Royal
Cypher and Crown are not
included. The banner is 16” deep
(41cm) and 20” wide (51cm),
edged with a 2” gold fringe on 3
sides. This banner comprises 2
identical parts placed back to back
which are suspended from the
state trumpet by three crimson
leather straps together with
trumpet tassels of gold and
crimson. When viewed by the trumpeter, the banner is suspended from the trumpet so that
the unicorn is closer to the mouthpiece on the left-hand side.
HOUSEHOLD CAVALRY
03.4015. Farriers. All farriers in Mounted Review Order are to carry a ceremonial axe
and wear a sword. Cuirasses are not worn.
03.4016. Rank Insignia. All Non-Commissioned Officers of the Household Cavalry are
to wear (other than in Full Dress) a crown above their chevrons.
a. Squadron Quartermaster Corporals and Staff Corporals are to wear four

inverted chevrons surmounted by a crown on the forearm.
b. Warrant and Non-Commissioned Officers are to wear brass crowns or brass

crowns and chevrons as applicable on No.2 Dress jackets and greatcoats; with the
exception of Lance Corporals of Horse who wear cloth crowns to distinguish them
from full Corporals of Horse. LG Warrant Officers Class 2 wear small brass crowns
and those of RHG/D large brass crowns.
c. Non-Commissioned Officers of LG are to wear their chevrons on the

forearm in greatcoats and ranks below Squadron Quartermaster Corporal are not to
wear crowns on their greatcoats. Non Commissioned Officers of RHG/D are to
wear their chevrons on their upper arms, crowns to be worn.

d. All metal badges of rank of RHG/D are to be backed in black, less MTP rank
slides.
e. Whips. Whips are carried by all WOs’ and NCOs’ of both Regiments but
they differ in accordance with the carriers rank these as follows (all whips
are made by the saddlers except the Mk 4);
(i) WO Class 1 (RCM) will have a whip handed to him by his

predecessor and will pass that whip on to his successor.
(ii) WO Class 2, SCpl and Provost CoH carry a “pig skin” leather-bound
whip with a circular hand guard, the individual will then choose a
brass/ enamel ornament i.e. helmet rossette/ Peninsula Waterloo boss
to be placed on the top of the hand guard; LG whips are brown
leather while RHG/D whips are black.
(iii) CsoH will carry a cut down Army lunging whip with a fish tail thong
fitted to the end, the main body of the whip is to be painted yellow,
the handle is leather bound with brown leather, the normal
ornamentation is the bottom of 20mm empty case placed on the top
of the whip and the canular shouldered part of the empty case is
positioned where the handle meets the whip. CsoH can also carry a
cutdown mark 4 whip with a fish tail thong when on Regimental
Watering Order.
(iv) LCsoH and LCpls will carry a cut down Mark 4 whip with a fish tail
thong fitted to the end; the main body of the whip is to be painted
yellow, the handle is leather bound with brown leather, the normal
ornamentation is the bottom of 12.7mm (50 cal) empty case placed
on the top of the whip and the canular shouldered part of the empty
case is positioned where the handle meets the body of the whip.
(v) Mark 4 whips are carried by persons who have completed the riding
instructor’s course.
(vi) Riding Staff members will carry a leather-bound whip with brass
ornamentation, this will be presented to them on passing out their
first kit ride by the Saddlers Company.
03.4017. Forage and Service Dress Caps. Warrant Officers Class 1 are to wear the same
Forage and Service Dress caps and berets as Officers. WOs2 and below as shown:
HOUSEHOLD CAVALRY
Cap Blue, with scarlet band and piping: without badge, buttons
and chin strap
Peak Insignia Separate peak provided and affixed regimentally

WOs, Trumpet Major and Band CoH 5 gold strips on peak
Squadron Quartermaster Corporal and 4 gold strips on peak

Staff Corporal
Corporal of Horse 3 gold strips on peak
Corporal 2 gold strips on peak
Trooper 1 gold strip on peak
RHG/D WOs wear a gilt and enamel cap badge on Foarge caps and berets. Other OR wear
issued metal badges on berets; LG may choose to wear brass cap badges
03.4018. Lanyard. Warrant Officers Class 1 wear the same lanyards as officers. Warrant
Officers Class 2 of RHG/D wear a blue lanyard on the left shoulder. Soldiers of RHG/D
wear a white wool lanyard on the left shoulder.
03.4019. Eagles. Soldiers of RHG/D are to wear a gold embroidered eagle on the left
upper arm on tunics, patrol jackets, Service Dress jackets and mess jackets.
STATE CLOTHING - MUSICIANS OF HOUSEHOLD CAVALRY BAND AND

TRUMPETERS
03.4020. State Clothing is a Royal Household rather than a military uniform. The State
Dress of the Musicians and Trumpeters of the Household Cavalry is worn by them as
Household Musicians and Trumpeters. State Dress may only be worn on occasions when
members of the Royal Family are present, and on Royal Anniversaries when Mounting
King's Guard, and for events for the Lord Mayor of London.
03.4021. The coat is three-quarter length made of crimson velvet with attached wings.
The collar and cuffs are of blue silk velvet. The entire garment is heavily embellished with
1” and 2” Gold Lace and gold gimp. A gold embroidered St. Edward’s Crown surmounting
a gold embroidered cypher is fitted at the centre back and front of the coat. On the front
both crown and cypher extend over onto the right side of the coat and fastened by hooks
and loops thus providing closure to the coat when worn. Below the front cypher, the fronts
fasted by 3 gold buttonholes and 3 gold netted buttons. Three gold netted buttons are
provided on each cuff being sewn onto the black velvet between the two upper bars of gold
lace around the cuff. The coat is lined to within 9 inches from the bottom with blue serge.
A large pocket is provided in the left front skirt.

Dismounted musicians of the Band of the Household Cavalry wearing State Dress

APPENDIX 1 TO
ANNEX C TO
CHAP 20 HDSO
ORDERS OF DRESS – SOLDIERS OF THE HOUSEHOLD CAVALRY
SERIAL ORDER OF EQUIPMENT AND

BY WHOM WORN WHEN WORN CLOTHING HEADDRESS REMARKS
DRESS ACCOUTREMENTS
(a)
(b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (9) (i)
State Occasions, Escorts, Cuirasses, sword, cross
Also known as Guard Order
Full Dress Lining the Staircase of Tunic, ‘buckskins’ (fabric and cuirass belt
Soldiers of the Household Helmet and Summer. Horse furniture complete
1. Mounted Review Royal Palaces, King’s Life pantaloons), jackboots Full sized medals.
Cavalry plume with sheepskin. Cloaks may be worn
Order Guard (Summer), or when and gauntlets Aiguillettes for WOs and
in inclement weather
ordered NCOs
Dismounted marching
parties on ceremonial and Sword, cross belt and
Full Dress
Soldiers of the Household State occasions when Tunic, overalls, wellington waistbelt. Full sized Helmets and Cloaks may be worn in inclement
2. Dismounted
Cavalry Mounted Review Order is boots and gauntlets medals. Aiguillettes for plume weather
Review Order
not ordered. Garter WOs and NCOs
Service. Barrack Guard.
Tunic, cloak, ‘buckskins’
(fabric pantaloons), There is no difference between
Guard Order Soldiers of the Household jackboots. Blue Patrol Mounted Review Order and Guard
3. Winter Cavalry
King's Life Guard
Jacket may be substituted
Sword, short white gloves. As in Serial 1.
Order (Summer) for soldiers, Horse
for tunic, and cloth furniture is also identical.
pantaloons for ‘buckskins’.
Cross belt, waist belt.
Members of the King's Life Tunic, ‘buckskins’ (fabric Sword slings over tunic. Full Cloak may be worn in inclement
Full Dress Front Soldiers of the Household weather and winter. In winter no
4. Guard parading pantaloons), jackboots sized medals. Aiguillettes As in Serial 1.
Yard Order Cavalry
dismounted. and gauntlets for WOs and NCOs. Full scabbard is worn.
sized Medals.
Waistbelt and linked
Full Dress When Full Dress is worn Tunic, overalls, wellington Cloak or cape may be worn in
Soldiers of the Household sword slings. No sword or
5. Walking Out
Cavalry
not on parade and under boots and short white
cross belt. NCOs carry a
Forage cap inclement weather. Formerly known
Order arms. gloves. as ‘Pre-War Walking Out Order’.
whip.
State occasions by those
Blue Patrol Jacket, gold Cross belt, sword, sword
not entitled to Full Dress
No 1 Dress Soldiers of the Household edged shoulder straps, slings below jacket. Typically worn by staff at RMA
6. Ceremonial Cavalry
Inspections and
overalls, wellington boots Medals worn on
Forage Cap
Sandhurst for Sovereign’s Parade
ceremonial parades and
and short white gloves. ceremonial occasions
as ordered
All WOs and NCOs, Inspections and
ceremonial parades and Cross belt, sword slings
Blue Patrol Jacket,
No 1 Dress Additionally, Mess waiters as ordered WOs and linked below jacket. NCOs Cloak may be worn in inclement
7. dismounted and Officers' orderlies. A NCOs in the Guardroom
overalls, wellington boots
carry a whip. Medals may
Forage Cap
weather. If issued.
and short white gloves.
pool is also held in each of The King's Life Guard. be ordered..
Regiment as ordered.
All WOs and NCOs, and On King’s Life Guard
Blue Patrol Jacket, blue WOs and NCOs carry
8. Stable dress Mess waiters and Officers' when on Guardroom duty,
trousers, black shoes. whip.
Forage Cap
orderlies. and in barracks.

SERIAL ORDER OF EQUIPMENT AND
BY WHOM WORN WHEN WORN CLOTHING HEADDRESS REMARKS
DRESS ACCOUTREMENTS
(a)
(b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (9) (i)
Horse furniture as ordered. Cross

Blue Patrol Jacket and Cross belt. Forage cap or
No 1 Dress Soldiers of the Household Competing in Horse belts are not worn by Remount
9. pantaloons, butcher boots No medals. Back crash helmet as
Mounted Cavalry who require it. Shows and as ordered Riders in training or when instructing
and short white gloves. protector as ordered. ordered.
recruits.
Forage Cap, if
Khaki jacket, shirt and tie, ceremonial and
Soldiers of Household and pantaloons, butcher worn with
No 2 Dress Non-ceremonial mounted Slung sword and short Raincoat or short mounted greatcoat
10. Cavalry Mounted boots and spurs. medals.
Mounted parades and as ordered. white gloves. may be worn.
Regiment and grooms. Medals only for Otherwise khaki
ceremonial occasions. cap or protective
helmet.
a. Drill Order: white waist
Khaki jacket shirt and tie,
No 2 Dress Drill parades, general belt and medals. Raincoat (as issued) may be worn in
11. All soldiers. and trousers. Black shoes Forage cap.
Dismounted duties and walking out. b. Non-ceremonial – cloth inclement weather.
or boots.
belt no medals.
Crew Commanders to wear
No 58 Pattern web belt.
Training and active
12. Combat Dress All Soldiers. MTP as issued Web equipment. Beret. RHG/D WO2 wear H Cav red
Service
and blue enamel cap badge
on their beret.
Scarlet Mess jacket, Mess
No 10 Dress Formal evening
13. WOs and NCOs vest, overalls and Miniature medals. Forage cap
(Mess Dress) occasions.
wellington boots.
No 11 Dress (Hot WOs and NCOs serving in White Mess jacket,
Formal evening Cummerbund of maroon (LG) or dark
14. weather Mess theatres where this dress cummerbund, overalls and Miniature medals. Forage cap
occasions. blue (RHG/D)
Dress) is authorised wellington boots.
Training, administration,
office work or clean
fatigues in camp or
barracks, 'B' vehicle Shirt and tie, jersey heavy Web belt to be worn on
No 13 Dress Forage cap or
15. All Soldiers. drivers on training or wool, issued No 2 Dress training, Stable belt may Beret with web belt.
(Barrack Dress) Beret.
fatigue duties out of trousers. be worn at other times.
barracks, at the
Commanding Officer's
discretion.
As in Serial 14 and on drill
No 14 Dress No 2 Dress shirt and White waistbelt, Stable
parades and barrack Forage cap or
16. (Shirt Sleeve All Soldiers. issued No 2 Dress belt or web belt as Beret with web belt
duties when ordered by beret.
Order) trousers appropriate
the Commanding Officer.

CHAPTER 2 - FULL DRESS
FULL DRESS
03.4030. Helmet LG and RHG/D.
a. Warrant Officers. As for officers.
b. Others. Of best quality white metal with spike on base of gilt metal on an eight-
pointed star screwed to the skull of the helmet. The skull is in 2 parts joined down the
centre of back and front, with a 1” gilt band down the centre back seam. A brass plate
incorporating St Edward’s crown over a Garter star, with brass inset centre with a laurel
leaf on the right and oak leaf design on the left side, is secured to the front of the helmet
by plated screws, nuts and washers or tagged in with tags. The peak portion is lined with
green skiver. The bottom edge of the helmet is bound with metal gilt. Brow is of felt and
sandwiched stone buckram, with leather lining.
03.4031. Rosettes. Mounted on each side of the helmet to hold the chin strap in position.
a. LG. Brass LG offrs pattern with 4 inner rows of petals.

b. RHG/D. Brass RHG/D offrs pattern with 1 inner row of 7 flat pointed petals.
03.4032. Chin Strap. Chain is linked from centre to ends, and is mounted on black leather.
Length of the chain is:
a. LG. 17 ½” chain linked 3/4” wide at the centre and 1 ½” at the ends.
b. RHG/D. 20” chain linked 1 ½ ” from centre to ends.
03.4033. Plumes.
a. LG. White horse hair (or nylon), with brass plume top. The hair
is arranged at the top to form an ‘onion’, and fall over a circular
mould which fits on to a four-sided metal stem held in position by a
screw-on dome at the top and gilt ball screw underneath. Dome and
ball screws are gilt. The hair hangs from the mould to a length of
approximately 20”. The plume is fitted to the helmet by passing the
metal stem through the spike of the helmet, with a notch being
captured by a spring collar. When worn, the plume should be parted
down the centre front, and hang just below the bottom of the helmet.
b. RHG/D. Horse hair (or nylon) dyed scarlet. No onion. Other

aspects as for LG plume above.
c. Farriers. LG - As for LG but dyed black. RHG/D – scarlet.
03.4034. Tunic, Life Guards, 1st Class Staff - Warrant Officers.

The tunic is made from scarlet faced cloth and has blue cloth stand
collar. Drop-in gauntlet cuffs and edge piping. The collar is trimmed with gold lace at the top
and arranged to form a gorget at each end. A small regimental button is plugged through the
collar inside the trimming at the hindmost end. Fastened by eight buttonholes and large
regimental buttons above the waist seam and a flat four-hole button in the waist seam. The
back skirt has a centre seam which is piped with blue cloth and trimmed with gold lace
arranged in three blocks backed with blue cloth on each side of the centre piping.
a. Sleeves have gauntlet cuffs which are 3 ½ inches deep on the underside rising
to 6 ½ inches at the hindarm seam and are edged with gold lace at the top and down the
hindarm seam of the cuff.
b. Cuffs are further trimmed with gold lace arranged to form a two-row chevron
on the top-half cuff with a 30 ligne regimental button plugged through the centre. The
tunic is supplied without shoulder straps, four worked eyelets (or small metal eyelets
coloured as the tunic material) being fitted on the shoulders to provide means of
aiguillette attachment. The tunic is worn by Warrant Officers I and 2, Life Guards,
barring Farrier Corporal Major and Farrier Quartermaster Corporal (see below).
03.4035. Tunic, Life Guards, 2nd Class Staff - Squadron Quartermaster Corporal.
This tunic is similar to the Warrant Officer’s tunic except that the back skirt does not carry

the gold lace trimming but has blue piped scarlet slashes with scalloped edges. The gold lace
used to trim the collar and cuffs is narrower.
03.4036. Tunic, Life Guards Farrier, Warrant Officer and Staff Corporal. The tunic is
made from blue cloth and has a scarlet cloth stand collar, cuff and edge piping. The collar is
trimmed with gold lace at the top edge and continuing to form a gorget at each end extending
to slightly beyond the neck point. A small regimental button is plugged through the collar
inside the trimming at the hindmost end; four worked eyelets (or small metal eyelets coloured
as the tunic material) being fitted on the shoulders to provide means of aiguillette attachment.
Fronts fasten by eight regimental buttons and buttonholes above the waist seam and a flat
four-hole button in the waist seam.
a. The back skirt has a centre seam piped scarlet and slashes shaped with
scalloped edges which are also piped scarlet and have three large
regimental buttons spaced at each side.
b. Sleeves are with gauntlet cuffs trimmed at the top edge and hindarm seam
with gold lace and have a two-row gold lace chevron on the top half cuff with a small
regimental button plugged in the centre. A gold embroidered crown over a gold
embroidered shoe, both on scarlet cloth backing, are worn as rank badges at the right
lower forearm of the sleeve and are fitted regimentally.
c. The tunic is made without shoulder straps: worked eyelets on the shoulder
provide for aiguillettes to be attached.
The tunic is worn by Farrier Corporal Major and Farrier Quartermaster Corporal of LG.
03.4037. Tunic, Life Guards, Band Corporal of Horse and Trumpet Major.
The tunic is made from scarlet cloth with blue cloth stand collar and cuffs. The left front,
skirt and centre back skirt seam are edged with a thick gold braid. The collar is trimmed with
gold lace at the edge. Inside the gold lace edge is arranged a trimming of gold lace traced to a
design of continuous loops. Fronts fasten by eight regimental buttons and buttonholes above
the waist seam and a flat four-hole button in the waist seam, four worked eyelets (or small
metal eyelets coloured as the tunic material) being fitted on the shoulders to provide means of
aiguillette attachment. The top edge and hindarm seam of the cuff are similarly trimmed with
gold lace and braid. (The tunic follows the design of the Life Guard tunic generally with the
additional collar, cuff and back skirt trimming.)
Worn by the Band Corporal of Horse and Trumpet Major, Life Guards. A Crown, gold on
blue backing above Crossed Trumpets, gold on blue backing, is worn on the right forearm by
the Trumpet Major.
03.4038. Tunic, Life Guards, Corporal of Horse and Corporal. The tunic is made from
scarlet cloth with blue cloth stand collar, cuffs and edge piping. The collar is trimmed with
gold lace arranged to form a gorget at each end and with a 30 ligne regimental button plugged
through near the neck point, four worked eyelets (or small metal eyelets coloured as the tunic
material) being fitted on the shoulders to provide means of aiguillette attachment. The fronts
fasten by eight buttonholes and large regimental buttons above the waist seam and a four-hole
brass button and buttonhole in the waist seam.

a. The back is cut with side bodies and has a back skirt with a blue piped centre
seam and a scalloped edge slash piped blue at each side. Three large regimental buttons
are plugged and spaced equidistantly down each side of the skirt.
b. Sleeves are with cuffs which are trimmed with gold lace on the top half
arranged to form a two-row chevron with a button plugged through at the centre. The
tunic is made without shoulder straps, eyelets being provided at the shoulder of the
garment to give means of aiguillette attachment.
c. The tunic is worn by Corporals of Horse, Life Guards.
03.4039. Tunic, Life Guards, Farrier Corporal of Horse. As for Farrier Staff Corporal
but the collar and cuff are without the gold lace edging. The collar and cuff embellishment is
the same as for LG Corporals of Horse. The crown and shoe (gold embroidered on scarlet) is
worn as a rank badge on the right upper arm of the sleeve.
.
03.4040. Tunic, Life Guards, Bandsmen and Trumpeters. This tunic is made from
scarlet cloth and has a blue cloth stand collar and cuffs. The fronts, skirts and back skirt
centre seam are edged with gold braid. The back skirt has additional gold braid trimming and
three large regimental buttons at each side. The collar is edged all round with gold lace and
has trimming of gold tracing braid in a continuous looped design. Laid-on gauntlet cuffs are
similarly embellished around the edges and the hindarm seam. Shoulder cords of triple 10
ligne gold cord are arranged on a scarlet cloth backing which is sewn to the tunic at the base,
and engages the shoulder button of the tunic at the top. The tunic otherwise follows the
design of LG Tunic, except the Farrier ranks.
03.4041. Tunic, Life Guards, Troopers. This tunic is the same as

that worn by the Corporal of Horse except that blue shoulder straps are
fitted. The shoulder straps have rounded ends and are edged all round
with gold lace. The shoulder strap is laid on and attached at the base
and fastens by buttonhole and button at the top.
03.4042. Tunic, RHG/D, Warrant Officers. A tunic made from

blue faced cloth with scarlet collar, cuffs and edge piping and backing
of gold lace of back skirt, barring Farrier Corporal Major and Farrier
Quartermaster Corporal, The detail of design and make is otherwise the same as that worn by
Life Guards Warrant Officers.
03.4043. Tunic, RHG/D, Squadron Quartermaster Corporal. .A tunic made from blue
faced cloth with scarlet collar, cuffs and edge piping. The detail of design and make is
otherwise the same as that worn by Life Guards, Squadron Quartermaster Corporals.
03.4044. Tunic, RHG/D, Farrier Warrant Officer, Staff Corporal of Horse. As for Life
Guards Farrier Warrant Officer and Staff Corporal of Horse but cuffs are of the same material
as the body of the garment and the centre of the cuff chevron is backed with scarlet cloth.
03.4045. Tunic, RHG/D, Band Corporal of Horse and Trumpet Major. The tunic is
made from blue faced cloth with scarlet collar and cuffs. The detail of design make and

embellishments are otherwise the same as worn by LG Band Corporal of Horse and Trumpet
Major, the only exception being that RHG/D buttons are worn on it and that a button is fitted
at the top of each side of the back skirt only. Buttons are not worn on the actual back skirt
slashes.
03.4046. Tunic, RHG/D, Corporal of Horse and Corporal. As for Life Guards Corporal
of Horse and Corporal but made from blue cloth with scarlet collar and cuffs and RHG/D
buttons are fitted.
03.4047. Tunic, RHG/D, Farrier Corporal of Horse. For Life Guards Corporal of Horse
but cuff is of the same material as the body of the garment with cuff chevrons backed with
scarlet cloth.
03.4048. Tunic, RHG/D, Bandsmen and Trumpeters. A blue cloth tunic with scarlet
stand collar and cuffs. The fronts, skirts, back skirt slashes and centre seam are edged with
gold braid. The back skirt has a button sewn at the top of each side seam. The collar is edged
all round with gold lace and has trimming of gold tracing braid in a continuous looped design
on the inside. Laid-on gauntlet cuffs are similarly laced and braided around the edges and
hindarm seam. Shoulder cords of triple 10 ligne gold cord backed at the base with blue cloth,
are sewn at the base of the shoulder of the tunic, the loop at the top engaging the shoulder
button of the tunic.
03.4049. Tunic, RHG/D, Trooper. A blue cloth tunic with scarlet collar, cuffs and
shoulder straps. The edges of the fronts, bottom of skirts, back skirt slashes and centre seam
are piped with scarlet cloth. The collar, cuffs and shoulder straps carry gold lace
embellishment similar to LG trooper’s tunic. RHG/D buttons are fitted, eight being provided
for fastening the fronts above the waist seam, and a four-hole flat button in the waist seam.
03.4050. Cuirasses. Life Guards and RHG/D, All Other Ranks. Front and back plates
of German nickel silver ornamented with brass studs, bound in tan hide, with a removable
mesh liner made from synthetic machine washable material, with raised studs on the back
plates for waist cuirass straps and locating holes for scales attachment, brass plate scales,
white leather waist cuirass straps with brass buckle attached to backplate of the cuirass and
fastened across the breastplate.

03.4051. Pantaloons, Life Guards and RHG/D. White synthetic buckskin with Velcro
fastener. 1 leg seam on outside of the leg.
03.4052. Aiguillettes (Class1), Life Guards and RHG/D, Warrant Officers. The two
items consist of two parts and are similar except that the plaited shoulder cord portions are
backed with Scarlet Cloth in the Life Guard Aiguillette and with Blue Cloth in the RHG/D
item. Each part is made from 11 Ligne Gold Oris Basket Cord and is of the same design as
the officer’s aiguillette. This embellishment, together with the pattern of the tunic on which it
is worn, serves to distinguish the rank of the wearer. The aiguillette is worn from the left
shoulder by Warrant Officers, Band Corporal of Horse and Trumpet Major.
03.4053. Aiguillettes (Class 2), Life Guards and RHG/D, Squadron Quartermaster
Corporal, Corporals of Horse, Lance Corporals of Horse. Detail and design are similar to
the Warrant Officer’s aiguillette except that shoulder portions are of less density of cord and
do not carry the coils at the forward ends, which are peculiar to the Officer and Warrant
Officer patterns. Worn from the left shoulder of the tunic by Squadron Quartermaster
Corporal, Corporal of Horse, Farrier Corporal of Horse, Band Corporal and Corporals.
03.4054. Aiguillettes (Class 3), Life Guards and RHG/D, Lance Corporals. This item is
in one part. It is formed by a continuous length of 11 ligne Gold Oris Basket Cord doubled,
with a long and short length plait. Gilt trophy tags are attached at the ends. They are worn
from the left shoulder of the tunic but are suspended from the shoulder strap.
03.4055. Gauntlets, Life Guards and RHG/D, All Other Ranks. An unlined gauntlet
glove with hand portion of mock buckskin and cuff of chrome hide. The glove is table cut
with fourchettes and quirks. The cuff, which is shaped at the perimeter, is butted and hand
stitched at the join at side and is attached to the hand part with one row of hand stitching. The
glove is prix seam sewn throughout with four needle pointing raised.

03.4056. Jack Boots, LG and RHG/D. As for officers, but with a spur rest rather than a
roll.
03.4057. Jack Boot Spurs, Life Guards and RHG/D, All Other Ranks. A forged steel
swan neck type spur similar in design to RHG/D Officers’ spurs with large spiked rowels
with steel chain under the boot. With two 2½ inch shaped black leather tabs with two 5/8th
inch buckling straps (T-pieces)
03.4058. Cloak. Life Guards, All Other Ranks. A long cloak with
wide sleeves made from Red Cloth with a Blue Cloth heavy Prussian
collar. The cloak is cut full and is designed to be worn over the cuirass and
also cover the hindquarters of the horse when the wearer is mounted. The
garment has a serge buggy lining. It fastens by hook and eye at the collar
and by 6 buttons and buttonholes down the front. A loose short belt is
provided at the back waist and is attached by buttonhole to a button at each
side seam. An additional button positioned near the left front scye gives
alternative attachment when worn over Mounted Review Order Mounted,
when only the top 4 front buttons are done up.. Rank insignia are worn on
the right forearm. The cloak is worn to a length of 9 ½ inches from the
ground.
03.4059. Cloak. RHG/D, All Other Ranks. A long cloak with wide sleeves made from
Blue Cloth, with a heavy Prussian collar of Scarlet Cloth. All other details are as for LG
Cloak.
DISMOUNTED REVIEW ORDER
03.4060. Dismounted Review Order Dress. Dismounted Review Order Dress is as for
Mounted Order, with medals worn on the tunic, except for the following:
a. Boots. Black Chelsea boots with elasticated sides (replacing Wellington boots OR)
with spigot spurs; spigots are spring loaded.

b. Spurs. Silver plated box type.
c. Overalls. Dark blue barathea designed to fit the leg closely and shaped to the
wellington boot with foot straps, strapped down firmly to the boot, fitting closely above
the spurs, with scarlet stripes of regimental pattern down the outside seams as follows:
(i) LG. 2 stripes, welted, 1½ inch wide and ½ inch apart; a scarlet welt between
the stripes.
(ii) RHG/D. A single broad stripe 3¼ inch wide. The overall should be cut straight
and from 1½ inch to 2 inch longer than ordinary trousers.
03.4061. Cuirasses. Not worn.
03.4062. Waist Belt. White leather waist belt with regimental cypher on gilt buckle.
FULL DRESS WALKING OUT ORDER
New picture required of OR less cross belt
03.4063. Full Dress Walking Out Order (formerly known as Pre-War Walking Out
Order). Worn as ordered. As for Dismounted Review Order less cuirass, sword and cross
belt. Sword slings slung, with Forage Cap (see No 1 Dress) worn in place of helmet and
white cotton gloves worn in place of gauntlets. NCOs carry a whip. Also used for Church
Parade and Royal Box orderly duties.
CHAPTER 3
No 1 Dress & No 2 (Service) Dress

03.4064. No1 Dress. Worn as ordered. Forage cap, blue patrol pattern tunic known with
only one line of stitching running from the collar to the breast pocket, overall trousers,
wellington boots, cross belt with cartouche box (either OR or Staff and Band), medal ribbons
fitted above left breast pocket. WO’s and NCO’s will also carry a whip, these differ in style
depending on Regiment, rank and appointment. Medals to be worn in No 1 Dress
Ceremonial as ordered. Females to wear issued blue skirt, black tights and black Gibson style
shoe or court shoes.
03.4065. No1 Dress (Mounted). Worn as ordered. As above with appropriate safety
equipment of riding cap and back protector, with blue regimental pantaloons and black
butcher boots fitted with rounded spurs with black straps. As working dress worn by Riding
less cross belt.

03.4066. Stable Dress. Worn as ordered. Forage cap, blue patrol pattern tunic, trousers of
dark blue barathea material straight cut with a pressed crease down the centre front and rear,
plain legs, (no turn ups), to be worn with braces. Black laced shoes with toecap. WO’s and
NCO’s to carry whips.
03.4067. No.2 Dress. Worn as ordered. Forage Cap No 2 Dress khaki jacket as issued, shirt
and tie, drill boots and a buff belt with sword hook removed. The jacket is fitted with 4 large
evenly spaced buttons down the front, two smaller buttons fasten both chest pockets with a
further 2 fastening the should er straps, crowns inward, with cloth shoulder titles (LG scarlet
in colour with light blue letters spelling THE LIFE GUARDS, the ends square cut; RHG/D
are dark navy blue with burgundy red letters spelling THE BLUES AND ROYALS).
RHG/D soldiers and officers wear the 105 Eagle on the upper left arm, soldiers and SNCOs
wear a white plated lanyard on their left shoulder fastened under the armpit with the spare
end secured inside the left breast pocket. RHG/D WOs wear a blue woven lanyard, LG
WO1’s wear a red woven lanyard on their right shoulder. WOs and NCOs will also carry
whips. Those qualified may carry a rosewood coloured pace stick. Females to wear the same
as male dress with exception of khaki issued skirt, flesh coloured tights and black Gibson
style shoe or court shoes.
03.4068. WO1s of both Regiments are to wear Sam Browne belts of regimental pattern.
03.4069. No.2 Dress (Mounted). Worn as ordered. Forage cap, Service Dress Cap or crash
hat (LG wear a red silk, RHG/D a blue silk, all WOs and Riding Staff wear a black silk). No
2 Dress jacket, two dress shirt and tie with khaki breeches and black butcher boots, with
rounded spurs and black straps. WOs and NCOs carry whips.
CHAPTER 4
Mess Dress
03.4070. No. 10 (Temperate) Mess Dress. Jacket – 1902 pattern. Scarlet superfine cloth
with dark blue stand-up collar fastened by two hooks and eyes. Dark blue gauntlet cuffs.
Collar, cuffs, fronts and bottom edges rimmed with ¾ inch B & S. Gold Lace. Life Guards –
no buttons or shoulder straps. RHG/D – Buttons (30 Ligne) and shoulder straps ie. 3/8-inch B
& S Gold Lace on dark blue cloth. Lined in scarlet, partly quilted. One inside breast pocket.
No collar badges. Reduced size badges of rank, chevrons 3/8-inch B & S Gold Lace on dark
blue backing. RHG/D to wear 105 Eagle (standard pattern) on upper left arm. Miniature
medals. WO1s and WO2s to have ½ inch B & S Gold Lace added to bottom of collar stand.
Vest. 1902 pattern. Full vest of dark blue superfine cloth. Fronts and bottom edges trimmed
with ¾ inch B & S Gold Lace. Life Guards – Two 4-inch pockets jetted. RHG/D – Two 4-
inch welted pockets covered with ¾ inch B & S Gold Lace. Boots and overalls as in No 1
Dress dismounted. Females to wear the male jacket and vest cut to the female form worn over
a skirt of same design as female officers.
CHAPTER 5

Other Orders of Dress
No 6 Dress (Tropical Bush Jacket) - Worn by officers and ORs
03.4071. With issued No 6 Dress Jacket, worn with No 2 Dress items except all badges and
accoutrements are to be detachable (for washing purposes).
Combat Uniform
03.4072. Combat uniform is to be worn as issued. It should be worn with Tactical

Recognition Flash (TRF) worn to conform with Part 9 of these Regulations. The TRF is the
same for both LG and RHG/D and is a patch of material of 3 horizontal bands of blue
(Pantone 289 PC), red (Pantone 202 PC) and blue. Berets may be worn in place of
operational headwear. The beret is dark blue. Embroidered regimental cap badge sewn onto a
1” patch of material coloured blue, red, blue. Other badges to be worn as directed by
Formation. Issued rank insignia worn on the slide.
No 13 Dress (Barrack Dress)
03.4073. No 13 Dress consists of;
a. Headwear. WOs1 wear same as officers. WOs2 wear issued Forage Cap while all
others wear beret.
b. Shirt and Tie. WOs1 wear same as officers. All other ORs wear issued shirt and tie.
c. Trousers. Issued No 2 Dress trousers or skirt for females.
d. Jersey. Issued Jersey Heavy Wool with same regimental badges of rank as worn on
No 2 Dress jacket.
e. Stable belt. LG is 3” deep of equal horizontal bands red (Pantone 202PC) over blue
(Pantone 289PC). RHG/D is 2 7/8” deep of 3 equal horizontal bands of blue (Pantone
289PC), red (Pantone 202PC) and blue (Pantone 289PC). Both stable belts are worn
outside the jersey with twin leather straps worn over the left hip.
f. Shoes. WOs1 wear same as officers. All other ORs wear black shoes. Females to wear
flesh coloured tights and black Gibson style shoe or court shoes.
No 14 Dress (Summer Barrack Dress)
03.4074. As for No 13 Dress except worn without jersey or tie with sleeves rolled to above
the elbow. Stable belt to be worn within the belt loops of the trousers.

SECTION 5
THE GUARDS DIVISION – OFFICERS
INTRODUCTION
Application. The regulations contained in this chapter apply to all officers of the Guards Division.
Layout. This Section is divided into the following Chapters:

Chapter 5 - Other Orders of Dress
UNIVERSAL ITEMS OF DRESS
03.5001. Cape. Milled Atholl grey cloth, lined Wellington red of length to cover the finger
tips when the arms are held straight down and the fingers extended. A 3” deep turn down prussian
type collar fastened with 2 hook and eye fastenings; 3 small gilt buttons below. The cape is cut in
one piece with shoulder seams.
03.5002. Greatcoat. Milled Atholll grey cloth, lined with Wellington red, double-breasted to
reach within a foot of the ground; 2 rows of gilt buttons of regimental pattern down the front,
ending at the waist, 5 buttons in each row, the top ones 13” and the bottom pair 6” apart.
03.5003. Cap Badges.
Regiment Cap Forage Peaked Cap Khaki Peaked Beret 1

(a) (b) (c) (d)
A grenade in gold A grenade in gold A grenade in gold
GREN GDS
embroidery embroidery embroidery
In silver plate the star of As for Forage Cap but The star of the Order
the Order of the Garter. smaller. of the Garter in silver
The Garter and motto in embroidery.
COLDM GDS
silver over Garter blue
enamel; the cross in red
enamel.
In silver plate, the star of As for Forage Cap but Small star of the
the Order of the Thistle; smaller. Order of the Thistle
SG the circle with motto and on cloth tartan
the centre in gilt metal. background 1” high
and 2” wide.
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Section 5 – Guards Division Officers

In silver plate: The star As for Forage Cap but Embroidered star of
of the Order of St smaller. the Order of St Patrick
Patrick, the motto and in gold and silver.
circle in gilt enamel on
a blue enamel ground;
IG
within the circle a cross
in red enamel, the
shamrock in green
enamel and crowns in
gilt metal.
A leek in gold As for Forage Cap but As for Forage Cap but
WG
embroidery smaller. smaller.
Note: All beret badges are sewn onto Household Division blue, red and blue rectangular cloth 2 ½
in wide except SG who have a Royal Stuart tartan background 1” high and 2” wide with yellow line
at the bottom and blue lines running vertically.
03.5004. Badges of Rank. Badges of rank are embroidered in silver.
a. Crown. St Edward pattern.
b. Stars.
GREN GDS )
COLDM GDS ) Stars of the Order of the Garter
WG )
SG Stars of the Order of the Thistle.
IG Stars of the Order of St. Patrick.
03.5005. Collar Badges. Collar badge descriptions are as follows:
Regiment Full Dress Tunic Mess Jacket

(a) (b) (c)
A grenade in silver embroidery A grenade in gold embroidery
GREN GDS on a gold embroidered
background.
In silver embroidery on a gold A similar badge but not on gold
background, the Star of the lace background.
COLDM GDS Order of the Garter, the Garter
and motto in gold, the cross in
scarlet silk.
A Thistle in silver embroidery The Star of the Order of the
SG on a gold embroidered Thistle in silver embroidery.
background.
A shamrock leaf in silver A star, as for Forage Cap
IG embroidery on a gold embroidered in silver and
embroidered background. colours.
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A leek in silver embroidery on A leek as for Forage Cap but
WG a gold embroidered smaller.
background.
03.5006. Button Pattern. Description of button patterns are given below:
Regiment Description
(a) (b)
The Royal Cypher reversed and interlaced, surmounted by a
GREN GDS
crown; a grenade beneath the cypher in the centre. In gilt.
COLDM GDS The Star of the Order of the Garter in gilt.
SG The Star of the Order of the Thistle in gilt.
IG The Harp and Crown in gilt.
Within a circle bearing the motto “CYRMU AM BYTH”, a leek
WG
surmounted by a crown in gilt.
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FULL DRESS
GUARD OF HONOUR ORDER AND GUARD ORDER
Guard of Honour Order Guard Order
03.5007. Headdress – Bearskin Cap. Cap of dyed black bearskin built onto a cane constructed
frame with a front depth of 11 ½ ” and 16” at the back. Lined black and fitted with a plain gilt taper
chain. Sockets to accommodate plumes are on both sides.
03.5008. Plume for Bearskin
a. GREN GDS. White goat's hair, 9” long, on the left side.
b. COLDM GDS. Scarlet cut feather, 9” long, on the right side.
c. SG. None.
d. IG. St Patrick’s blue cut feather, 9” long, on the right side.
e. WG. Cut feathers, 9” long: 4” white. 2” green and 3” white, on the left side.
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1.
03.5009. Headdress – Cocked Hat. (Only worn by certain appointments – See Section 1) The
cocked hat is made of black silk. The left side is to be 6¼ inches, and the right side 5¾, inches high.
Each corner 4 3/8th inches long. On the right side, a black silk cockade beneath a loop of one-inch
gold “Bias and Stand” lace, fastened by a button; at each end a bullion tassel consisting (except
where otherwise stated) of nine gold bullions with eleven crimson bullions under them, 1¾ inches
long, excluding the head; midway between the loop and the tassel, front and back, a diagonal band
of 1¾ inch black oakleaf.
2.
03.5010. Plume for Cocked Hat. Upright swan’s feathers, 5 inches long, the colours as for
bearskin plumes of respective regiments. For Scots Guards, a white plume.
03.5011. Headdress – Forage Cap. Forage Cap - blue cloth, universal pattern with embroidered
peak and plain chin strap; band 1 1/2” wide and regimental badge in front. SG have a regimental
check band and a gold cord round the edge of the crown without buttons or chin strap. Other
regiments wear a band of plain black mohair braid. Note that Forage Caps may only be worn in Full
Dress on certain occasions.
03.5012. Tunic. Scarlet beaver cloth, with blue cloth collar, cuffs and shoulder straps. A row of
gold embroidery ½” wide along the top and bottom edges of the collar. A patch of gold embroidery
at the front ends of the collar, bearing the badge of the regiment embroidered in silver. The cuffs
round, 3 ¼ ” deep, with a double row of ½ “ gold embroidery around the top. A blue flap on each
sleeve, 6” long at the seam, 6 ¾ ” at the points, 2 ¾ ” wide at the narrowest part and at the points 3
½ ”, ¼ ” and 3 ¾ ” respectively, beginning at the bottom of the cuff. A row of ½ “ gold embroidery
along the top, bottom and scalloped edge of the flap; within the flap, a patch of gold embroidery
bearing buttons spaced as specified below. A scarlet flap on each skirt behind, reaching to within ½”
of the bottom of the skirt; outer edges of the flap edged with ½“gold embroidery. Within each flap,
a shaped patch of gold embroidery with buttons spaced as on the sleeve flaps. Two buttons at the
waist behind, about 3” apart. The front collar, cuffs and flaps edged with white cloth ¼ ” wide. The
skirt lined with white, and to reach approximately to the bottom of the wearer’s sleeve when
standing to attention. The shoulder straps embroidered with a double row of ½“ gold embroidery,
except at the base; a gilt 30 ligne button at the top. The buttons on the fronts and flaps spaced as
follows:
a. GREN GDS. Nine buttons in front at equal distances, the lowest button flat, in waist
seam. Four buttons, at equal distances, on the flaps.
b. COLDM GDS. Ten buttons in pairs in front, the lowest button flat, in waist seam.
Four buttons, in two pairs, on the flaps.
c. SG. Nine buttons in front, in threes, the lowest button flat, in waist seam; Three
buttons, evenly spaced, on the flaps.
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d. IG. Nine buttons front, spaced 4,4 and 2. The lowest button flat, in waist seam. Four
buttons on the flaps, grouped towards the centre.
e. WG. Eleven buttons in front, in two groups of 5 plus a flat button in waist seam;
Five buttons on the flaps at equal distances.
03.5013. Aiguillette. Only for officers in entitled appointments.
03.5014. Buttons. Gilt, size 40 ligne. The flat button is covered by the waist sash.
03.5015. Medals. Medals are to be court mounted and are always worn with Full Dress.
03.5016. Gloves. White cotton.
03.5017. Netherwear.
a. Overalls. As required of Field Rank and Adjutants. Blue cloth with scarlet stripe 1
7/8” wide.
b. Trousers. Worn by all officers not entitled to wear overalls. Blue barathea with
plain bottom hollowed in front to fit over the boot, and side pockets. A scarlet stripe 1
7/8 “ wide down each side seam.
03.5018. Sword. Blade as for Infantry of the Line; plated hilt, with regimental device pierced and
chased in the guard; black fish-skin grip, bound with silver wire; the blade embossed with battle
honours and devices according to regimental pattern. Plated scabbard, lined with wood.
03.5019. Sword Belt. Web, with “dees” for sword slings (sword belt, No 6). Worn outside the
tunic and under the waist sash. When wearing overalls, the sword belt is worn under the tunic.
03.5020. Sword Knot.
a. Guard of Honour Order. Gold cord and acorn.
b. Guard Order. White buff leather with gold acorn.
03.5021. Sword Slings.
a. Guard of Honour Order. Gold lace, lined with crimson morocco leather, 1”
wide, without billet buckles. Brass fastening studs.
b. Guard Order. . White buff leather, 1” wide, with brass fastening studs.
03.5022. Waist Sash.
a. Guard of Honour Order. 2 ¾” wide gold and crimson net, alternate vertical
stripes. Over the buckle a bow of gold and crimson net 6” long, the ends 3 ½” wide, the
centre tie 2” and attached thereto a pair of gold and crimson heads and tassels. The
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tassels to hang 7” below the tunic skirt, the rear tassel being ½ ” longer than the front
one.
b. Guard Order. A sash of crimson silk net of the same dimensions as above.
03.5023. Footwear.
a. Mounted Officers. Boots Wellington, with spur boxes and brass swan-neck spurs.
b. Other Officers: Wellington or George boots.
LATE ENTRY OFFICERS
03.5024. Uniform and Headdress to be Worn. LE Officers filling the following battalion
staff appointments – Quartermaster, Technical Quartermaster, Welfare Officer and Motor Transport
Officer - wear the regimental Full Dress uniform of their rank with a cocked hat as described above,
in place of a bearskin cap. The plumes are upright swan's feathers, 5” long, in the same colour as the
respective bearskin plume (white plume for SG). All other LE officers wear the bearskin cap.
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FROCK COAT ORDER
03.5025. Headdress - Forage Cap. As described.
03.5026. Headdress – Cocked Hat. See Full Dress. May only be worn in Frock Coat order by
certain appointments – see Section 1.
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03.5027. Frock Coat. Blue cloth, single breasted and trimmed with black braid. Upright collar
edged with mohair braid and bearing figured decoration in Russia braid. Pointed cuffs, edged with
mohair braid, an ornament of Russia braid on the cuff. Six loops of 1¼ inch mohair braid down the
front of each side above the waist, with two olivets on each loop, the top loops reaching to the
shoulder-seams, those at the waist 4 inches long. The ends of the loops pointed and sewn down at
the outer end; the inner ends to hang loose. An edging of the same braid down both sides in front.
Two olivets at the waist at the back. On each skirt at the back, an ornament consisting of a triple
row of braid, forming a crimped rosette at the top and with a fringe tassel at the lower end of each
row. Shoulder straps of the same material as the garment, edged all round, except at the base, with
½“ mohair braid, and fastened by a small netted button at the top. Badges of rank in gold
embroidery. The fronts fastened edge to edge with hooks and eyes to the waist. The skirts lined with
black silk and to reach to the bend of the knee. A waist hook on the left hand side. The figured
decoration on the collar and cuffs is common to all five regi ments.
03.5028. Sword Belt. Web; worn outside the coat and under the waist sash. White buff leather
sword slings, 1” wide.
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03.5029. Other Items. Other items as for full dress with the exception that while medal ribbons
are to be worn, full size medals are never worn. The breast star of either a First Class or Second
Class Order may be worn without any broad riband. No neck badge, except those of the OM and
CH, may be worn.
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HORSE FURNITURE
03.5030. General. The items shown in this section refer to regimental saddlery. Certain
regiments hold sets of state saddlery which are worn on the occasions detailed in regimental
standing orders.
03.5031. Breastplate. Brown leather with regimental boss.
03.5032. Bridle. Brown leather, universal pattern. Branch bit, brow bands and rosettes of dark
blue silk with full dress, blue frockcoat and No 1 dress (London); brown leather on other occasions.
The bridoon reins are attached by buckles of regimental pattern instead of being sewn.
a. GREN GDS. The buckles used on the bridle are of the double Greek pattern, and
are in 3 sizes, being 2 buckles, 21/2” long, with 1” opening; 2 buckles, 21/4” long, with
7/8” opening; 4 buckles, 1 7/8 ” long, with ¾ ” opening. Gilt boss on bits, ornamented
with the Royal Cypher, reversed and interlaced, with the Garter, surmounted by a
crown. The bosses on the bit and on the breastplate are identical.
b. COLDM GDS. Regimental buckles; regimental devices on bit bosses and

breastplate.
c. SG. Regimental buckles; the Star of the Order of the Thistle is worn on the bit
bosses, below the frontlet of the brow band and breastplate.
d. IG. Regimental buckles with the Cross of St. Patrick in the ends. Regimental
devices on bit bosses and breastplate.
e. WG. Regimental buckles with the regimental device on bit bosses, breastplate
and below frontlet.
03.5033. Headrope. White cotton with brown leather billets.
03.5034. Saddle. Universal pattern, with plain silver/plated stirrups and blue webbing girths.
A brass slide, of regimental pattern is to be worn at the bottom of the stirrup leather when officers
are mounted in full dress.
03.5035. Saddle Cloth. Worn only with guard of honour and guard order. No 1 dark blue
cloth with hind corners interlined with buckram and lines with drab moleskin. Protective side pieces
of light brown bridle leather. Fitted with light brown leather retaining straps with brass roller
buckles and chapes, one set on each side. Overall measurements 25 ½ ” along top edge, 41 ½ ”
along bottom and 23 ½ ” deep down centre. Edged with gold lace 1” wide. 2 rows of gold lace for
majors and above; 1 row for other officers. The outer row of gold to be ¼ ” between rows. The lace
to be as follows:
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a. GREN GDS Gold universal “Bias and Stand” pattern.
b. COLDM GDS Gold universal pattern.
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c. SG Thistle pattern.
d. IG Shamrock pattern.
e. WG Gold universal pattern.
Large silver embroidered badges of rank are borne on both hind corners by majors and above. The
crown is to be the St. Edward pattern. Stars are to be of regimental pattern.
03.5036. Wallets. Brown leather, with black bearskin flounces when wearing full dress, blue
frock coat, or No 1 dress (London).
NO 1 DRESS (CEREMONIAL)
03.5037. Headdress. Forage cap as described.
03.5038. Jacket. Dark blue barathea, issue pattern. Stand collar, without badges. Detachable
shoulder straps embroidered with 2 narrow rows of gold embroidery except at the base. Small
button at the top. Silver embroidered badges of rank. Gilt regimental buttons, except at the waist
seam. The front of the jacket fastened with buttons grouped according to regiment. The top button is
1¼ ” below the collar seam and the bottom regimental button approximately 2¼” above the waist.
The sleeves have plain cuffs with buttons plugged at the hindarm. The number and arrangement of
cuff buttons is as follows:
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GREN GDS. 1 button.
COLDM GDS. 4 buttons arranged in 2 pairs.
SG. 3 buttons touching.
IG. 4 buttons touching.
WG. 5 buttons touching

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Black waist-hooks are inserted in the foreparts. The shoulder straps are round pointed and are 2”
wide at the base and 1 ¼ ” measured across the eyelet in the same material as the jacket. They are
fitted by means of a tongue under the strap which passes through a loop on the shoulder and is
fastened by a screw button.(Note 1) These shoulder straps are interchangeable with plain shoulder
straps worn on non-Ceremonial occasions. Buttons for fronts are 30 ligne; other buttons are as
follows:
GREN GDS 26 ligne.
COLDM GDS 24 ligne.
SG 22 ligne.
IG 22 ligne.
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WG 24 ligne.
(Note: 40 ligne = 1” diameter).

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03.5039. Gloves. White cotton
03.5040. Netherwear
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a. Overalls. As required for entitled officers Blue cloth with scarlet stripe 1 7/8”
wide.
b. Trousers. Worn by all officers not entitled to wear overalls. Blue barathea with
plain bottom hollowed in front to fit over the boot, and side pockets. A scarlet stripe 1
7
/8 “wide down each side seam.
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03.5041. Orders, Decorations and Medals. These, including ribands (ribbons) are worn by
entitled personnel.
03.5042. Sword. Worn if so required with steel scabbard.

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03.5043. Other items. As for Frock Coat.
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NO 1 DRESS LONDON (NON - CEREMONIAL)
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03.5044. As for Ceremonial except:
a. Jacket - Blue Jumper. A No 1 Dress jacket with plain shoulder straps sewn into
the seam and with no side vents is termed a “Blue Jumper” and is worn by all officers
not required to wear No 1 Dress Ceremonial. On plain shoulder-straps, badges of rank
are embroidered in gold (crown and star patterns as for Full Dress). Button as for
ceremonial jacket.
NO 2 DRESS
03.5045. Headdress
a. Forage Cap. As for No 1 dress.
b. Service Dress Cap. For wear on appropriate occasions. Soft pattern in equivalent
shape as the Forage Cap but of drab material to match the No 2 dress material. Flexible
peak and without grummet round the top of the cap. Brown leather chin strap fixed with
2 gilt struck buttons of regimental pattern. SG have a Royal Stuart tartan patch, 1” high
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x 2” wide on each side of the cap. (Yellow line at bottom and blue lines running
vertically). The cap badge worn with the Khaki Cap is as for Forage Cap but smaller
except GREN GDS is same size. This cap is only worn with a cloth belt and is not worn
with full size medals or Sam Browne belt.
03.5046. Jacket. As issued, but with buttons of regimental pattern, grouped according to
regimental arrangement. Badges of rank in gilt metal.
03.5047. Shirt. Regimental pattern khaki.

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03.5048. Belt
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a. Brown polished standard Sam Browne belt with brace.
b. Khaki cloth belt of same material as jacket for wear on appropriate occasions
when worn with Cap, Khaki Peaked.
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03.5049. Breeches. Mounted Officers. Drab coloured Bedford cord or cavalry twill of sealed
pattern, cut and shade, with drab coloured buckskin strapping. The breeches to reach about 6”
below the knee, fairly loose over the hip and thigh with a good fullness in the top half over the knee.
Fly front, 2 cross pockets; buckle and strap at the back. Openings at bottom of the legs about 5”
long with buttons and holes. The top buttons and holes to be 1/2” apart.
03.5050. Trousers. As issued.

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03.5051. Scabbard. Foot Guards brown leather pattern to be provided by officers as an optional
item of dress at individual expense or as a pool holding at regimental expense. WG to have a silver
shoe on the scabbard.
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03.5052. Sword Frog. Brown leather. Only worn when carrying a sword.
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03.5053. Footwear.
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a. Boots Mounted Officers. Brown leather field boots. The height of the boot is to vary
according to the length of the leg. It should reach to about 4” from the top of the knee. The
leg of the boot should be jacked sufficiently to prevent it from sinking. These boots have soft
legs stiffened to a depth of 4” to 6” from the top, faced at instep with 7 to 9 pairs of eyelet
holes at the option of the officer; plain toecaps with 2 rows of stitching 1/16” apart;
horizontal counter in line with the third lace hole from the bottom and about 3 ¼ ” above the
top of the heel; a leather garter at the top of the leg.
b. Spurs. Worn by mounted officers. Brass regimental pattern with brass under chain. Top
strap and spur tab of brown leather.
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c. Shoes. Brown leather Oxford with plain toe cap..
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NO 3 DRESS (Tropical No 1 Dress)
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03.5054. As for No 1 Dress except:
a. Jacket. White cotton cloth, Stand collar; maximum depth 2¼ ”; provided with a
throat tab and hooks and eyes. The fronts fasten with regimental buttons in regimental
arrangements as for No 1 Dress plus a flat button at the waist. The top button is 1 ¼ ”
from the collar and the bottom regimental button approximately 2 ½ ” above the waist.
2 patch breast pockets with 1 ½ ” pleats at the back and three-point flaps, fastened by
button and buttonhole and press fasteners at the outer points. 2 patch hip pockets with
1½ ” pleats at the back and three-point flaps without fastening. The sleeves have plain
cuffs with detachable regimental 22 ligne buttons placed at the hindarm. A loose belt of
self-material, 2” wide, with 3 pairs of eyelets at the pointed end, 2 eyelets at the buckle
and provided with a hole and button for securing the single prong gilt buckle.
Detachable shoulder straps with badges of rank in gilt metal, interchangeable with the
straps worn on No 1 dress
NO 10 DRESS (TEMPERATE MESS DRESS)
03.5055. Headdress. As for No 1 Dress.
03.5056. Jacket. Scarlet refine cloth, with dark blue roll collar bearing embroidered regimental
badge 5” from the seam of the shoulder. Pointed cuffs of dark blue refine cloth. Field officers have
on each sleeve 3 rows of small gold cord, the top row forming an eye at the point of the cuff;
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captains have 2 rows and subalterns have l row. Miniature medals, court mounted, are to be worn on
the left collar above the regimental badge. No shoulder straps.
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03.5057. Collar Badges
Regiment Collar Badge

(a) (b)
GREN GDS A grenade in gold embroidery
COLDM GDS A Garter Star in silver embroidery
The Star of the Order of the Thistle in
SG
silver embroidery.
A star, as for Forage Cap embroidered
IG
in silver and colours.
WG A leek as for Forage Cap but smaller.
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03.5058. Shirt. White stiff formal shirt with wing collar for Full Ceremonial and Ceremonial
Evening (white tie) events and black bow tie. On other occasions a soft white shirt is worn.
03.5059. Vest. Dark blue refine cloth with roll collar. Mounted 22 ligne buttons of regimental
pattern grouped over 2½ “ as follows:
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GREN GDS 4 buttons.
COLDM GDS 4 buttons arranged in pairs.
SG 3 buttons.
IG 4 buttons.
WG 5 buttons.
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03.5060. Netherwear, Boots and Spurs. As for No 1 Dress.
NO 11 DRESS - WARM WEATHER MESS DRESS
03.5061. As for No 10 Dress except:
a. Jacket. White drill with roll collar with no collar badges.
b. Badges of Rank. Worn on the sleeve as for No 10 Dress but in white cord.
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c. Non-Ceremonial. Scarlet cummerbund in place of vest, soft shirt, trousers and
black shoes may be worn.
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OTHER ORDERS OF DRESS
NO 4 DRESS (Tropical No 2 Dress)
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03.5062. Jacket and Trousers. As issued except with regimentally arranged buttons.
03.5063. Accoutrements. All other items are as for No 2 Dress including shirt except all badges
should be clutch and pin fastenings and buttons with ring fastenings (so that they may be easily
removed to avoid damaging the material during washing and dry cleaning).
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03.5064. Medals or Medal Ribbons. These are to be attached by a medal bar and fixed onto the
uniform through beckets above the breast pocket.
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COMBAT UNIFORM
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03.5065. Headdress. Helmet as issued or khaki beret.
03.5066. Cap Badge. The cap badge worn in the beret is as follows:
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Regiment Beret 1
(a) (b)
GREN GDS A grenade in gold embroidery
The star of the Order of the Garter in
COLDM GDS
silver embroidery.
Small star of the Order of the Thistle on
SG cloth tartan background 1” high and 2”
wide.
Small embroidered star of the Order of
IG
St Patrick in gold and silver.
WG As for Forage Cap but smaller.
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1. All beret badges are sewn onto Household Division blue, red and blue rectangular cloth 2 ½ in
wide except SG who have a Royal Stuart tartan background 1” high and 2” wide with yellow line at
the bottom and blue lines running vertically.
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03.5067. Badges of Rank. Worn as embroidered slide on the chest. Badges or rank to be khaki
and white embroidered versions of those rank badges worn in No 1 Dress.
03.5068. Tactical Recognition Flash (TRF). TRF is blue, red, blue horizontal stripes worn only
on combat uniform.
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03.5069. Shirt. In barracks, officers may wear the khaki shirt with sleeves rolled up with metal
badges of rank.
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03.5070. Jersey Heavy Wool. In Winter Order, the JHW may be worn in preference to a Combat
Dress overgarment. If worn with the khaki shirt, a tie is to be worn and stable belt worn outside the
JHW.
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03.5071. Boots. As issued.
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NO 13 DRESS – BARRACK DRESS WINTER ORDER
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03.5072. Headdress and Cap Badge. Service Dress (khaki) cap as for No 2 Dress.
03.5073. Shirt and Tie. Khaki shirt and tie.

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03.5074. Jersey. Jersey Heavy Wool.
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03.5075. Badges of Rank. Crown and stars of regimental pattern in gilt worn on shoulder straps
of jersey.
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03.5076. Belt
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a. Stable Belt. Belt of blue, red and blue horizontal stripes of equal widths with
leather straps with the straps facing forwards worn outside the jersey.
b. Web belt. As issued worn when on training with troops.

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03.5077. Trousers. Barrack dress trousers as issued.
03.5078. Shoes. Brown oxford type shoes with plain toe caps.
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NO 14 DRESS – BARRACK DRESS SUMMER ORDER
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03.5079. As for No 13 Dress except: worn without a jersey or tie with badges of rank attached to
shoulder straps of the shirt. Stable belt is worn through the belt loops of the trousers
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SECTION 6
THE GUARDS DIVISION – OTHER RANKS
INTRODUCTION
03.6001. Application. The regulations contained in this chapter apply to all Other Ranks of
the Guards Division.
03.6002. Layout. This Section is divided into the following Chapters:

Chapter 5 - Other Orders of Dress
UNIVERSAL ITEMS OF DRESS
03.6003. Beret. The khaki beret with regimental badge with appropriate backing.
03.6004. Cape Band and Drummers. A knuckle length cape of the shade of Blue-Grey
cloth. The garment has a Prussian collar which fastens in front by hook and eye. The cape has
a one-piece back and is cut with side seams extending over the shoulders to the neck point to
give provision for it to be worn over the wings of the Drum Major, bandsmen and drummers’
tunics. The cape is unlined, is finished raw ewdge at the bottom and fastens down the front by
three buttonholes and buttons. Worn over the tunic as ordered.
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03.6005. Cape OR. As for bandsmen but is cut with less sdhoulder shape for wear over
tunics without wings.
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03.6006. Greatcoats, Band and Drummers. A single-breasted greatcoat made from Blue-
Grey W.P. Cloth. Cut single-breasted with Prussian collar: back with inverted pleat, centre
seam and vent: sleeves with turned back cuffs: pointed shoulder straps, rifle patches and belt
at back waist. Side pockets with flaps are provided and a ticket pocket fitted inside on the left
facing. The fronts and back are lined with White Serge down to approximately 3 inches
below depth of scye. Sleeves are lined with linen. Fronts button by five large Regimental
buttons and the collar by hook and eye. Back straps fasten by three buttonholes and buttons
and back vent by two buttonholes and buttons. Small vents in the side seams at the waist are
provided to allow the half belts at the back to be passed inside when equipment is worn over
the coat. The crown of the sleeves and shoulders are cut to make provision for the wing' of
the Band and Drummers’ Tunics when worn over the Tunic. Worn by Bandsmen and
Drummers with Full Dress to a length of 12 inches from the ground. Belts are worn outside
the greatcoat except for those wearing swords and musicians.
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Section 6 – Guards Division Other Ranks

03.6007. Greatcoats, ORs. As for Band but shoulders and crown of sleeves cut to fit over
the tunic without wings. Belts are worn outside the greatcoat except for those wearing
swords.
03.6008. Cap Badges.
Regiment Cap Forage Peaked Beret

(a) (b) (d)
GREN GDS
COLDM GDS
SG
IG
WG
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CHAPTER 1 – FULL DRESS
03.6009. Head Dress. Black bearskin cap similar in style to the officers’ Full Dress cap
but less tapered and more square frontal appearance. Forage caps maybe worn under certain
circumstances (See Household Division Standing Orders).
03.6010. Plumes.
Regiment Regimental Staff R&F

(a) (b) (c)
5 ½ inch white horse hair worn on As for Regtl Staff but less
GREN GDS
the left side. dense.
7 inch scarlet dyed hackle feather 6 ½ inch red dyed horse hair
COLDM GDS
plume worn on the right side. plume worn on the right side.
None None
SG
7 inch St Patrick’s blue dyed 6 ½ inch St Patrick’s blue
IG hackle feather plume worn on the dyed horse hair plume worn
right side on the right side.
7 inch feather plume in white, 6 inch horse hair plume in
green and white worn on the left white, green and white worn
WG
side (but only worn by WOs 1 and on the left side.
2).
03.6011. Tunic Staff No 1. The tunic is made from superfine scarlet cloth with a blue
cloth collar, shoulder straps and cuffs. The edges of the collar, fronts, cuffs and centre back
skirt seam are piped with white cloth. The back skirt slashes are piped with blue cloth. The
collar is edged inside the white piping and along the base of the collar at the back with ½ inch
gold lace. A piece of 1 inch gold lace extending slightly beyond the shoulder seam is arranged
to form a gorget at each end of the collar and is embellished by a regimental collar badge
placed centrally on the lace. The front of the tunic fastens by the regimental arrangement of
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buttons with a brass button on the waist seam covered by the belt. The back is cut with side
bodies. The back skirt has a scalloped edged slash on each side. The slashes, embellished
with ¾ inch gold lace arranged in regimentally spaced blocks, are edged inside a blue piping
with ½ inch gold lace. A large regimental button is plugged through each block and a button
is also sewn at the top of each side of the back skirt.
The sleeves have cuffs with three-pointed scalloped slashes, with regimentally arranged
blocks of gold lace arranged on each slash and a further ½ inch gold lace edging inside the
white piped edge. A large regimental button is plugged through each of the blocks of gold
lace. Two rows of ¾ inch gold lace are sewn on round the top of the cuff. Shoulder straps
with regimental cypher are edged with a gold cord. They are seamed in at the base and fasten
by button hole and button at the top. This tunic is worn by Warrant Officers 1 and 2.
Variations between the regiments are as follows:
a. Collar Badges:
(i) Gren Gds – A silver wired embroidered grenade with raised ball without cloth
edging fitted 1 ¾ inch back from the front ends of the tunic collar with the ball
foremost.
(ii) COLDM GDS – A silver and gold embroidered Garter Star with edging of
blue cloth fitted 1 ½ inch back from the front ends of the tunic collar with the base of
the Star foremost.
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(iii) SG - A silver embroidered thistle without cloth edging fitted 1 ½ inch back
from the front ends of the tunic collar with the stem of the thistle foremost.
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(iv) IG - A silver embroidered shamrock without cloth edging fitted 1 ½ inch back
from the front ends of the tunic collar with the stem of the shamrock foremost.
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(v) WG - A silver embroidered leek with 1/8th cloth edging fitted 1 ¾ inch back
from the front ends of the tunic collar with the root of the leek foremost.
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b. Regimental Arrangement of Buttons. As for officers’ tunics.
c. Arrangement of Gold Lace Blocks on Back Skirt and Cuffs:

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(i) Gren Gds – 4 equally spaced blocks
(ii) COLDM GDS. 4 blocks grouped in pairs.
(iii) SG. 3 blocks at equal distances.
(iv) IG. 4 bars grouped closely together towards the centre.
(v) WG. 5 bars at equal distances.

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d. Shoulder Straps.
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(i) Gren Gds – Gold embroidered Royal Cypher
(ii) COLDM GDS. Silver embroidered rose.
(iii) SG. Silver embroidered star of St Andrew’s design.
(iv) IG. Silver and silk embroidered star of St Patrick’s design.

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(v) WG. Silver embroidered leek.
03.6012. Tunic Staff No 2. As Staff No 1 except that cuffs have a single row of ¾ inch
gold lace sewn round the top edge, back slashes are without the edging of ½ inch gold lace,
and shoulder straps are piped with white cloth. Worn by Orderly Room Colour Sergeants and
Orderly Room Sergeant.
03.6013. Tunic Staff No 4. The tunic is made from scarlet cloth with a blue cloth collar,
shoulder straps and cuffs. The edges of the collar, fronts, cuffs and centre back skirt seam are
piped with white cloth. The back skirt slashes are piped with blue cloth. The collar is edged
with white piping embellished by a regimental collar badge. The front of the tunic fastens by
the regimental arrangement of buttons with a brass button on the waist seam covered by the
belt. The back is cut with side bodies. The back skirt has a scalloped edged slash on each
side. The slashes, embellished with ¾ inch gold lace arranged in regimentally spaced blocks.
A large regimental button is plugged through each block and a button is also sewn at the top
of each side of the back skirt.
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The sleeves have cuffs with three-pointed slashes, with regimentally arranged blocks of ½
inch gold lace arranged on each slash. A large regimental button is plugged through each of
the blocks of gold lace. Shoulder straps with regimental cypher are edged with a white
piping. They are seamed in at the base and fasten by button hole and button at the top. This
tunic is worn by CQMS and Sergeants. Regimental embellishments are as for Tunic Staff No
1.
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03.6014. Tunic Rank and File. The tunic is made from scarlet cloth with a blue cloth
collar, shoulder straps and cuffs. The edges of the collar, fronts, cuffs and centre back skirt
seam are piped with white cloth. The back skirt slashes are piped with blue cloth. The collar
is plain and embellished by a regimental collar badge. The front of the tunic fastens by the
regimental arrangement of buttons with a brass button on the waist seam
covered by the belt. The back is cut with side bodies, a waist seam and
back skirt. The back skirt has a scalloped edged slash on each side which
are piped with blue cloth and trimmed with ¾ inch white worsted lace in
regimentally spaced blocks. A large regimental button is plugged through
each block and a button is also sewn at the top of each side of the back
skirt.
The sleeves have blue cuffs with three-pointed slashes, with regimentally arranged blocks of
½ inch white worsted lace arranged on each slash. A large regimental button is plugged
through each of the blocks. Shoulder straps with regimental cypher are plain blue cloth. They
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are seamed in at the base and fasten by button hole and button at the top. This tunic is worn
by Lance Sergeants and below. Variations between the regiments are as follows:
a. Collar Badges:
(i) Gren Gds – A white worsted grenade with raised ball fitted 1 ¾ inch back from
the front ends of the tunic collar with the ball foremost.
(ii) COLDM GDS – A white worsted embroidered Garter Star fitted 1 ½ inch back
from the front ends of the tunic collar with the base of the Star foremost.
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(iii) SG - A white worsted thistle fitted 1 ½ inch back from the front ends of the
tunic collar with the stem of the thistle foremost.
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(iv) IG - A white worsted shamrock fitted 1 ½ inch back from the front ends of the
tunic collar with the stem of the shamrock foremost.
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(v) WG - A white worsted leek fitted 1 ¾ inch back from the front ends of the
tunic collar with the root of the leek foremost.
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b. Regimental Arrangement of Buttons. As for officers’ tunics.
c. Arrangement of White Worsted Lace Blocks on Back Skirt and Cuffs:

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(i) Gren Gds – 4 equally spaced blocks
(ii) COLDM GDS. 4 blocks grouped in 2 pairs.
(iii) SG. 3 blocks at equal distances.
(iv) IG. 4 bars grouped closely together towards the centre.
(v) WG. 5 bars at equal distances.

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d. Shoulder Straps.
(i) Gren Gds – White worsted Royal Cypher
(ii) COLDM GDS. White worsted rose.
(iii) SG. White worsted star of St Andrew’s design.
(iv) IG. White worsted star of St Patrick’s design.

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(v) WG. White worsted leek.
03.6015. Tunic Drum Major. The tunic is made from superfine scarlet cloth with blue
cloth collar and cuffs. The collar is edged with ½ inch gold lace showing 1/8th inch blue, and
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along the base at the back neck. A piece of 1 inch gold lace extending slightly beyond the
shoulder seam is arranged to form a gorget at each end of the collar and is embellished by an
embroidered regimental collar badge as for Warrant Officers 1 and 2 placed centrally on the
lace. The fronts of the tunic are edged with ½ inch gold lace, and have nine horizontal bars of
double ¾ inch gold lace spaced equally. These fasten by large regimental buttons above the
waist seam. A flat button and buttonhole in the waist seam are also provided. Side body
seams are covered by ¾ inch gold lace and a row of lace also runs down the full length of the
centre back and back skirt. A row of gold lace also runs from a point slightly behind the neck
point to mid-way between the shoulder point and hindarm pitch of the back on each side.
The back skirt is of the Warrant Officers Class I and 2 pattern with the addition of gold lace
running down to the bottom of the skirt at each side and three oblique squares of gold lace on
the waist seam of the back and back skirt. The sleeves are trimmed with gold lace over the
seams and arranged to form equally spaced reversed chevrons on the top half sleeve. Cuffs
are provided with gold laced slashes to the pattern of that of the Warrant Officers Class I and
2 but the shape of the blue cuff, which is not piped white at the top edge, runs from a depth of
4 ½ inches at the slash on the top half sleeve to 3 ½ inches at the forearm seam and two rows
of gold lace showing 1/16th inches blue at the top and between follows the graduated run of
the cuff edge.
The tunic is without shoulder straps. Wings, Gold, Drum Major, are provided as a separate
item and fitted by a screw shoulder button and metal bar fastening on the shoulders of the
tunic. A four-bar 1 inch gold lace chevron is worn reversed on the right forearm.
03.6016. Tunic Band Sergeant. A scarlet cloth tunic with blue cloth collar, cuffs, wings
and shoulder straps. Cuffs and centre back skirt seam only are piped with white cloth. Back
skirt slashes are piped with blue cloth. The collar is edged with ½ inch gold lace and has a
regimental embroidered collar badge as for Drum Major. The fronts are trimmed with nine
horizontal bars of double ¾ inch gold lace spaced equally and edged on the left side with ½
inch gold lace. The tunic fastens by regimentally arranged regimental buttons above the waist
seam and a flat button and buttonhole is also provided in the waist seam.
The back is cut with side bodies and has a back skirt with a slash each side which are
trimmed with regimentally arranged blocks of gold lace with a large regimental button
plugged through each block and also one sewn at the top of each side of the back skirt. The
sleeves have cuffs with slashes. The slashes are piped white at the scalloped edge and have
trimming of gold lace in regimental arrangement with a regimental button plugged through
each. The tunic is supplied with detachable shoulder straps with wings attached. The shoulder
straps have embroidered regimental cyphers and are edged with ½ inch gold lace.
Blue cloth wings are attached to the shoulder straps and are edged with ½ inch gold lace and
have rows of ½ inch gold lace sewn across from outer to inner edges. The shoulder strap has
a buttonhole engaging a button near the neck point of the tunic and a metal hook at each end
of the wing engages a thread loop at the front and hindarm pitches of the armhole. A 3 bar 1
inch gold chevron is worn on the right upper arm. Worn by Band Sergeants.
03.6017. Tunic Timebeater. A tunic of scarlet cloth with blue cloth collar, shoulder straps,
wings, cuffs and sleeve band. The collar is edged with ½ inch gold lace and has embroidered
collar badges. Fronts are trimmed with nine horizontal bars each of double ¾ inch gold lace
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spaced equally, and,edged on the left side with ½ inch gold lace. Fronts fasten by large
regimentally arranged buttons and a small flat button at the waist seam. The back is cut with
side bodies. Side body seams are covered with ½ inch gold lace continuing to the bottom at
each side of the back skirt. A row of ½ inch gold lace also runs down the full length of the
centre back and back skirt, which is finished with a row each side of the skirt seams. Three
oblique squares of gold lace are arranged on the back skirt waist seam and a large button is
sewn on in the centre of each outside square.
The sleeves are trimmed with ½ inch gold lace over the seams and arranged to form equally
spaced reversed chevrons on the top half sleeves. A blue cloth band graduated in width from
the centre to the seams, edged with gold lace and a row of gold lace across the centre is laid
on across the top half sleeve approximating the position of the elbow. Cuffs are of a
distinctive pattern, being a 3 inch band of blue cloth edged with ½ inch gold lace at the top,
and having four vertical bars of double ½ inch gold lace, each arranged with a mitred end
downwards, and a button sewn on each bar. The tunic is supplied with detachable shoulder
straps and wings attached similar to those of the Band Sergeant. The tunic is worn by
Drummers.
03.6018. Tunic Bandsmen. A scarlet cloth tunic with blue cloth collar, cuffs, wings and
shoulder straps. Centre back skirt seam is piped with white cloth and back skirt slashes are
piped with blue cloth. The collar is edged with ½ inch gold lace and an embroidered collar
badge. Fronts are trimmed with nine horizontal bars of double ¾ inch gold lace spaced
equally and edged on the left side with ½ inch gold lace. The fronts fasten by large regimental
buttons and a flat button on the waist seam. The back is cut with side bodies and has a back
skirt with a slash each side which is trimmed with regimental arrangement of blocks of gold
lace each block plugged by a large regimental button; also one sewn at the top of each side of
the back skirt. Sleeves have a distinctive pattern cuff, being a 3 inch blue cloth band edged
with ½ inch gold lace at the top and having four vertical bars of double ½ inch gold lace each
arranged with a mitred end downwards and a button sewn on each bar. The tunic is supplied
with detachable shoulder straps with wings attached similar to those of Band Sergeants. The
tunic is worn by Corporals and Musicians.
03.6019. Tunic Drummer. A scarlet cloth tunic with blue collar, cuffs, shoulder straps and
wings. Cuff slashes are piped with white cloth and back skirt slashes are piped with blue
cloth. The collar is edged top, bottom and fronts with ½ inch Drummer's Lace (fleur-de-lys
pattern) and along the fronts ' and top with a blue and white worsted fringe. Fronts are
trimmed with nine bars of double ¾ inch Drummer's Lace spaced equidistantly and fasten by
large regimental buttons above the waist seam and a button either on the waist seam or in the
centre of the ninth bar.
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- GREN GDS Drummer’s Tunic
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The back is cut with side bodies and is trimmed with ¾ inch Drummers Lace down the centre
back and continuing to the bottom of the skirt, covering the side body and side skirt seam.
and a row at each side running from a point slightly behind the neck point to midway
between the shoulder point and hindarm pitch at the back. The back skirt has a scalloped
slash each side which is trimmed with lace arranged in regimental blocks with a large
regimental button plugged through each. Three squares of lace are laid on the waist seam at
the top of the back skirt with their points in the waist seam. A button is sewn through the
centre of each of the outside squares.
Sleeves are embellished by ¾ inch Drummer's Lace down the fore and hindarm seam and six
bars arranged across the top sleeve to form reversed chevrons. Pointed blue cloth cuffs with
three-pointed scalloped slashes are provided. The top of the cuffs is edged with ¾ inch lace
and the slashes have lace arranged in regimental pattern with a large button plugged through
each block. The tunic has shoulder straps with worsted embroidered cyphers, edged with ½
inch lace and wings attached. The wings are edged with ½ inch lace, and have bars of single
¾ inch lace and fringe at the outer edge. The wing is sewn to the tunic between the hind and
forearm pitch of the armhole. The shoulder strap has a buttonhole at the top and engages a
button sewn to the tunic near the neck point. The tunic is worn by NCOs of the Drums and
Drummers.
03.6020. Shoulder Belt Drum Major.A shoulder belt of blue cloth lined red roan leather
edged with two rows of ¾ inch Gold Lace Universal to show 1/8th inch at the edges.
Miniature drum sticks are engaged through six loops of gold lace at the edge on the centre
front. The front embellishment embodying a crown surmounted by a lion over the Regimental
traditional badge or emblem and battle honours are heavily embroidered on blue cloth and
laid on and sewn. The join of the front and back is rounded and edged with gold fringe.
03.6021. Arm Badges. A gold and silver embroidered badge consisting of a St Edward’s
crown surmounting a scarlet banner with pike and tassels to the right side over crossed
swords worn by WO 2 on the upper right arm of tunic and No 1 Dress. Also worn by CSgts
sewn onto the 3-bar 1 inch gold chevrons on the upper right arm. The banner contains a
replica of the King’s Colour of each regiment less Battle Honours.
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- Irish Guards Arm Badge
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03.6022. Rank Insignia – WO1. The large Coat of Arms is only worn by certain
individuals – See Part 9 of these Regulations. All others wear the standard size insignia.
03.6023. Rank Chevrons.
a. SNCOs. Mitred bars of 1 inch Universal Gold Lace laid on blue cloth and stitched to
a scarlet backing so that the blue cloth shows 1/16th inch at the edges of the gold lace
worn on the upper right arm. The 2-bar chevron is worn by corporals of the bands. The 3-
bar chevron is worn by CSgts, band sergeants and sergeants. The 4-bar chevron reversed
is worn by Drum Majors on the lower right forearm.
b. Junior Ranks. 1 inch white braid mitred chevrons on blue cloth backed by scarlet
cloth.
03.6024. Good Conduct Chevrons.
a. Band. These are mitred bars of ½ inch Universal Gold Lace laid on blue cloth and
stitched to a scarlet backing so that the blue cloth shows 1/16th inch at the edges of the
gold lace. Up to 6 may be worn by musicians on the lower left forearm.
b. Rank and File. Up to 5 chevrons of mitred bars of white ½ inch worsted lace on blue
with scarlet cloth background may be worn on lower left forearm by LCpls and Gdsm.
03.6025. Shoulder Sashes Drum Major. A crimson silk sash 23 inches wide reduced at
each end to a width of 15 ½ inches by 6 pleats. The sash is edged by double gold thread
fringe 6 inches wide at the end and 3 inches at the edges. Fastened by a brooch of special
design.
03.6026. Shoulder Sash SNCO. Standard scarlet silk or red worsted Infantry sashes are
worn over the right shoulder by Warrant Officers and SNCOs.
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03.6027. Waist Belts. White plastic belt with regimental motif on the brass buckle.
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03.6028. Gloves. White cotton gloves worn by all ranks except LSgts and below. Note
that all wear gloves in Great Coat Order).
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03.6029. Swords, Slings and Knots. Swords are only worn by WO1s, RQMS and
RQMS(T), Band Sergeant Majors, Drum Majors, Drill Sergeants and Master Tailors. Worn
with buff belts and slings with buff sword knots except WO1s and RQMS who wear a gold
sword knot in Full Dress only.
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03.6030. Pace Sticks. Standard pattern with regimental embellishments. Carried only by
certain individuals – see Household Division Standing Orders.
03.6031. Trousers. Trousers are made from Blue Tweed cloth cut with generous body rise.
They are slightly narrow at the knee and increase in width at the bottom where they are
shaped to fit over the boot. A ¼ inch welted scarlet stripe is worn down each side seam. 2 side
pockets. Worn by all ranks including musicians.
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CHAPTER 2 – NO 1 DRESS
03.6033. Head Dress - Forage Cap. Worn with regimental cap badge.
a. GREN GDS. A peaked cap made with blue cloth with a crown welt piping and band
of scarlet. The peak is of black japanned fibre and has distinguishing banding on the peak
(see below). A black glazed leather 3/8th inch chin strap is attached by a small regimental
cap button at each side.
b. COLDM GDS. A peaked cap made with blue cloth with a crown welt piping of
white and 1 ½ inch band of white cotton lace. The peak is of black japanned fibre and has
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distinguishing banding on the peak (see below). A black glazed leather 3/8th inch chin
strap is attached by a small regimental cap button at each side.
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c. SG. A peaked cap made with blue cloth with a crown welt piping of scarlet and 1 ½
inch detachable band of scarlet, white and blue dicing. The peak is of black japanned fibre
and has distinguishing banding on the peak (see below). No chin strap or buttons.
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d. IG. A peaked cap made with blue cloth with a crown welt piping of green and 1 ½
inch band of green. The peak is of black japanned fibre and has distinguishing banding on
the peak (see below). A black glazed leather 3/8th inch chin strap is attached by a small
regimental cap button at each side.
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e. WG. A peaked cap made with blue cloth with a blue crown welt piping and 1 ½ inch
band of black worsted lace with vertical stripes 1 ½ inch width. The peak is of black
japanned fibre and has distinguishing banding on the the peak (see below). A black glazed
leather 3/8th inch chin strap is attached by a small regimental cap button at each side.
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03.6034. Forage Cap Peaks. Each rank is denoted by distinguishing banding on the edge
of the peak and on the peak itself as follows:
a. WO1. Five rows of gold braid are laid on and stitched close together round the outer
leather bound edge.
b. WO2. Four rows of gold braid are laid on and stitched close together round the outer
leather bound edge.
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c. CSgts and Band Sgt. Three rows of gold braid spaced 1/8th inch between the 2nd and
3rd rows with with a leather bound edge.
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d. Band LSgts. Two rows of gold braid spaced 1/8th inch apart with a leather bound
edge.
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e. LCpls and Musicians. Single row of gold braid with a leather bound edge.
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f. CQMS and Sgts. ¼ inch brass outer edge with two rows of 1/8th inch brass laid
on and each spaced 1/8th inch above the bound edge.
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g. LSgts. ¼ inch brass outer edge with single row of 1/8th inch brass laid on 1/8th inch
above the bound edge.
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h. LCpls and Gdsm. Plain peak with ¼ inch brass outer edge.
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03.6035. Jacket and trousers. Issued trousers (different to Full Dress trousers) with ¼
inch scarlet welt down outside seams and blue patrol jacket plain shoulder boards and no
collar badges. Regimental arrangements of buttons to front and cuffs.
03.6036. Rank Insignia. See Part 9 of these Regulations. Note that Regimental arm
badges are worn on the upper right arm by all SNCOs except WO1.
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03.6037. Shoulder Sash. Standard scarlet silk or red worsted Infantry sashes are worn
over the right shoulder by Warrant Officers and SNCOs except a sash is not worn with Sam
Browne belt.
03.6038. Belt.
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a. Sam Browne Belt. Worn by certain individuals (See Household Division Standing
Orders).
b. Blue Cloth Belt. Worn by all other individuals
c. Buff Belt. Worn as ordered.
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- CHAPTER 3 – NO 2 DRESS
03.6040. Head Dress. Forage Cap and cap badge – as for No 1 Dress.
03.6041. Jacket and trousers. As issued with regimentally arranged buttons on the front.
Worn with plain shoulder boards and without collar badges but with scarlet regimental
shoulder titles.
03.6042. Rank Insignia. See Part 9 of these Regulations. Note that Regimental arm
badges are worn on the upper right arm by all SNCOs except WO1.
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03.6043. Shoulder Sash. Standard scarlet silk or red worsted Infantry sashes are worn
over the right shoulder by Warrant Officers and SNCOs but not worn with Sam Browne.
03.6044. Belt.
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a. Sam Browne Belt. Worn by certain individuals (See Household Division Standing
Orders).
b. Buff Belt. Worn by all other individuals when on parade. Brass buckle with
regimental emblem.
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c. Cloth Belts. May be worn for non parade type occasions.
03.6045. Boots/Shoes. Boots as issued – plain brown shoes with polished toecaps may be
worn by Warrant Officers 1 and 2 when wearing Sam Browne belts.
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CHAPTER 4 – NO 10 (MESS) DRESS
To be worn by Lance Sergeants and above on appropriate occasions.
03.6046. Head Dress. Forage Cap and cap badge – as for No 1 Dress.
03.6047. Jacket. 1939 pattern scarlet cloth jacket with dark blue roll collar and dark blue
pointed cuffs. No shoulder straps or buttons. Regimental lapel badges. Worn with miniature
medals. Similar in style to the officers’ No 10 Dress but without gold lace to cuff.
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03.6048. Waistcoat. Dark blue waistcoat fastened in front with regimentally arranged
buttons.
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03.6049. Shirt and Bow Tie. Plain white shirt and black bow tie.
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03.6050. Rank Insignia. As for No 1 Dress with dark blue backing.
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03.6051. Trousers. As for No 1 Dress.
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CHAPTER 5 – OTHER ORDERS OF DRESS
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03.6052. No 4 Dress. Not worn
03.6053. No 6 Dress. As issued. Accoutrements and embellishments as for No 2 Dress.

Maybe be worn with Forage Cap or beret.
03.6054. Combat Uniform. As issued.
a. TRF. The Household Division TRF is to be worn on the upper right arm. Rank
insignia is to be on plain green slides.
b. Beret Badge Backing. All beret badges are sewn onto Household Division blue, red
and blue rectangular cloth 2 ½ in wide except SG who have a Royal Stuart tartan
background 1” high and 2” wide with yellow line at the bottom and blue lines running
vertically.
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03.6055. No 13 and 14 Dress. Issued barrack dress shirt and trousers. In Summer Order,
stable belt to be worn through belt loops. Jersey Heavy Wool to be worn in Winter Order with
issued tie. Stable Belt worn overt the top with leather fastening at the front. Boots or black
shoes to be worn as ordered.
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ARMY DRESS REGULATIONS (ALL RANKS)

03.102 Uniform Grants and Issues

a. An officer is given an Initial Uniform Grant on commissioning from which

Regimental Lieutenant Colonels and Senior Officers Household Division

Regimental Frock Coats

a. Parades as laid down by Headquarters Household Division - for example the

03.1015 Aiguillettes No 3 are only to be worn by Household Division officers serving in an

Royal or National Mourning

Military Funerals and Private Mourning

Decorations and Medals

03.1019 The cocked hat1 is authorised for wear by:

d. Veterinary officers and surgeons of the Household Cavalry2.

Cloth Badges of Rank

Wearing of Spectacles with Home Service Clothing

03.1025 Guidance on occasions when the Brigade Tie may be worn:

b. The Brigade Tie should never be worn in an inappropriate manner or when to do

d. The Brigade Tie may be worn with Morning Dress.

f. The tie should be worn by officers attending Association occasions regardless of

Household Division Tactical Recognition Flashes and Beret Backing

DRESS FOR THE MAJOR GENERAL COMMANDING THE HOUSEHOLD

Aiguillettes and The Sovereign’s Cypher

Section 2 - Senior Officers

Section 2 - Senior Officers

DETAILS OF DRESS FOR THE MAJOR GENERAL COMMANDING THE

FROCK COAT UNIFORM

No 1 DRESS (NON CEREMONIAL)

No 2 DRESS (NON CEREMONIAL)

DETAILS OF DRESS FOR THE DEPUTY COMMANDER AND CHIEF OF

1. As for the Major General except:

f. Aiguillettes. As a staff officer within HQ Household Division, the Chief of

HOUSEHOLD CAVALRY - OFFICERS

03.3002. Layout. This Section is divided into the following chapters:

03.3003. – 03.1009 Reserved.

Section 3 - Household Cavalry Officers

Metal Badges of Rank

03.3018. – 03.3019 Reserved

Section 3 - Household Cavalry Officers

Section 3 - Household Cavalry Officers

Section 3 - Household Cavalry Officers

a. Training, administration, office

Section 3 - Household Cavalry Officers

MOUNTED REVIEW ORDER

Section 3 - Household Cavalry - Officers

b. RHG/D. As for LG except that the field of the cross is in silver.

a. LG. Gilt metal Brass with 4 inner rows of petals.

b. RHG/D. 20” chain linked 1 ½” from centre to ends.

Section 3 - Household Cavalry - Officers

Section 3 - Household Cavalry - Officers

03.3028. Embroidery. Gold, oak and laurel leaf patterns.

a. LG. Gold oak leaf pattern.

b. RHG/D. Gold regimental pattern.

Section 3 - Household Cavalry - Officers

a. LG. Oak leaf gold lace on both sides.

03.3035. Scabbard. Silver plated with plain brass mountings, ribbed.

03.3036. Shoulder Belt (Cartouche Belt).

e. Pouch Badges. These are as follows:

Section 3 - Household Cavalry - Officers

(ii) RHG/D. The Royal Arms.

03.3039. Sword Buff.