Rifles_Dress_Guidance_as_at_Oct_2010

The Rifles Dress

Issue: 3/2010 as at Oct 2010 POC: [email protected] Website: http://www.army.mod.uk/infantry/regiments/6313.aspx

Belt Badge

Cap Badge

Back BadgeSide Hat Boos

Shako Boos

mailto:[email protected]

The Rifles Dress

Regimental Dress Point of Contact for all Rifles Dress Matters is:

Lt Col (Retd) Jan-Dirk von Merveldt

[email protected](London Office)

0207 491 4936/35 ATN 949621 4139/4134

or (Winchester Office)

01962 828 532 ATN 94271 5132


The Rifles Cap Badge

For the Forage Cap and Beret worn by all ranks.

Cap Badge Officers (Lugs & cotter pin fitting) for Officers’ No1 Forage Cap.

NSN 8455-99-378-7176 or [email protected]

Cap Badge ORs (Vertical hook fitting) for ORs’ No1 Forage Cap.

NSN 8455-99-387-2296

Small silver version with screw back worn on Officers’ / WOs Side Hat boss.

Small black metal version for Collar Badges on No2 & No4 Dress.

Embossed on all RIFLES buttons.

Standard size on all Cross Belt back pouches with special two screw (N&S) and washer fitting.

Silver Bugle horn with tassels above surmounted by the Sovereign’s Crown.

Side Hat, Collar Badge & Button version


The Rifles Cap Badge

For the Forage Cap and Beret worn by all ranks.

The Lug & cotter pin badge is not suitable for fitting to the ORs No1 Forage Cap, the fittings on the OR’s No1 Forage Cap are

designed for “Vertical hook only”. Cap Badges also available from:

[email protected]

Cap Badge Officers (Lugs & cotter pin fitting) for Officers’ No1 Forage Cap.

NSN 8455-99-378-7176

Cap Badge ORs (Vertical hook fitting) for ORs’ No1 Forage Cap.

NSN 8455-99-387-2296



The Rifles Cap Badge (Variations)

Side Hat Boss & Badge(Officers & WOs only)

Shako Boss & Badge(Band & Bugles only)

The Cap Badge


Cap Badge Officers (Lugs & cotter pin fitting) for Officers’

No1 Forage Cap.

NSN 8455-99-378-7176

Cap Badge ORs (Vertical hook fitting) for ORs’ No1

Forage Cap. NSN 8455-99-387-2296

Rifles Back Badges

Back Badge gilding metal, silver plated . Prong-clutch attachment.Sphinx within wreath with ‘EGYPT’ under sphinx.

Designed only to pierce through the black hat band of the Forage Cap and not intoand through the cap proper.

Worn by all rank only on No1 Dress Forage Cap.


Also worn on Red Hat Band by full Colonels and above “Late The Rifles”.

Cloth Back Badge Silver embroidered: For Officers & WOs Side Hats only. The Back Badge ‘sits centrally a top’the bottom seam of the back of the Side Hat (Flap).Only from: [email protected]

The Back Badge on berets. The back badge may be worn on the back of berets for those former RGBWLI Coys that form 6 & 7 RIFLES. ACF Cadets based in Glos, Berks and Wiltsmay also wear the back badge on their berets.



Rifles Officers’ No1 Dress Forage Cap (Also worn by WO1’s/RSMs)

Black Oak Leaf Band: 38mm wideMOD Pattern Ref: 9387ANSN: 8315-99-136-0961

Makers: The Wyedean Weaving Company Ltdwww.wyedean.comTel:01535 643 077

http://www.wyedean.com/

Rifles Side Hat Officers/WOs

Side Hats are optional for Officers & WOs. They are however encouraged to wear Side Hats in Barracks. Badge & Boss: This is fitted midway between the “Peak” & the joinof the “Body & Crown”. It is not fitted on the “Peak”.

Back Badge: This embroidered badge is fitted to the “Flap” not onthe rear of the “Peak”.

When Worn: In No2 Dress (without Cross Belts/medals), ShirtSleeve and Pullover Order, when Cbt Jacket is worn over SSO &PO. At COs discretion when in Cbts/ the field.

Sources for Side Hats:Riflesdirect: 0845 6434 584 [email protected] (London) Ltd: 0207 635 0030 [email protected] Johnson: 01954 785942 [email protected]

FIELD SERVICE CAP (also called "SIDE CAP/HATS"): alongside stiff forage caps, by the 1880s the Army had a soft “Forage Cap for Active Service and Peace Manoeuvres". For normal Line Infantry this was their Glengarry; for most others it was the simple boat-shaped Torin cap whicha few regiments still retain. The non-Scottish Glengarry and most Torin caps were before Long replaced by an Austrian pattern cap that could unfold more elaborately into a form ofBalaclava, fastening with two buttons. This remains the main style of the Field Service Cap/Side Hat of today (ADR Part 1 para 01.190 & ADR Part 9 para 09.0110-09.0112).




Rifles No 1 Hat ORs

Name: Cap, Service Other RanksDescription: Cap, Service. Rifle green. Cloth, uniform wool NSN: 8405-99-136-0356 to 0366Size Range: 11 sizes (Headband measurements in cm)

Worn with: a. Hat band: Braid, Textile. Black. Worsted. Braided. Flat.

1¾ in (44.4 mm) wide. NSN: 8315-99-973-0787 b. Rifles Cap Badge (vertical hook) NSN 8455-99-387-2296 c. Rifles Silver Back Badge NSN: 8455-99-133-7981d. Black Patent leather chin strape. Small Rifles (18ligne) hat buttons NSN: 8455-99-378-7179

Caps are not to be flattened, shaped or manipulated.

Rifles Beret

Name: Beret, Green RifleDescription: Beret, All ranks, Rifle green. Wool knitted.NSN: 8405-99-976-0171 to 0187Size Range: 18 sizes (Headband measurements 48cm-64 cm)Worn with: SSO/Pullover Order/ Barrack Dress/CombatsCap Badge is issued separately

Cap Badge Officers (Lugs & cotter pin): NSN 8455-99-378-7176

Cap Badge OR’s (Vertical hook): NSN 8455-99-387-2296

Back badge. The back badge may be worn on the back of berets for those former RGBWLI Coys that form 6 & 7 RIFLES. ACF Cadets based in Glos, Berks and Wilts may also wear the back badge on their berets. (NSN 8455-99-133-7981)

Rifles Side Hat Boss & Badge

Rifle Green cord Beehive & small SilverCap Badge with screw pin backing.

Worn on Officers and WOs Side Hats [email protected]


Rifles Back BadgeSilver metal with two bendable prongs. NSN 8455-99-133-7981 or [email protected]

Designed only to pierce through the black hat bandof the Forage Cap and not into or through the capproper.

The Back Badge “sits a top” the bottom seam of theblack hat band.

Embroidered cloth version for Officers’ /WOs SideHat only from [email protected]

Also worn on Red Hat Band by full Colonels and above “Late The Rifles”.



Wearing of the Earl of Haig Poppy

The Earl Haig poppy is traditionally worn on Remembrance Sunday and for 7 days prior to that event as follows:

Forage Cap: The poppy with the red petal and green oak leaf is worn behind the left chin strap button.

Beret. The poppy with red petal stripped is worn behind the Rifles cap badge.

Wearing of the Earl of Haig Poppy

Side Hat: The poppy is worn intact pinned on the front left hand side with the stem behind the “Peak” near the “Boss” but not obscuring it.

Shako (Band & Bugles): The poppy is worn intact with the stem pinned on the left hand side into the curve of the thick braiding.

The Earl Haig poppy is traditionally worn on Remembrance Sunday and for 7 days prior to that event as follows:

Rifles Shako (Officer)

Name: Rifles Cap, Band OfficersWorn by: DOM, Band Masters & Bugle Majors Worn with: Full Dress/No1 Dress/No3 DressNSN: 8405-99-500-7442 Size Range: 18 sizes (Headband 48cm-64 cm)

Makers: Hobson & Sons (London) Ltd

Plume: Plume, Feather, Red on Black issued separatelyNSN: 8455-99-175-1594

Chin Strap: Chain Link (Rifles, Band, Chin Strap Officers) issued separatelyNSN: To be notified

Back Badge: Cloth Silver embroidered

Shakos are only to be worn by members of the Rifles Bands and Bugles.

Rifles Shako (Rifles Cap, Band ORs)

Name: Rifles Cap, Band ORsWorn by: Musicians & BuglersWorn with: Full Dress/No1 Dress/No3 DressNSN: 8405-99-500-7443 Size Range: 18 sizes (Headband 48cm-64 cm)

Plume: Plume, Horsehair, Red on Black, The Band & Bugles of The Rifles, Musicians. Plume; red on black horsehair.NSN: 8455-99-175-1595

Back Badge: Cloth Back Badge Silver embroideredChin Strap: Black leather (Rifles, Chin Strap ORs, Band) issued separately.NSN: To be notified

Rifles Band & Bugles Shako Plumes

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Name: Plume, Feather, Red on Black, The Band & Bugles of The Rifles, Officer (worn by DOM, BM, Bugle Major)

NSN: 8455-99-175-1594

Detail: Plume; red on black feather; a metal ornamental Flaming Grenade with ‘plain effect’ ball, length 4cm, finished in stove enamelled gloss black; a plain metal ring 2cm OD 1.6 ID with a ‘D’ cross section finished in stove enamelled gloss black; supported on a 0.476cm (3/16”) square alloy stem; overall length of plume is 44cm.

Pattern Number: TBN

Worn by: DOM, BM, Bugle Major of The Rifles

Worn with: Rifles Cap, Band Officers NSN 8405-99-500-7442 (Shako)

Band & Bugles Shako Plumes (Musicians & Buglers)

Name: Plume, Horsehair, Red on Black, The Band & Bugles of The Rifles, Musicians

NSN: 8455-99-175-1595

Detail: Plume; red on black horsehair; a metal ornamental Flaming Grenade with ‘plain effect’ ball, length 4cm, finished in stove enamelled gloss black; a plain metal ring 2cm OD 1.6 ID with a ‘D’ cross section finished in stove enamelled gloss black; supported on a 0.476cm (3/16”) square alloy stem; overall length of plume is 22cm.

Pattern Number: D02000; DMC: CE; D/Q: EA; PSC: 5J

Worn by: Musicians and Buglers of The Rifles

Worn with: Cap, Other Ranks 8405-99-500-7443 (Shako)

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Rifles Shako Boss Band & Bugles All Ranks

Side Hat Boss for comparison only

Front viewRear view

Fitted to Shako

Rifles Officers’ Cross Belt

76mm wide black patent Leather Cross Belt, large Belt Badge, Back Plate, Whistle & Chain, Back Pouch, silver plated belt/pouch linkage. The Rifles Badge on the rear pouch is a special two screw fit. All solid or plated silver furniture. Worn with No1, No2, No3, No4 and No6 Dress as directed. Whistle Cord worn with Cross Belt in No2, No4 & No6 Dress. (Not in No1 Dress)Authorised officers’ version in solid silver (hall marked) or silver-plate with unique serial number available only through RHQ ([email protected])


Rifles Cross Belt Badge (Officers)

Solid or silver plated (76mm) Badge.

The Officers’ and WOs’ cross belt is to be worn with the silver backing plate behind the belt nearest to the body & not directly behind badge. (Annex B,LF/CRF/ DO/1/5/9 dated 10Jun 09)

Officers Cross Belt badge & Silver furniture (solid silver or silver plate) Is available only through RHQ on [email protected] .

Serial numbers are inscribed on the back of the crown.


Rifles Cross Belts

Silver fittings on patent leather. The belt runs under the left epaulette.

Officers & WOs belt 76 mm wide. The Officers’ and WOs’ cross belt is to be worn with the silver backing plate between the belt and the body & not directly behind the badge. (Annex B, LF/CRF/DO/1/5/9 dated 10 Jun 09)CSjts & Sjts belt 50 mm wide. The Lions Head for Chain & Whistle worn without the laurel wreath back plate (the belt is too narrow for the laurel wreath back plate).

WOs issue Belt: NSN 8440-99-666-8032 depending on sizeWOs issue Belt Badge: NSN 8440-99-378-7184

CSjts & Sjts belt: NSN 8440-99-666-8037 depending on sizeCSjts &Sjts belt badge: NSN 8440-99-378-7185

Lions head, Chain & Whistle: NSN 8465-99-428-7209

Main Battle Honours carried on Belt Badge.

Cross Belt cover/carrying case: This will be available from Rifles Direct from May 2010.

Rifles Cross Belt Chain, Whistle & Lions Head

Part of the Cross Belt Furniture.

Fitted equidistant above and below Cross Belt Badge.

Issued to WOs & SNCOs for Cross Belts.

Whistle No 3. With boss & chain. Nickel silver plated. (Lions head, Back plate Chain & Whistle): NSN 8465-99-428-7209

Nickel silver plated.

Chain type and fitment may vary slightly.

Worn on CSjts & Sjts Cross Belts (50mm) without laurel wreath baking plate behind Lions Head.(Solid silver chain displayed here)

Rifles Cross Belt Back Pouch

Part of the Cross Belt Furniture. Worn centrally over back seam of jacket. Silver fittings on patent leather.

Issued to WOs & SNCOs as part of the Cross Belt furniture.Officers/ WO’s belt 76mm wide & CSjts & Sjts belt 50 mm wide.

Badge with special 2 screw & washer fit.

Reverse view of Pouch Badge with special 2 screw & washer fit.

Rifles Waist Belt Rfn-Cpl

Belt, Ceremonial. The Rifles. Parade Belt. Black plastic 57mm wideSize Range 4NSN 8440-99-666-8021/24

Buckle. Plate Waist Belt The Rifles. Bright Chrome. Badge has Maltese Cross with Wreath with Battle Honours: NSN 8440-99-378-7186

Worn by: Rfn-Cpl with No1,No2, No3 & No6 Dress (Not in Shirt Sleeve or Pullover order)

‘Golden Threads’ on No 1 Dress

Silver Back Badge on back of green Forage Cap only.

Silver RIFLES Bugle Badge on green Forage Cap.

Thin red Russia Braid at base of high collar (Mandarin collar).

Cross Belts worn by Officers & WOs (76mm) & SNCOs (50mm).

Croix de Guerre on both arms.

Black Buttons with raised RIFLES cap badge image 5x Ball Buttons down front of Officer & WO1 tunic, pocket buttons flat.

Flat Buttons with raised RIFLES cap badge image for all other ranks.

Officers’ No 1 Dress

Rifle Green Patrol style Jacket with high (Mandarin) collar and red Russia Braid around

base of collarWorn with:Headdress: Forage Cap. Rank: Rifles black and red special fit 5/8th metal Crowns/Bath Stars.Shoulder boards: Gimp Boards with special flat screw buttons.Croix de Guerre: On both arms (use detachable C de G).Medals: Medal ribbons/standard size medals court mounted.Rifles Buttons: Front 5 x black ball buttons; flat pocket buttons. Shirt: White collarless shirt with only cuffs showing.Cross Belt: Officer pattern.Sword Belt: Only if sword is worn (slung under jacket).Gloves: Black unlined leather, single/ pop button if sword is carried.Netherwear: Black Mess Overalls with 2” black braid band/seam. Footwear: George Boots.Embellishments: Avn /Para Wings etc. as per Army Dress Regs.

No shoulder titles; No collar badges; No whistle cord.

No 1 Dress Shoulder Boards (Officers, WO1s &

Bugle Majors )Gimp Shoulder Boards Officers,WO1s & Bugle Majors: Worn on No1 & No3 Dress withSpecial screw post buttons and special rank fitments with scarlet Melton backing/ surround. WO1s & Bugle Majors wear blank Gimp Shoulder Boards. Rank insignia worn commencing from base of Shoulder Board. NoRIFLES shoulder titles worn. For officers available through: [email protected] for WO1s & B/Majs through QMGimp Boards w/straps plain board w/no rank. NSN 8455-99-133-9065

St Edward’s crown & Bath star Gimp Shoulder Board Screw post Buttonswith special fitment

Equerries & ADCsAiguillette fitment on Mess Kit: Equerries & ADCs wear a single blank Gimp Board on Mess Kit, without rank, for gold Aiguillette fitment. Right shoulder for Equerries and Royal ADCs. Left shoulder for MAs & ADCs to General Officers. Small black metal E II R cipher worn at base of board as applicable for Royal appointments only without rank.


Officers’ No 2 Dress (Applies also to FAD)

Forage Cap as per No1 Dress.

Rank: Black 5/8th metal Crown/Bath Star (less red infill/ backing).

Cross Belt as directed.

Whistle cord to be worn overlapping the Cross Belt.

4x black ball button down the front, remainder flat, all with raised RIFLES cap badge image,

Shirt & Tie in No 2 Dress, as per ECAB direction, once FAD is issued, the FAD issue shirt and tie are to be worn in this form of dress.

Black Leather Glove, unlined with single/ pop button.

Footwear: George Boots with Cross Belt/ Medals.Black Brogues/ Shoes Highland without Cross Belt/ Medals.

Shoulder TitlesRifles black metal titles worn on both shoulders.

Collar Badges.

Croix de Guerre (1914-18) on both arms 4 ½ cm (1 ¾ in) down from the shoulder seam.

Whistle Cord worn on right shoulder with and without Cross Belt & overlapping it.

The Cross Belt runs under the left epaulette.

Sword Belt is only worn by officers if sword is worn.

Officers’ No 3 Dress White Tropical Parade-Wear

White Patrol style Jacket with high (Mandarin) collar and red Russia Braid around base of collar.Cloth: White twill, polyester and viscose.

Worn with: Headdress: Forage Cap. Rank: Rifles black and red special fit 5/th metal Crowns/Bath Stars.Shoulder boards: Black Gimp Boards with special flat screw buttons.Croix de Guerre: On both arms (use detachable C de G).Medals: Medal ribbons/standard size medals court mounted.Rifles Buttons: Front 5 x black ball buttons; flat pocket buttons. Shirt: White collarless shirt with only cuffs showing.Cross Belt: Officer pattern.Sword Belt: Only if sword is worn (slung under jacket).Gloves: Black unlined leather, single/ pop button if sword is carried.Netherwear: Black Mess Overalls with 2” black braid band/seam. Footwear: George Boots.Embellishments: Avn /Para Wings etc. as per Army Dress Regs.

Note: No shoulder titles; No collar badges; No whistle cord.

ORs No 3 Dress White Tropical Parade-Wear including Full Dress and Band Uniforms

Description (ORs pattern): Jacket, Mans. No3 Dress, Army.Cloth: White twill, polyester and viscose, single breasted to button five. Stand collar with red Russia braid at base. Centre back vent. Two piece set-in sleeve with plain cuff. Shoulder strapsSpecification: UK/SC/5223 @ 24411 NSN: 8405-99-978-7723Size Range: 22 SizesContact: Bicester Help Desk 94240 4783 or 94240 4571/ 94240 4810

Worn with:Headdress: Forage Cap Rank : Rifles black on green Chevrons with silver lining. for ORs.Croix de Guerre (1914-18): on both arms (recommend detachable C de G).Rifles Buttons: WOs 5 x black ball buttons; ORs 5 x black flat buttons down the front, rest flat for epaulettes & pockets. Cross Belt: WOs & SNCOs.Waist Belt: JNCOs & Rfn.Medals: Standard size mounted.Sword Belt: WOs.Gloves: Black cotton unlined.Netherwear: Black No1 Dress trousers.Footwear: George Boots.Embellishments: Avn /Para/SAS Wings etc. as per Army Dress Regs.No shoulder titles; No collar badges; No whistle cords or lanyards worn.

No 4 Dress

Description: Uniform, Mans. No 4 Dress. Officers, Army; Cloth: Polyester and wool, Stone coloured without buttons.NSN: 8405-99-130-7261 to 8405-99-130-7310Specification: DC/MS/4886-1 22876Size Range: 61 sizesAccoutrements: As for No2 DressDetails: JSP768 Def. Clothing Catalogue Sec 6, or in the COSA Contact: Bicester Help Desk 94240 4783 or 94240 4571/ 94240 4810

Worn with: Headdress: Forage Cap or when not on Pde with troops Side Hat. Rank: Rifles black 5/8th plain metal Crowns/Bath Stars.Shoulder Titles: Rifles black metal shoulder titles.Collar badges: Rifles black metal collar badges.Croix de Guerre (1914-18): On both arms (Recommend detachable C de G).Rifles Buttons: 4x black ball buttons down the front, remainder flat for epaulettes and pockets. Rifles Whistle Cord: Worn on right shoulder with & without Cross Belt.Cross Belt: As directed.Shirt & Tie: As per ECAB direction, once FAD is issued, the FAD issued shirt and tie are to be worn.Sword Belt: Slung Sword Belt is only worn by officers under the jacket if sword is worn.Gloves: Leather Gloves black unlined with single/ pop button if sword is carried.Footwear: George Boots with Cross Belt; Black Brogues/ Shoes Highland without Cross Belt.Worn by: This order of dress is exclusive to officers though it is worn in appropriate regions by some WOs1 (ADC Part 9 Sect 09.011).

No 6 Dress

Description: Uniform, Mans. No 6 Dress Soldiers. Cloth: Polyester and wool, Stone coloured.NSN: 8405-99-977-7134 to 8405-99-977-7138;8405-99-977-8125 to 8405-99-977- 8147Accoutrements: As for No2 DressDetails: JSP768 Def. Clothing Catalogue Sec 6, or in the COSA Contact: Bicester Help Desk 94240 4783 or 94240 4571/ 94240 4810

Worn with: Headdress: Forage Cap or Side Hat (for Officers/WO’s when not on Pde with troops). Rank Officers: Rifles black 5/8th plain metal St Edward’s Crowns/Bath Stars.Rank ORs: Rifles Silver gilt wire on black with rifle green background worn on right sleeve only affixed by hooks & eyes or press studs.Shoulder Titles: Rifles black metal shoulder titles. Collar badges: Collar badges are not worn with No. 6 Dress (the collar of the jackets is not suitable).Croix de Guerre (1914-18): On both arms (Recommend detachable C de G).Rifles Buttons: Officers/WOs black ball buttons; ORs black flat buttons down the front. Flat buttons for pockets & epaulets. Belts: Cross Belt /Waist Belt as directed. Whistle Cord: Rifles Whistle Cord Officers/WOs/SNCOs with & without when Cross Belt on RHS. Rifles Lanyard ORs: ORs wear Lanyard on LHS.Sword Belt: Slung sword belt is only worn by officers under the jacket if sword is worn. WOs wear sword belt as normal.Gloves: Leather gloves black unlined with single/ pop button if sword is carried.Footwear: George Boots with Cross Belt; Black Brogues/ Shoes Highland without Cross Belt.

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Officers’ Mess Dress (No 10)

Equerries & ADCs wear single Gimp Shoulder Board on Mess Kit, without rank, for gold Aiguillette fitment. Right shoulder for Equerries & Royal ADCs, left shoulder for MAs & ADCs to General Officers.

Headdress: No1 Dress Hat /Side Hat

Jacket: Scarlet high open collar overlaid with intricate black Russia braid pattern, Croix de Guerre on both arms.

Rank: Not worn on Officers’ Mess Kit.

Waistcoat: Green felt with scarlet felt bands overlaid with black Russia braid to match jacket collar.

Medals: Court Mounted Miniatures.

Sleeves: Scarlet cuffs overlaid with intricate black Russia braid.

Shirt: White Soft Collar & black Bow Tie (for White Tie events worn with a stiff high collar).

Trousers: Black Mess Overalls with 2” black braid band/seam.

Foot Wear: George Boots or Mess Wellingtons, no spurs.

Officers’ Mess Dress (No 10) Pattern Views

Front view Mess Jacket & Vest

There may be slight nuances in the amount of red shown on the

cuffs depending which tailor made the jacket.

Side view Mess Jacket

This jacket is fitted on the left shoulder for an ADC’s Aiguillettes

Gimp Board

Back view Mess Jacket

Officers’ Mess Dress (No 10) Collar & Cuffs

Officers Mess Kit Jacket Collar pattern:Scarlet Melton overlaid with intricate Russia braid.

Officers may, for comfort, request a rounded off front of collar.

Officers Mess Kit Jacket Cuff: Scarlet Melton overlaid with intricate Russia braid.White double cuff showing.

Officers’ Mess Dress (No 11) Tropical Mess Kit

Description: White twill, polyester and viscose; single breasted; shawl collar; patrol

back, lined. Worn with: Headdress: Forage Cap or Side Hat. Rank: Not worn by Officers in this form of dress.Shoulder boards: Not worn in this form of dress.Croix de Guerre: On both arms (use detachable C de G).Medals: Miniatures.Rifles Buttons: Not worn in this form of dress.Shirt: White Dinner Jacket shirt with soft collar with cuffs showing. Tie: Black Bow Tie.Waistcoat: Not worn in this form of dress.Cross Belt: Not worn in this form of dress.Sword Belt: Not worn in this form of dress.Gloves: Not worn in this form of dress.Netherwear: Black Mess Kit Overalls or black Dinner Jacket trousers. Cummerbund: Rifles Cummerbund.Footwear: George Boots or Mess Wellingtons Embellishments: Avn /Para Wings etc. as per Army Dress Regs.

No shoulder titles; No collar badges; No whistle cord.

Headdress: Rifle Green Side Hat with rifle green beehive Boss/ silver Bugle Badge & silver embroidered Back Badge.

Rank Badges & Shoulder Titles: Black Metal 5/8th Rank insignias & RIFLES shoulder titles pierced directly into pullover or worn on same pullover coloured slides.

Shirt: Shirt Man’s Coat Style. Fawn. Long Sleeves. Cotton twill. Patch pocket and single point flap on each front Size Range: 15NSN: 8405-99-869-6529 to 8405-99-869-6542, Collar size (cm) 35 to 48or Rifles Officers’ Regtl pattern shirt. Plain black 4 hole,11mm shirt buttons all round.FAD: As per ECAB direction, regimental & corps shirts & ties may be worn in No 13/14 Barrack Dress.Rifles buttons: Flat black Rifles 30 ligne buttons for shoulder epaulettes of pullover.

Tie: Knitted fawn coloured tie as directed.

Stable Belt: Rifles Stable Belt worn over pullover.

Footwear: Black Brogues/ Shoes Highland.With Cbt 95 trousers & Stable Belt at the discretion of COs and/or as direct.

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Officers’Winter Barrack Dress (No 13)(Pullover Order)

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Officers’Summer Barrack Dress

(No 14) (Shirt Sleeve Order)Headdress: Rifle Green Side Hat with rifle green beehive Boss/ silver Bugle Badge & silver embroidered Back Badge.

Rank Badges & Shoulder Titles: Black Metal 5/8th Rank insignias & RIFLES shoulder titles pierced directly into the shirt or worn on same shirt coloured slides.

Shirt: Shirt Man’s Coat Style. Fawn. Long Sleeves. Cotton twill. Patch pocket and single point flap on each front Size Range: 15; NSN: 8405-99-869-6529 to 8405-99- 869-6542, Collar size (cm) 35 to 48 or Rifles Officers’ Regtl pattern shirt. Plain black 4 hole,11mm shirt buttons all round. Sleeves rolled up in a 3”fold, 2” above the elbow. The top button of the shirt is left undone.

FAD: As per ECAB direction, regimental & corps shirts & ties may be worn in No 13/14 Barrack Dress.

Whistle Cord: Thick whistle cord on RH shoulder fastened on extreme left of right hand breast pocket.

Stable Belt: Rifles Stable Belt.

Footwear: Black Brogues/ Shoes Highland.

With Cbt 95 trousers & Stable Belt at the discretion of COs and/or as direct.

WOs Cross Belt

WOs Cross BeltWorn with No1, No 2, No 3, and No 6 Dress.

76mm patent leather Cross Belt with back pouch. Large belt badge with back plate worn behind belt next to body. Whistle & chain, lion’s head with laurel wreath back plate.

Whistle Cord is not worn with No1 & No3 Dress.

Back PouchPatent leather with special fit RIFLES badge. Stainless steel belt/pouch links. Same for WOs, CSjts & Sjts.

WOs Cross BeltWhen worn with No 2 Dress the thick Whistle Cord is worn by WOs. The belt runs under the leftepaulette.

RIFLES Pouch Badge with 2 special fit crews.

WOs’ No 1 DressJacket Man’s No1 Dress The Rifles, 75mm wide patent leather Cross Belt with back pouch. 5x Black Ball Buttons with raised RIFLES cap badge image, flat buttons with image for Pockets and Epaulettes. Black patent leather sword belt worn under jacket. Black Leather Gloves, unlined with single/ pop button. Black trousers with black welt. Sword sling. George boots.

Rifle Green Forage CapRifles cap badge Small silver metal back badge.

Patrol Style Jacket. High (Mandarin) collar with red Russia braid at base of collar (Jacket Man’s No1 Dress The Rifles) NSN 8405-99-244-0673 to 0734.

White collarless shirt with cuffs.

Silver Russia braid embellished rank insignia right arm only.Croix de Guerre on both arms.Sword sling worn.

No Collar Badges, Shoulder Titles or Whistle Cords worn on No1 Dress.

WO1s, Bandmasters & Bugle Majors wear officer type Gimp Shoulder Boards.

WOs’ No 2 Dress (FAD)

Ceremonial75mm wide patent leather Cross Belt with back pouch. 5x Black Ball Buttons with raised RIFLES cap badge image, flat buttons with image for Epaulettes. Black patent leather sword belt worn under jacket. Black leather gloves, unlined with single/ pop button. George boots.

Rifle Green Forage Cap silver (sliding) Rifles cap badge & small silver metal back badge.

Collar Badges, Shoulder Titles.

FAD issued shirt and tie are to be worn in No 2 Dress.

Silver Russia braid embellished rank insignia right arm only.

Croix de Guerre (1914-18) on both arms.

Whistle Cord to be worn with Cross Belt.

Medals.

Cross Belt runs under the left epaulette.

Black leather gloves.

Sword Sling .

WOs’ No 2 Dress (FAD)

Non-Ceremonial5x Black Ball Buttons with raised RIFLES cap badge image, flat buttons with image for Epaulettes. Black patent leather sword belt worn under jacket. Black leather gloves, unlined with single/ pop button. Black Brogues/ Shoes Highland

Rifle Green Forage Cap silver Rifles cap badge & small silver metal back badge.

Shirt Mans, Fawn, Long Sleeve NSN 8405-99-869-6537 (As per ECAB direction, once FAD is issued, the FAD issued shirt and tie are to be worn in No 2 Dress).

Collar Badges, Shoulder Titles and Whistle Cord.

Silver Russia braid embellished rank insignia on right arm only.


Whistle Cord worn on right shoulder.

Sword Sling worn.

WOs’ & SNCOs’ Mess Dress (No 10)

Headdress: No1 Dress Forage Cap.

Jacket: Rifle Green jacket with roll collar, black clutch & pin Collar badges on front lapels (at level of V neck in Waistcoat/Bib and belowminiatures),Croix de Guerre on both arms.

Waistcoat (Bib): Rifle Green, black braiding down the front with four Scarlet lines running through the braid.

Rank: Same pattern as for No1 & No2 Dress except ¾ size. Onright arm only. Available through [email protected]

Shirt: White soft collar with cuff showing.

Tie: Black bow tie (not with Regtl Stripes).

Medals: Miniatures (above Collar Badges).

Trousers: Black with black welt down the side.( No1 Dress Trousers)

Foot wear: George Boots.

SNCO’s Mess Dress Grant: A £455 grant for the purchase of SNCO Mess Kit for all newly promoted to Sjts is effective wef 1 Apr 09. Non retrospective. Not applicable to the TA (Ref: AG/HQ/1-6-1 dated 19 Feb 09)


WOs’ & SNCOs’ Mess Dress Tropical Mess Kit

Description: White twill, polyester and viscose; single breasted; shawl collar;

patrol back, unlined. Worn with: Headdress: Forage Cap.Rank: ¾ size black on green with silver lining.Epaulettes : Not worn in this form of dress.Croix de Guerre: On both arms (use detachable C de G).Collar Badges: Worn by NCOs in this form of dress. Medals: Miniatures.Rifles Buttons: Not worn in this form of dress.Shirt: White Dinner Jacket shirt with soft collar with cuffs showing. Tie: Black Bow Tie. Waistcoat: Not worn in this form of dress.Cross Belt: Not worn in this form of dress.Sword Belt: Not worn in this form of dress.Gloves: Not worn in this form of dress.Netherwear: Black No 1 Dress or black Dinner Jacket trousers. Cummerbund: Rifles Cummerbund.Footwear: George Boots or Mess Wellingtons Embellishments: Avn /Para Wings etc. as per Army Dress Regs.

No shoulder titles; No whistle cord.

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WOs Winter Barrack Dress

(No 13) (Pullover Order)Headdress: Rifle Green Side Hat with rifle green beehive Boss/ silver Bugle Badge & silver embroidered Back Badge.

Rank Badges: Black on green cloth embroidered on RH sleeve & RIFLES shoulder titles pierced directly into pullover.

Shirt: Shirt Man’s Coat Style. Fawn. Long Sleeves. Cotton twill. Patch pocket and single point flap on each front Size Range: 15; NSN: 8405-99-869-6529 to 8405-99- 869-6542, Collar size (cm) 35 to 48 or Rifles Officers’ Regtl pattern shirt. Plain black 4 hole,11mm shirt buttons all round.FAD: As per ECAB direction, regimental & corps shirts & ties may be worn in No 13/14 Barrack Dress.Rifles buttons: Flat black Rifles 30 ligne buttons for shoulder epaulettes of pullover.

Tie: As directed.

Stable Belt: Rifles Stable Belt worn over pullover.

Sword Sling: Protruding on the LHS below the Pullover.

Footwear: Black Brogues/ Shoes Highland.With Cbt 95 trousers & Stable Belt at the discretion of COs and/or as direct.

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WOs Summer Barrack Dress

(No 14) (Shirt Sleeve Order)Headdress: Rifle Green Side Hat with rifle green beehive Boss/ silver Bugle Badge & silver embroidered Back Badge.

Rank Badges Black Metal : Wrist Strap Insignia (WO1, RQMS/TQMS, WO2) on RH wrist & RIFLES shoulder titles pierced directly into the shirt.

Shirt: Shirt Man’s Coat Style. Fawn. Long Sleeves. Cotton twill. Patch pocket and single point flap on each front Size Range: 15; NSN: 8405-99-869-6529 to 8405-99-869-6542, Collar size (cm) 35 to 48 or Rifles Officers’ Regtl pattern shirt. Plain black 4 hole,11mm shirt buttons all round. Sleeves rolled up in a 3”fold, 2” above the elbow. The top button of the shirt is left undone.

FAD: As per ECAB direction, regimental & corps shirts & ties may be worn in No 13/14 Barrack Dress.

Whistle Cord: Thick whistle cord on RH shoulder fastened on extreme left of right hand breast pocket.

Stable Belt: Rifles Stable Belt worn.

Sword Sling: Protruding on the LHS below Stable Belt.Footwear: Black Brogues/ Shoes Highland.With Cbt 95 trousers & Stable Belt at the discretion of COs and/or as direct.

CSjts & Sjts Cross Belt

Cross Belt is worn with No1, No 2, No 3, and No 6 Dress.

The lanyard is worn with No2 & No6 Dress but not with No1 & No3 Dress.

CSjt & Sjt Cross Belt : NSN 8440-99-666-8037CSjt & Sjt Belt badge: NSN 8440-99-378-7185

CSjts & Sjts Cross BeltCSjt & Sjt belt is 50 mm wide made of patent leather with a back pouch. Small belt badge, whistle & chain. The lion’s head is worn without laurel back plate (the belt is too narrow for the laurel back plate).

CSjts & Sjts Cross BeltWhen worn with No 2 Dress the lanyard is worn.

The belt runs under the left epaulette.

RIFLES Pouch Badge with 2 special fit screws. Lion’s head,

Chain & Whistle: NSN 8465-99-428-7209

CSjts & Sjts No 1 DressJacket Man’s No1 Dress The Rifles, 50mm wide patent leather Cross Belt with back pouch. Flat buttons with raised RIFLES cap badge image for front, pockets and Epaulettes. Black Cotton Gloves, Black trousers with black welt. George boots.


Patrol Style Jacket, high (Mandarin) collar with red Russia braid around base of collar (Jacket Man’s No1 Dress The Rifles) NSN 8405-99-244- 0673 to 0734.


Cross Belt (50mm) runs under the left epaulette. NSN: 8440-99-666- 8037


George Boots.

Collar Badges, Shoulder Titles or Lanyards are not worn in No1 Dress.

CSjts & Sjts No 2 Dress (FAD)

Ceremonial


FAD issued shirt and tie are to be worn in No 2 Dress.



Cross Belt (50mm) runs under the left epaulette.

Lanyard is worn with Cross Belt on left shoulder.


Medals.

Black Gloves.

George Boots.

50mm wide patent leather Cross Belt with back pouch. Flat buttons with raised RIFLES cap badge image for front and Epaulettes. Black cotton gloves. George boots.

CSjts & Sjts No 2 Dress (FAD)

Non-Ceremonial


Shirts Mans Khaki Long SleeveNSN 8405-99-869-6473/82 (Range: 19 Sizes)

As per ECAB direction, once FAD is issued, the FAD issued shirt and tie are to be worn in No 2 Dress.




Lanyard is worn on left shoulder.

George Boots.

Flat buttons with raised RIFLES cap badge image for front and Epaulettes. Black cotton gloves. George boots.

JNCOs/ Rifleman's No 1 Dress

Rifle Green Forage Cap, silver (sliding) Rifles cap badge & small metal silver back badge.

Patrol Style Jacket, high (Mandarin) collar with red Russia braid around base of collar.


Gloves cotton knitted cloth black ceremonial.

Collar Badges, Shoulder Titles & Lanyards not worn with No 1 Dress.

Parade (waist) Belt for JNCOs & Rfn

Flat black buttons with raised RIFLES cap badge image throughout.

Rank Chevrons/ Badges, black on Rifle green with silver Russia Braid outlines worn on right arm.

Black trousers, with Black Welt.

George Boots.

Cpls & Rfn No 2 Dress (FAD)

AllRIFLES shoulder titles NSN 8449-99-378-7177

Collar Badges (Bugles facing outwards) NSN 8449-99-378-7178Flat black buttons with raised RIFLES cap badge image.

Croix de Guerre on both arms.Black Parade (waist) Belt NSN 8440-99-666-8021/24

Parade Belt Plate (buckle) with badge attached NSN-8440-99-378-7186Rank: Black on Rifle Green with silver Russia braid outline on right arm

RiflemenRifle Green Forage Cap

Silver (sliding) Rifles cap badge Silver metal back badge

Waist Belt

No Lanyard

Black Gloves

George Boots

CorporalsRifle Green Forage Cap

Silver (sliding) Rifles cap badge Silver metal back badge

Waist Belt

Lanyard (NSN 8465-99-975-7413)

on left shoulder

Black Gloves

George Boots

Corporals’ Mess Dress (No 10)

Mess Kit is not an officially required form of dress for Corporals. On promotion to Sjt a Cpl is entitled to a Mess Kit Grant of £ 455 (AG/HQ/1-6-1 dated 19 Feb 09).This grant is not retrospective for those Cpls who have already purchased a Mess Kit.Dinner Jacket or Winchester Order is an accepted formal form of dress for Cpls on Mess Kit occasions, Col Comdts letterLF/CRF/DO/1/5/9 dated 10 Jun 09 refers .

Headdress: No1 Dress Forage Cap.

Jacket: Rifle Green jacket with roll collar, black clutch & pin Collar Badges on front Lapels (at level of 3rd shirt button down and below miniatures). Croix de Guerre on both arms.

Rank: As for No1 & No2 Dress except ¾ size. On right arm only, through [email protected]

Waistcoat/Bib: Not worn by JNCOs.

Shirt: White with a soft collar with cuff showing.


Medals: Miniatures (above Collar Badges) on the LHS.

Cummerbund: Rifles regimental pattern. Available through [email protected]

Trousers: Black with black welt. (Dinner Suit/Jacket trousers or OR No1 Dress trousers).

Foot Wear: George Boots.

Winchester Order: A distinctive Rifles form of evening dress has emerged which is referred to as Winchester Order. This should be encouraged and should be expanded to include those who are unlikely to afford Mess Kit (SSC, TA and Cadet Officers). It is also tobecome the accepted Mess Dress for the Corporals Mess. (LF/CRF/DO/1/5/9 dated 10 Jun 09). Jacket: Rifle Green Blazer. Shirt: White with a soft collar with cuff showing. Tie: Black bow tie (not with Regtl Stripes).Medals: Miniatures only worn if this order of dress is worn in lieu of Mess Kit. Cummerbund: Rifles regimental pattern.Trousers: Black with black welt. Dinner Jacket trousers (For ORs No 1 Dress trousers can be worn). Foot Wear: George Boots when this order of dress is worn in lieu of Mess Kit.



Soldiers’ Barrack Dress (No 13 & 14)

Headdress: Headdress: Beret or No1 Dress hat as directed.Beret or No1 Dress hat as directed.

Rifles Shoulder Titles: Rifles Shoulder Titles: Pierced into Pullover/Shirt.Pierced into Pullover/Shirt.

Shirt: Shirt: Shirts Mans Khaki Long Sleeve; NSN 8405-99-869-6473/82 (Sizes 36-45) but with pbut with plain black 4 hole,11mm shirt buttons all round. New FAD NSN to be issued in due course.

Tie: Tie: With pullover as directed.With pullover as directed.

Rank: Rank: Black on Rifle Green, sewn onto pullover, on brassard for Black on Rifle Green, sewn onto pullover, on brassard for shirt;. shirt;. Black on green rank badges Black on green rank badges ““runrun”” when washed.when washed.

Lanyard: Lanyard: Thin Rifles lanyard for SNCOs & JNCOs on LH shoulder Thin Rifles lanyard for SNCOs & JNCOs on LH shoulder fastened on extreme right of left hand breast pocket.

Qualification badges: Qualification badges: Black on Rifle Green style, sewn onto Black on Rifle Green style, sewn onto pullover, on brassard for shirt.pullover, on brassard for shirt.

Stable Belt: Stable Belt: In both orders of dress (over pullover).In both orders of dress (over pullover).

Trousers: Trousers: As issued/directed.As issued/directed.

Footwear: Footwear: George Boots or black shoes/ boots as directed.George Boots or black shoes/ boots as directed.No 13 DressNo 13 Dress No 14 DressNo 14 Dress

Other Forms of Barrack Dress (Non Op)

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The latest Multi Terrain Pattern (MTP) camouflage soon to be issued to troops deploying to Afghanistan. It has been specifically designed for the Green Zone area that runs through Afghanistan where the regular desert terrain camouflage can be less effective. It is the first time since 1968 that the Armed Forces have changed the camouflage pattern. The Multi-Terrain Pattern will eventually become the new look of the British Armed Forces.

No 2 Dress ShirtOfficers & WOs:FAD issued shirt and tie are to be worn by all Ranks in No 2 Dress. Regimental shirts & ties may be worn in No 13/14 Barrack Dress.

Rifles Regtl Shirt: 100% ivory shade/fawn cotton fabric with black buttons. Source: Stephan Haroutunian Shirts, 95 Moore Park Road, Fulham, London SW6 2DA Tel: 0207 731 5008, Fax: 0207 736 1301 www.yell.co.uk/sites/sh-shirts-ltd

Officers & WOs current issue shirt:Shirt Man’s. Fawn. Long Sleeves. Cotton twill. Patch pocket & single point flap on each front. NSN 8405-99-869-6525/6542 (Range: 19 sizes) Collar size 35-48cm

CSjts/Sjts/Cpls & Rfn current issue shirt:Shirts Mans Khaki Long Sleeve NSN 8405-99-869-6473/82 (Range: 19 Sizes)

Black Shirts buttons:Button, Sewing Hole. Black. Plastic. 18 Line, 4 holes. NSN: 8315-99-973-0671. (Commercial Sources: Taylors Supplies Ltd 0161 834 0329 www.taylors–supplies.co.uk approximately £1.70 for a bag of 100. )

The small 18 Ligne black Rifles hat buttons are not to be used as shirt buttons due to laundry damage, running colour and disintegration.

http://www.yell.co.uk/sites/sh-shirts-ltd

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Great Coats Rifles Officer Pattern

Parade-Wear including Full Dress (only issued for “Task Related Duties” i.e. Household & Public Duties and Attaches)

Great Coat Officer : Milled Atholl grey cloth, Wellington red lining, double breasted with 2 rows of large flat black buttons. NSN: 8405-99-789-6066 only one NSN as all are outsize/special measures) (No picture)Headdress: No1 Dress Forage Cap.Buttons front of coat: Large black flat 40Ligne buttons (NSN 8455-99-378-7183) Buttons Epaulettes: Standard black flat 30 Ligne Shank tunic buttons (NSN 8455-99-378-7180) Rank Insignia: 5/8th black metal with a Scarlet Melton backing (Officers’ No1 Dress insignia). Royal Household Ciphers: If entitled, in black metal (Equerries). Sword Belt: Worn on the LHS under the garment with a cross strap for extra security (See Sword Belt page). Swords/Coat Flap: If a sword is worn the left coat flap is folded back exposing lining & sword. Sword Sheathed: On LHS slung under the coat, coat flap back, Scabbard Shoe forward and the Hilt to the rear.Sword Drawn: On LHS slung under the coat, coat flap back, Scabbard Shoe forward, drawn sword carried in right hand.Gloves: Black leather.Netherwear: Mess Overalls.Footwear: George Boots or Mess Wellingtons – No Spurs for Rifles Officers!Not worn with Greatcoat: Shoulder Titles, Croix de Guerre, Cross Belt, Medals, Aiguillettes.Jacket or no Jacket?: The Greatcoat is usually a very tight fit and it is not appropriate to wear a tunic, cross belt or medals underneath. A white collarless shirt or thermals on cold days is the order of the day. After event activity: If after a “Greatcoat event” you are required to wear ceremonial attire it is prudent pre-position the required jacket and accoutrements!! Great Coat Source: MOD QM (Regents Park) holds stock for Royal Household, Snr Officers, MOD Army & Attaches.Contacts: MOD RQMS 0207 387 6338, Bicester Help Desk 94240 4783 or 94240 4571/ 94240 4810

Greatcoat Parade-Wear including Full Dress and Band Uniforms (only issued for “Task Related Duties” i.e. Public Duties)

Description: (Blue-Grey) Overcoat, Mans. Other Ranks. Single breasted. Fully lined at front, half lined at back. Gun patches. Pointed shoulder straps.Cloth: Uniform, wool, blue/grey (OR finish).NSN: 8405-99-573-5686 (numbers are not consecutive due to additional sizes).

Specification: UK/SC/5627 @ 29009Size Range: 20 sizesButtons: Rifles Great Coat Buttons (40L) NSN 8455-99-378-7183Rank/Chevrons: See next pageBelt: Black Parade (waist) Belt NSN 8440-99-666-8021/24 (not shown here)Buckle: Parade Belt Plate with badge attached NSN 8440-99-378-7186 Netherwear: No1 Dress trousersFootwear: George Boots Not worn with Greatcoat: Shoulder Titles, Cross Belt, Medals, Aiguillettes.Contact: Bicester Help Desk 94240 4783 or 94240 4571/ 94240 4810Officer Pattern: Double breasted version not shown.NSN: 8405-99-789-6066 only one NSN as all are outsize/special measures) (HQ London District have a Public Duties pool, MOD QM (Regents Park) holds stock for Royal Household, MOD Army & Attaches)Contact: MOD RQMS 0207 387 6338

Greatcoat (OR Pattern) Chevrons and Buttons

Rank Badges/Chevrons for Greatcoats: ADC Decision on Chevrons for Rifles Greatcoats: Chevrons on Greatcoats (R IRISH/Ghurkhas/ RIFLES). The Committee agreed that a standard black worsted on dark green cloth 1/2in deep chevron would be appropriate for R IRISH, GURKHAS and RIFLES. It would be incorrect for regimental patterns to be used. Local purchase should be used for procurement. A sample item should be passed to PS12(A) for approval prior to any full order being placed. DC IPT were to acquire samples which would be passed to the regiments for local purchase. D/DPS(A)/25/1/1PS12(A) dated 8 Aug 07 amended 26 Oct 07. Manufacturers code/item number to follow from DCIPT.

ORs: See the comparative sizes of the standard No1/2 Dress Sjt stripes and a Rifles Greatcoat Cpls stripes for wearing on the right arm.

Buttons: Rifles Great Coat Buttons (40L) NSN 8455-99- 378-7183

Wearing of Chevrons: On the blue-gray greatcoats NCO’s chevrons are worn on the right forearm.

Greatcoats are Parade-Wear only including Full Dress and Band Uniforms (only issued for “Task Related Duties” i.e. Public Duties)

Coat, Mans, Bandmaster, Green Army

Description: Coat, Mans, Bandmaster, Army. Cloth, Green. Size: Special Measure.Cloth: Barathea, wool/worstedNSN: 8405-99-974-4286Worn by: Directors of Music & Band Masters

Worn with: Headdress: Forage Cap. Rank: Silver Russia braid embellished rank insignia right arm only.Shoulder boards: Black Gimp Boards with special flat screw buttons.Croix de Guerre: On both arms (use detachable C de G).Medals: Medal ribbons/standard size medals court mounted.Rifles Buttons: 12x Flat black buttons, large 40L. Shirt: White collarless shirt with only cuffs showing.Cross Belt: not worn with this form of dressSword Belt: Only if sword is worn (slung under jacket).Gloves: Black unlined leather, single pop button.Netherwear: Black Mess Overalls with 2” black braid band/seam. Footwear: George Boots.Embellishments: Avn /Para/SAS Wings etc. as per Army Dress Regs.Note: No shoulder titles; No collar badges; No whistle cord.

No 1,No 3 Dress & Greatcoat Rifles Officer’s Rank Crowns

5/8th Black Metal Crown No1 Dress:

This 5/8th black metal crown has a special wire fit with a Scarlet Meltonbacking held in place by a small brassplate.

Only for use with the No 1 & No 3 Dress Gimpshoulder boards and on epaulettes of Greatcoats.

Available through: [email protected]: 0845 6434 584

5/8th Black Metal Rank Crown No1 Dress - Front 5/8th Black Metal Rank Crown No1 Dress - Back


No 1, No 3 Dress & Greatcoat Rifles Officer’s Rank Stars

5/8th Black Metal Star No1 Dress:

This 5/8th black metal star has a special wire fit with a 1/8th scarlet Melton backing/surround.

Only for use with the No 1 & No 3 DressGimp shoulder boards and on epaulettesof Greatcoats.


5/8th Black Metal Rank Star No1 Dress - Front 5/8th Black Metal Rank Star No1 Dress - Back

Please note that when fitted the Melton backing/surround is to be squared off with the star as above


No 2 Dress Rifles Field Officer’s Rank Crown

Rank Crown. Metallic. Small Officers. The Rifles.

5/8th Black, metal, 2 clutch & pin fitment. Cap/Cushion prominent within the crown.

NSN: 8455-99-793-9991


Worn on: No 2,4 & 6 Dress & Shirt Sleeve & Pullover Order


No 2 Dress Rifles Officer’s Rank Star

Bath Star. The Rifles. Black Finish

5/8th Black, metal clutch & pin fitment.

NSN: 8455-99-793-9990


Worn on: No 2,4 & 6 Dress/Shirt Sleeve & Pullover Order


Rank Star Correct wearing

“Tria Juncta in Uno” Three joined in one (L.) Motto ofthe Order of the Bath.

A modified Star of the Bath with the motto and threeCrowns serves as the star ("pip") rank badge in mostof the British Army.

The star is worn with the 2/1 small crown formation inthe centre of the star to the wearers face with two ofthe small crowns uppermost.

5/8th Black metal. Clutch and pin fitting.

NSN: 8455-99-793-9990



Rank Insignia (WO1 & R/TQMS) Cloth: Silver gilt wire on black with rifle green background

Warrant Officer Class 1Royal Arms Worn on right sleeve only on No 1, 2,3 & 6Dress NSN 8455-99-364-0747 Mess Kit: 3/4 size from Riflesdirect

Warrant Officer Class 2Crown & Wreath (RQMS/TQMS) Worn on right sleeve only on No 1, 2 & 3

DressNSN: 8455-99-364-0746 Mess Kit: 3/4 size available through: [email protected] Tel: 0845 6434 584


Rank Insignia (WO2 & CSjt) Cloth: Silver gilt wire on black with rifle green background

Warrant Officer Class 2Crown LargeWorn on right sleeve only on No 1, 2 & 3 Dress NSN: 8455-99-364-0747 Mess Kit: 3/4 size available through: [email protected] Tel: 0845 6434 584

Colour SerjeantCrownWorn on right arm only on No 1, 2 & 3 DressNSN: 8455-99-364-0745Mess Kit: 3/4 size available through: [email protected] Tel: 0845 6434 584



Rank Insignia (Bugle Maj & Sjt) Cloth: Silver gilt wire on black with rifle green background

Bugle Major4 Stripes Worn on right sleeve arm on No 1, 2 & 3 Dress NSN: 8455-99-364-0748Mess Kit: 3/4 size available through: [email protected] Tel: 0845 6434 584

Serjeant3 StripesWorn on right arm only on No 1, 2 & 3 DressNSN: 8455-99-364-0749Mess Kit: 3/4 size available through: [email protected] Tel: 0845 6434 584



Rank Insignia (Cpl & LCpl) Cloth: Silver gilt wire on black with rifle green background

Corporal2 Stripes Worn on right sleeve arm on No 1, 2 & 3 Dress NSN: 8455-99-364-0750 Mess Kit: 3/4 size available through: [email protected] Tel: 0845 6434 584

Lance Corporal1 StripeWorn on right arm only on No 1, 2 & 3 DressNSN: 8455-99-364-0751 Mess Kit: 3/4 size available through:[email protected] Tel: 0845 6434 584



Rank Insignia Cloth: Embroidered black on Rifle Green background

Worn in Pullover /Overall orders.

Rank NSNWO1 8455-99-130-4391

WO2 Wreath & Crown 8455-99-973-8945

WO2 Crown 8455-99-973-8897

These Rank Insignia tend to “run and shrink” when washed and are only suitable for dry cleaning.

Rank Insignia Cloth: on rifle green Embroidered black background

Rank NSNCSjt’s Crown: 8455-99-409-9831 Small CrownBugle Maj: 8455-99-974-2095 4 StripesSerjeant: 8455-99-974-2094 3 StripesCorporal: 8455-99-974-2093 2 StripesL/Corporal: 8455-99-974-2092 1 Stripe

Worn in Pullover /Overall and on a Brassard for Shirt Sleeve orders.

These Rank Insignia tend to “run and shrink” when washed and are only suitable for dry cleaning.

Wrist Strap Insignia (WO1, RQMS/TQMS, WO2)

INSIGNIA, RANKRoyal Arms. Warrant Officer Class 1.NSN: 8455-99-973-9220Gilding metal. Black japanned finish. Supplied with pin and back-plate.

INSIGNIA, RANKCrown in Wreath. Metallic. Warrant OfficerClass 2.NSN: 8455-99-973-8940Gilding metal. Black japanned finish. Supplied with pin and back-plate.

INSIGNIA, RANKCrown. Metallic. Large. Warrant OfficerClass 2.NSN: 8455-99-973-8893 Gilding metal. Black japanned finish. Supplied with pin and back-plate.

Worn with: Strap Wrist Leather, Large NSN: 8455-99-139-0960. Not issued in black, needs to be blackened before it is worn. Worn by WOs on Right Wrist

Example of pin & back-plate

Worn in No 14 Dress Summer Barrack Dress (Shirt Sleeve Order)

Wrist Strap Leather

Description: Strap Wrist Leather, LargeNSN: 8455-99-139-0960 Size Range: Single

Additional Information: Not issued in black, needs to be blackened before it is worn. Worn by WOs on Right Wrist with black metal rank insignia in No14 Dress Summer Barrack Dress (Shirt Sleeve Order) as follows:

Insignia WO1 (Roayl Arms Warrant): NSN 8455-99-973-9220 Insignia RQMS/TQMS (Crown in Wreath): NSN 8455-99-973-8940 Insignia WOII (Crown Metallic Large): NSN 8455-99-973-8893

Example of pin & back-plate

Rank Chevrons & Badges

No1, No2, No3 & No6 Dress:Black on Rifle Green with silver Russia braid outline. Same for qualification badges.

Mess Kit:¾ size black on Rifle Green with silver Russia braid outline for NCOs Mess Kit.Available through: [email protected] Tel: 0845 6434 584

Small SAS, Parachute, Pilot, Commando dagger on Rifle Green if applicable.

Shirt Sleeve/ Pullover Order/Overall Brassard: Black on Rifle Green. Same for qualification badges. These Rank Badges run when washed and are only suitable for dry cleaning and should be worn on a brassardfor Overall and Shirt Sleeve order. Sewn onto Pullover.


Rank Slides ORs

Rifles Rank SlideRifleman

Rifles Rank SlideLance Corporal

Rifles Rank SlideCorporal

Rifles Rank SlideSerjeant

Rifles Rank SlideColour Serjeant

Rifles Rank SlideWO2 Rifles Rank Slide

RQMS/TQMSRifles Rank Slide

RQMS/TQMS

Available through: [email protected] Tel: 0845 6434 584. Desert patterns on an as required basis.

Olive Green Slides: Ranks in black on rifle green background on olive green slides with RIFLES in black upper case lettering.Not worn on Epaulettes by ORs.


Rank Slides OfficersOlive Green Slides: Ranks in black on rifle green background on olive green slides with RIFLES in black upper case lettering. Worn with Combats and on Pullover epaulettes. Olive green slides are not to be worn on the Ivory Shade/Fawn officer pattern shirts.

Available through: [email protected]: 0845 6434 584.

Desert patterns on an as required basis through RiflesDirect.

Rifles Rank Slide

2nd Lieutenant

Rifles Rank Slide

Lieutenant

Rifles Rank SlideCaptain

Rifles Rank SlideMajor

Rifles Rank SlideLieutenant Colonel


Rank Slides Senior Officers’

Officer Pattern Ivory Shade/Fawn Shirt Slides: For black metal RIFLES shoulder titles and black metal rank insignia. Olive green slides are not to be worn on the Ivory Shade/Fawn officer pattern shirts.General Officer Rank Slides: Rifles pattern slides without RIFLES titles are worn by General Officers “Late The Rifles”. Rifles Honorary Colonel Appointment Slides: Colonel pattern slides with RIFLES titles only worn by officers holding honorary appointments in The Rifles.Source: All available through: [email protected] Tel: 0845 6434 584. Desert patterns on an as required basis.

Rifles Rank Slide Ivory Shade/Fawn for officer pattern shirts.

Rifles Rank Slide Colonel pattern.

Rifles Rank Slide Brigadier pattern.

Rifles Rank Slide Major General

pattern.

Rifles Rank Slide Lieutenant

General pattern.


Collar Badges & Shoulder Titles

Collar Badges:Worn by all ranks on No 2 & No 4 Dress.Not worn on No1, No 3 & No 6 Dress.Clutch & Pin fitment.NSN 8455-99-378-7178 or available through:[email protected] Tel: 0845 6434 584

Shoulder Titles:Worn by all ranks on No 2, No 4 & No 6 Dress,Shirt Sleeve and Pullover order.Clutch & Pin fitment.NSN 8455-99-378-7177 or available through:[email protected] Tel: 0845 6434 584



Rifles Black Buttons

Ball (30 Ligne) Buttons:With raised RIFLES cap Badge image worn by Officers and WOs on No1& No3 (x5), No2, No4 & No6 (x4) Dress. Also double up as Blazer buttons (2 rows of 3). NSN 8455-99-378-7181 or [email protected]

Flat (30 Ligne) Shank:With raised RIFLES cap Badge image worn by Officers and WOs on No1 & No2 Dress pockets & epaulettes.All others for No1 and No2 Dress. As epaulette buttons only on Greatcoats.Also double up as Blazer cuff buttons.NSN 8455-99-378-7180 or [email protected]

Flat (30 Ligne) Screw:For Officers’ & RSMs’ No1 Dress Jacket Gimp shoulder boards.NSN 8455-99-378-7182 or [email protected] used to fit Equerries’ & ADCs’ single blank Gimp Board onto Mess Kit for gold Aiguillette fitment.




Rifles Buttons Buttons, Insignia, The Rifles black with bugle horn with crown and tassels above.

Hat buttons NSN: 8455-99-378-7179 Size 18 lines, Pattern No DO1117Tunic buttons flat NSN: 8455-99-378-7180 Size 30 lines, Pattern No DO1118Tunic buttons ball NSN: 8455-99-378-7181 Size 30 lines, Pattern No DO1119Screw post buttons NSN: 8455-99-378-7182 Size 30 lines, Pattern No DO1120Great coat buttons NSN: 8455-99-378-7183 Size 40 lines, Pattern No DO1121Hat buttons are worn by all ranks on No1 Dress Forage Cap and by Officers and WOs on Side Hats.

Hat buttons are not suitable as shirt buttons (break up and discolour in the wash).Hat buttons are not suitable as Blazer cuff buttons.

Screw post buttons used for No1 & No3 Dress shoulder boards.

Plain Black Shirts buttons, flat, plain, 4 hole, size 11mm, 10-12 per shirt. Sources: Taylors Supplies Ltd (Code CP17, Size 18, Col 10)Tel: 0161 834 0329 www.taylors–supplies.co.uk they come in bags of 100.

Hat buttonsNSN: 8455-99-378-

7179

Tunic buttons flatNSN: 8455-99-378-

7180

Tunic buttons ball NSN: 8455-99-378-

7181

Screw post buttons NSN: 8455-99-378-

7182

Great coat buttons NSN: 8455-99-378-

7183

http://www.taylorssupplies.co.uk/

Rifles Whistle Cord & Lanyard

Rifles Whistle Cord Officers & WOs:Not worn with No1 & No3 Dress.Worn with No 2 Dress (with & without Cross Belt) & Shirt Sleeve order on the right shoulder.Overlapping Cross Belt when Cross Belt is worn.Not worn when Aiguillettes are worn.NSN 8465-99-347-5334; also available through: [email protected]

Lanyard CSjt, Sjt, Cpl & LCpl:Lanyard. Black and green, Single cord, Two turks heads. 5mm diameter cordNot worn with No1 & No3 Dress.Worn with No 2 Dress (with & without Cross Belt) & Shirt Sleeve order on left shoulder.

NSN: 8465-99-975-7413; also available through: [email protected]



Croix de Guerre

Croix de Guerre:1914-1918 Medal ribbon worn on No1, No2, No3, No4, No6 and Mess Kit by all ranks on both arms 4 ½ cm (1 ¾ in) down from the shoulder seam. Not worn in Shirt Sleeve, Pullover or Cbt 95 order.NSN 8522-99-135-9344 or Available through: [email protected]

[email protected] have very useful pre-sewn “blocks” (medal ribbon style) with pin and clasp fitting of the Croix de Guerre ideal for No 3 & No 4 Dress.



Rifles Stable Belt

Rifles Stable Belt: Rifle Green ribbed pattern firm cloth. Buckle & slide black. Worn by all ranks in SSO, Pullover order & variousforms of Barrack Dress.Available through: [email protected]


Gloves Officers & WO1s

Officers & WO1s:Gloves black leather unlined, dome & stud single pop fastening or button fastening atwrist, centre palm vent & three plain pointsacross the back of each hand.

Always worn when carrying asword and/or wearing a Cross Belt.

Pop Fastening Gloves:NSN 8415-99-131-5755/5762(Gloves Tri-Service PersonnelBlack).

Also:Button Fastening Gloves: NSN 8440-99-975-0963/0970

Private Purchase Sources: 1. Ammo & CO, Tel:01217 722 999, [email protected]

2. EC Snaith & Son Ltd, 0121 380 0812, [email protected] (Black Leather Gloves)3. Southcombe Brothers Ltd, Tel: 01935 823 567, [email protected] (Code: SB02282B; SB00279B*usually have only lightly lined* gloves

in stock RR £12.00)




GLOVES (CSjt-Rfn)

Gloves, Cloth, Cotton, Black unmarkedWith Velcro fasteningFor use by The Rifles CSjt-Rfn for ceremonial. Size Range: 6NSN 8405-99-679-8483 Size: 0NSN 8405-99-679-8484 Size: 1NSN 8405-99-679-8485 Size: 2NSN 8405-99-679-8486 Size: 3NSN 8410-99-679-8487 Size: 4NSN 8405-99-679-8488 Size: 5CPO/GPL/133

Footwear

Mess Wellingtons

George Boots: NSN 8430-99-132-6625 (Size Range: 33 sizes)

Black Brogues (Shoes Highland) NSN 8430-990975-3071 (Size Range: 43 sizes) Acceptable lighter weight full or half brogues available through most good shoe shops.

George Boots are also available through: [email protected] Tel: 0845 6434 584

Footwear is always to be highly polished and where required or appropriate (i.e. parades/funerals etc.) spit and polish is to be applied.


Qualification Badges

Worn on right arm above the Croix de Guerre on No1, No2, No3, No4, No6, Shirt Sleeve/ Pullover & Mess Kit.

Marine Cdo Dagger worn on left arm ¾” below Croix de GuerreOther qualification badges worn on lower sleeve as direct in Army Dress Regulations.

BADGE, QUALIFICATION Bugle Major

NSN: 8455-99-213-0889 Specification: UK/SC/6380 @ D01403 Description: Cloth. Silver gilt wire embroidered on black and green background.Size Range: SingleAdditional Information: Worn on No1 & No2 Dress

BADGE, QUALIFICATION Bugler


BADGE, QUALIFICATION Musicians and Bandsmen


Measuring for a Cross Belt

Wearing a No 2 Dress jacket, tie and shirt the tape measurement is to be taken according to the centre line of the flow/run/ lie of the prospective Cross Belt from the front centre badge position, under the centre of the left epaulet across the back under the right arm pit and back to the front centre as pictured above leaving approximately 3 finger’s width below the right armpit.

The Army Cross Belt sizes are:Small: 38-40 in

Medium: 40-44 inLarge: 44-48 in

Extra Large: 48-53 inThe Cross Belts come with two adjuster holes at each end of the belt.

The above applies to both Officers/WOs &SNCOs Cross Belts.

Fitting of a Cross Belt (1/4)The initial fitting of the badge and Inkerman Chain(whistle, chain and lion's head) must be carried out withthe user wearing No 2 Service Dress.

Ensure firstly that the rear pouch is central over theCentre back seam of the jacket. The length adjusters ofthe cross belt/pouch should be equal on both ends.

Leave approximately 3 fingers' width below the rightarmpit. Ensure that it does not “push” against the leftepaulette button.

Try swinging your arms and moving about.

Check again that the pouch is central on the back centre seam and that it sits comfortably under the rightarm pit and does not “push” against the left epaulettebutton. The holes for the silver fittings should be made by a Cobbler orwith a hole bunching tool. Ensure that the holes are a tight fit toavoid “ badge rattle”.Drawings by Cpl Matthew Cook, F Coy 7 Rifles

Fitting of a Cross Belt (2/4)

The belt should travel across the chest just under the right breast pocket flap button.

It should be approximately 3 fingers' width below the right armpit.

It runs under the left shoulder strap.

It runs under the left lapel (ensure that it does not “push the lapel up”).

Drawings by Cpl Matthew Cook, F Coy 7 Rifles

Fitting of a Cross Belt (3/4)Fit the large belt badge to the front. The backing plate canbe used as a template to assist fitting.

The badge is fitted with its centre over the line of the front buttons, and equally distant from both edges of the belt.

The badge follows the sweep of the belt (i.e. NOT fitted upright).

N.B. A useful tip is to remove the fixing nuts and then Firmly press the badge into the required position on the belt. The holes can then be punched through where theIndentation marks have been left by the screws of the badge.

The holes for the silver fittings should be made by a Cobbler orwith a hole bunching tool. Ensure that the holes are a tight fit toavoid “ badge rattle”.

Drawings by Cpl Matthew Cook, F Coy 7 Rifles ge.

Fitting of a Cross Belt (4/4)

When the centre badge has been attached, fit the Lion'sHead and chain.

1. The Lion’s head is fitted UPRIGHT in the step of theNo2 Jacket collar/ lapel.

2. The whistle is then fitted, again UPRIGHT, equidistant with the lions head from the centre badge.

3. When the whistle is inserted in the holder the chains should loop and drop (uncrossed) over and below thefront of the belt.

4. The centre badge backing plate is worn on theoutside of the belt immediately between belt and body.

The holes for the silver fittings should be made by a Cobbler orwith a hole bunching tool. Ensure that the holes are a tight fit toavoid “ badge rattle”.

Drawings by Cpl Matthew Cook, F Coy 7 Rifles

Sword EnsembleSword Rifle Regiment & Nickel plated Scabbard:With “RIFLES” Cap Badge etched into Left hand side of blade. Royal Cipheron right hand side of blade. Rifle pattern Guard fitted with black leather Sword Knot.Carried as a slung sword with sword belt under tunic. Sword NSN 8465-99-973-6878 DCIPT pattern 25402Scabbard NSN 8465-99-973-6853 DCIPT pattern 29173Sword Knot NSN 8455-99-973-6670 DCIPT pattern LI

Gloves Black Leather: Unlined with pop button. Always worn when carrying a sword.

When carried: Only when wearing No1, No2, No3, No4 or No6 Dress Ceremonial and then only ever dressed with the Scabbard. Never whenwearing Combat Kit of any description even if troops are on parade incombat kit and with rifles.

Entitlement to an issue Sword & Scabbard:Certain appointments are entitled to an Army issue Rifles sword & scabbard.See DCI, Material & Dress Regs & Ceremonial Regs.

Loan Pool: RHQ has a number of loan swords on application, Contact: [email protected]

Sword & belt carrier bag: The protective way to transport &store a sword& belt. Made of heavy duty cotton, secure zipped opening, fully lined in soft flannelette, internal pocket for the sword belt, sturdy webbing carrying strapand hanging eye, with a re-enforced toe-end.Obtained from: [email protected]



SWORD KNOT

Sword Knot : Black pleated leather. Knotted on hilt of Sword

The Sword Knots are of a standard length.Field Officers’ Sword Knots are the same length as for Subaltern Officers.



Sword Belt & KnotSword Belt (Belt Webbing):Worn under No1,No2,No3,No4,No6 Dress tunic. Not worn by officers when not carrying a sword. WOs when on duty.The sword is never “hooked” onto the belt even if the belt comes with a hook.

Greatcoats: If worn with a Greatcoat it is carried in thetraditional Rifles method with the left hand coat flapfolded back exposing the lining and the sword.

NSN 8440-99-666-8025/31 or [email protected]

Cross Strap (Strap Shoulder White Silk):When carrying a sword and for comfort of wearingand additional security a Strap Shoulder White Silkshould be worn under the tunic especially when a sword is worn with a Greatcoat as this is practicallythe only method of adequately securing the sword scabbard on the inside of the Greatcoat.

NSN 8440-99-428-7157


Sword Belt Wearing of

Sword Belt /SlingWorn under No1, No2, No3, No 4 & No 6 Dress tunic, under Stable Belt in SSO & under Pullover. Worn by WOs in all forms of dress.Not worn by officers when not carrying sword.The sword is never “hooked” onto the belt even if the belt comes with a hook. Sword Belt NSN 8440-99-666-8025/31 or [email protected]

Under Stable Belt in Shirt Sleeve order.Under Pullover in Pullover order


Sword History

A proud distinction:British Army regiments have always been proudly individualistic – none more than Rifle regiments. Thus in1822, when their officers were required to carry the same swords as “ordinary” regiments of the line, the rulingmet with widespread disfavour. So much so that barely five years later, new orders were issued officiallyauthorising the rifle regiments to adopt their own variant pattern with a string bugle surmounted by the reigning Sovereign’s crown encased within the hilt.

Rifle Regiment Sword:Following the same basic pattern as all the Guards regiments, this sword has a straight carbon steel blade etched with the regimental crest (Cap Badge). This contrasts with the Guards, whose swords carry the battle honours of each of their regiments on the blade.The nickel - plated steel guard of the Rifle Regiment Sword is pierced and etched with a scroll pattern thatincludes a Rifle Regiment cipher in place of the Royal cipher. The grip is in black fish-skin bound with silver-plated copper wire.The scabbard is nickel-plated steel. The knot is pleated black leather.

Sword Blade Embellishments

Bugle Badge Royal Cipher

Rifles Badge on “inner or left side” of blade.Royal Cipher on “outer or right side” of blade.

Personal initials/names/dates permissible on “Panel” provided under badge or cipher.

Sword DetailsTang

Shoulder

Ricasso

Fuller

Spear Point

Sword Details

Sword Care

A sword is a hand-made instrument and as such needs to be looked after with care. The following guidelines are to be followed in caring properly for a sword.

If possible, wear gloves when handling a sword.Avoid, at all costs, returning a wet sword into the scabbard.If the sword gets wet it must be dried and Vaseline applied before being put back into the scabbard.Do not keep the sword in the scabbard when storing it. Do not store a sword and scabbard in damp conditions.Do not store a sword in a Chamois Leather bag for any length as this can attract condensation and therefore rust.Always clean your sword and apply Vaseline to the blade.Avoid denting or scratching the Nickel plated scabbard.Ensure the scabbard is dry both on the inside and outside before storing. (Use a hairdryer to blow warm air down the scabbard to dry it out).If a sword is used to cut a wedding cake you must ensure that it is cleaned immediately and Vaseline is applied to the blade. (The ingredients of a wedding cake corrode the blade and blade etching)Do not use a sword to open a champagne bottle. The blade does not have sufficient weight for this task. A sword is a precious item and needs to be treated with care especially if it has been handed down or the intentionis to hand it on to someone else.

Should your sword require repairing or reconditioning contact RHQ ([email protected]) who can recommend an appropriate sword cutler.


Tying a “Rifles” Sword Knot (Step 1-3)

1. Loop the end into the slot from below.

2. Take the Knot over the Guard near to the Pummel.

3. Take the Knot through the

Guard.

Sword Knot NSN: 8455-99-973-6670 [email protected]


Tying a “Rifles” Sword Knot (Step 4-6)4. Take the Knot through the Guard

twice more.

5. Take the Knot through the Loop and then pull the whole thing tight working from the Pummel end downwards.

6. Finished.Sword Knot NSN: 8455-99-973-6670 [email protected]


Orders, Decorations and Medals

Instructions for the Wearing Of the Insignia of Orders,Decorations and Medals arefound in Army Dress Regs. (ADR) Part 13. The authority on Orders, Decorations & Medalsis MOD PS12(A).

When Worn.The insignia of Orders, Decorations and Medals are to be worn on the following occasions:

a. State occasions.b. Royal occasions.c. Guards in London.d. Military funerals and connected memorial services. e. Guards on Royal residencies.

f. Guards of honour.g. Guards in Edinburgh.h. Ceremonial and Sovereign’s parades.i. Parades incorporating a religious service.j. As specifically ordered.

Royal Occasions. A Royal occasion is when:a. The Sovereign or her representative is present.b. A parade is held in celebration of any Sovereign’s birthday.c. Specifically ordered on the occasion of any parade, ceremony or entertainment at which a Member of the Royal Family is present.

Orders of Dress: Orders, Decorations and Medals are worn with the following orders of dress:a. Full Dress, and Frockcoat (Not H Div).b. Nos 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 10 and 11 Dress.c. No 8 Dress when authorised by regional commanders for specific parades.

When Awards are not Worn. Orders, Decorations and Medals are not to be worn:

a. On greatcoats.b. When attending an Investiture.c. When attending Royal garden parties.

d. When attending parades or ceremonies as a spectator unless ordered to wear them.e. On operational or protective clothing

A range of decorations awarded to The Rifles in the Operational Honours and Awards List of 24 Sep 2010

Rifles Canes and Sticks

Rifles Canes will be carried by the Duty Officer, CSMs and Company Orderly Serjeants (COS).Description: Rifles Cane; 27" black leather or simple black cane with silver ball head on whichis embossed the regimental badge.

Rifles Sticks will be carried by the RSM and Provost Sjt.Description: Rifles Stick; 32” black leather or simple black cane with silver ball head on whichis embossed the regimental badge.

Source: [email protected]


Historical Background Frock Coat & No1Dress

(Historical background only ; does not imply entitlement)

Frock Coat: available to certain officers (usually Lt Gen and above and in certain Royal Household appointments), DOMs and WO1 bandmasters, this knee-length garment can be of two basic styles: single-breasted with olivets and extensive black braid decoration; or double-breasted and plain with military buttons. A green version of the latter type exists for Bands with relevant historical background but otherwise all frock coats are dark blue. They are normally worn with the peaked forage cap and with Full Dress nether wear, sword scabbard and accoutrements and, where appropriate, with a waist sash but never with a Cross Belt /pouch belt. However, Generals and senior army Staff officers may on occasion wear the cocked hat and plume instead of the cap with their frock coats. The latter have gold shoulder cords and, for Generals, blue velvet collar and cuffs.

No.1 Dress (Temperate ceremonial uniform): this is a descendant of the "Frock", which was a fairly austere tunic-length undress jacket with external pockets that was developed for working and training purposes from around 1870 onwards. Originally this matched the units’ Full Dress colour, the body being scarlet or blue (except for Rifles) but the scarlet Frock was replaced by blue around 1900 (except Overseas). This uniform (called "Blue Patrols" in many units) became a very popular one for officers and provided the basis for the serge Coronation Uniform issued to Soldiers in 1937. By 1950, No.1 Dress had been developed along the same lines. In most cases this had the great advantage of being able to be worn by officers on ordinary occasions with the Sam Browne belt etc. as before but for ceremonial occasions with accoutrements, and usually also shoulder cords, of Full Dress type. Rifles officers had long worn their pouch belts for both purposes. The tunic itself (termed a "jacket" in Dress Regulations) remains austere in spirit and not suitable for actual gold lace/braid trimming, although it works very well with the detachable ceremonial items.One novel aspect of No.1 Dress when introduced was the rather different approach in the case of the Highland and Lowland uniforms which were both considerably more elaborate than the others in nature. These both later gave way to a single Scottish pattern in Archer green, also elaborate, having Inverness flaps and some Russia braid trimming which accords with its quite formal style.However, although there are now three shades of green in No.1 Dress (Rifle Green; Piper green for R. Irish; and Archer Green for Scots), all the other No.1 Dress jackets are dark blue and mostly plain, only a very few having a coloured collar and/or piping etc.

Historical Background No.2,3,4,6,10 &11 Dress

No.2 Dress (Temperate parade uniform [Service Dress]): this is the descendant of the then very novel temperate khaki serge Service Dress uniform that was adopted in 1902 following experience in the Second Boer War. The soldiers’ version of the Service Dress tunic or "jacket" was very little changed until about 1960 when the material and the collar style were broadly aligned with the officer pattern in the new version. For officers there has hitherto been some variation in the exact shade and even the texture of the uniforms and the shirts and ties. The headdress is discussed under Forage Cap above.

No.3 Dress (Warm weather ceremonial uniform): this is the tropical version of No.1 Dress. The jacket is made of white cotton drill or similar but all the other items are as for No.1 Dress.

No.4 Dress (Warm weather Service Dress): this is the tropical version of officers’ No.2 Dress made in a light (stone) shade of khaki.

No.6 Dress (Warm weather parade uniform [Bush Jacket]): this is classed as a parade uniform and so is included in this list, the soldiers not having No.4 Dress. Although this is similar to the latter in colour, the jacket is a Bush Jacket, which is a cross between a bush shirt and a tropical service dress jacket in design and therefore informal in style. It is worn with matching long trousers.

No.10 Dress (Temperate mess dress): this developed from the officers’ Stable Jacket (of mounted regiments and corps) and the equivalent Shell Jacket (worn by officers of other units) that first emerged in the early 19th century as a form of working or fatigue dress. These short jackets (worn open over a waistcoat) became the normal form of Mess Dress around 150 years ago. The colouring and texture are closely related to Full Dress and in principle the nether wear should be the same in both uniforms.

No.11 Dress (Warm weather mess dress): this is the tropical equivalent of No.10 Dress, the jacket normally being made of white cotton drill or similar but the nether wear is generally of the same pattern as in No.10 Dress. With this a cummerbund is worn, for which established regimental colours have existed since Victorian times: these included red for those units that had no other special colour.

General’s Rank (Sword and Baton)

The rank of Major-General (Maj Gen) is derived from the older rank of Sergeant Major General that can trace its origins to the Middle Ages. The rank is also referred to as a “Two Star General”. The rank has a NATO rank code of OF-7, equivalent to a Rear-Admiral in the RN or an Air Vice-Marshal in the RAF. A Maj Gen’s insignia is a crossed sword and baton surmounted by a star.

The rank of Lieutenant-General (Lt Gen) traces its origins to the Middle Ages when the title of Lt Gen was held by the second in command on the battlefield. The rank is also referred to as a “Three Star General”. The rank has a NATO rank code of OF-8, equivalent to a Vice –Admiral in the RN or an Air Marshal in the RAF. A Lt Gen’s insignia is a crossed sword and baton surmounted by a crown.

The rank of General (Gen) is currently the highest peace-time rank in the British Army. The rank is also referred to as a “Four Star General". The rank has a NATO rank code of OF-9, equivalent to an Admiral in the RN or an Air Chief

Marshal in the RAF. A general's insignia is a crossed sword and baton surmounted by a star and crown. Rifles pattern Rank: General Officers, late of The Rifles, can wear Rifles accoutrements.The recommended source for the black crossed Sword and Baton insignia for No1, No2, No3 & No4 Dress and Shirt Sleeve and Pullover Order is: Intramark Ltd, Windsor Lodge, 56 Windsor Street, Burbage, Leicestershire, England. LE10 2EF; Tel: 01455 612400 Fax: 01455 612483 www.intramarkuk.com

For Rifles No1 Dress the Sword & Baton does not have a red backing although the star and crown have.

Rifles rank stars and crowns with and without red backing can be obtained through [email protected]

When the crossed sword and baton are worn on the shoulder, the sword point is to point forwards on each shoulder. When worn as a single badge of rank in No 8 Dress, it is standard practise for the sword point to point towards the right shoulder of the wearer.

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General’s Gorget PatchesRed & Gold Bullion Gorget Patch for Field Marshals & Generals

(Only the design of the Gorget button differs for FM) Smaller version with Gold Cord for Shirt Sleeve Order only

No 1 & No3 Dress: 4.5 insA: No 2 & No4 Dress: 3.5 ins B: No 6, No 8 & No 9 Dress: 2 ins

Officers promoted from Rifle regiments to the General Staff have traditionally and unofficially replaced the small gold buttons with the small (18 ligne) black Rifles regimental (Hat) buttons.

Source Document: Army Dress Regulations (ADR) Part 02 para 02.67History: Cloth Gorget patches were first worn in 1887 with the Khaki Drill Uniform, by general officers and certain staff officers in India. By 1913 Gorget Patches were being worn by all Staff Officers in certain appointments, even down to subaltern level. From 1921 this proliferation of Gorget Patches was contained, and restricted to Full Colonels and above only.Recommended Source: Intramark Ltd Windsor Lodge, 56 Windsor Street, Burbage, Leicestershire, England. LE10 2EF; Tel: 01455 612400 Fax: 01455 612483 www.intramarkuk.com


General Staff Gorget PatchesGorget Patch with Scarlet Gimp, for Brigadiers and Full Colonels

Smaller version with Scarlet Cord for Shirt Sleeve Order

D: No1 & No 3 Dress: 4.5 insE: No 2 & No 4 Dress: 3.5 insF: No 6, No 8 & No 9 Dress: 2 insOfficers promoted from Rifle regiments to the General Staff have traditionally and unofficially replaced the small gold buttons with the small (18 ligne) black Rifle regimental (Hat) buttons.

Source Document: Army Dress Regulations (ADR) Part 02 para 02.67History: Cloth Gorget patches were first worn in 1887 with the Khaki Drill Uniform, by general officers and certain staff officers in India. By 1913 Gorget Patches were being worn by all Staff Officers in certain appointments, even down to subaltern level. From 1921 this proliferation of Gorget Patches was contained, and restricted to Full Colonels and above only.Recommended Source: Intramark Ltd Windsor Lodge, 56 Windsor Street, Burbage, Leicestershire, England. LE10 2EF; Tel: 01455 612400 Fax: 01455 612483 www.intramarkuk.com


General Staff Headdress

Officer’s Service Cap – Peaked (No 1 Dress Hat). Officers promoted to the General Staff (Colonel) and above can ask for their Field Officer’s Service Cap to be retrofitted with:

A scarlet red hatband (General Staff).A General Staff / General Officer Badge.A silver back badge.

ADR for officers promoted to Col & above stipulates non parent Regt headdress.

Side Hat. Officers promoted to the General Staff (Colonel) and above can ask for their Side Hat to be retrofitted with:A General Staff Badge on a green background on the LHS.The Rifles Badge & Boss can be retained.The Rifles Back Badge should be retained.

Beret. Officers promoted to the General Staff (Colonel) and above can ask for their Rifles Beret to be retrofitted with: A General Staff Badge on a green background.

Fitting of General Officer accoutrements:Because manufacturers construct their hats differently it is advisable to send the hat back to the original maker for application of the embroidered General Officer or GS Officer badge and scarlet red hat band. It is normal practice to fit black Rifles hat buttons (18L) and the silver metal Back Badge.

General Officer Rank Slides

General Officer Rank Slides: Rifles pattern rank slides without the RIFLES titles are worn by General Officers “Late The Rifles”.Recommended Source: Intramark Ltd Windsor Lodge, 56 Windsor Street, Burbage, Leicestershire, England. LE10 2EF; Tel: 01455 612400 Fax: 01455 612483 www.intramarkuk.com or [email protected] the crossed sword and baton are worn on the shoulder, the sword point is to point forwards on each shoulder. When worn as a single badge of rank in No 8 Dress (Cbt Dress), it is standard practise for the sword point to point towards the right shoulder of the wearer

RIFLES Full Colonel Slides: Only worn by officers holding honorary appointments in The Rifles (i.e. Royal Colonels, Col Commandant, Dep Col Commandant etc.) Available through: [email protected] or from [email protected]

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AIGUILLETTES History

AIGUILLETTE: plaited cord with twin metal tags suspended from one shoulder, a very old and prominent distinction worn by certain individual officers including Field Marshals, Military Members of the Army Board, certain ADCs, Equerries, Military Attachés etc.; also worn in Full Dress only, by all officers, WOs and NCOs of the Household Cavalry; and by Musicians (and sometimes Trumpeters) of heavy cavalry.Wearing of Aiguillettes. Officers who are entitled to wear aiguillettes are shown in Part 10 of Army Dress Regulations. Aiguillettes are worn with the following orders of dress: a. Full Dress and frockcoat. b. No 1 Dress (ceremonial and non-ceremonial). c. Nos 2 and 4 dress (with medals and sword). d. Nos 2 and 4 dress (with cap, forage, peaked but no medals or sword). e. No 3 dress (ceremonial and non-ceremonial). f. Nos 10 and 11 dress (ceremonial); only when entitled and when stars of Orders and neck decorations are worn and on formal occasions when an individual is acting in the capacity of his appointment.

The standard patterns of aiguillettes are as follows:a. No 1: 14in gold wire cord, gilt metal tags at ends of plaits; plaits; and cords, front and back, are joined together by a short gold braid strap in which is worked a buttonhole; worn on right shoulder. Female officers wear No 1 “Palace” type, Gold, Light.b. No 2: 14in gold and crimson orris basket cord, plait and cord with cord loop front and back, plaits ending in plain gilt metal tags; plaits and cords, front and back, are joined by short gold cloth strap in which is worked a buttonhole; worn on the right shoulder.c. No 3: As for No 2 aiguillette but worn on left shoulder.

AIGUILLETTES Occasions when an Aiguillette is worn

An aiguillette should be worn by entitled officers on the following occasions: a. The following state occasions:

(1) When the Queen or her representative is present. (2) The parade in celebration of The Queen’s Birthday. (3) When ordered on the occasion of any parade, ceremony or entertainment at

which a Member of the Royal family is present.b. Official occasions (function or entertainment given or arranged by any government department or institution).c. Public occasions (when invitations are issued in the name of a municipal corporation or livery company). d. When visiting British foreign Naval or Air Force establishments and foreign military establishments on formal occasions. e. When inspecting and taking the salute or as a spectator at parades. f. When meeting or attending upon VIPs in an official capacity (e.g. representing CGS, the Army or the Army Board). g. Investitures and Audiences of the Sovereignh. Funerals and memorial services. i. On other occasions when directed by the Army Board.

AIGUILLETTES (For ADCs/MAs of certain General Officer appointments)

Name: AIGUILLETTE ARMY No 3

Description: Aiguillette, Army Staff type No3. Gold with crimson flecks. NSN: 8455-99-978-6220

Wearing: Worn from the left shoulder over Cross Belt and medals. No1 & No3 Dress: Hooked into front of high collar.No2 Dress: Hooked at base of No2 Dress right hand lapel.Entitlement: For ADCs/MAs of certain General Officers/ Appointments

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AIGUILLETTE Gold No1 Equerries1. Aiguillette Gold No1 with Royal cipher E II R and crown NSN: 8455-99-131-4983 worn by ADCs

to the Queen. 2. Aiguillette Gold No1 without Royal cipher NSN: 8455-99-135-4923 worn by Equerries & extra

Equerries to members of the Royal Family.3. Worn from the right shoulder over Cross Belt and medals.

Mourning Bands (Black Armbands)

Mourning Bands and Black Ties: (Army Dress Regs Part 2 paragraph 02.075) When attending Service funerals and associated memorial services held on the same day, officers and warrant officers whether in the procession, acting as ushers, or in another capacity including bearer party in the case of warrant offices are to wear a mourning band of black crepe or cloth, 3.5 in wide, half way between the left elbow and the shoulder. The band should not be worn at court, except when the court is in mourning, nor should it be worn at ceremonies such as Remembrance Day parades or unveiling of memorials. An officer or soldier in private mourning may wear a mourning band as described above (note that this is the only occasion in which a soldier below warrant officers rank may wear a mourning band in uniform). Black ties may be worn by officers in plain clothes when on duty during a period of service mourning. During a period of National mourning only officers and warrant officers class 1 of the Household Cavalry dressed in parade uniform are to wear mourning bands.

Description: Armlet. Mourning band. Cloth. Black, 3.5 inches wide. NSN: 8455-99-135-5666

Regimental Blazer

Description:Cloth: 16/18oz Rifle Green Barathea (HE Box No: 9028 or Hainsworth 509 Rifle Green Barathea)Style: Double breasted. Front Buttons: 6x Black Rifles ball buttons size 30 Ligne; two show three. Lining: Black cotton back.Real lapel: Button holes through on each side.Cuffs Buttons:Cuffs Buttons: 4x Black flat Rifles buttons, through, size 30 Ligne. Do not use 18 Ligne Hat buttons.Vents: 2 Side vents.Pockets: 2 straight side jetted pockets, flaps optional.

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Rifles Winchester Order

Winchester Order. A distinctive Rifles form of evening dress has emerged which is referred to as Winchester Order. This should be encouraged and should be expanded to include those who are unlikely to afford Mess Kit (SSC, TA and Cadet Officers). It is also to become the accepted Mess Dress for the Corporals Mess. (LF/CRF/DO/1/5/9 dated 10 Jun 09)

Jacket: Rifle Green double breasted Blazer.

Shirt: White with a soft collar with cuffs showing.


Medals: Not worn.

Cummerbund: Rifles regimental pattern.

Trousers: Black with black welt. Dinner Jacket trousers (For ORs No 1 Dress trousers can be worn)

Foot Wear: George Boots/ black slip ons.

Rifles Casual

“Casual Dress” is open to all sorts interpretations. One solution is to wear “Rifles Casual” in which you are “always smart & dressed for the occasion” whatever it may be.

Jacket: Rifle Green Blazer.

Shirt: Soft collar shirt with a bit of cuff showing.

Tie: Rifles regimental tie.

Trousers: Corduroys or charcoal grey trousers.

Foot Wear: Black or brown shoes or slip ons.

Also suitable wear when a spectator at sports events, when travelling or attending meetings in civilian cloths.

Regimental Cummerbund

Officers and SNCOs: Warm weather mess dress (No11)Cpls: Mess Kit (No10)

Dinner Jacket (Black Tie): Traditionally worn with Dinner Jacket

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Cummerbund


TRF

SignageThe TRF is used as the basis of all Rifles signage.

Above is a representation of what a Battalion sign outside a camp looks like.

TRF

The Rifles do not wear the TRF on CS95. However, the TRF may be worn at the CO’s discretion when battalions are deployed.

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Regimental Policy & Protocols Uniform & Insignia

In 2009 the Colonel Commandant conducted a review of Regimental Policy & Protocols to which all pillars of the Regiment contributed. Some aspects of this review (LF/CRF/DO/1/5/9 dated 10 Jun 09) in as far Uniform and Insignia are concerned are as follows:

1. Officers’ Pattern Cross Belt. The Officers’ and WOs’ cross belt is to be worn with the silver backing plate removed from behind the badge and placed at the back of the belt, between body & belt. Whistle cords are to be worn with the cross belt in SD or No 2 Dress only.

2. SNCO’s Cross Belt. Despite some strong feelings that the SNCO’s Cross Belt is too narrow and lacks style it does distinguish SNCOs without encroaching on the status of Warrant Officers. It has been widely seen at Repatriations and Funerals, and to outsiders appears smart and distinctive. We will therefore persevere with the belt in its current form.

3. Ceremonial Caps. We should continue to stress the importance of wearing forage caps with Greens and No2 Dress. Caps are not to be flattened. Shakos are only to be worn by the Rifles Bands and Bugles.

4. Forms of Dress. Combat 95, all ranks – worn with beret and regimental stable belt. Jersey heavy wool in winter order. Rifles Working Dress for Officers and WOs – boots, trousers Combat 95, regimental stable belt, dress shirt (with whistle cord, RIFLES titles and anodized badges of rank) and/or side hat or beret. Jersey heavy wool in winter order. Rifles Barrack dress – brogues or shoes highland (George boots for WOs and SNCOs), SD trousers, regimental stable belt, No2 Dress shirt (with whistle cord, RIFLES titles and anodized badges of rank) and side hat.

Regimental Policy & Protocols Uniform & Insignia (cont)

5. Belt Badge. The belt badge is an excellent design and is currently being under used. This is not the time to make any wholesale changes to our current insignia.

6. ‘Winchester Order’. An evening order of dress has emerged which is referred to as Winchester Order: Black Tie withRegimental Blazer. This should be encouraged and should be expanded to include those who are unlikely to afford Mess Kit(SSC, TA and Cadet Officers). It is also to become the accepted Mess Dress for the Corporals Mess.

7. Canes & Sticks. Rifles Canes will be carried by the Duty Officer, CSM’s and Company Orderly Serjeant (COS). Riflessticks will be carried by the RSM & Provo Sjt .

8. SNCO’s Mess Dress Grant• A grant for the purchase of SNCO Mess Kit has been available for all newly promoted Sergeants since 1st April 2009.• The grant is paid as a one-off for all Corporals promoted to acting or substantive Serjeant. There are 3 different rates as

follows: HCav and RAC £835. SCOTS £550. All others (incl. The Rifles) £455.

• SNCO’s Mess Dress Grant References:• (AG/HQ/1-6-1 dated 19 Feb 09)• (RAAC Chap 15 Annex A)• (D/DPS(A)/25/1/1/PS12(A) dated Nov 08)• (D/DPS(A)/25/03/00(PS12(A) dated 8 Jan 09

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