Description
Specification
Gender
Male
Shoulder fittings
Gold cavalry epaulettes with red backing; 5/8-inch silver embroidered rank to the Goldings pattern, according to rank.
Legwear
Male dark-blue/indigo overalls with a raised white stripe, 2 inches to the Goldings pattern; female Mess skirt and corresponding footwear.
Fittings & Lead Times
Measurements are taken and fittings overseen by Geoffrey Golding at the St Albans workroom, with each garment checked throughout the making process for fit, balance, finish and correct detail. Lead time is typically 8-12 weeks, depending on workshop capacity, fitting requirements and the date required.
Dress specification
Uniform composition
The articles that make up this order of dress. Separately listed pieces are available below; included pieces form part of the uniform itself. Where alternatives are shown, select the authorised combination for the wearer, rank and occasion—they are not all worn together.
Jacket or tunic
- 1st The Queens Dragoon Guards Mess Kit Jacket, Vest and Overalls Complete
Included in the WordPress uniform parent: 1st The Queens Dragoon Guards Mess Kit Jacket, Vest and Overalls Complete.
Dress rule
RequiredGoldings listing
IncludedTrousers, overalls, skirt or equivalent
- QDG Mess Dress Overalls
QDG overalls with compatible boxed boots and spurs.
Dress rule
RequiredGoldings listing
Listed separatelyShirt
- Marcella Shirt
The regiment's exact officer row selects the Marcella shirt; the generic 69820 tunic shirt is not the prescribed article.
Dress rule
RequiredGoldings listing
Listed separatelyTie, bow tie or collar
- Authorised Mess Dress neck treatment where prescribed
The neck treatment is controlled by the cited order and local pattern; no separate Goldings product is asserted.
Dress rule
When applicableGoldings listing
Not separately listedShoes or boots
- Leather Wellington Boots
Supplied as a separately displayed Goldings product.
Dress rule
RequiredGoldings listing
Listed separatelySocks, stockings or tights
- Authorised socks or hose
Hosiery follows the selected lower garment and footwear under the cited dress rule; no separate Goldings product is asserted.
Dress rule
When applicableGoldings listing
Not separately listedGloves
Not part of the standard composition for this role and order of dress.
Dress rule
Not wornGoldings listing
Not applicableHeaddress
- 1st The Queen's Dragoon Guards No. 1 Forage Cap
Outdoors on formal occasions when headdress is ordered.
Dress rule
When applicableGoldings listing
Listed separatelyRank
Select the authorised insignia for the wearer’s rank
- 1st The Queen's Dragoon Guards Gold Gimp for Field Rank
- 5/8 Inch Silver Embroidered Crowns
- 5/8 Inch Silver Embroidered Stars
According to officer rank, fitted to the authorised QDG cavalry epaulettes.
Dress rule
RequiredGoldings listing
Listed separatelyRank carrier
- 1st The Queen's Dragoon Guards Gold Cavalry Epaulettes with Red Backing
Supplied as a separately displayed Goldings product.
Dress rule
When applicableGoldings listing
Listed separatelyBadges and insignia
- 1st The Queen's Dragoon Guards Embroidered Bays-Cypher Collar Badges
Supplied as a separately displayed Goldings product.
Dress rule
When applicableGoldings listing
Listed separatelyButtons
- 1st The Queen's Dragoon Guards 30 Ligne Anodised Button
Supplied as a separately displayed Goldings product.
Dress rule
RequiredGoldings listing
Listed separatelySword
Not part of the standard composition for this role and order of dress.
Dress rule
Not wornGoldings listing
Not applicableScabbard
Not part of the standard composition for this role and order of dress.
Dress rule
Not wornGoldings listing
Not applicableSword knot
Not part of the standard composition for this role and order of dress.
Dress rule
Not wornGoldings listing
Not applicableSword belt, slings or frog
Not part of the standard composition for this role and order of dress.
Dress rule
Not wornGoldings listing
Not applicableWaistcoat or cummerbund
- 1st The Queens Dragoon Guards Mess Kit Jacket, Vest and Overalls Complete
Included in the WordPress uniform parent: 1st The Queens Dragoon Guards Mess Kit Jacket, Vest and Overalls Complete.
Dress rule
When applicableGoldings listing
IncludedBelt or sash
Not part of the standard composition for this role and order of dress.
Dress rule
Not wornGoldings listing
Not applicableShoulder cords, chains or other details
- Authorised shoulder cords, chains or details
Shoulder cords, chains or other details depend on the authorised local pattern.
Dress rule
When applicableGoldings listing
Not separately listedBraces or trouser support
- Braces
Supplied as a separately displayed Goldings product.
Dress rule
When applicableGoldings listing
Listed separatelySpurs
- Long Swan-Neck Box Spurs
Supplied as a separately displayed Goldings product.
Dress rule
When applicableGoldings listing
Listed separatelyMedals and decorations
- Orders, decorations and medals as entitled
Orders, decorations and medals are selected by individual entitlement and the occasion.
Dress rule
When applicableGoldings listing
Not separately listedLanyard or aiguillette
- Authorised lanyard or aiguillette where entitled
A lanyard or aiguillette is worn only where local custom or individual entitlement requires it.
Dress rule
When applicableGoldings listing
Not separately listedDress-specific accessories
- Additional authorised item for the occasion
Any additional accessory is controlled by the cited occasion or local dress rule.
Dress rule
When applicableGoldings listing
Not separately listedRelated accoutrements
Complete
the uniform
Garments and accoutrements supplied to complete this order of dress.
Badges & Insignia
1st The Queen's Dragoon Guards Embroidered Bays-Cypher Collar Badges
Conditional · Supplied as a separately displayed Goldings product.
Buttons
1st The Queen's Dragoon Guards 30 Ligne Anodised Button
Required · Supplied as a separately displayed Goldings product.
Footwear
Leather Wellington Boots
Required · Supplied as a separately displayed Goldings product.
Footwear
Long Swan-Neck Box Spurs
Conditional · Supplied as a separately displayed Goldings product.
Hats
1st The Queen's Dragoon Guards No. 1 Forage Cap
Conditional · Outdoors on formal occasions when headdress is ordered.
Rank
1st The Queen's Dragoon Guards Gold Gimp for Field Rank
Required · Supplied through the displayed Goldings product options.
Rank
5/8 Inch Silver Embroidered Crowns
Required · According to officer rank, fitted to the authorised QDG cavalry epaulettes.
Rank
5/8 Inch Silver Embroidered Stars
Required · According to officer rank, fitted to the authorised QDG cavalry epaulettes.
Shirts & Neckwear
Marcella Shirt
Required · 1st The Queen's Dragoon Guards officer No. 10 Dress: white Marcella shirt
Shoulder Details
1st The Queen's Dragoon Guards Gold Cavalry Epaulettes with Red Backing
Conditional · Supplied as a separately displayed Goldings product.
Trousers, Skirts & Dresses
Braces
Conditional · Supplied as a separately displayed Goldings product.
Trousers, Skirts & Dresses
QDG Mess Dress Overalls
Required · QDG overalls with compatible boxed boots and spurs.