Adjutant General's Corps Service Dress - Male
AGC Service Dress with main 9/10-inch rank, branch-specific headwear, gloves and belts, male clipped lanyard and braces; GSPS uses Felt Gurkha formal headwear and black equipment.
Description
Specification
Gender
Male
Pattern
AGC Service Dress with main 9/10-inch rank, branch-specific headwear, gloves and belts, male clipped lanyard and braces; GSPS uses Felt Gurkha formal headwear and black equipment.
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
- The Adjutant General's Corps Service Dress Jacket and Trousers (FAD) Bespoke Made*
Included in the WordPress uniform parent: The Adjutant General's Corps Service Dress Jacket and Trousers (FAD) Bespoke Made*.
Dress rule
RequiredGoldings listing
IncludedTrousers, overalls, skirt or equivalent
- Service Dress Trousers
Supplied as a separately displayed Goldings product.
Dress rule
RequiredGoldings listing
Listed separatelyShirt
Choose one authorised option
- Light Cream Shirt
Main AGC shirt construction only, selected for the wearer and garment. The physically different GSPS shirt remains a separate internal specification; neither construction is merged into WordPress 69820 without construction proof.
Dress rule
When applicableGoldings listing
Listed separatelyTie, bow tie or collar
- Light Khaki Silk Knitted Tie
Supplied as a separately displayed Goldings product.
Dress rule
RequiredGoldings listing
Listed separatelyShoes or boots
- Brown Oxford Shoes
Main AGC male Service Dress: retain the prescribed brown Oxford shoes. The GSPS-only black George-boot configuration remains internal and is not offered through this outfit.
Dress rule
When applicableGoldings 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
- Brown Leather Gloves
- Black Leather Gloves
Restore the existing source-backed article for the exact eligible scope, retaining all local wear conditions. GSPS branch only: prescribed black leather gloves.
Dress rule
When applicableGoldings listing
Some options listedHeaddress
Choose one authorised option
- Male Service Dress Cap (FAD)
- Adjutant General's Corps Male No. 1 Forage Cap
- ALS Forage Cap
- ETS Minerva-Blue Side Cap
- GSPS Felt Gurkha Hat
ETS non-ceremonial Service only. This side cap remains a source requirement only; it is outside the owner-selected Goldings stock range.
Dress rule
When applicableGoldings listing
Some options listedRank
Select the authorised insignia for the wearer’s rank
- 9/10 Inch Gold Enamelled Metal Bath Stars
- Adjutant General's Corps 9/10 Inch Gilt-and-Enamel Rank Crowns
- 5/8 Inch GSPS Black Tudor Crowns
- 5/8 Inch GSPS Black Bath Stars
- 9/10 Inch Gold Enamelled Metal Crowns — specified component; not separately offered
GSPS only: 5/8-inch black star according to substantive rank. Main AGC ordinary No. 1 or Service only: 9/10-inch gilt/enamel crown where substantive rank includes a crown; excludes GSPS and ceremonial gold-cord No. 1.
Dress rule
When applicableGoldings listing
Some options listedRank carrier
- Authorised rank carrier for the wearer and garment
The rank carrier depends on the wearer and authorised garment construction under the cited rule.
Dress rule
When applicableGoldings listing
Not separately listedBadges and insignia
- AGC GSPS One-Inch Inward-Facing Collar Badges
- AGC Officer Plated Cap Badge
- The Adjutant General's Corps ETS Collar Badges
- The Adjutant General's Corps RMP Collar Badges
RMP branch only; prescribed officer collar pair. Source badge requirement retained; unconfirmed or physically mismatched sale mapping withdrawn.
Dress rule
When applicableGoldings listing
Some options listedButtons
Choose one authorised option
- Adjutant General’s Corps 22 Ligne Cap Button
- Adjutant General’s Corps 30 Ligne Anodised Button
- The Adjutant General's Corps Service Dress Anodised 40 Ligne Button
- Adjutant General's Corps Branch Buttons
- 30-Ligne Epaulette Button
- 40-Ligne Front Button
- 30-Ligne Upper-Pocket Button
- Branch Buttons — ALS pattern
- Branch Buttons — ETS pattern
- Branch Buttons — MPS pattern
- Branch Buttons — RMP pattern
- GSPS Black Buttons (Table 40-Ligne Front)
Main AGC: four 40-ligne front buttons.
Dress rule
When applicableGoldings listing
Some options listedSword
- 1897 / L4A1 Infantry Officer Sword and Scabbard
Supplied as a separately displayed Goldings product.
Dress rule
When applicableGoldings listing
Listed separatelyScabbard
- 1897 / L4A1 Infantry Officer Sword and Scabbard
Supplied as a separately displayed Goldings product.
Dress rule
When applicableGoldings listing
Listed separatelySword knot
- Brown Leather Sword Knot
Main AGC only: ordinary No. 1 or Service when sword ordered; GSPS gold No. 1 and black Service knots remain separate.
Dress rule
When applicableGoldings listing
Listed separatelySword belt, slings or frog
- Brown Leather Sam Browne Belt and Sword Frog
Restore the existing source-backed article for the exact eligible scope, retaining all local wear conditions. Wearers: officers, wo1 Wearers: officers Item-level certification for Officer, Male, Service. Item-level certification for Officer, Female, Service.
Dress rule
When applicableGoldings listing
Listed separatelyWaistcoat or cummerbund
Not part of the standard composition for this role and order of dress.
Dress rule
Not wornGoldings listing
Not applicableBelt or sash
- Main AGC belt and fittings as specified for the garment
Main AGC Service belt and fittings follow the garment specification. The GSPS-only black pouch-belt configuration remains internal; no separate belt is automatically selected here.
Dress rule
When applicableGoldings listing
Not separately listedShoulder 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
Required with trousers or overalls.
Dress rule
When applicableGoldings listing
Listed separatelySpurs
- Authorised spurs for an entitled wearer
Spurs apply only to an entitled wearer with compatible overalls or mounted footwear.
Dress rule
When applicableGoldings listing
Not separately listedMedals and decorations
- Court-Mounted Medals
Specified by the dress evidence but not separately listed as a Goldings product for this uniform.
Dress rule
When applicableGoldings listing
Not separately listedLanyard or aiguillette
- Blue-and-Scarlet Lanyard (Male Officer, Clipped Cord)
Male blue-and-scarlet clipped lanyard; female continuous-loop variant remains separate. The lanyard remains a source requirement; its separate sale listing is withheld at the owner’s request.
Dress rule
When applicableGoldings listing
Not separately listedDress-specific accessories
- GSPS Pouch
Specified by the dress evidence but not separately listed as a Goldings product for this uniform.
Dress rule
When applicableGoldings listing
Not separately listedaiguillettes
- No. 3 Staff Aiguillettes
Offer the same No.3 Staff pattern conditionally, only for an entitled ADC/Military Assistant/Flag Lieutenant appointment and official duty during that appointment; ordinary officer status alone confers no entitlement.
Dress rule
When applicableGoldings listing
Listed separatelyRelated accoutrements
Complete
the uniform
Garments and accoutrements supplied to complete this order of dress.
Badges & Insignia
AGC Officer Plated Cap Badge
Required · Supplied through the displayed Goldings product options.
Buttons
Adjutant General’s Corps 22 Ligne Cap Button
Required · Supplied through the displayed Goldings product options.
Buttons
Adjutant General’s Corps 30 Ligne Anodised Button
Conditional · standard AGC branch
Buttons
The Adjutant General's Corps Service Dress Anodised 40 Ligne Button
Conditional · Main AGC: four 40-ligne front buttons.
Footwear
Brown Oxford Shoes
Conditional · Main AGC only; GSPS uses George boots.
Gloves
Black Leather Gloves
Choose one · Restore the existing source-backed article for the exact eligible scope, retaining all local wear conditions. GSPS branch only: prescribed black leather gloves.
Gloves
Brown Leather Gloves
Conditional · Main AGC only; GSPS uses black gloves.
Hats
Adjutant General's Corps Male No. 1 Forage Cap
Conditional · Formal No. 2 Dress uses the prescribed No. 1 forage cap.
Hats
ALS Forage Cap
Conditional · Formal No. 2 Dress uses the prescribed No. 1 forage cap. Army Legal Services branch only.
Hats
Male Service Dress Cap (FAD)
Conditional · Main AGC appropriate Undress only; excludes GSPS.
Rank
9/10 Inch Gold Enamelled Metal Bath Stars
Conditional · Main AGC ordinary No. 1 or Service: 9/10-inch gilt/enamel star according to substantive rank.
Shirts & Neckwear
Light Cream Shirt
Conditional · Main Adjutant General's Corps male officer Service Dress branch
Shirts & Neckwear
Light Khaki Silk Knitted Tie
Required · Supplied as a separately displayed Goldings product.
Shoulder Details
No. 3 Staff Aiguillettes
Choose one · Conditional · Offer the same No.3 Staff pattern conditionally, only for an entitled ADC/Military Assistant/Flag Lieutenant appointment and official duty during that appointment; ordinary officer status alone confers no entitlement.
Swords & Belts
1897 / L4A1 Infantry Officer Sword and Scabbard
Conditional · When the sword is ordered or authorised for the occasion.
Swords & Belts
Brown Leather Sam Browne Belt and Sword Frog
Conditional · Restore the existing source-backed article for the exact eligible scope, retaining all local wear conditions. Wearers: officers, wo1 Wearers: officers Item-level certification for Officer, Male, Service. Item-level certification for Officer, Female, Service.
Swords & Belts
Brown Leather Sword Knot
Conditional · Main AGC only: ordinary No. 1 or Service when sword ordered; GSPS gold No. 1 and black Service knots remain separate.
Trousers, Skirts & Dresses
Braces
Conditional · Required with trousers or overalls.
Trousers, Skirts & Dresses
Service Dress Trousers
Required