Adjutant General's Corps Mess Dress - Male
AGC NCO Mess Dress with Russia-braid bib, gold-on-scarlet appointment rank and prescribed 22-ligne shoulder straps; GSPS both-arm rank and Highland footwear remain distinct.
Description
Specification
Gender
Male
Pattern
AGC NCO Mess Dress with Russia-braid bib, gold-on-scarlet appointment rank and prescribed 22-ligne shoulder straps; GSPS both-arm rank and Highland footwear remain distinct.
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 NCO Mess Kit Jacket, Vest and Trousers Complete
Included in the WordPress uniform parent: The Adjutant General's Corps NCO Mess Kit Jacket, Vest and Trousers Complete.
Dress rule
RequiredGoldings listing
Not separately listedTrousers, overalls, skirt or equivalent
- Mess Dress Trousers
Supplied as a separately displayed Goldings product.
Dress rule
RequiredGoldings listing
Listed separatelyShirt
Choose one authorised option
- Collarless White 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
- 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
Choose one authorised option
- Black Leather George Boots
Main AGC only; GSPS WO/SNCO Mess uses Highland shoes.
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
Not part of the standard composition for this role and order of dress.
Dress rule
Not wornGoldings listing
Not applicableHeaddress
- Authorised headdress when ordered outdoors
Headdress is worn only when the cited occasion rule calls for it.
Dress rule
When applicableGoldings listing
Not separately listedRank
Select the authorised insignia for the wearer’s rank
- The Adjutant General's Corps Corporal Rank (Cpl)
- The Adjutant General's Corps Lance Corporal Rank (LCpl)
- The Adjutant General's Corps Regimental Sergeant Major Rank (RSM)
- The Adjutant General's Corps Sergeant Rank (Sgt)
- The Adjutant General's Corps Staff Sergeant Rank (S/Sgt)
- The Adjutant General's Corps Warrant Officer Class 2 Rank (WO2)
WO2 CSM pattern only: plain crown; main right arm, GSPS both arms.
Dress rule
When applicableGoldings listing
Listed separatelyRank 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
Choose one authorised option
- Miniature GSPS Collar Badges
- AGC Small Silver Lion of England Collar Badges
Supplied through the displayed Goldings product options. Source badge requirement retained; unconfirmed or physically mismatched sale mapping withdrawn.
Dress rule
When applicableGoldings listing
Not separately listedButtons
Choose one authorised option
- AGC 22 Ligne Anodised Button
Supplied through the displayed Goldings product options.
Dress rule
When applicableGoldings 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
- The Adjutant General's Corps NCO Mess Kit Jacket, Vest and Trousers Complete
Included in the WordPress uniform parent: The Adjutant General's Corps NCO Mess Kit Jacket, Vest and Trousers Complete.
Dress rule
When applicableGoldings listing
Not separately listedBelt 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
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
- Miniature 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
- 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.
Buttons
AGC 22 Ligne Anodised Button
Conditional · standard AGC branch; select 22-ligne Mess
Footwear
Black Leather George Boots
Choose one · Main AGC only; GSPS WO/SNCO Mess uses Highland shoes.
Rank
The Adjutant General's Corps Corporal Rank (Cpl)
Required · Supplied through the displayed Goldings product options.
Rank
The Adjutant General's Corps Lance Corporal Rank (LCpl)
Required · Supplied through the displayed Goldings product options.
Rank
The Adjutant General's Corps Regimental Sergeant Major Rank (RSM)
Required · Supplied through the displayed Goldings product options.
Rank
The Adjutant General's Corps Sergeant Rank (Sgt)
Required · Supplied through the displayed Goldings product options.
Rank
The Adjutant General's Corps Staff Sergeant Rank (S/Sgt)
Required · Supplied through the displayed Goldings product options.
Rank
The Adjutant General's Corps Warrant Officer Class 2 Rank (WO2)
Conditional · WO2 CSM pattern only: plain crown; main right arm, GSPS both arms.
Shirts & Neckwear
Collarless White Shirt
Choose one
Trousers, Skirts & Dresses
Braces
Conditional · Required with trousers or overalls.
Trousers, Skirts & Dresses
Mess Dress Trousers
Required