Corps of Royal Engineers No. 1 Dress - Male
Royal Engineers No. 1 Dress with matched 3/4-inch crown and 19 mm stars, embroidered no-motto collar grenades, ceremonial blue-backed cords and ordinary blue-barathea boards.
Composition
Description
Specification
Gender
Male
Pattern
Royal Engineers No. 1 Dress with matched 3/4-inch crown and 19 mm stars, embroidered no-motto collar grenades, ceremonial blue-backed cords and ordinary blue-barathea boards.
Scope
Queen’s Gurkha Engineers exceptions remain distinct. Ordinary No. 1 uses Sam Browne and brown gloves; ceremonial sash, cords and white gloves are separately selected.
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
- Jacket
Specified by the dress evidence but not separately listed as a Goldings product for this uniform.
Dress rule
RequiredGoldings listing
Not separately listedTrousers, overalls, skirt or equivalent
- No. 1 Dress Trousers
Supplied as a separately displayed Goldings product.
Dress rule
RequiredGoldings listing
Listed separatelyShirt
- Collarless White Shirt
ADR 02.211 supplies the exact No. 1 Dress shirt relationship. A separate WordPress 69820 record is not treated as the same physical product without route-specific proof.
Dress rule
RequiredGoldings listing
Listed separatelyTie, bow tie or collar
- White Linen Collar
Supplied as a separately displayed Goldings product.
Dress rule
When applicableGoldings listing
Listed separatelyShoes or boots
Choose one authorised option
- Black Leather George Boots
- Leather Wellington Boots
Supplied through the displayed Goldings product options.
Dress rule
RequiredGoldings listing
Listed separatelySocks, stockings or tights
- Black Dress Socks
Specified by the dress evidence but not separately listed as a Goldings product for this uniform.
Dress rule
When applicableGoldings listing
Not separately listedGloves
- White Cotton Gloves
- Brown Leather Gloves
Ordinary No. 1; QGE black-glove exception remains separate.
Dress rule
When applicableGoldings listing
Listed separatelyHeaddress
- Corps of Royal Engineers No. 1 Forage Cap
Supplied as a separately displayed Goldings product.
Dress rule
RequiredGoldings listing
Listed separatelyRank
Select the authorised insignia for the wearer’s rank
- Silver Metal Crowns — Ceremonial
- Silver Metal Bath Stars — Ceremonial
- 3/4 Inch Metal Crowns — Coloured Top
- 3/4 Inch Gold Metal Bath Stars — Coloured Centre
Ceremonial No. 1: 19 mm star; substantive rank must include this device.
Dress rule
When applicableGoldings listing
Listed separatelyRank carrier
- Gold or Silver Shoulder Cords
Replace the unspecific gold-or-silver regulation wrapper with the positively named Goldings69618 gold three-ply black-backed stock; retain the general rule as source evidence.
Dress rule
When applicableGoldings listing
Not separately listedBadges and insignia
- Corps of Royal Engineers Officer Cap Badge
- Corps of Royal Engineers Officer No. 1 Dress Collar Badges
Supplied through the displayed Goldings product options.
Dress rule
RequiredGoldings listing
Listed separatelyButtons
- Corps of Royal Engineers 30 Ligne Anodised Button
- Corps of Royal Engineers No. 1 Hat Button
- Corps of Royal Engineers Screw Buttons
Supplied through the displayed Goldings product options.
Dress rule
RequiredGoldings listing
Listed separatelySword
- 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
- Gold Cord Sword Knot (Pattern No. 2)
- Brown Leather Sword Knot
Select the knot prescribed for the regiment, rank and ceremonial or non-ceremonial occasion when the sword is carried.
Dress rule
When applicableGoldings listing
Listed separatelySword belt, slings or frog
- Royal Engineers Blue-Barathea Sword Belt and Gold Sling System
Royal Engineers ceremonial No. 1 only; preserve the separate Queen’s Gurkha Engineers pattern.
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
- Crimson Sash
- Brown Leather Sam Browne Belt and Sword Frog
Ordinary No. 1; Queen’s Gurkha Engineers exceptions remain separate.
Dress rule
When applicableGoldings listing
Listed separatelyShoulder cords, chains or other details
- Gold 3-Ply Shoulder Cords with Black Background
Goldings 69618 three-ply gold shoulder cords for ceremonial No.1 Dress only.
Dress rule
When applicableGoldings listing
Listed separatelyBraces or trouser support
- Braces
Required with trousers or overalls.
Dress rule
When applicableGoldings listing
Listed separatelySpurs
- Short Swan-Neck Box Spurs
With officer overalls and boxed boots; excludes QGE Gurkha officers.
Dress rule
When applicableGoldings listing
Listed separatelyMedals and decorations
- Full-Size Orders, Decorations and Medals
- Medal Ribbons
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 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
Corps of Royal Engineers Officer Cap Badge
Choose one · Wearers: officers
Badges & Insignia
Corps of Royal Engineers Officer No. 1 Dress Collar Badges
Choose one · Wearers: officers, soldiers
Buttons
Corps of Royal Engineers 30 Ligne Anodised Button
Required · Supplied through the displayed Goldings product options.
Buttons
Corps of Royal Engineers No. 1 Hat Button
Required · Supplied through the displayed Goldings product options.
Buttons
Corps of Royal Engineers Screw Buttons
Required · Supplied through the displayed Goldings product options.
Footwear
Black Leather George Boots
Choose one · Gender: male. Wearers: officers. Alternative to Wellington boots
Footwear
Leather Wellington Boots
Choose one · Gender: male. Wearers: officers. Alternative to George boots
Footwear
Short Swan-Neck Box Spurs
Conditional · With officer overalls and boxed boots; excludes QGE Gurkha officers.
Gloves
Brown Leather Gloves
Conditional · Ordinary No. 1; QGE black-glove exception remains separate.
Gloves
White Cotton Gloves
Conditional · Choose one · Royal Engineers ceremonial No. 1 only; preserve the separate Queen’s Gurkha Engineers pattern.
Hats
Corps of Royal Engineers No. 1 Forage Cap
Required · Supplied as a separately displayed Goldings product.
Rank
3/4 Inch Gold Metal Bath Stars — Coloured Centre
Conditional · Ordinary No. 1: 19 mm coloured-top Bath star; only when substantive rank includes this device.
Rank
3/4 Inch Metal Crowns — Coloured Top
Conditional · Ordinary No. 1: matched 3/4-inch coloured-top crown; only when substantive rank includes this device.
Rank
Silver Metal Bath Stars — Ceremonial
Conditional · Ceremonial No. 1: 19 mm star; substantive rank must include this device.
Rank
Silver Metal Crowns — Ceremonial
Conditional · Ceremonial No. 1: matched 3/4-inch crown; substantive rank must include this device.
Shirts & Neckwear
Collarless White Shirt
Required · Wearers: all-ranks
Shirts & Neckwear
White Linen Collar
Required · Wearers: officers
Shoulder Details
Gold 3-Ply Shoulder Cords with Black Background
Conditional · Goldings 69618 three-ply gold shoulder cords for ceremonial No.1 Dress only.
Shoulder Details
No. 3 Staff Aiguillettes
Choose one · 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 · Non-ceremonial RE officers. Wearers: re-officers When the sword is ordered to be carried. When the sword is ordered for the cited wearer or duty. Wearers: director-of-music, band-wo1, band-wo2, drum-major When the sword is ordered to be carried.
Swords & Belts
Brown Leather Sam Browne Belt and Sword Frog
Conditional · Ordinary No. 1; Queen’s Gurkha Engineers exceptions remain separate.
Swords & Belts
Brown Leather Sword Knot
Conditional · For non-ceremonial No. 1 Dress only, when the officer sword is ordered; brown-leather knot tied close to the hilt.
Swords & Belts
Crimson Sash
Conditional · Royal Engineers ceremonial No. 1 only; preserve the separate Queen’s Gurkha Engineers pattern.
Swords & Belts
Gold Cord Sword Knot (Pattern No. 2)
Conditional · Restore the existing source-backed article for the exact eligible scope, retaining all local wear conditions. Ceremonial officers. Wearers: re-officers, qge-officers
Swords & Belts
Royal Engineers Blue-Barathea Sword Belt and Gold Sling System
Conditional · Royal Engineers ceremonial No. 1 only; preserve the separate Queen’s Gurkha Engineers pattern.
Trousers, Skirts & Dresses
Braces
Conditional · Required with trousers or overalls.
Trousers, Skirts & Dresses
No. 1 Dress Trousers
Required