General Service Corps No. 1 Dress - Male
Ceremonial duties, parades and formal military occasions.
Description
The GSC No. 1 Dress comprises the dark blue tunic with Corps buttons and badges, worn with the authorised trousers.
A Goldings commission is cut and fitted to the wearer, with rank detail and ceremonial accoutrements applied to the authorised Corps pattern.
Specification
Gender
Male
Gender
Male
When worn
Ceremonial parades, inspections, state occasions and other formal duties where No. 1 Dress is ordered.
No. 1 Dress — ceremonial
Single-breasted dark blue No. 1 Dress tunic with a stand collar, to the authorised Corps pattern.
Corps buttons and badges.
Rank insignia and ceremonial accoutrements according to rank and appointment.
Headwear
Forage cap with the GSC cap badge.
Footwear
Black leather Wellington boots or George boots.
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
- General Service Corps No.1 Tunic (blues)**
- Jacket — universal pattern
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
- General Service Corps Blue 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
- Leather Wellington Boots
- Black Leather George Boots
George boot alternative in the permitted officer configuration.
Dress rule
When applicableGoldings 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
Nonceremonial No. 1 Dress.
Dress rule
When applicableGoldings listing
Listed separatelyHeaddress
- General Service Corps Blue Peaked Forage Cap
Supplied as a separately displayed Goldings product.
Dress rule
RequiredGoldings listing
Listed separatelyRank
Select the authorised insignia for the wearer’s rank
- 3/4 Inch Metal Crowns — Coloured Top
- 3/4 Inch Gold Metal Bath Stars — Coloured Centre
- Silver Metal Crowns — Ceremonial
- Silver Metal Bath Stars — Ceremonial
Select the GSC No. 1 rank article by occasion: 3/4-inch anodised colour-top devices on plain indigo shoulder straps for non-ceremonial order, or silver devices on gold shoulder cords for ceremonial order. The leaked generic 5/8-inch wrappers are explicitly excluded.
Dress rule
RequiredGoldings listing
Listed separatelyRank carrier
GSC ceremonial cords require blue backing, not this black-backed product.
Dress rule
When applicableGoldings listing
Not separately listedBadges and insignia
- General Service Corps Cap Badge
- General Service Corps Collar Badge
Supplied through the displayed Goldings product options.
Dress rule
RequiredGoldings listing
Listed separatelyButtons
- General Service Corps 30 Ligne Buttons
- General Service Corps Screw Buttons
Supplied through the displayed Goldings product options.
Dress rule
RequiredGoldings listing
Listed separatelySword
- General Service Corps Officer Sword & Scabbard
Specified by the dress evidence but not separately listed as a Goldings product for this uniform.
Dress rule
When applicableGoldings listing
Not separately listedScabbard
- Leather Scabbard
- Nickel Scabbard
Leather scabbard only with the carried matching sword in ordinary No. 1 or Service Dress; plated-metal scabbard for ceremonial No. 1.
Dress rule
When applicableGoldings listing
Listed separatelySword knot
Choose one authorised option
- GSC Gold Cord Ceremonial Sword Knot
- GSC Gold Lace Ceremonial Sword Knot
Choose the knot matching the ordered ceremonial sword and the confirmed GSC pattern; these are not interchangeable mandated alternatives.
Dress rule
When applicableGoldings listing
Listed separatelySword belt, slings or frog
- Sword Belt and Slings
- Brown Leather Sam Browne Belt and Sword Frog
When the order and duty require leather accoutrements Wearers: officers, wo1. No. 1 and No. 3 non-ceremonial; unless authorised to substitute a shoulder belt. Only if authorised by the corps The webbing sword belt remains a source requirement; its sale listing is withheld at the owner’s request.
Dress rule
When applicableGoldings listing
Some options listedWaistcoat 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
Supplied as a separately displayed Goldings product.
Dress rule
When applicableGoldings listing
Listed separatelyShoulder cords, chains or other details
- Three-Ply Gold Shoulder Cords on Blue Backing
Ceremonial No. 1 with blue backing and the correct rank and gender pattern.
Dress rule
When applicableGoldings listing
Listed separatelyBraces 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
- Full-Size Orders, Decorations and 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 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
General Service Corps Cap Badge
Required · Supplied through the displayed Goldings product options.
Badges & Insignia
General Service Corps Collar Badge
Required · Supplied through the displayed Goldings product options.
Buttons
General Service Corps 30 Ligne Buttons
Required · Supplied through the displayed Goldings product options.
Buttons
General Service Corps Screw Buttons
Required · Supplied through the displayed Goldings product options.
Footwear
Black Leather George Boots
Conditional · George boot alternative in the permitted officer configuration.
Footwear
Leather Wellington Boots
Required · Supplied as a separately displayed Goldings product.
Gloves
Brown Leather Gloves
Conditional · Nonceremonial No. 1 Dress.
Gloves
White Cotton Gloves
Conditional · Ceremonial No. 1 Dress only.
Hats
General Service Corps Blue Peaked Forage Cap
Required · Supplied as a separately displayed Goldings product.
Rank
3/4 Inch Gold Metal Bath Stars — Coloured Centre
Conditional · No. 1 non-ceremonial order with plain indigo shoulder straps; Where the substantive rank includes one or more stars
Rank
3/4 Inch Metal Crowns — Coloured Top
Conditional · No. 1 non-ceremonial order with plain indigo shoulder straps; Where the substantive rank includes a crown
Rank
Silver Metal Bath Stars — Ceremonial
Conditional · No. 1 ceremonial order with gold shoulder cords; Where the substantive rank includes one or more stars
Rank
Silver Metal Crowns — Ceremonial
Conditional · No. 1 ceremonial order with gold shoulder cords; Where the substantive rank includes a crown
Shirts & Neckwear
Collarless White Shirt
Required · Officer No. 1 Dress: the source-prescribed plain white collarless shirt, for the applicable male or female pattern
Shirts & Neckwear
White Linen Collar
Conditional · 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.
Shoulder Details
Three-Ply Gold Shoulder Cords on Blue Backing
Conditional · Ceremonial No. 1 with blue backing and the correct rank and gender pattern.
Swords & Belts
Brown Leather Sam Browne Belt and Sword Frog
Conditional · When the order and duty require leather accoutrements Wearers: officers, wo1. No. 1 and No. 3 non-ceremonial; unless authorised to substitute a shoulder belt. Only if authorised by the corps
Swords & Belts
Crimson Sash
Conditional · Supplied as a separately displayed Goldings product.
Swords & Belts
GSC Gold Cord Ceremonial Sword Knot
Choose one · Choose the knot matching the ordered ceremonial sword and the confirmed GSC pattern; these are not interchangeable mandated alternatives.
Swords & Belts
GSC Gold Lace Ceremonial Sword Knot
Choose one · Choose the knot matching the ordered ceremonial sword and the confirmed GSC pattern; these are not interchangeable mandated alternatives.
Swords & Belts
Leather Scabbard
Conditional · Leather scabbard only with the carried matching sword in ordinary No. 1 or Service Dress; plated-metal scabbard for ceremonial No. 1.
Swords & Belts
Nickel Scabbard
Conditional · Supplied through the displayed Goldings product options.
Trousers, Skirts & Dresses
Braces
Conditional · Required with trousers or overalls.
Trousers, Skirts & Dresses
General Service Corps Blue Dress Trousers
Required · Supplied as a separately displayed Goldings product.