Description
The GSC SNCO Mess Dress is the No. 10 Dress worn by Warrant Officers and SNCOs for mess dinners, formal evening functions and other occasions where mess dress is ordered.
ADR publishes no GSC-specific jacket or waistcoat construction. Final Corps-pattern details and legwear are confirmed against current unit instructions at fitting, with Corps buttons and rank applied as entitled.
Specification
Gender
Male
Gender
Male
When worn
Worn by WOs and SNCOs for mess dinners, formal evening functions and other appropriate evening occasions.
Jacket and vest
Corps-pattern mess jacket and waistcoat with Corps buttons and rank insignia; exact construction is not defined in ADR and is confirmed at fitting.
Trousers
Blue legwear as for No. 1 Dress; ADR does not state a GSC-specific stripe treatment.
Shirt and neckwear
Plain white shirt with black bow tie.
Footwear
George boots or black shoes only where current unit custom authorises them with trousers; final choice is confirmed at fitting.
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 NCO Mess Kit Jacket, Vest and Trousers Complete
Included in the WordPress uniform parent: General Service Corps NCO Mess Kit Jacket, Vest and Trousers Complete.
Dress rule
RequiredGoldings listing
IncludedTrousers, overalls, skirt or equivalent
- General Service Corps Blue Dress Trousers
Supplied as a separately displayed Goldings product.
Dress rule
RequiredGoldings listing
Listed separatelyShirt
- Plain White Shirt
No exact local construction displaces the Army senior-NCO white-cotton rule. Officer Marcella and stiff-shirt products are not inherited into this NCO composition.
Dress rule
RequiredGoldings listing
Listed separatelyTie, bow tie or collar
- Black Bow Tie
Supplied as a separately displayed Goldings product.
Dress rule
RequiredGoldings listing
Listed separatelyShoes or boots
Wellington boots require the appropriate overall configuration, not the NCO trousers.
Dress rule
When applicableGoldings listing
Not separately listedSocks, 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
- General Service Corps Blue Peaked Forage Cap
With the matching blue forage cap, outdoors when ordered.
Dress rule
When applicableGoldings listing
Listed separatelyRank
Select the authorised insignia for the wearer’s rank
- General Service Corps Regimental Quartermaster Sergeant (RQMS)
- General Service Corps Regimental Sergeant Major (RSM)
- General Service Corps Sergeant Rank (Sgt)
- General Service Corps Staff Sergeant Rank (S/Sgt)
- General Service Corps Warrant Officer Class 2 Rank (WO2)
This Mess configuration is restricted to warrant officers and senior NCOs; junior-rank permission is not established.
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
- General Service Corps Cap Badge
With the matching blue forage cap, outdoors when ordered.
Dress rule
When applicableGoldings listing
Listed separatelyButtons
- General Service Corps 22 Ligne Mounted Button
- General Service Corps 30 Ligne Buttons
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
- General Service Corps NCO Mess Kit Jacket, Vest and Trousers Complete
Included in the WordPress uniform parent: General Service Corps NCO Mess Kit Jacket, Vest and Trousers 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
Required with trousers or overalls for authorised warrant officers and NCOs.
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
- 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
General Service Corps Cap Badge
Conditional · With the matching blue forage cap, outdoors when ordered.
Buttons
General Service Corps 22 Ligne Mounted Button
Conditional · Supplied as a separately displayed Goldings product.
Buttons
General Service Corps 30 Ligne Buttons
Conditional · Supplied as a separately displayed Goldings product.
Hats
General Service Corps Blue Peaked Forage Cap
Conditional · With the matching blue forage cap, outdoors when ordered.
Rank
General Service Corps Regimental Quartermaster Sergeant (RQMS)
Conditional · When the worn (including authorised acting or temporary rank) rank is Warrant Officer Class 2 (WO2) and the appointment is Regimental Quartermaster Sergeant.
Rank
General Service Corps Regimental Sergeant Major (RSM)
Conditional · When the worn (including authorised acting or temporary rank) rank is Warrant Officer Class 1 (WO1) and the appointment is Regimental Sergeant Major.
Rank
General Service Corps Sergeant Rank (Sgt)
Conditional · When the worn (including authorised acting or temporary rank) rank is Sergeant (OR-6).
Rank
General Service Corps Staff Sergeant Rank (S/Sgt)
Conditional · When the worn (including authorised acting or temporary rank) rank is Staff Sergeant (OR-7).
Rank
General Service Corps Warrant Officer Class 2 Rank (WO2)
Conditional · When the worn (including authorised acting or temporary rank) rank is Warrant Officer Class 2 (WO2) and the appointment is not Regimental Quartermaster Sergeant.
Shirts & Neckwear
Black Bow Tie
Required · Supplied as a separately displayed Goldings product.
Shirts & Neckwear
Plain White Shirt
Required · No. 10 Dress for warrant officers and senior NCOs: white cotton shirt; an optional wing collar may be selected when a bow tie is worn
Trousers, Skirts & Dresses
Braces
Conditional · Required with trousers or overalls for authorised warrant officers and NCOs.
Trousers, Skirts & Dresses
General Service Corps Blue Dress Trousers
Required