Description
No. 2 Dress tailored for the wearer and occasion.
Specification
Gender
Male
Composition
No. 2 Dress is retained as a required service uniform family and is composed from the cited articles in this organisation graph.
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
- Tunic
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
- Service Dress Trousers
Supplied as a separately displayed Goldings product.
Dress rule
RequiredGoldings listing
Listed separatelyShirt
- Plain White Shirt
The route-local source supplies the exact officer Service Dress article. Generic issue and WordPress placeholder shirts are suppressed from this composition.
Dress rule
RequiredGoldings 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
Plain brown Oxfords for Service trousers, with the mounted configuration separately selected.
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
Supplied as a separately displayed Goldings product.
Dress rule
When applicableGoldings listing
Listed separatelyHeaddress
Choose one authorised option
- General Staff Male Service-Dress Cap
- General Staff Male No. 1 Forage Cap
- Side Cap
Optional side cap with the prescribed Service Undress configuration. 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
- 3/4 Inch Metal Crowns — Coloured Top
- 3/4 Inch Gold Metal Bath Stars — Coloured Centre
- 5/8 Inch Gold Metal Bath Stars
- Crossed Sword & Baton (Service Dress)
Rank is Brigadier; Use three 5/8-inch gilt-metal Bath Stars; Wear the lower two stars side by side; Not Field Marshal
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
- Brigadier and Colonel Gorgets
- Field Marshal and General Officer Gorgets
- General Staff Cap Badge (Field Marshal)
- General Staff Cap Badge (General Officer)
- General Staff Cap Badge (Staff)
Staff cap badge for Brigadiers and Colonels, with the selected Service cap.
Dress rule
When applicableGoldings listing
Listed separatelyButtons
Select the authorised insignia for the wearer’s rank
- General Staff General Officer Gilt 22 Ligne Cap Button
- General Staff General Officer Gilt 30 Ligne Small Button
- General Staff General Officer Gilt 40 Ligne Large Button
- General Staff Royal Cypher Gilt 22 Ligne Cap Button
- General Staff Royal Cypher Gilt 30 Ligne Small Button
- General Staff Royal Cypher Gilt 40 Ligne Large Button
Select General Officer crossed sword-and-baton or Brigadier/Colonel crowned Royal Cypher buttons, in the cap, small and large sizes required by the garment.
Dress rule
When applicableGoldings listing
Listed separatelySword
- Foot Guard-Pattern 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
Brown leather scabbard must fit the selected sword: Infantry pattern for ceremonial General Staff No. 2 under 04.110(b); former-regiment pattern only in its separately selected ordinary configuration.
Dress rule
When applicableGoldings listing
Listed separatelySword knot
- Brown Leather Sword Knot
- Brown-Leather Sword Knot
Restore the existing source-backed article for the exact eligible scope, retaining all local wear conditions. Wearers: general-staff-officers
Dress rule
When applicableGoldings listing
Some options listedSword 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. Materialised from the product's cited No. 1 applicability for this compatible uniform and wearer context. Wearers: general-staff-officers, army-sergeant-major
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
- Authorised belt or sash for the wearer and occasion
The authorised belt or sash depends on wearer, regiment and occasion under the cited rule.
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
Supplied as a separately displayed Goldings product.
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 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
Brigadier and Colonel Gorgets
Required · Supplied through the displayed Goldings product options.
Badges & Insignia
Field Marshal and General Officer Gorgets
Required · Supplied through the displayed Goldings product options.
Badges & Insignia
General Staff Cap Badge (Field Marshal)
Required · Supplied through the displayed Goldings product options.
Badges & Insignia
General Staff Cap Badge (General Officer)
Required · Supplied through the displayed Goldings product options.
Badges & Insignia
General Staff Cap Badge (Staff)
Conditional · Staff cap badge for Brigadiers and Colonels, with the selected Service cap.
Buttons
General Staff General Officer Gilt 22 Ligne Cap Button
Conditional · Select the cap button for General Officers; retain the rank-specific device and prescribed physical size.
Buttons
General Staff General Officer Gilt 30 Ligne Small Button
Conditional · Select the garment button for General Officers; retain the rank-specific device and prescribed physical size.
Buttons
General Staff General Officer Gilt 40 Ligne Large Button
Conditional · Select the garment button for General Officers; retain the rank-specific device and prescribed physical size.
Buttons
General Staff Royal Cypher Gilt 22 Ligne Cap Button
Conditional · Select the cap button for Brigadiers and Colonels; retain the rank-specific device and prescribed physical size.
Buttons
General Staff Royal Cypher Gilt 30 Ligne Small Button
Conditional · Select the garment button for Brigadiers and Colonels; retain the rank-specific device and prescribed physical size.
Buttons
General Staff Royal Cypher Gilt 40 Ligne Large Button
Conditional · Select the garment button for Brigadiers and Colonels; retain the rank-specific device and prescribed physical size.
Footwear
Brown Oxford Shoes
Conditional · Plain brown Oxfords for Service trousers, with the mounted configuration separately selected.
Gloves
Brown Leather Gloves
Conditional · Supplied as a separately displayed Goldings product.
Hats
General Staff Male No. 1 Forage Cap
Conditional · Formal No. 2 Dress uses the prescribed No. 1 forage cap.
Hats
General Staff Male Service-Dress Cap
Conditional · Undress only on appropriate informal or social occasions; not with medals, a Sam Browne or leather shoulder belt.
Rank
3/4 Inch Gold Metal Bath Stars — Coloured Centre
Conditional · Rank is General (one star), Major General (one star) or Colonel (two stars); Use the 3/4-inch gilt-metal Bath Star; Not Brigadier: the separate 5/8-inch article applies; Not Field Marshal
Rank
3/4 Inch Metal Crowns — Coloured Top
Conditional · Rank is General, Lieutenant General, Brigadier or Colonel; Service Dress rank uses a 3/4-inch gilt-metal St Edward's Crown; Not Field Marshal: the separate approximately 1-inch crown-and-batons composite applies
Rank
5/8 Inch Gold Metal Bath Stars
Conditional · Rank is Brigadier; Use three 5/8-inch gilt-metal Bath Stars; Wear the lower two stars side by side; Not Field Marshal
Rank
Crossed Sword & Baton (Service Dress)
Conditional · Rank is General, Lieutenant General or Major General; Use the gilt-metal 2-inch-wide crossed sword-and-baton device; Baton over sword with the sword point forward; Not Field Marshal
Shirts & Neckwear
Light Khaki Silk Knitted Tie
Required · Supplied as a separately displayed Goldings product.
Shirts & Neckwear
Plain White Shirt
Required · General Staff officer No. 2 Dress: white shirt
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
Brown Leather Sam Browne Belt and Sword Frog
Choose one · Restore the existing source-backed article for the exact eligible scope, retaining all local wear conditions. Materialised from the product's cited No. 1 applicability for this compatible uniform and wearer context. Wearers: general-staff-officers, army-sergeant-major
Swords & Belts
Brown Leather Sword Knot
Conditional · Restore the existing source-backed article for the exact eligible scope, retaining all local wear conditions. Wearers: general-staff-officers
Swords & Belts
Leather Scabbard
Conditional · Brown leather scabbard must fit the selected sword: Infantry pattern for ceremonial General Staff No. 2 under 04.110(b); former-regiment pattern only in its separately selected ordinary configuration.
Trousers, Skirts & Dresses
Braces
Conditional · Supplied as a separately displayed Goldings product.
Trousers, Skirts & Dresses
Service Dress Trousers
Required · Supplied as a separately displayed Goldings product.