Intelligence Corps No. 1 Dress - Male
Intelligence Corps No. 1 Dress with 3/4-inch ordinary rank, blue cypress-piped boards, 30-ligne fronts and ordinary Sam Browne; ceremonial blue-backed cords, sash and gold carriage remain separate.
Composition
Description
Specification
Gender
Male
Pattern
Intelligence Corps No. 1 Dress with 3/4-inch ordinary rank, blue cypress-piped boards, 30-ligne fronts and ordinary Sam Browne; ceremonial blue-backed cords, sash and gold carriage remain separate.
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
- Intelligence Corps No.1 Tunic (blues)**
- Jacket
- 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
- 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
- Black Leather George Boots
Black George boots; boxed for spurs only where entitled.
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
Supplied as a separately displayed Goldings product.
Dress rule
When applicableGoldings listing
Listed separatelyHeaddress
- Intelligence Corps Beret
The cypress-green beret and rank-appropriate Intelligence Corps badge remain atomic source evidence, while the exact customer-facing product is their single Beret & Badge parent. WordPress supplies only the parent grain, name and media.
Dress rule
RequiredGoldings listing
Listed separatelyRank
Select the authorised insignia for the wearer’s rank
- 3/4 Inch Gold Metal Bath Stars — Coloured Centre
- Gold Anodised Metal Crowns — Ceremonial Arrangement
- 3/4 Inch Gold Anodised Metal Crowns — Red Velvet Backing (King’s)
Intelligence Corps local serial 10: gilt officer stars, selected by substantive rank, including the ceremonial gold-cord arrangement. Ceremonial No. 1 gold-cord arrangement only, where the substantive rank includes a crown. Legacy physical pattern and numeric size remain unspecified; not the new ordinary No. 1 supplier standard. Ordinary No. 1 Dress only, where the substantive rank includes a crown; use the nominated 3/4-inch red-velvet King’s double-pin article. Excludes the separately retained ceremonial gold-cord arrangement.
Dress rule
When applicableGoldings listing
Listed separatelyRank carrier
- 3-Ply Gold Shoulder Cords with Dark-Blue Backing
Use correct blue-backed ceremonial cord variant; ordinary boards remain blue with cypress piping.
Dress rule
When applicableGoldings listing
Listed separatelyBadges and insignia
- Intelligence Corps Officer and WO1 Silver Collar Badges
- Intelligence Corps Officer and WO1 Embroidered Beret Badge
Officer embroidered beret badge sewn half an inch above the band.
Dress rule
When applicableGoldings listing
Listed separatelyButtons
- Intelligence Corps Domed Brass No. 1 Dress Screw Epaulette Button
- Intelligence Corps 30 Ligne Jacket Button
30-ligne No. 1 front buttons.
Dress rule
When applicableGoldings listing
Listed separatelySword
- 1897 / L4A1 Infantry Officer Sword and Scabbard
Sword when ordered: ceremonial Intelligence Corps configuration requires the gilt scabbard and gold knot in serial 14; ordinary No. 1 uses the matching leather scabbard and acorn knot. Do not substitute nickel for gilt.
Dress rule
When applicableGoldings listing
Listed separatelyScabbard
- 1897 / L4A1 Infantry Officer Sword and Scabbard
Sword when ordered: ceremonial Intelligence Corps configuration requires the gilt scabbard and gold knot in serial 14; ordinary No. 1 uses the matching leather scabbard and acorn knot. Do not substitute nickel for gilt.
Dress rule
When applicableGoldings listing
Listed separatelySword knot
- Gold Strap and Acorn Sword Knot (Pattern No. 3)
- Brown Leather Sword Knot
Ordinary No. 1 only, when the sword is ordered.
Dress rule
When applicableGoldings listing
Listed separatelySword belt, slings or frog
- Sword Belt and Slings
Ceremonial No. 1 only. Gold slings backed with crimson leather; sword ordered. The webbing sword belt remains a source requirement; its sale listing is withheld at the owner’s request.
Dress rule
When applicableGoldings listing
Not separately 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
- Brown Leather Sam Browne Belt and Sword Frog
Ordinary No. 1 Dress.
Dress rule
When applicableGoldings listing
Listed separatelyShoulder 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
- Short Swan-Neck Box Spurs
Field officers only, with overalls and George boots.
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
Intelligence Corps Officer and WO1 Embroidered Beret Badge
Conditional · Officer embroidered beret badge sewn half an inch above the band.
Badges & Insignia
Intelligence Corps Officer and WO1 Silver Collar Badges
Conditional · Wearers: officers, soldiers
Buttons
Intelligence Corps 30 Ligne Jacket Button
Conditional · 30-ligne No. 1 front buttons.
Buttons
Intelligence Corps Domed Brass No. 1 Dress Screw Epaulette Button
Required · Supplied as a separately displayed Goldings product.
Footwear
Black Leather George Boots
Conditional · Black George boots; boxed for spurs only where entitled.
Footwear
Short Swan-Neck Box Spurs
Conditional · Field officers only, with overalls and George boots.
Gloves
White Cotton Gloves
Conditional · Choose one · Supplied as a separately displayed Goldings product. · Wearers: all-ranks
Hats
Intelligence Corps Beret
Required · The cypress-green beret and rank-appropriate Intelligence Corps badge remain atomic source evidence, while the exact customer-facing product is their single Beret & Badge parent. WordPress supplies only the parent grain, name and media.
Rank
3/4 Inch Gold Anodised Metal Crowns — Red Velvet Backing (King’s)
Conditional · Ordinary No. 1 Dress only, where the substantive rank includes a crown; use the nominated 3/4-inch red-velvet King’s double-pin article. Excludes the separately retained ceremonial gold-cord arrangement.
Rank
3/4 Inch Gold Metal Bath Stars — Coloured Centre
Conditional · Ordinary No. 1: 3/4-inch coloured-top star according to substantive rank. · Intelligence Corps local serial 10: gilt officer stars, selected by substantive rank, including the ceremonial gold-cord arrangement.
Rank
Gold Anodised Metal Crowns — Ceremonial Arrangement
Conditional · Intelligence Corps local serial 10: gilt officer crowns, selected by substantive rank, including the ceremonial gold-cord arrangement.
Shirts & Neckwear
Collarless White Shirt
Required · Wearers: all-ranks
Shirts & Neckwear
White Linen Collar
Required · Wearers: officers
Shoulder Details
3-Ply Gold Shoulder Cords with Dark-Blue Backing
Conditional · Ceremonial No. 1 only; ordinary boards are blue with cypress piping.
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 · Sword when ordered: ceremonial Intelligence Corps configuration requires the gilt scabbard and gold knot in serial 14; ordinary No. 1 uses the matching leather scabbard and acorn knot. Do not substitute nickel for gilt.
Swords & Belts
Brown Leather Sam Browne Belt and Sword Frog
Conditional · Ordinary No. 1 Dress.
Swords & Belts
Brown Leather Sword Knot
Conditional · Ordinary No. 1 only, when the sword is ordered.
Swords & Belts
Crimson Sash
Conditional · Ceremonial No. 1 only. Crimson sash.
Swords & Belts
Gold Strap and Acorn Sword Knot (Pattern No. 3)
Conditional · Ceremonial No. 1 only. No. 3 gold strap-and-acorn knot; sword ordered.
Trousers, Skirts & Dresses
Braces
Conditional · Required with trousers or overalls.
Trousers, Skirts & Dresses
No. 1 Dress Trousers
Required