Royal Army Physical Training Corps Mess Dress - Male
RAPTC officer 1902-pattern Mess Dress with scarlet facings and scarlet bib.
Description
Specification
Gender
Male
Bib
Scarlet bib with twelve mounted 22-ligne buttons.
Shirt and collar
White collarless double-cuff shirt and patrol collar.
Footwear
Unboxed 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
- Royal Army Physical Training Corps Jacket, Vest and Trousers Complete
Included in the WordPress uniform parent: Royal Army Physical Training Corps Jacket, Vest and Trousers Complete.
Dress rule
RequiredGoldings listing
IncludedTrousers, overalls, skirt or equivalent
- Royal Army Physical Training Corps Dress Trousers
Supplied as a separately displayed Goldings product.
Dress rule
RequiredGoldings listing
Listed separatelyShirt
- Collarless White Shirt
The male local pattern overrides generic officer shirt inheritance.
Dress rule
RequiredGoldings listing
Listed separatelyTie, bow tie or collar
- White Linen Collar
White patrol collar with the officer collarless double-cuff Mess shirt.
Dress rule
When applicableGoldings listing
Listed separatelyShoes or boots
Choose one authorised option
- Black Leather George Boots
RAPTC male Mess Dress prescribes unboxed George boots.
Dress rule
RequiredGoldings 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
Not part of the standard composition for this role and order of dress.
Dress rule
Not wornGoldings listing
Not applicableHeaddress
- Royal Army Physical Training Corps Male No. 1 Forage Cap
With the optional forage cap, outdoors when ordered.
Dress rule
When applicableGoldings listing
Listed separatelyRank
Select the authorised insignia for the wearer’s rank
- 5/8 Inch Metal Crowns — Coloured Top
- 5/8 Inch Gold Metal Bath Stars — Coloured Centre
Supplied through the displayed Goldings product options.
Dress rule
RequiredGoldings 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
- Royal Army Physical Training Corps Officer Collar Badges
- Royal Army Physical Training Corps No. 1 Hat Badge
With the optional forage cap, outdoors when ordered.
Dress rule
When applicableGoldings listing
Listed separatelyButtons
- Royal Army Physical Training Corps 22 Ligne Anodised Buttons
- Royal Army Physical Training Corps 22 Ligne Cap Buttons
With the optional forage cap, outdoors when ordered.
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
- Royal Army Physical Training Corps Jacket, Vest and Trousers Complete
Included in the WordPress uniform parent: Royal Army Physical Training Corps 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
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
- Miniature Court-Mounted 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
Royal Army Physical Training Corps No. 1 Hat Badge
Conditional · With the optional forage cap, outdoors when ordered.
Badges & Insignia
Royal Army Physical Training Corps Officer Collar Badges
Conditional · Supplied as a separately displayed Goldings product.
Buttons
Royal Army Physical Training Corps 22 Ligne Anodised Buttons
Required
Buttons
Royal Army Physical Training Corps 22 Ligne Cap Buttons
Conditional · With the optional forage cap, outdoors when ordered.
Footwear
Black Leather George Boots
Required · Supplied through the displayed Goldings product options.
Hats
Royal Army Physical Training Corps Male No. 1 Forage Cap
Conditional · With the optional forage cap, outdoors when ordered.
Rank
5/8 Inch Gold Metal Bath Stars — Coloured Centre
Required · Supplied through the displayed Goldings product options.
Rank
5/8 Inch Metal Crowns — Coloured Top
Required · Supplied through the displayed Goldings product options.
Shirts & Neckwear
Collarless White Shirt
Required · The exact male local No. 10 schedule prescribes this shirt construction
Shirts & Neckwear
White Linen Collar
Conditional · White patrol collar with the officer collarless double-cuff Mess shirt.
Shoulder Details
No. 3 Staff Aiguillettes
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.
Trousers, Skirts & Dresses
Braces
Conditional · Supplied as a separately displayed Goldings product.
Trousers, Skirts & Dresses
Royal Army Physical Training Corps Dress Trousers
Required · Supplied as a separately displayed Goldings product.