Description
No. 1 Dress.
Specification
Gender
Female
Legwear options
Choose the existing skirt, dress or female-cut trouser outfit, or No. 1 Dress Trousers. These are alternative outfits, not additional garments to wear together. Retain any rank, appointment, occasion and pattern conditions; select footwear and fittings to match the chosen legwear.
Rank
No. 1 uses the prescribed ¾ GE rank configuration. Ceremonial: rank devices on crimson velvet cushions, on twisted three-cord gold boards with a 30-ligne RAPTC screw button. Nonceremonial: anodised metal and enamel rank on blue boards, with crowns on crimson velvet cushions. The exact source notation ¾ GE is retained without an inferred height or width; these are fitting specifications rather than automatic stock selections.
Rank carrier
Ceremonial: twisted three-cord gold shoulder boards, secured by a 30-ligne RAPTC screw button. Nonceremonial: blue shoulder boards. Existing withheld articles remain withheld; no new saleable board is created.
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 No.1 Tunic and Skirt (Blues)
Included in the WordPress uniform parent: Royal Army Physical Training Corps No.1 Tunic and Skirt (Blues).
Dress rule
RequiredGoldings listing
Not separately listedTrousers, overalls, skirt or equivalent
Choose one authorised option
- No. 1 Dress Skirt
- No. 1 Dress Trousers
Choose one lower-garment outfit. The existing skirt/dress or female-cut trousers remain available, with the matching male-pattern trousers or overalls offered as alternatives by Goldings. Rank, appointment, occasion and mounted-duty conditions remain specific to each option.
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 Service Shoes
Supplied as a separately displayed Goldings product.
Dress rule
RequiredGoldings listing
Listed separatelySocks, stockings or tights
- Black Stockings or Tights
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
Brown unlined leather gloves for nonceremonial No. 1 Dress.
Dress rule
When applicableGoldings listing
Listed separatelyHeaddress
- Royal Army Physical Training Corps Female No. 1 Hat
Supplied as a separately displayed Goldings product.
Dress rule
RequiredGoldings listing
Listed separatelyRank
Select the authorised insignia for the wearer’s rank
- Anodised Metal and Enamel Rank Crowns — ¾ GE — Crimson Velvet Cushion
- Rank Stars — ¾ GE — Crimson Velvet Cushion
- Anodised Metal and Enamel Rank Stars — ¾ GE
No. 1 uses the prescribed ¾ GE rank configuration. Ceremonial: rank devices on crimson velvet cushions, on twisted three-cord gold boards with a 30-ligne RAPTC screw button. Nonceremonial: anodised metal and enamel rank on blue boards, with crowns on crimson velvet cushions. The exact source notation ¾ GE is retained without an inferred height or width; these are fitting specifications rather than automatic stock selections.
Dress rule
When applicableGoldings listing
Not separately listedRank carrier
- Gold 3-Ply Shoulder Cords with Black Background
Ceremonial: twisted three-cord gold boards with a 30-ligne RAPTC screw button. Nonceremonial: blue boards. Retain the existing publication/stock boundary for each carrier.
Dress rule
When applicableGoldings listing
Listed separatelyBadges and insignia
- Royal Army Physical Training Corps Officer Collar Badges
- Royal Army Physical Training Corps No. 1 Hat Badge
No. 1 metal shoulder-title requirement is not established.
Dress rule
RequiredGoldings listing
Listed separatelyButtons
- Royal Army Physical Training Corps 22 Ligne Cap Buttons
- Royal Army Physical Training Corps No. 1 and Service Dress 30 Ligne Button
- Royal Army Physical Training Corps No. 1 and Service Dress 40 Ligne Button
- Royal Army Physical Training Corps Screw Buttons
- Screw Epaulette Button
- Screw-Button Extensions
Supplied through the displayed Goldings product options.
Dress rule
RequiredGoldings listing
Some options listedSword
- 1897 / L4A1 Infantry Officer Sword and Scabbard
Supplied as a separately displayed Goldings product.
Dress rule
When applicableGoldings listing
Listed separatelyScabbard
- 1897 / L4A1 Infantry Officer Sword and Scabbard
Supplied as a separately displayed Goldings product.
Dress rule
When applicableGoldings listing
Listed separatelySword knot
- Gold Strap and Acorn Sword Knot (Pattern No. 3)
- Brown Leather Sword Knot
With the carried sword in nonceremonial No. 1 Dress.
Dress rule
When applicableGoldings listing
Listed separatelySword belt, slings or frog
- Sword Belt and Slings
Supplied as a separately displayed Goldings product.
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
- Brown Leather Sam Browne Belt and Sword Frog
- Crimson Sash
Supplied through the displayed Goldings product options.
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
This exact composition is skirt-only, so braces or other trouser support are not used.
Dress rule
Not wornGoldings listing
Not applicableSpurs
This exact composition is skirt-only, so spurs and spur-box footwear are not used.
Dress rule
Not wornGoldings listing
Not applicableMedals and decorations
- 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
Required · Supplied through the displayed Goldings product options.
Badges & Insignia
Royal Army Physical Training Corps Officer Collar Badges
Required · Supplied through the displayed Goldings product options.
Buttons
Royal Army Physical Training Corps 22 Ligne Cap Buttons
Required · Supplied through the displayed Goldings product options.
Buttons
Royal Army Physical Training Corps No. 1 and Service Dress 30 Ligne Button
Required
Buttons
Royal Army Physical Training Corps No. 1 and Service Dress 40 Ligne Button
Required
Buttons
Royal Army Physical Training Corps Screw Buttons
Conditional · Source-backed article retained for the individually cited No. 1 relationship.
Footwear
Black Service Shoes
Required · Gender: female. Wearers: all-ranks
Gloves
Brown Leather Gloves
Conditional · Brown unlined leather gloves for nonceremonial No. 1 Dress.
Gloves
White Cotton Gloves
Conditional · Unlined white cotton gloves for ceremonial No. 1 Dress.
Hats
Royal Army Physical Training Corps Female No. 1 Hat
Required · Supplied as a separately displayed Goldings product.
Shirts & Neckwear
Collarless White Shirt
Required · Wearers: all-ranks
Shirts & Neckwear
White Linen Collar
Conditional · Supplied as a separately displayed Goldings product.
Shoulder Details
Gold 3-Ply Shoulder Cords with Black Background
Conditional · Ceremonial No. 1 boards only; ordinary No. 1 uses blue boards.
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 · Wearers: officers, wo1 When the sword is ordered to be carried.
Swords & Belts
Brown Leather Sam Browne Belt and Sword Frog
Choose one · Wearers: officers, wo1
Swords & Belts
Brown Leather Sword Knot
Conditional · With the carried sword in nonceremonial No. 1 Dress.
Swords & Belts
Crimson Sash
Conditional · Wearers: officers
Swords & Belts
Gold Strap and Acorn Sword Knot (Pattern No. 3)
Required · Wearers: all-ranks
Swords & Belts
Sword Belt and Slings
Conditional · Supplied as a separately displayed Goldings product.
Trousers, Skirts & Dresses
No. 1 Dress Skirt
Required
Trousers, Skirts & Dresses
No. 1 Dress Trousers
Conditional · Optional trouser/overall outfit in place of the skirt or dress outfit; retain the matching pattern, rank, appointment and wearing conditions.