Royal Army Physical Training Corps Service Dress - Female
A wearer-specific public composition assembled from the cited officer relationships.
Description
A wearer-specific public composition assembled from the cited officer relationships.
Specification
Gender
Female
Legwear options
Choose the existing skirt, dress or female-cut trouser outfit, or Service 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.
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 Service Dress Jacket and Skirt (FAD)
Included in the WordPress uniform parent: Royal Army Physical Training Corps Service Dress Jacket and Skirt (FAD).
Dress rule
RequiredGoldings listing
IncludedTrousers, overalls, skirt or equivalent
Choose one authorised option
- Service Dress Skirt
- Service 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
- Fawn 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
- Khaki Braided Tie
The RAPTC tables prescribe the light-khaki braid article for officers, matching the WordPress product identity. The exact relationship is independent of WordPress post status.
Dress rule
RequiredGoldings listing
Listed separatelyShoes or boots
- Women’s Brown Court Shoes
Supplied as a separately displayed Goldings product.
Dress rule
RequiredGoldings listing
Listed separatelySocks, stockings or tights
- Authorised stockings or tights
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
- White Cotton Gloves
Unlined white cotton gloves for ceremonial Service Dress.
Dress rule
When applicableGoldings listing
Listed separatelyHeaddress
- Royal Army Physical Training Corps Female No. 1 Hat
ADR RAPTC No. 2 Dress serial 17 permits the black/red forage cap or side cap, and explicitly restricts the khaki Service Dress cap to males. The stocked female forage cap therefore serves the female Service Dress composition.
Dress rule
RequiredGoldings listing
Listed separatelyRank
Select the authorised insignia for the wearer’s rank
- 3/4 Inch Gold Metal Crowns
- 3/4 Inch Gold Metal Bath Stars
Service Dress: plain anodised ¾ GE star, only where the substantive rank includes the device.
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
- Royal Army Physical Training Corps Officer Collar Badges
- Royal Army Physical Training Corps No. 1 Hat Badge
Use the officer gilt-crown and silver-swords badge; this is the OR silver-anodised variant.
Dress rule
When applicableGoldings listing
Listed separatelyButtons
- Royal Army Physical Training Corps No. 1 and Service Dress 30 Ligne Button
- Royal Army Physical Training Corps 22 Ligne Cap Buttons
30-ligne female Service front buttons.
Dress rule
When applicableGoldings listing
Listed separatelySword
- 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
- Brown Leather Sword Knot
Supplied as a separately displayed Goldings product.
Dress rule
When applicableGoldings listing
Listed separatelySword belt, slings or frog
- Authorised sword belt, slings or frog
The sword belt, slings or frog depend on the authorised sword, wearer and occasion.
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
- Brown Leather Sam Browne Belt and Sword Frog
Supplied as a separately displayed Goldings product.
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
- 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
Royal Army Physical Training Corps No. 1 Hat Badge
Conditional · Officer gilt-crown and silver-swords badge with the forage-cap Service option.
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
Conditional · 30-ligne female Service front buttons.
Footwear
Women’s Brown Court Shoes
Required · Supplied as a separately displayed Goldings product.
Gloves
Brown Leather Gloves
Conditional · Supplied as a separately displayed Goldings product.
Gloves
White Cotton Gloves
Conditional · Unlined white cotton gloves for ceremonial Service Dress.
Hats
Royal Army Physical Training Corps Female No. 1 Hat
Required · Black forage cap with red piping, RAPTC buttons and the prescribed officer band and rank-peak treatment.
Rank
3/4 Inch Gold Metal Bath Stars
Conditional · Service Dress: plain anodised ¾ GE star, only where the substantive rank includes the device.
Rank
3/4 Inch Gold Metal Crowns
Conditional · Service Dress: plain anodised ¾ GE crown, only where the substantive rank includes the device.
Shirts & Neckwear
Fawn Shirt
Required · RAPTC officer Service Dress: fawn long-sleeved shirt, including the female officer pattern
Shirts & Neckwear
Khaki Braided Tie
Required
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
1897 / L4A1 Infantry Officer Sword and Scabbard
Conditional · When the sword is ordered or authorised for the occasion.
Swords & Belts
Brown Leather Sam Browne Belt and Sword Frog
Conditional · Supplied as a separately displayed Goldings product.
Swords & Belts
Brown Leather Sword Knot
Conditional · Supplied as a separately displayed Goldings product.
Trousers, Skirts & Dresses
Service Dress Skirt
Required
Trousers, Skirts & Dresses
Service Dress Trousers
Conditional · Optional trouser/overall outfit in place of the skirt or dress outfit; retain the matching pattern, rank, appointment and wearing conditions.