Royal Army Physical Training Corps Mess Dress - Male
The warrant-officer and NCO product view of this cited order of dress.
Description
The warrant-officer and NCO product view of this cited order of dress.
Specification
Gender
Male
Projection
For product presentation, the cited source composition is projected to warrant officers and NCOs without changing its source component claims.
Commercial Boundary
Goldings’ WordPress catalogue records the customer-facing parent name “Royal Army Physical Training Corps NCO Mess Kit Jacket, Vest and Trousers Complete”.
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 NCO Mess Kit Jacket, Vest and Trousers Complete
Included in the WordPress uniform parent: Royal Army Physical Training Corps NCO Mess Kit 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
- Marcella Shirt
RAPTC specifies a Marcella-front shirt for male other ranks; the generic senior-NCO cotton shirt and collarless tunic shirt are not the prescribed construction.
Dress rule
RequiredGoldings listing
Listed separatelyTie, bow tie or collar
- Black Bow Tie
Supplied as a separately displayed Goldings product.
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
- Authorised headdress when ordered outdoors
Headdress is worn only when the cited occasion rule calls for it.
Dress rule
When applicableGoldings listing
Not separately listedRank
Select the authorised insignia for the wearer’s rank
- Royal Army Physical Training Corps Regimental Quartermaster Sergeant (RQMS)
- Royal Army Physical Training Corps Regimental Sergeant Major Rank (RSM)
- Royal Army Physical Training Corps Sergeant Rank (Sgt)
- Royal Army Physical Training Corps Staff Sergeant Rank (S/Sgt)
- Royal Army Physical Training Corps Warrant Officer Class 2 Rank (WO2)
The reviewed Mess ensemble is WO/SNCO scope; no sourced junior-rank exception supports a default Cpl/LCpl recommendation. Named stock remains retained.
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
Supplied as a separately displayed Goldings product.
Dress rule
When applicableGoldings listing
Listed separatelyButtons
- Royal Army Physical Training Corps 22 Ligne Anodised Buttons
Supplied as a separately displayed Goldings product.
Dress rule
RequiredGoldings 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 NCO Mess Kit Jacket, Vest and Trousers Complete
Included in the WordPress uniform parent: Royal Army Physical Training Corps NCO Mess Kit 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
Required with trousers or overalls for authorised warrant officers and NCOs.
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 listedRelated accoutrements
Complete
the uniform
Garments and accoutrements supplied to complete this order of dress.
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
Footwear
Black Leather George Boots
Required · Supplied through the displayed Goldings product options.
Rank
Royal Army Physical Training Corps Regimental Sergeant Major Rank (RSM)
Conditional · When the substantive rank is Warrant Officer Class 1 (WO1) and the appointment is Regimental Sergeant Major.
Rank
Royal Army Physical Training Corps Regimental Quartermaster Sergeant (RQMS)
Conditional · When the substantive rank is Warrant Officer Class 2 (WO2) and the appointment is Regimental Quartermaster Sergeant.
Rank
Royal Army Physical Training Corps Warrant Officer Class 2 Rank (WO2)
Conditional · When the substantive rank is Warrant Officer Class 2 (WO2) and the appointment is not Regimental Quartermaster Sergeant.
Rank
Royal Army Physical Training Corps Staff Sergeant Rank (S/Sgt)
Conditional · When the substantive rank is Staff Sergeant (OR-7).
Rank
Royal Army Physical Training Corps Sergeant Rank (Sgt)
Conditional · When the substantive rank is Sergeant (OR-6).
Shirts & Neckwear
Black Bow Tie
Conditional · Supplied as a separately displayed Goldings product.
Shirts & Neckwear
Marcella Shirt
Required · RAPTC male other-ranks No. 10 Dress: white Marcella golf-ball-style shirt with double cuffs
Trousers, Skirts & Dresses
Braces
Conditional · Required with trousers or overalls for authorised warrant officers and NCOs.
Trousers, Skirts & Dresses
Royal Army Physical Training Corps Dress Trousers
Required