Royal Army Physical Training Corps Service Dress - Male
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
Male
Composition
The cited composition relationships distinguish the officer components of this order of dress.
Commercial Boundary
Goldings’ WordPress catalogue records the customer-facing parent name “Royal Army Physical Training Corps Service Dress Jacket and Trousers (FAD) Bespoke Made*”.
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 Trousers (FAD) Bespoke Made*
Included in the WordPress uniform parent: Royal Army Physical Training Corps Service Dress Jacket and Trousers (FAD) Bespoke Made*.
Dress rule
RequiredGoldings listing
IncludedTrousers, overalls, skirt or equivalent
- Service Dress Trousers
Supplied as a separately displayed Goldings product.
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
- Brown Oxford Shoes
Supplied as a separately displayed Goldings product.
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
- Brown Leather Gloves
- White Cotton Gloves
Unlined white cotton gloves for ceremonial Service Dress.
Dress rule
When applicableGoldings listing
Listed separatelyHeaddress
Choose one authorised option
- Royal Army Physical Training Corps Service Dress Cap
- Royal Army Physical Training Corps Male No. 1 Forage Cap
Choose the prescribed forage cap, khaki cap or side-cap option.
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 No. 1 and Service Dress 40 Ligne Button
- Royal Army Physical Training Corps 22 Ligne Cap Buttons
Supplied through the displayed Goldings product options.
Dress rule
RequiredGoldings 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
- Braces
Required with trousers or overalls.
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
- 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
Required · Supplied through the displayed Goldings product options.
Buttons
Royal Army Physical Training Corps No. 1 and Service Dress 40 Ligne Button
Required · Supplied through the displayed Goldings product options.
Footwear
Brown Oxford 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 Male No. 1 Forage Cap
Conditional · Formal No. 2 Dress uses the prescribed No. 1 forage cap.
Hats
Royal Army Physical Training Corps Service Dress Cap
Required · Supplied as a separately displayed Goldings product.
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
Braces
Conditional · Required with trousers or overalls.
Trousers, Skirts & Dresses
Service Dress Trousers
Required