Description
No. 1 Dress.
Specification
Gender
Male
Composition
No. 1 Dress – Officers - Male has separate source-backed ceremonial and non-ceremonial compositions.
This composition materialises the source-defined non-ceremonial form of No. 1 Dress and retains shared principal garments only where the cited regulations support inheritance from ceremonial No. 1 Dress.
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 Veterinary Corps No.1 Tunic (blues)**
Specified by the dress evidence but not separately listed as a Goldings product for this uniform.
Dress rule
RequiredGoldings listing
Not separately listedTrousers, overalls, skirt or equivalent
Choose one authorised option
- No. 1 Dress Trousers
- Royal Army Veterinary Corps Overalls
Select the appropriate trousers or overalls.
Dress rule
When applicableGoldings 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
Choose one authorised option
- Leather Wellington Boots
- Black Leather George Boots
Choose the appropriate Wellington or George boot.
Dress rule
When applicableGoldings listing
Listed separatelySocks, stockings or tights
- Black Dress Socks
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
Ordinary No. 1 Dress.
Dress rule
When applicableGoldings listing
Listed separatelyHeaddress
- Royal Army Veterinary Corps Male No. 1 Forage Cap
Supplied as a separately displayed Goldings product.
Dress rule
RequiredGoldings listing
Listed separatelyRank
Select the authorised insignia for the wearer’s rank
- Silver Metal Crowns — Ceremonial
- Silver Metal Bath Stars — Ceremonial
- 3/4 Inch Metal Crowns — Coloured Top
- 3/4 Inch Gold Metal Bath Stars — Coloured Centre
Ordinary No. 1 only: Goldings specifies ¾-inch anodised colour-top stars; select only the device in the substantive rank. Ceremonial silver arrangement remains separate.
Dress rule
When applicableGoldings listing
Listed separatelyRank carrier
Blue-backed ceremonial shoulder cords are the prescribed RAVC pattern, not black backing.
Dress rule
When applicableGoldings listing
Not separately listedBadges and insignia
- Royal Army Veterinary Corps Blue Peaked-Cap Badge
- Royal Army Veterinary Corps Gold Metal Shoulder Titles
- Royal Army Veterinary Corps Officer Collar Badges
Supplied as a RAVC shoulder-title option; these No. 1/Service links do not establish a prescribed requirement.
Dress rule
When applicableGoldings listing
Listed separatelyButtons
- Royal Army Veterinary Corps 22 Ligne Gold Cap Button
- Royal Army Veterinary Corps 30 Ligne Buttons
- Royal Army Veterinary Corps Mounted Gilt and Silver No. 1 Cap Button
- Royal Army Veterinary Corps Screw Buttons
Supplied through the displayed Goldings product options.
Dress rule
RequiredGoldings listing
Listed separatelySword
- 1912 / L2A1 Cavalry Officer Sword and Scabbard
Supplied as a separately displayed Goldings product.
Dress rule
When applicableGoldings listing
Listed separatelyScabbard
- 1912 / L2A1 Cavalry Officer Sword and Scabbard
Supplied as a separately displayed Goldings product.
Dress rule
When applicableGoldings listing
Listed separatelySword knot
- Gold Cord Sword Knot (Pattern No. 2)
Supplied as a separately displayed Goldings product.
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
- Gold-Lace Shoulder Belt
- Brown Leather Sam Browne Belt and Sword Frog
Ordinary No. 1 Dress. The Gold-Lace Shoulder Belt remains a source requirement; its public shopping link is withheld at the owner’s request.
Dress rule
When applicableGoldings listing
Some options listedShoulder cords, chains or other details
- Gold Ceremonial Shoulder Cords
Ceremonial No. 1 with the prescribed blue-backed rank/gender pattern.
Dress rule
When applicableGoldings listing
Listed separatelyBraces or trouser support
- Braces
Required with trousers or overalls.
Dress rule
When applicableGoldings listing
Listed separatelySpurs
- Short Swan-Neck Box Spurs
Supplied as a separately displayed Goldings product.
Dress rule
When applicableGoldings listing
Listed separatelyMedals and decorations
- Full-Size Orders, Decorations and Medals
- Medal Ribbons
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
- Grey Greatcoat
- Mounted Corps Blue Cloak
Specified by the dress evidence but not separately listed as a Goldings product for this uniform.
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 Veterinary Corps Blue Peaked-Cap Badge
Required · Supplied through the displayed Goldings product options.
Badges & Insignia
Royal Army Veterinary Corps Gold Metal Shoulder Titles
Conditional · Supplied as a RAVC shoulder-title option; these No. 1/Service links do not establish a prescribed requirement.
Badges & Insignia
Royal Army Veterinary Corps Officer Collar Badges
Required · Supplied through the displayed Goldings product options.
Buttons
Royal Army Veterinary Corps 22 Ligne Gold Cap Button
Required · Gender: male. Wearers: officers
Buttons
Royal Army Veterinary Corps 30 Ligne Buttons
Required · Supplied through the displayed Goldings product options.
Buttons
Royal Army Veterinary Corps Mounted Gilt and Silver No. 1 Cap Button
Required · Supplied through the displayed Goldings product options.
Buttons
Royal Army Veterinary Corps Screw Buttons
Required · Supplied through the displayed Goldings product options.
Footwear
Black Leather George Boots
Conditional · Choose Wellington or George boots with the appropriate officer lower-garment configuration.
Footwear
Leather Wellington Boots
Conditional · Choose Wellington or George boots with the appropriate officer lower-garment configuration.
Footwear
Short Swan-Neck Box Spurs
Required · Wearers: officers, soldiers. Overalls worn under mounted-corps entitlement
Gloves
Brown Leather Gloves
Conditional · Ordinary No. 1 Dress.
Gloves
White Cotton Gloves
Conditional · Supplied as a separately displayed Goldings product.
Hats
Royal Army Veterinary Corps Male No. 1 Forage Cap
Required · Supplied as a separately displayed Goldings product.
Rank
3/4 Inch Gold Metal Bath Stars — Coloured Centre
Conditional · Ordinary No. 1 only: Goldings specifies ¾-inch anodised colour-top stars; select only the device in the substantive rank. Ceremonial silver arrangement remains separate.
Rank
3/4 Inch Metal Crowns — Coloured Top
Conditional · Ordinary No. 1 only: Goldings specifies ¾-inch anodised colour-top crowns; select only the device in the substantive rank. Ceremonial silver arrangement remains separate.
Rank
Silver Metal Bath Stars — Ceremonial
Conditional · Ceremonial No. 1 Dress: one or more stars are worn according to substantive rank
Rank
Silver Metal Crowns — Ceremonial
Conditional · Ceremonial No. 1 Dress: the substantive rank includes a crown
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 Ceremonial Shoulder Cords
Conditional · Ceremonial No. 1 with the prescribed blue-backed rank/gender pattern.
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
1912 / L2A1 Cavalry Officer Sword and Scabbard
Conditional · When the sword is ordered for the cited wearer or duty. Wearers: officers. When swords are ordered
Swords & Belts
Brown Leather Sam Browne Belt and Sword Frog
Conditional · Ordinary No. 1 Dress.
Swords & Belts
Gold Cord Sword Knot (Pattern No. 2)
Conditional · Wearers: officers. When swords are ordered
Swords & Belts
Sword Belt and Slings
Conditional · Supplied as a separately displayed Goldings product.
Trousers, Skirts & Dresses
Braces
Conditional · Required with trousers or overalls.
Trousers, Skirts & Dresses
No. 1 Dress Trousers
Required
Trousers, Skirts & Dresses
Royal Army Veterinary Corps Overalls
Conditional · Officer overall alternative to trousers.