Royal Army Veterinary Corps Mess Dress - Female
Formal evening occasions for female WOs and SNCOs.
Description
ADR does not publish an RAVC-specific female No. 10 pattern. Female WOs and SNCOs require a Corps-pattern jacket and a long unstriped skirt matching the colour of the male trousers.
A regimental-pattern cummerbund is permitted only when separately authorised by Corps custom; ADR alone does not establish that authority for the RAVC, so none is included here.
Specification
Gender
Female
Gender
Female
When worn
Worn by female WOs and SNCOs for mess dinners, formal evening functions and other appropriate evening occasions.
Jacket
Female Corps-pattern jacket with rank as entitled; ADR does not define its RAVC-specific construction, so the final pattern is confirmed at fitting.
Footwear
Black court shoes.
Legwear options
Choose the existing skirt, dress or female-cut trouser outfit, or Mess 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 Veterinary Corps Mess Dress
Included in the WordPress uniform parent: Royal Army Veterinary Corps Mess Dress.
Dress rule
RequiredGoldings listing
IncludedTrousers, overalls, skirt or equivalent
Choose one authorised option
- Mess 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
When applicableGoldings listing
Some options listedShirt
The female gown does not use the male shirt, collar or bow tie.
Dress rule
When applicableGoldings listing
Not separately listedTie, bow tie or collar
The female gown does not use the male shirt, collar or bow tie.
Dress rule
When applicableGoldings listing
Not separately listedShoes or boots
- Women’s Black 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
Not part of the standard composition for this role and order of dress.
Dress rule
Not wornGoldings listing
Not applicableHeaddress
ADR 09.65 states that female Army personnel do not wear headdress with Nos. 10 or 11 Dress.
Dress rule
Not wornGoldings listing
Not applicableRank
Select the authorised insignia for the wearer’s rank
- Royal Army Veterinary Corps Regimental Quartermaster Sergeant (RQMS)
- Royal Army Veterinary Corps Regimental Sergeant Major Rank (RSM)
- Royal Army Veterinary Corps Sergeant Rank (Sgt)
- Royal Army Veterinary Corps Staff Sergeant Rank (S/Sgt)
- Royal Army Veterinary Corps Warrant Officer Class 2 Rank (WO2)
Junior-rank permission for the WO/SNCO Mess configuration is not established.
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
- Authorised regimental or corps badges and insignia
The cited dress rule prescribes authorised regimental or corps badges without a separate Goldings product row.
Dress rule
When applicableGoldings listing
Not separately listedButtons
- 22-Ligne Waistcoat Button
The female Mess dress does not carry these male metal vest/epaulette buttons.
Dress rule
RequiredGoldings listing
Not separately listedSword
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 Veterinary Corps NCO Mess Waistcoat
Specified by the dress evidence but not separately listed as a Goldings product for this uniform.
Dress rule
When applicableGoldings listing
Not separately listedBelt 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
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 listedRelated accoutrements
Complete
the uniform
Garments and accoutrements supplied to complete this order of dress.
Footwear
Women’s Black Court Shoes
Required · Supplied as a separately displayed Goldings product.
Rank
Royal Army Veterinary Corps Regimental Sergeant Major Rank (RSM)
Conditional · When the worn (including authorised acting or temporary rank) rank is Warrant Officer Class 1 (WO1) and the appointment is Regimental Sergeant Major.
Rank
Royal Army Veterinary Corps Regimental Quartermaster Sergeant (RQMS)
Conditional · When the worn (including authorised acting or temporary rank) rank is Warrant Officer Class 2 (WO2) and the appointment is Regimental Quartermaster Sergeant.
Rank
Royal Army Veterinary Corps Warrant Officer Class 2 Rank (WO2)
Conditional · When the worn (including authorised acting or temporary rank) rank is Warrant Officer Class 2 (WO2) and the appointment is not Regimental Quartermaster Sergeant.
Rank
Royal Army Veterinary Corps Staff Sergeant Rank (S/Sgt)
Conditional · When the worn (including authorised acting or temporary rank) rank is Staff Sergeant (OR-7).
Rank
Royal Army Veterinary Corps Sergeant Rank (Sgt)
Conditional · When the worn (including authorised acting or temporary rank) rank is Sergeant (OR-6).
Trousers, Skirts & Dresses
Mess Dress Trousers
Conditional · Optional trouser/overall outfit in place of the skirt or dress outfit; retain the matching pattern, rank, appointment and wearing conditions.