Royal Corps of Signals Service Dress - Male
Royal Signals Service Dress with main-corps rank, Sam Browne, brown gloves and blue lanyard; QGS black rank, belt, gloves, whistle cord and George boots remain separate.
Description
Specification
Gender
Male
Pattern
Royal Signals Service Dress with main-corps rank, Sam Browne, brown gloves and blue lanyard; QGS black rank, belt, gloves, whistle cord and George boots remain separate.
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 Corps of Signals Service Dress Jacket and Trousers (FAD) Bespoke Made*
Included in the WordPress uniform parent: Royal Corps of Signals 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 Army issue No. 2 shirt is the exact source-backed article. WordPress 70074 is not treated as a second shirt or as a proven physical identity without stock evidence.
Dress rule
RequiredGoldings listing
Listed separatelyTie, bow tie or collar
- Light Khaki Silk Knitted Service Dress Tie
Supplied as a separately displayed Goldings product. Exact Goldings stock pattern unresolved; retain as source requirement.
Dress rule
RequiredGoldings listing
Not separately listedShoes or boots
- Brown Oxford Shoes
- Black Leather George Boots
Main Signals only; QGS uses George boots.
Dress rule
When applicableGoldings 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
Main Signals only; QGS black-leather option remains separate.
Dress rule
When applicableGoldings listing
Listed separatelyHeaddress
Choose one authorised option
- Royal Corps of Signals Service Dress Cap
- Royal Corps of Signals No. 1 Forage Cap
ADR 02.212(a)(i) and 09.65 prescribe the No. 1 forage cap for formal No. 2 Dress. Under 02.212(c)(i) the khaki Service Dress cap is an Undress alternative, not worn with medals or a Sam Browne/leather shoulder belt. Reuse the existing cap and its reviewed gender, rank and unit pattern; do not derive a new physical article.
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
- 5/8 Inch Black Metal Crowns — King’s, Spike and Clutch
- 5/8 Inch Black Metal Bath Stars — Spike and Clutch
QGS only; ordinary No. 1, Service or Mess black-rank pattern, according to substantive rank. Ceremonial No. 1 uses gilt. Queen’s Gurkha Signals only; Service Dress crown selected by substantive rank. Main Royal Signals gilt configurations remain separate. Queen’s Gurkha Signals only; Service Dress star selected by substantive rank. Main Royal Signals gilt configurations remain separate.
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 Signals Officer Plated Cap Badge
- Royal Corps of Signals Officer Collar Badges
- QGS Collar Badges — Queen's Gurkha Signals smaller pattern
QGS only; prescribed QGS collar pair.
Dress rule
When applicableGoldings listing
Some options listedButtons
- QGS Black Mercury 20 Ligne Button
- QGS Black Mercury 30 Ligne Button
- QGS Black Mercury 40 Ligne Button
- Royal Signals 30 Ligne Anodised Button
- Royal Corps of Signals No. 1 and Service Dress Anodised 40 Ligne Button
- Royal Signals Cap Button
QGS 30-ligne button only at the selected side-hat fitting.
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
- Brown-Leather Sword Knot
Restore the existing source-backed article for the exact eligible scope, retaining all local wear conditions. Main Signals ordinary No. 1 or Service sword when ordered; QGS branch equipment remains separate.
Dress rule
When applicableGoldings listing
Some options listedSword 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
- Queen's Gurkha Signals Cross Belt
- Brown Leather Sam Browne Belt and Sword Frog
Main Signals only: ordinary No. 1 or prescribed Service order; retain informal-cap no-belt exception. The cross belt remains a source requirement; its separate sale listing is withheld at the owner’s request.
Dress rule
When applicableGoldings listing
Some options listedShoulder 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
- Blue Silk Lanyard (Male)
- Lanyards and QGS Whistle Cords — QGS and WO whistle cord
QGS whistle-cord substitution only.
Dress rule
When applicableGoldings listing
Some options 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
Blue Silk Lanyard (Male)
Conditional · Main Signals blue silk lanyard; QGS uses whistle-cord substitution.
Badges & Insignia
Royal Corps of Signals Officer Collar Badges
Conditional · Main Royal Signals only; QGS collar device is separate.
Badges & Insignia
Royal Signals Officer Plated Cap Badge
Required · Supplied through the displayed Goldings product options.
Buttons
QGS Black Mercury 20 Ligne Button
Required · Supplied through the displayed Goldings product options.
Buttons
QGS Black Mercury 30 Ligne Button
Conditional · QGS 30-ligne button only at the selected side-hat fitting.
Buttons
QGS Black Mercury 40 Ligne Button
Required · Supplied through the displayed Goldings product options.
Buttons
Royal Corps of Signals No. 1 and Service Dress Anodised 40 Ligne Button
Required · Supplied through the displayed Goldings product options.
Buttons
Royal Signals 30 Ligne Anodised Button
Required · Supplied through the displayed Goldings product options.
Buttons
Royal Signals Cap Button
Required · Supplied through the displayed Goldings product options.
Footwear
Black Leather George Boots
Conditional · QGS only; main Signals brown toecap shoe remains separate.
Footwear
Brown Oxford Shoes
Conditional · Main Signals only; QGS uses George boots.
Gloves
Brown Leather Gloves
Conditional · Main Signals only; QGS black-leather option remains separate.
Hats
Royal Corps of Signals No. 1 Forage Cap
Conditional · Formal No. 2 Dress uses the prescribed No. 1 forage cap.
Hats
Royal Corps of Signals Service Dress Cap
Conditional · Undress only on appropriate informal or social occasions; not with medals, a Sam Browne or leather shoulder belt.
Rank
3/4 Inch Gold Metal Bath Stars
Conditional · Main Signals male Service only; substantive rank must require this device.
Rank
3/4 Inch Gold Metal Crowns
Conditional · Main Signals male Service only; substantive rank must require this device.
Rank
5/8 Inch Black Metal Bath Stars — Spike and Clutch
Conditional · Queen’s Gurkha Signals only; Service Dress star selected by substantive rank. Main Royal Signals gilt configurations remain separate.
Rank
5/8 Inch Black Metal Crowns — King’s, Spike and Clutch
Conditional · Queen’s Gurkha Signals only; Service Dress crown selected by substantive rank. Main Royal Signals gilt configurations remain separate.
Shirts & Neckwear
Fawn Shirt
Required · Officer Service Dress: Army issue No. 2 Dress shirt in the prescribed pattern
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 · Main Signals only: ordinary No. 1 or prescribed Service order; retain informal-cap no-belt exception.
Swords & Belts
Brown Leather Sword Knot
Conditional · Restore the existing source-backed article for the exact eligible scope, retaining all local wear conditions. Main Signals ordinary No. 1 or Service sword when ordered; QGS branch equipment remains separate.
Trousers, Skirts & Dresses
Braces
Conditional · Required with trousers or overalls.
Trousers, Skirts & Dresses
Service Dress Trousers
Required