Royal Corps of Signals — officer No. 1 Dress, female

Royal Corps of Signals No. 1 Dress - Female

Female Royal Signals and QGS No. 1 Dress with prescribed female tailoring and distinct ceremonial/ordinary branch fittings; sash only when ceremonial shoulder belt and pouch are unavailable.

Composition

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Description

Specification

Gender

Female

Pattern

Female Royal Signals and QGS No. 1 Dress with prescribed female tailoring and distinct ceremonial/ordinary branch fittings; sash only when ceremonial shoulder belt and pouch are unavailable.

Legwear options

Choose the existing skirt, dress or female-cut trouser outfit, or No. 1 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 Corps of Signals No.1 Tunic and Skirt (Blues)

Included in the WordPress uniform parent: Royal Corps of Signals No.1 Tunic and Skirt (Blues).

Dress rule

Required

Goldings listing

Not separately listed

Trousers, overalls, skirt or equivalent

Choose one authorised option

  • No. 1 Dress Skirt
  • No. 1 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

Required

Goldings listing

Listed separately

Shirt

  • Collarless White Shirt

The route-local regulation supplies the exact No. 1 Dress construction and supersedes generic or WordPress-derived shirt associations.

Dress rule

Required

Goldings listing

Listed separately

Tie, bow tie or collar

  • White Linen Collar

Supplied as a separately displayed Goldings product.

Dress rule

When applicable

Goldings listing

Listed separately

Shoes or boots

  • Black Service Shoes

Supplied as a separately displayed Goldings product.

Dress rule

Required

Goldings listing

Listed separately

Socks, stockings or tights

  • Black Stockings or Tights

Specified by the dress evidence but not separately listed as a Goldings product for this uniform.

Dress rule

When applicable

Goldings listing

Not separately listed

Gloves

  • White Cotton Gloves
  • Brown Leather Gloves

Main Signals ordinary No. 1 only; QGS uses black leather.

Dress rule

When applicable

Goldings listing

Listed separately

Headdress

  • Royal Corps of Signals Female No. 1 Hat

Supplied as a separately displayed Goldings product.

Dress rule

Required

Goldings listing

Listed separately

Rank

Select the authorised insignia for the wearer’s rank

  • 3/4 Inch Gold Metal Crowns
  • 3/4 Inch Gold Metal Bath Stars
  • Black Metal Crowns — No. 1 and Mess Patterns
  • Black Metal Bath Stars — No. 1 and Mess Patterns

Remove Signals/QGS ceremonial silver-rank relationships and replace with the appropriate gilt rank option; neutralise the shared RAVC-only summary for remaining authorised users. Queen’s Gurkha Signals only; ordinary No. 1 black-metal pattern; ceremonial No. 1 remains gilt. Crown selected by substantive rank. Numerical size unspecified; do not substitute the separate 5/8-inch Service standard. Queen’s Gurkha Signals only; ordinary No. 1 black-metal pattern; ceremonial No. 1 remains gilt. Star selected by substantive rank. Numerical size unspecified; do not substitute the separate 5/8-inch Service standard.

Dress rule

When applicable

Goldings listing

Listed separately

Rank carrier

  • Gold 3-Ply Shoulder Cords with Black Background

Ceremonial Signals/QGS No. 1 only; black-backed gold cords.

Dress rule

When applicable

Goldings listing

Listed separately

Badges 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 applicable

Goldings listing

Some options listed

Buttons

  • 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 Signals Cap Button
  • Royal Corps of Signals Screw Buttons
  • Royal Corps of Signals No. 1 and Service Dress Anodised 40 Ligne Button

Main Signals 40-ligne front button; pockets and shoulders use 30.

Dress rule

When applicable

Goldings listing

Listed separately

Sword

  • 1897 / L4A1 Infantry Officer Sword and Scabbard

Supplied as a separately displayed Goldings product.

Dress rule

When applicable

Goldings listing

Listed separately

Scabbard

  • 1897 / L4A1 Infantry Officer Sword and Scabbard

Supplied as a separately displayed Goldings product.

Dress rule

When applicable

Goldings listing

Listed separately

Sword knot

  • Gold Cord Sword Knot (Pattern No. 2)
  • 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 applicable

Goldings listing

Some options listed

Sword belt, slings or frog

  • Royal Signals Blue-Web Sword Belt and Slings System

Ceremonial No. 1 only, with prescribed branch edging and sword ordered. The webbing sword belt remains a source requirement; its separate sale listing is withheld at the owner’s request.

Dress rule

When applicable

Goldings listing

Not separately listed

Waistcoat or cummerbund

Not part of the standard composition for this role and order of dress.

Dress rule

Not worn

Goldings listing

Not applicable

Belt or sash

Choose one authorised option

  • Crimson 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 applicable

Goldings listing

Some options listed

Shoulder 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 applicable

Goldings listing

Not separately listed

Braces or trouser support

This exact composition is skirt-only, so braces or other trouser support are not used.

Dress rule

Not worn

Goldings listing

Not applicable

Spurs

This exact composition is skirt-only, so spurs and spur-box footwear are not used.

Dress rule

Not worn

Goldings listing

Not applicable

Medals 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 applicable

Goldings listing

Not separately listed

Lanyard 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 applicable

Goldings listing

Not separately listed

Dress-specific accessories

  • Ceremonial Pouch

Specified by the dress evidence but not separately listed as a Goldings product for this uniform.

Dress rule

When applicable

Goldings listing

Not separately listed

aiguillettes

  • 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 applicable

Goldings listing

Listed separately

Related accoutrements

Complete
the uniform

Garments and accoutrements supplied to complete this order of dress.

Royal Corps of Signals Officer Collar Badges

Badges & Insignia

All variants

Royal Corps of Signals Officer Collar Badges

Conditional · Main Royal Signals only; QGS collar device is separate.

Royal Signals Officer Plated Cap Badge

Badges & Insignia

All variants

Royal Signals Officer Plated Cap Badge

Required · Royal Signals plated officer No. 1 cap badge.

QGS Black Mercury 20 Ligne Button

Buttons

All variants

QGS Black Mercury 20 Ligne Button

Required · Supplied through the displayed Goldings product options.

QGS Black Mercury 30 Ligne Button

Buttons

All variants

QGS Black Mercury 30 Ligne Button

Conditional · QGS 30-ligne button only at the selected side-hat fitting.

QGS Black Mercury 40 Ligne Button

Buttons

All variants

QGS Black Mercury 40 Ligne Button

Required · Supplied through the displayed Goldings product options.

Royal Corps of Signals No. 1 and Service Dress Anodised 40 Ligne Button

Buttons

All variants

Royal Corps of Signals No. 1 and Service Dress Anodised 40 Ligne Button

Conditional · Main Signals 40-ligne front button; pockets and shoulders use 30.

Royal Corps of Signals Screw Buttons

Buttons

All variants

Royal Corps of Signals Screw Buttons

Required · Supplied through the displayed Goldings product options.

Royal Signals 30 Ligne Anodised Button

Buttons

All variants

Royal Signals 30 Ligne Anodised Button

Required · Supplied through the displayed Goldings product options.

Royal Signals Cap Button

Buttons

All variants

Royal Signals Cap Button

Required · Supplied through the displayed Goldings product options.

Black Service Shoes

Footwear

All variants

Black Service Shoes

Required · Gender: female. Wearers: all-ranks

Brown Leather Gloves

Gloves

All variants

Brown Leather Gloves

Choose one · Main Signals ordinary No. 1 only; QGS uses black leather.

White Cotton Gloves

Gloves

All variants

White Cotton Gloves

Choose one · Ceremonial No. 1 only; ordinary branch leather gloves remain separate.

Royal Corps of Signals Female No. 1 Hat

Hats

All variants

Royal Corps of Signals Female No. 1 Hat

Required · Supplied as a separately displayed Goldings product.

3/4 Inch Gold Metal Bath Stars

Rank

All variants

3/4 Inch Gold Metal Bath Stars

Conditional · Main Signals ordinary and ceremonial gilt rank; QGS gilt in ceremony only; substantive rank must require this device.

3/4 Inch Gold Metal Crowns

Rank

All variants

3/4 Inch Gold Metal Crowns

Conditional · Main Signals ordinary and ceremonial gilt rank; QGS gilt in ceremony only; substantive rank must require this device.

Small Black Metal Bath Stars

Rank

All variants

Black Metal Bath Stars — No. 1 and Mess Patterns

Conditional · QGS only; ordinary No. 1, Service or Mess black-rank pattern, according to substantive rank. Ceremonial No. 1 uses gilt.

Small Black Metal Crowns

Rank

All variants

Black Metal Crowns — No. 1 and Mess Patterns

Conditional · QGS only; ordinary No. 1, Service or Mess black-rank pattern, according to substantive rank. Ceremonial No. 1 uses gilt.

Collarless White Shirt

Shirts & Neckwear

All variants

Collarless White Shirt

Required · Wearers: officers, soldiers, all-ranks

White Linen Collar

Shirts & Neckwear

All variants

White Linen Collar

Conditional · Supplied as a separately displayed Goldings product.

Pair of three-ply gold shoulder cords on black cloth backing.

Shoulder Details

All variants

Gold 3-Ply Shoulder Cords with Black Background

Conditional · Ceremonial Signals/QGS No. 1 only; black-backed gold cords.

No. 3 Staff Aiguillettes

Shoulder Details

All variants

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.

1897 / L4A1 Infantry Officer Sword and Scabbard

Swords & Belts

All variants

1897 / L4A1 Infantry Officer Sword and Scabbard

Conditional · When the sword is ordered for the cited wearer or duty.

Brown Leather Sam Browne Belt and Sword Frog — standard brown set, frog shown separately

Swords & Belts

All variants

Brown Leather Sam Browne Belt and Sword Frog

Choose one · Conditional · Main Signals only: ordinary No. 1 or prescribed Service order; retain informal-cap no-belt exception.

Brown Leather Sword Knot

Swords & Belts

All variants

Brown Leather Sword Knot

Choose one · 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.

Crimson Sash

Swords & Belts

All variants

Crimson Sash

Conditional · Ceremonial No. 1 only, when shoulder belt and pouch are unavailable.

Gold Cord Sword Knot (Pattern No. 2)

Swords & Belts

All variants

Gold Cord Sword Knot (Pattern No. 2)

Choose one · Ceremonial No. 1 only, when the sword is ordered.

No. 1 Dress Skirt

Trousers, Skirts & Dresses

All variants

No. 1 Dress Skirt

Required

No. 1 Dress Trousers — tailored flat-front product illustration

Trousers, Skirts & Dresses

All variants

No. 1 Dress Trousers

Conditional · Optional trouser/overall outfit in place of the skirt or dress outfit; retain the matching pattern, rank, appointment and wearing conditions.