Royal Corps of Signals No. 1 Dress - Male
Royal Signals and QGS No. 1 Dress with gilt ceremonial rank and garment-specific sizing; main Signals fronts use 40-ligne buttons and secondary positions use 30.
Composition
Description
Specification
Gender
Male
Pattern
Royal Signals and QGS No. 1 Dress with gilt ceremonial rank and garment-specific sizing; main Signals fronts use 40-ligne buttons and secondary positions use 30.
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 (blues)**
- Patrol Jacket
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
- No. 1 Dress Trousers
Supplied as a separately displayed Goldings product.
Dress rule
RequiredGoldings listing
Listed separatelyShirt
- Collarless White Shirt
The route-local regulation supplies the exact No. 1 Dress construction and supersedes generic or WordPress-derived shirt associations.
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
- Leather Wellington Boots
- Black Leather George Boots
George boot alternative in the prescribed officer outfit.
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
Main Signals ordinary No. 1 only; QGS uses black leather.
Dress rule
When applicableGoldings listing
Listed separatelyHeaddress
- Royal Corps of Signals 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
- 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 applicableGoldings listing
Listed separatelyRank carrier
- Gold 3-Ply Shoulder Cords with Black Background
Ceremonial Signals/QGS No. 1 only; black-backed gold cords.
Dress rule
When applicableGoldings listing
Listed separatelyBadges 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 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 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
- 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 applicableGoldings listing
Some options listedSword 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 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
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 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
- Royal Signals Blue-Web Shoulder Suspender
Required with trousers or overalls.
Dress rule
When applicableGoldings listing
Some options listedSpurs
- Short Swan-Neck Box Spurs
With prescribed officer overalls and boxed boots; no spurs with trousers.
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
- Ceremonial Pouch
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 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 · Royal Signals plated officer No. 1 cap badge.
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
Conditional · Main Signals 40-ligne front button; pockets and shoulders use 30.
Buttons
Royal Corps of Signals Screw Buttons
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
Choose one · George boot alternative in the prescribed officer outfit.
Footwear
Leather Wellington Boots
Required · Supplied as a separately displayed Goldings product.
Footwear
Short Swan-Neck Box Spurs
Choose one · With prescribed officer overalls and boxed boots; no spurs with trousers.
Gloves
Brown Leather Gloves
Choose one · Main Signals ordinary No. 1 only; QGS uses black leather.
Gloves
White Cotton Gloves
Choose one · Ceremonial No. 1 only; ordinary branch leather gloves remain separate.
Hats
Royal Corps of Signals No. 1 Forage Cap
Required · Supplied as a separately displayed Goldings product.
Rank
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.
Rank
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.
Rank
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.
Rank
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.
Shirts & Neckwear
Collarless White Shirt
Required · Wearers: officers, soldiers, all-ranks
Shirts & Neckwear
White Linen Collar
Conditional · Supplied as a separately displayed Goldings product.
Shoulder Details
Gold 3-Ply Shoulder Cords with Black Background
Conditional · Ceremonial Signals/QGS No. 1 only; black-backed gold cords.
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
1897 / L4A1 Infantry Officer Sword and Scabbard
Conditional · When the sword is ordered for the cited wearer or duty.
Swords & Belts
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.
Swords & Belts
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.
Swords & Belts
Crimson Sash
Conditional · Ceremonial No. 1 only, when shoulder belt and pouch are unavailable.
Swords & Belts
Gold Cord Sword Knot (Pattern No. 2)
Choose one · Ceremonial No. 1 only, when the sword is ordered.
Trousers, Skirts & Dresses
Braces
Conditional · Required with trousers or overalls.
Trousers, Skirts & Dresses
No. 1 Dress Trousers
Required