Royal Logistic Corps Mess Dress - Male
Royal Logistic Corps soldier-pattern Mess Dress with fixed double cords, appropriate rank and prescribed footwear; permitted WO1 plain-triple-cord officer-pattern outfit remains separate.
Description
Specification
Gender
Male
Pattern
Royal Logistic Corps soldier-pattern Mess Dress with fixed double cords, appropriate rank and prescribed footwear; permitted WO1 plain-triple-cord officer-pattern outfit remains 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
- The Royal Logistic Corps NCO Mess Kit Jacket, Vest and Trousers Complete
Included in the WordPress uniform parent: The Royal Logistic Corps NCO Mess Kit Jacket, Vest and Trousers Complete.
Dress rule
RequiredGoldings listing
IncludedTrousers, overalls, skirt or equivalent
- Mess Dress Trousers
Supplied as a separately displayed Goldings product.
Dress rule
RequiredGoldings listing
Listed separatelyShirt
- Collarless White Shirt
The exact route-local collarless double-cuff source article owns this relationship. WordPress 69820 remains a separate commercial product because stock equivalence is not proven.
Dress rule
RequiredGoldings listing
Listed separatelyTie, bow tie or collar
- Authorised Mess Dress neck treatment where prescribed
The neck treatment is controlled by the cited order and local pattern; no separate Goldings product is asserted.
Dress rule
When applicableGoldings listing
Not separately listedShoes or boots
- Black Leather George Boots
Supplied as a separately displayed Goldings product.
Dress rule
RequiredGoldings 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
Not part of the standard composition for this role and order of dress.
Dress rule
Not wornGoldings listing
Not applicableHeaddress
- The Royal Logistic Corps Beret
- Peaked Forage Cap
Warrant Officers only, outdoors when ordered.
Dress rule
When applicableGoldings listing
Some options listedRank
Select the authorised insignia for the wearer’s rank
- The Royal Logistic Corps Corporal Rank (Cpl)
- The Royal Logistic Corps Lance Corporal Rank (LCpl)
- The Royal Logistic Corps Regimental Quartermaster Sergeant (RQMS)
- The Royal Logistic Corps Regimental Sergeant Major Rank (RSM)
- The Royal Logistic Corps Sergeant Rank (Sgt)
- The Royal Logistic Corps Staff Sergeant Rank (S/Sgt)
- The Royal Logistic Corps Warrant Officer Class 2 Rank (WO2)
Supplied through the displayed Goldings product options.
Dress rule
RequiredGoldings listing
Listed separatelyRank carrier
- Royal Logistic Corps Triple Gold Shoulder Cords
- Fixed Gold Double-Cord Shoulder Straps
Soldier-pattern Mess: fixed double cords; permitted WO1 officer-pattern alternative remains separate.
Dress rule
When applicableGoldings listing
Listed separatelyBadges and insignia
- The Royal Logistic Corps Beret Badge
SSgt and below outdoors when ordered; soldier beret badge. Warrant Officers use the prescribed forage cap.
Dress rule
When applicableGoldings listing
Listed separatelyButtons
- Royal Logistic Corps 30 Ligne Anodised-Gold Tunic Button
- Royal Logistic Corps Screw-Fitted Shoulder Strap Button
Only for WO1 using the permitted officer-pattern screw fitting; fixed soldier double cords do not require this screw.
Dress rule
When applicableGoldings listing
Listed separatelySword
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
- The Royal Logistic Corps NCO Mess Kit Jacket, Vest and Trousers Complete
Included in the WordPress uniform parent: The Royal Logistic Corps NCO Mess Kit Jacket, Vest and Trousers Complete.
Dress rule
When applicableGoldings listing
IncludedBelt 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
- Braces
Supplied as a separately displayed Goldings product.
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
- 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.
Badges & Insignia
The Royal Logistic Corps Beret Badge
Conditional · SSgt and below outdoors when ordered; soldier beret badge. Warrant Officers use the prescribed forage cap.
Buttons
Royal Logistic Corps 30 Ligne Anodised-Gold Tunic Button
Conditional · 30-ligne button only at the prescribed cord or neck fastening; select by actual garment fitting, not alongside every other size by default.
Buttons
Royal Logistic Corps Screw-Fitted Shoulder Strap Button
Conditional · Only for WO1 using the permitted officer-pattern screw fitting; fixed soldier double cords do not require this screw.
Footwear
Black Leather George Boots
Required · Supplied as a separately displayed Goldings product.
Hats
The Royal Logistic Corps Beret
Conditional · SSgt and below outdoors when ordered; soldier beret badge. Warrant Officers use the prescribed forage cap.
Rank
The Royal Logistic Corps Regimental Sergeant Major Rank (RSM)
Conditional · When the substantive rank is Warrant Officer Class 1 (WO1) and the appointment is Regimental Sergeant Major.
Rank
The Royal Logistic Corps Regimental Quartermaster Sergeant (RQMS)
Conditional · When the substantive rank is Warrant Officer Class 2 (WO2) and the appointment is Regimental Quartermaster Sergeant.
Rank
The Royal Logistic Corps Warrant Officer Class 2 Rank (WO2)
Conditional · When the substantive rank is Warrant Officer Class 2 (WO2) and the appointment is not Regimental Quartermaster Sergeant.
Rank
The Royal Logistic Corps Staff Sergeant Rank (S/Sgt)
Conditional · When the substantive rank is Staff Sergeant (OR-7).
Rank
The Royal Logistic Corps Sergeant Rank (Sgt)
Conditional · When the substantive rank is Sergeant (OR-6).
Rank
The Royal Logistic Corps Corporal Rank (Cpl)
Conditional · When the substantive rank is Corporal (OR-4).
Rank
The Royal Logistic Corps Lance Corporal Rank (LCpl)
Conditional · When the substantive rank is Lance Corporal (OR-3).
Shirts & Neckwear
Collarless White Shirt
Required · Royal Logistic Corps No. 10 Dress: plain white soft-cotton collarless or grandad-collar shirt with double cuffs
Shoulder Details
Fixed Gold Double-Cord Shoulder Straps
Conditional · Soldier-pattern Mess: fixed double cords; permitted WO1 officer-pattern alternative remains separate.
Shoulder Details
Royal Logistic Corps Triple Gold Shoulder Cords
Conditional · Permitted WO1 officer-pattern plain triple cords only; other soldier-pattern wearers use fixed double cords.
Trousers, Skirts & Dresses
Braces
Conditional · Supplied as a separately displayed Goldings product.
Trousers, Skirts & Dresses
Mess Dress Trousers
Required