Royal Navy No. 1 Ceremonial Coat
Royal Navy ceremonial daycoat for the specifically entitled appointment.
Description
Specification
Gender
Male & Female
Entitlement
Royal Family Flag Officers, First Sea Lord, Admiral of the Fleet, full Admiral or Naval Defence Services Secretary where entitled.
Lower garment
Prescribed black or gold-laced lower garment; no white trousers.
Sword system
Admiral-specific sword, scabbard and belt.
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.
Related accoutrements
Complete
the uniform
Garments and accoutrements supplied to complete this order of dress.
Badges & Insignia
Royal Navy Officer Cap Badge
Required
Footwear
Black Oxford Shoes
Choose one · Authorised black footwear option
Footwear
Women’s Black Court Shoes
Choose one · Female wearer with skirt only; non-stiletto heel within the prescribed maximum. Use shoes or boots with trousers.
Gloves
White Cotton Gloves
Conditional · Where ordered
Hats
Royal Navy Officer Peaked Cap
Choose one · Male officer cap configuration; female headwear uses the status-appropriate tricorn.
Hats
Tricorn Hat
Choose one · Female wearer only, with the status-appropriate tricorn fitting.
Rank
Officer Rank Sleeve Lace — Admiral
Choose one · Admiral only, if separately entitled to this daycoat or tailcoat; sleeve carrier only.
Rank
Officer Rank Sleeve Lace — Vice-Admiral
Choose one · Vice-Admiral only, if separately entitled to this daycoat or tailcoat; sleeve carrier only.
Rank
Officer Rank Sleeve Lace — Rear-Admiral
Choose one · Rear-Admiral only, if separately entitled to this daycoat or tailcoat; sleeve carrier only.
Shirts & Neckwear
Black Service Tie
Required
Shirts & Neckwear
Plain White Shirt
Required
Trousers, Skirts & Dresses
Black Service Trousers
Conditional · Black lower garment appropriate to the entitled daycoat wearer; gold-laced alternative only where entitled.