Description
Specification
Gender
Male
Dress variants
Ordinary No. 1 retains the ceremonial fittings with medal ribbons instead of full-size medals.
Cap and shoulders
Forage-cap Maltese-cross badge with red backing; arrowhead Officer/WO1 chain mail.
Lower garments
Male LD overalls and appropriate boxed boots/swan-neck spurs; female skirt and corresponding shoes.
Sword carriage
Slings match the selected authorised crossbelt; the crossbelt patterns are distinct.
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
- Blue Tunic
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
- The Light Dragoons Striped Overalls
LD overall pattern with the correct boots and spurs.
Dress rule
RequiredGoldings listing
Listed separatelyShirt
- Collarless White Shirt
ADR 02.211 supplies the exact No. 1 Dress shirt relationship. A separate WordPress 69820 record is not treated as the same physical product without route-specific proof.
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
Supplied as a separately displayed Goldings product.
Dress rule
RequiredGoldings 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
Supplied as a separately displayed Goldings product.
Dress rule
When applicableGoldings listing
Listed separatelyHeaddress
- Red 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 Bath Stars
- 5/8 Inch Gold Metal Crowns
Supplied through the displayed Goldings product options.
Dress rule
RequiredGoldings listing
Listed separatelyRank carrier
- The Light Dragoons Arrowhead Chain-Mail Epaulettes
Officer/WO1 arrowhead chain mail.
Dress rule
RequiredGoldings listing
Listed separatelyBadges and insignia
- Light Dragoons Cap Badge
Supplied as a separately displayed Goldings product.
Dress rule
RequiredGoldings listing
Listed separatelyButtons
- Light Dragoons Plain Half-Dome Brass Cap Button (22 Ligne)
- Light Dragoons 30 Ligne Plain Half-Dome Brass Button
Supplied through the displayed Goldings product options.
Dress rule
RequiredGoldings listing
Listed separatelySword
- 1912 / L2A1 Cavalry Officer Sword and Scabbard
Supplied as a separately displayed Goldings product.
Dress rule
When applicableGoldings listing
Listed separatelyScabbard
- 1912 / L2A1 Cavalry Officer Sword and Scabbard
Supplied as a separately displayed Goldings product.
Dress rule
When applicableGoldings listing
Listed separatelySword knot
Choose one authorised option
- Gold Cord Sword Knot (Pattern No. 2)
- Brown Leather Sword Knot
When a sword is carried: gold cord Pattern No. 2 on ceremonial occasions; brown leather on non-ceremonial occasions.
Dress rule
When applicableGoldings listing
Listed separatelySword belt, slings or frog
- Sword Belt and Slings
Sword belt and slings selected to match the authorised crossbelt pattern worn. The permitted crossbelts are distinct alternatives. The webbing sword belt remains a source requirement; its 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
- Cross Belts
Specified by the dress evidence but not separately listed as a Goldings product for this uniform.
Dress rule
When applicableGoldings listing
Not separately 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
Braces with the selected male trousers/overalls.
Dress rule
RequiredGoldings listing
Listed separatelySpurs
- Long Swan-Neck Box Spurs
Swan-neck box spurs only with the authorised overall and boxed-boot configuration; never with ordinary junior-NCO trousers. Select the appropriate supplied neck length.
Dress rule
When applicableGoldings listing
Listed separatelyMedals and decorations
- 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
- 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
Light Dragoons Cap Badge
Conditional · Wearers: all-ranks
Buttons
Light Dragoons 30 Ligne Plain Half-Dome Brass Button
Required · Supplied as a separately displayed Goldings product.
Buttons
Light Dragoons Plain Half-Dome Brass Cap Button (22 Ligne)
Required · Supplied as a separately displayed Goldings product.
Footwear
Leather Wellington Boots
Required
Footwear
Long Swan-Neck Box Spurs
Conditional · Swan-neck box spurs only with the authorised overall and boxed-boot configuration; never with ordinary junior-NCO trousers. Select the appropriate supplied neck length.
Gloves
White Cotton Gloves
Conditional · Required · Supplied as a separately displayed Goldings product.
Hats
Red Forage Cap
Choose one
Rank
3/4 Inch Gold Metal Bath Stars
Required · Supplied through the displayed Goldings product options.
Rank
5/8 Inch Gold Metal Crowns
Required · Supplied through the displayed Goldings product options.
Shirts & Neckwear
Collarless White Shirt
Required · Gender: male. Wearers: officers
Shirts & Neckwear
White Linen Collar
Required · Conditional · Gender: male. Wearers: officers · Supplied as a separately displayed Goldings product.
Shoulder Details
No. 3 Staff Aiguillettes
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.
Shoulder Details
The Light Dragoons Arrowhead Chain-Mail Epaulettes
Required · Officer/WO1 arrowhead chain mail.
Swords & Belts
1912 / L2A1 Cavalry Officer Sword and Scabbard
Conditional · When the sword is ordered or authorised for the occasion. · When the sword is ordered for the applicable parade, ceremonial or duty context
Swords & Belts
Brown Leather Sword Knot
Conditional · Officers when carrying the sword in non-ceremonial No. 1 Dress: brown leather knot.
Swords & Belts
Gold Cord Sword Knot (Pattern No. 2)
Conditional · Officers when carrying the sword on ceremonial occasions: No. 2 gold cord knot.
Trousers, Skirts & Dresses
Braces
Required · Braces with the selected male trousers/overalls.
Trousers, Skirts & Dresses
The Light Dragoons Striped Overalls
Required · LD overall pattern with the correct boots and spurs.