The Mercian Regiment No. 1 Dress - Male
Mercian Regiment male officer No. 1 Dress.
Composition
Description
Specification
Gender
Male
Rank
3/4-inch gilt-and-enamel rank according to substantive rank in both ordinary and ceremonial orders.
Ceremonial
Gold shoulder cords with blue backing, crimson sash and prescribed sword belt/slings; no separate shoulder belt.
Ordinary
Sam Browne belt with the frog retained even without a sword, and brown leather gloves.
Lower garment
Blue trousers with one-inch scarlet stripe, braces and George boots.
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
- Non-Ceremonial 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
- No. 1 Dress Trousers
Supplied as a separately displayed Goldings product.
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
Choose one authorised option
- Black Leather George Boots
Mercian No. 1 prescribes George boots for men and Service shoes for women.
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
- Brown Leather Gloves
- White Cotton Gloves
Supplied through the displayed Goldings product options.
Dress rule
When applicableGoldings listing
Listed separatelyHeaddress
- The Mercian Regiment 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 Metal Crowns — Coloured Top
- 3/4 Inch Gold Metal Bath Stars — Coloured Centre
The local Mercian table specifies 3/4-inch gilt-and-enamel rank for both ordinary and ceremonial No. 1.
Dress rule
When applicableGoldings listing
Listed separatelyRank carrier
Replaced by the specifically reviewed physical pattern.
Dress rule
When applicableGoldings listing
Not separately listedBadges and insignia
- Mercian Regiment Full-Size Arm Badge
- Mercian Regiment Gilt and Silver Collar Badges
- Mercian Regiment Officer Silver and Gilt Eagle Cap Badge
Supplied through the displayed Goldings product options.
Dress rule
RequiredGoldings listing
Listed separatelyButtons
- Mercian Regiment 30 Ligne Anodised Button
- The Mercian Regiment 30 Ligne Gold Gilt Screw Buttons
- The Mercian Regiment No. 1 Gold Gilt Hat Button
Supplied through the displayed Goldings product options.
Dress rule
RequiredGoldings listing
Listed separatelySword
- The Mercian Regiment Infantry-Pattern Officer Sword
Supplied as a separately displayed Goldings product.
Dress rule
When applicableGoldings listing
Listed separatelyScabbard
- Leather Scabbard
- Nickel Scabbard
Supplied through the displayed Goldings product options.
Dress rule
When applicableGoldings listing
Listed separatelySword knot
- Brown Leather Sword Knot
- Mercian Gold and Crimson Ceremonial Sword Knot
Supplied through the displayed Goldings product options.
Dress rule
When applicableGoldings listing
Listed separatelySword belt, slings or frog
- Sword Belt and Slings
Supplied as a separately displayed Goldings product.
Dress rule
When applicableGoldings listing
Listed separatelyWaistcoat or cummerbund
Not part of the standard composition for this role and order of dress.
Dress rule
Not wornGoldings listing
Not applicableBelt or sash
- Crimson Sash
- Brown Leather Sam Browne Belt and Sword Frog
Ordinary No. 1 or Service Dress; retain the sword frog even when no sword is carried.
Dress rule
When applicableGoldings listing
Listed separatelyShoulder cords, chains or other details
- Blue-Backed Gold Ceremonial Shoulder Cords
Ceremonial No. 1 Dress, with the locally prescribed 3/4-inch gilt-and-enamel rank.
Dress rule
When applicableGoldings listing
Listed separatelyBraces or trouser support
- Braces
With male No. 1 trousers.
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
- 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
- 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
Mercian Regiment Full-Size Arm Badge
Required · Supplied through the displayed Goldings product options.
Badges & Insignia
Mercian Regiment Gilt and Silver Collar Badges
Required · Supplied through the displayed Goldings product options.
Badges & Insignia
Mercian Regiment Officer Silver and Gilt Eagle Cap Badge
Required · Supplied through the displayed Goldings product options.
Buttons
Mercian Regiment 30 Ligne Anodised Button
Required · Supplied through the displayed Goldings product options.
Buttons
The Mercian Regiment 30 Ligne Gold Gilt Screw Buttons
Required · Supplied through the displayed Goldings product options.
Buttons
The Mercian Regiment No. 1 Gold Gilt Hat Button
Required · Supplied through the displayed Goldings product options.
Footwear
Black Leather George Boots
Required · Supplied through the displayed Goldings product options.
Gloves
Brown Leather Gloves
Conditional · For officers in non-ceremonial No. 1 Dress. · Supplied through the displayed Goldings product options.
Gloves
White Cotton Gloves
Conditional · Supplied through the displayed Goldings product options.
Hats
The Mercian Regiment No. 1 Forage Cap
Required · Supplied as a separately displayed Goldings product.
Rank
3/4 Inch Gold Metal Bath Stars — Coloured Centre
Conditional · Mercian No. 1 Dress, ceremonial and ordinary orders, according to substantive rank.
Rank
3/4 Inch Metal Crowns — Coloured Top
Conditional · Mercian No. 1 Dress, ceremonial and ordinary orders, according to substantive rank.
Shirts & Neckwear
Collarless White Shirt
Required · Wearers: all-ranks
Shirts & Neckwear
White Linen Collar
Conditional · Supplied as a separately displayed Goldings product.
Shoulder Details
Blue-Backed Gold Ceremonial Shoulder Cords
Conditional · Ceremonial No. 1 Dress, with the locally prescribed 3/4-inch gilt-and-enamel rank.
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
Brown Leather Sam Browne Belt and Sword Frog
Conditional · Ordinary No. 1 or Service Dress; retain the sword frog even when no sword is carried.
Swords & Belts
Brown Leather Sword Knot
Conditional · Non-ceremonial order when the sword is carried
Swords & Belts
Crimson Sash
Conditional · Supplied through the displayed Goldings product options.
Swords & Belts
Leather Scabbard
Conditional · Supplied through the displayed Goldings product options.
Swords & Belts
Mercian Gold and Crimson Ceremonial Sword Knot
Conditional · Ceremonial order when the sword is carried
Swords & Belts
Nickel Scabbard
Conditional · Supplied through the displayed Goldings product options.
Swords & Belts
Sword Belt and Slings
Conditional · Supplied as a separately displayed Goldings product.
Swords & Belts
The Mercian Regiment Infantry-Pattern Officer Sword
Conditional · When the sword is ordered for the cited wearer or duty.
Trousers, Skirts & Dresses
Braces
Conditional · With male No. 1 trousers.
Trousers, Skirts & Dresses
No. 1 Dress Trousers
Required