Description
Specification
Gender
Male
Rank
3/4-inch anodised crowns with velvet caps and enamel-centred stars according to substantive rank; specific officer Serial 19 applies.
Belt
Sam Browne system with the frog always fitted; sword knot follows the local winding order when the sword is carried.
Footwear
Black parade boots on parade; authorised brown shoes off parade.
Trousers
Male trousers without belt loops, worn with braces.
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 Parachute Regiment Service Dress Jacket and Trousers (FAD) Bespoke Made*
Included in the WordPress uniform parent: The Parachute Regiment Service Dress Jacket and Trousers (FAD) Bespoke Made*.
Dress rule
RequiredGoldings listing
IncludedTrousers, overalls, skirt or equivalent
- Service Dress Trousers
Supplied as a separately displayed Goldings product.
Dress rule
RequiredGoldings listing
Listed separatelyShirt
- Fawn Shirt
The Army issue No. 2 shirt is the exact source-backed article. WordPress 70074 is not treated as a second shirt or as a proven physical identity without stock evidence.
Dress rule
RequiredGoldings listing
Listed separatelyTie, bow tie or collar
- Light Khaki Silk Knitted Service Dress Tie
Supplied as a separately displayed Goldings product. Exact Goldings stock pattern unresolved; retain as source requirement.
Dress rule
RequiredGoldings listing
Not separately listedShoes or boots
Choose one authorised option
- Black Parade Boots
- Brown Oxford Shoes
Off-parade Service Dress only, in the appropriate wearer fit; parade footwear follows the local black-boot or female Service-shoe order.
Dress rule
When applicableGoldings 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
- Brown Leather Gloves
Supplied as a separately displayed Goldings product.
Dress rule
When applicableGoldings listing
Listed separatelyHeaddress
- The Parachute Regiment Maroon Beret
The maroon beret and Parachute Regiment badge remain atomic source evidence, while the exact customer-facing product is their single Beret & Badge parent. WordPress supplies only the parent grain, name and media.
Dress rule
RequiredGoldings listing
Listed separatelyRank
Select the authorised insignia for the wearer’s rank
- 3/4 Inch Gold Metal Bath Stars — Coloured Centre
- 3/4 Inch Anodised Metal Crowns — Coloured Top
Officer Service Dress under specific Serial 19, according to substantive rank.
Dress rule
When applicableGoldings listing
Listed separatelyRank carrier
- Authorised rank carrier for the wearer and garment
The rank carrier depends on the wearer and authorised garment construction under the cited rule.
Dress rule
When applicableGoldings listing
Not separately listedBadges and insignia
- Parachute Regiment Officer Bronze Handed Collar Badges
- The Parachute Regiment Beret Badge
- The Parachute Regiment Service Dress Arm Badge
Supplied through the displayed Goldings product options.
Dress rule
RequiredGoldings listing
Listed separatelyButtons
- The Parachute Regiment 30 Ligne Gilt No. 1 or Service Dress Button
- The Parachute Regiment 40 Ligne Gilt Service Dress Front Button
Supplied through the displayed Goldings product options.
Dress rule
RequiredGoldings 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
- Brown Leather Sword Knot
Select the knot prescribed for the regiment, rank and ceremonial or non-ceremonial occasion when the sword is carried.
Dress rule
When applicableGoldings listing
Listed separatelySword belt, slings or frog
- Authorised sword belt, slings or frog
The sword belt, slings or frog depend on the authorised sword, wearer and occasion.
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
- Brown Leather Sam Browne Belt and Sword Frog
Formal Service Dress with the frog always fitted. No. 1 ceremonial use follows the specifically approved local equipment order.
Dress rule
When applicableGoldings listing
Listed separatelyShoulder 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
With male No. 1 and Service 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
- 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 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
Parachute Regiment Officer Bronze Handed Collar Badges
Required · Supplied through the displayed Goldings product options.
Badges & Insignia
The Parachute Regiment Beret Badge
Required · Supplied through the displayed Goldings product options.
Badges & Insignia
The Parachute Regiment Service Dress Arm Badge
Required · Supplied through the displayed Goldings product options.
Buttons
The Parachute Regiment 30 Ligne Gilt No. 1 or Service Dress Button
Required · Supplied as a separately displayed Goldings product.
Buttons
The Parachute Regiment 40 Ligne Gilt Service Dress Front Button
Required · Supplied as a separately displayed Goldings product.
Footwear
Black Parade Boots
Required · Supplied through the displayed Goldings product options.
Footwear
Brown Oxford Shoes
Conditional · Appropriate off-parade Service Dress only, using the corresponding male or female construction. · Off-parade Service Dress only, in the appropriate wearer fit; parade footwear follows the local black-boot or female Service-shoe order.
Gloves
Brown Leather Gloves
Conditional · Supplied as a separately displayed Goldings product.
Hats
The Parachute Regiment Maroon Beret
Required · The maroon beret and Parachute Regiment badge remain atomic source evidence, while the exact customer-facing product is their single Beret & Badge parent. WordPress supplies only the parent grain, name and media.
Rank
3/4 Inch Anodised Metal Crowns — Coloured Top
Conditional · Officer Service Dress under specific Serial 19, according to substantive rank.
Rank
3/4 Inch Gold Metal Bath Stars — Coloured Centre
Required · Supplied through the displayed Goldings product options.
Shirts & Neckwear
Fawn Shirt
Required · Officer Service Dress: Army issue No. 2 Dress shirt in the prescribed pattern
Shoulder Details
No. 3 Staff Aiguillettes
Choose one · 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.
Swords & Belts
1897 / L4A1 Infantry Officer Sword and Scabbard
Conditional · When the sword is ordered or authorised for the occasion.
Swords & Belts
Brown Leather Sam Browne Belt and Sword Frog
Conditional · Formal Service Dress with the frog always fitted. No. 1 ceremonial use follows the specifically approved local equipment order.
Swords & Belts
Brown Leather Sword Knot
Conditional · When the sword is ordered with Service Dress; all officers wind the knot neatly around the sword guard.
Trousers, Skirts & Dresses
Braces
Conditional · With male No. 1 and Service trousers.
Trousers, Skirts & Dresses
Service Dress Trousers
Required