Description
Specification
Gender
Male
Legwear
Green barathea trousers or the female green barathea skirt; the lower garment does not simply match the khaki jacket.
Cap
Large badge for the formal cap; khaki/Undress cap badge has green 1½-inch diamond backing.
Footwear
Authorised black Oxford or court-shoe options, selected for the wearer.
Buttons
40 ligne tunic-front buttons; distinguish cap fittings from shoulder-board screws.
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
- Royal Dragoon Guards Service Dress Jacket and Trousers (FAD) Bespoke Made*
Included in the WordPress uniform parent: Royal Dragoon Guards Service Dress Jacket and Trousers (FAD) Bespoke Made*.
Dress rule
RequiredGoldings listing
IncludedTrousers, overalls, skirt or equivalent
- Royal Dragoon Guards Green Service Dress Trousers
Green barathea Service Dress trousers with the Goldings fishtail and brace configuration.
Dress rule
RequiredGoldings listing
Listed separatelyShirt
- Khaki Shirt
The route-local source supplies the exact officer Service Dress article. Generic issue and WordPress placeholder shirts are suppressed from this composition.
Dress rule
RequiredGoldings listing
Listed separatelyTie, bow tie or collar
- Light Khaki Silk Knitted Tie
Supplied as a separately displayed Goldings product.
Dress rule
RequiredGoldings listing
Listed separatelyShoes or boots
- Black Toe-Capped Half-Brogue Oxfords
Supplied as a separately displayed Goldings product.
Dress rule
RequiredGoldings listing
Listed separatelySocks, stockings or tights
- Maroon 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
Supplied as a separately displayed Goldings product.
Dress rule
When applicableGoldings listing
Listed separatelyHeaddress
Choose one authorised option
- Royal Dragoon Guards Service Dress Cap
- The Royal Dragoon Guards Forage Cap
ADR 02.212(a)(i) and 09.65 prescribe the No. 1 forage cap for formal No. 2 Dress. Under 02.212(c)(i) the khaki Service Dress cap is an Undress alternative, not worn with medals or a Sam Browne/leather shoulder belt. Reuse the existing cap and its reviewed gender, rank and unit pattern; do not derive a new physical article.
Dress rule
RequiredGoldings listing
Listed separatelyRank
Select the authorised insignia for the wearer’s rank
- Silk and Gold Embroidered Crowns
- Silk and Gold Embroidered Stars
Supplied through the displayed Goldings product options.
Dress rule
RequiredGoldings 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
- Royal Dragoon Guards Handed Metal Collar Badges
- Royal Dragoon Guards Officer Cap Badge
- Service Cross-Belt Cypher
- Service Dress Arm Badge
On the khaki/Undress cap, distinct from the large formal cap badge. These products remain source requirements only and are hidden from the catalogue at the owner’s request.
Dress rule
When applicableGoldings listing
Some options listedButtons
- Royal Dragoon Guards 40 Ligne Flat-Top RDG Tunic Button
- Royal Dragoon Guards 22 Ligne Button
- Royal Dragoon Guards Service Dress Deep-Engraved Button
22 ligne button on the formal peaked cap.
Dress rule
When applicableGoldings 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
- Brown Leather Sword Knot
- Service Sword Knot
Restore the existing source-backed article for the exact eligible scope, retaining all local wear conditions. Wearers: officers
Dress rule
When applicableGoldings listing
Some options listedSword belt, slings or frog
- Royal Dragoon Guards Service Dress Brown-Leather Sword 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
- Service Cross-Belt Whistle
Supplied as a separately displayed Goldings product. These products remain source requirements only and are hidden from the catalogue at the owner’s request.
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 overalls or trousers.
Dress rule
RequiredGoldings 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
- Service Cartouche Pouch
The dress evidence is retained. Items outside the approved Goldings stock range remain source components; any remaining public products in this slot are listed separately.
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
Royal Dragoon Guards Handed Metal Collar Badges
Required · Supplied through the displayed Goldings product options.
Badges & Insignia
Royal Dragoon Guards Officer Cap Badge
Required · Conditional · Supplied through the displayed Goldings product options. · On the khaki/Undress cap, distinct from the large formal cap badge.
Badges & Insignia
Service Dress Arm Badge
Required · Supplied through the displayed Goldings product options.
Buttons
Royal Dragoon Guards 22 Ligne Button
Required · Conditional · Supplied as a separately displayed Goldings product. · 22 ligne button on the formal peaked cap.
Buttons
Royal Dragoon Guards 40 Ligne Flat-Top RDG Tunic Button
Required · Supplied as a separately displayed Goldings product.
Buttons
Royal Dragoon Guards Service Dress Deep-Engraved Button
Required · Supplied as a separately displayed Goldings product.
Footwear
Black Toe-Capped Half-Brogue Oxfords
Required · Supplied as a separately displayed Goldings product.
Gloves
Brown Leather Gloves
Conditional · Supplied as a separately displayed Goldings product.
Hats
Royal Dragoon Guards Service Dress Cap
Conditional · Undress only on appropriate informal or social occasions; not with medals, a Sam Browne or leather shoulder belt.
Hats
The Royal Dragoon Guards Forage Cap
Conditional · Formal No. 2 Dress uses the prescribed No. 1 forage cap.
Rank
Silk and Gold Embroidered Crowns
Required · Supplied through the displayed Goldings product options.
Rank
Silk and Gold Embroidered Stars
Required · Supplied through the displayed Goldings product options.
Shirts & Neckwear
Khaki Shirt
Required · Royal Dragoon Guards officer Service Dress: issue khaki No. 2 shirt
Shirts & Neckwear
Light Khaki Silk Knitted Tie
Required · Supplied as a separately displayed Goldings product.
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
1912 / L2A1 Cavalry Officer Sword and Scabbard
Conditional · When the sword is ordered or authorised for the occasion.
Swords & Belts
Brown Leather Sword Knot
Conditional · Restore the existing source-backed article for the exact eligible scope, retaining all local wear conditions. Wearers: officers
Swords & Belts
Royal Dragoon Guards Service Dress Brown-Leather Sword Slings
Conditional · Supplied as a separately displayed Goldings product.
Trousers, Skirts & Dresses
Braces
Required · Braces with the selected male overalls or trousers.
Trousers, Skirts & Dresses
Royal Dragoon Guards Green Service Dress Trousers
Required · Green barathea Service Dress trousers with the Goldings fishtail and brace configuration.