The Royal Irish Regiment No. 1 Dress - Male
Royal Irish Regiment male officer No. 1 Dress, configured for the local Ceremonial, Parade or Undress form.
Composition
Description
Specification
Gender
Male
Common fittings
Green shoulder cords, appropriate silver rank, black leather gloves and piper-green regimental cloth.
Ceremonial
Only appointments entitled to Ceremonial No. 1: piper-green sash and sword belt worn outside the jacket; no crossbelt.
Parade
Locally ordered crossbelt and concealed sword belt when carrying the sword.
Undress
Crossbelt-only equipment; no sword system.
Lower garment
Officers below Colonel wear trousers and George boots; Colonels and above wear overalls and Wellington boots. Braces with the lower garment.
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 Royal Irish Regiment No.1 Tunic (green)
- Jacket
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
Piper-green trousers for officers below Colonel; Colonels and above use the overall cut with Wellington boots.
Dress rule
When applicableGoldings listing
Listed separatelyShirt
- Collarless White Shirt
The route-local regulation supplies the exact No. 1 Dress construction and supersedes generic or WordPress-derived shirt associations.
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
- Leather Wellington Boots
No. 1 Colonels and above, with overalls; lower ranks wear George boots.
Dress rule
When applicableGoldings 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
- Black Leather Gloves
Black leather gloves with Royal Irish No. 1 Dress.
Dress rule
When applicableGoldings listing
Listed separatelyHeaddress
- Piper-Green Infantry Caubeen
Supplied as a separately displayed Goldings product.
Dress rule
RequiredGoldings listing
Listed separatelyRank
Select the authorised insignia for the wearer’s rank
- 5/8 Inch Silver Metal Crowns
- 5/8 Inch Silver Metal Bath Stars
Supplied through the displayed Goldings product options.
Dress rule
RequiredGoldings listing
Listed separatelyRank carrier
- Royal Irish Regiment Three-Ply Green Shoulder Cords
Local Royal Irish No. 1 uses green cords in all three forms; plain shoulder straps are not the selected pattern.
Dress rule
When applicableGoldings listing
Listed separatelyBadges and insignia
- Silver Dress Cap Badge
- The Royal Irish Regiment Officer Split Castle Collar Badges
Supplied through the displayed Goldings product options.
Dress rule
RequiredGoldings listing
Listed separatelyButtons
- The Royal Irish Regiment Black 30 Ligne Button
- The Royal Irish Regiment Screw Buttons
Supplied through the displayed Goldings product options.
Dress rule
RequiredGoldings listing
Listed separatelySword
- Rifle-Pattern Officer Sword and Metal Scabbard
Rifle-pattern sword and matching metal scabbard in the locally ordered sword forms; not No. 1 Undress.
Dress rule
When applicableGoldings listing
Listed separatelyScabbard
- Rifle-Pattern Officer Sword and Metal Scabbard
Rifle-pattern sword and matching metal scabbard in the locally ordered sword forms; not No. 1 Undress.
Dress rule
When applicableGoldings listing
Listed separatelySword knot
- Royal Irish Regiment Silver Officer Sword Knot
- Appointment Sword Knots
Superseded compound physical product is retained as source evidence; replacements have reviewed exact scopes.
Dress rule
When applicableGoldings listing
Some options listedSword belt, slings or frog
- Royal Irish Regiment Officer Sword Waistbelt and Slings System
No. 1 Ceremonial: belt outside the jacket. No. 1 Parade: belt concealed. Service: when sword carriage is ordered. No sword system in No. 1 Undress.
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
- Piper-Green Silk Waist Sash
- The Royal Irish Regiment Cross Belt
Royal Irish local crossbelt orders only: not Ceremonial No. 1 and not the Service Ensign Colour-duty belt branch.
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 or Service trousers or overalls.
Dress rule
When applicableGoldings listing
Listed separatelySpurs
- Short Swan-Neck Box Spurs
Only the entitled No. 1 appointment wearing overalls and box-spur boots.
Dress rule
When applicableGoldings listing
Listed separatelyMedals 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
- Crossbelt Silver Whistle and Chains
Specified by the dress evidence but not separately listed as a Goldings product for this uniform.
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
Silver Dress Cap Badge
Required · Supplied through the displayed Goldings product options.
Badges & Insignia
The Royal Irish Regiment Officer Split Castle Collar Badges
Required · Supplied through the displayed Goldings product options.
Buttons
The Royal Irish Regiment Black 30 Ligne Button
Required · Supplied through the displayed Goldings product options.
Buttons
The Royal Irish Regiment Screw Buttons
Required · Supplied through the displayed Goldings product options.
Footwear
Black Leather George Boots
Choose one · No. 1 officers below Colonel; Colonels and above wear Wellington boots with overalls.
Footwear
Leather Wellington Boots
Conditional · No. 1 Colonels and above, with overalls; lower ranks wear George boots.
Footwear
Short Swan-Neck Box Spurs
Conditional · Only the entitled No. 1 appointment wearing overalls and box-spur boots.
Gloves
Black Leather Gloves
Conditional · Black leather gloves with Royal Irish No. 1 Dress.
Hats
Piper-Green Infantry Caubeen
Linked
Rank
5/8 Inch Silver Metal Bath Stars
Required · Supplied through the displayed Goldings product options.
Rank
5/8 Inch Silver Metal Crowns
Required · Supplied through the displayed Goldings product options.
Shirts & Neckwear
Collarless White Shirt
Required · Linked · Gender: unisex. Wearers: officers
Shirts & Neckwear
White Linen Collar
Conditional · 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
Royal Irish Regiment Three-Ply Green Shoulder Cords
Conditional · Required · Royal Irish Ceremonial, Parade and Undress No. 1 forms, with appropriate rank devices.
Swords & Belts
Piper-Green Silk Waist Sash
Conditional · Ceremonial No. 1 when entitled to that order.
Swords & Belts
Rifle-Pattern Officer Sword and Metal Scabbard
Conditional · Rifle-pattern sword and matching metal scabbard in the locally ordered sword forms; not No. 1 Undress.
Swords & Belts
Royal Irish Regiment Officer Sword Waistbelt and Slings System
Conditional · No. 1 Ceremonial: belt outside the jacket. No. 1 Parade: belt concealed. Service: when sword carriage is ordered. No sword system in No. 1 Undress.
Swords & Belts
Royal Irish Regiment Silver Officer Sword Knot
Conditional · Silver ceremonial officer sword knot. Carriage is loose for Adjutants/Field Officers and above, coiled for Captains and below.
Swords & Belts
The Royal Irish Regiment Cross Belt
Conditional · Royal Irish local crossbelt orders only: not Ceremonial No. 1 and not the Service Ensign Colour-duty belt branch.
Trousers, Skirts & Dresses
Braces
Conditional · With male No. 1 or Service trousers or overalls.
Trousers, Skirts & Dresses
No. 1 Dress Trousers
Conditional · Piper-green trousers for officers below Colonel; Colonels and above use the overall cut with Wellington boots.