Description
Specification
Gender
Male
Headwear
Scarlet forage cap for formal parade; khaki cap only for Undress, with the corresponding badge and backing.
Titles and tie
Current stacked gold-metal Royal Lancers titles and the prescribed beige silk tie.
Belt
Brown cavalry Sam Browne, reversed only on Regimental Days or at the Commanding Officer’s direction; frog when sword worn.
Buttons
40 ligne brass front and the appropriate smaller brass fittings.
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 Lancers Service Dress Jacket and Trousers (FAD) Bespoke Made*
Included in the WordPress uniform parent: The Royal Lancers 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
- White Service 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
- Beige Silk Knitted Tie
Beige silk tie in the prescribed Royal Lancers shade.
Dress rule
RequiredGoldings listing
Listed separatelyShoes or boots
- Brown Quarter-Brogue Shoes
Supplied as a separately displayed Goldings product.
Dress rule
RequiredGoldings 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
Brown leather gloves are the stocked Service Dress article; the white-or-brown wrapper is only an abstract selection rule.
Dress rule
RequiredGoldings listing
Listed separatelyHeaddress
Choose one authorised option
- Scarlet 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
- 3/4 Inch Gold Metal Bath Stars
- 3/4 Inch Gold Metal Crowns
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 Lancers Queen Adelaide Collar Badges
- Royal Lancers Officers' Gold Metal Shoulder Titles
- Royal Lancers Service Dress Prince of Wales's Arm Badge
- Royal Lancers Officers' No. 1 Forage Cap Badge
Officer Death’s Head badge on the formal forage-cap selection; black beret and khaki-cap backing options remain distinct.
Dress rule
When applicableGoldings listing
Listed separatelyButtons
- Death's Head (Brass) 30 Ligne Button
- Death's Head (Brass) 40 Ligne Button
- The Royal Lancers Cap Chinstrap Button
40 ligne brass Service Dress front button.
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
- Brown Leather Sword Knot
Supplied as a separately displayed Goldings product.
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
- Royal Lancers Cavalry Sam Browne Belt and Sword Frog
Royal Lancers Service Dress; reverse the belt only on Regimental Days or at the Commanding Officer’s direction.
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
Braces with trousers or Patrol overalls; excluded when the female Mess skirt is selected.
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
Royal Lancers Officers' Gold Metal Shoulder Titles
Required · Supplied through the displayed Goldings product options.
Badges & Insignia
Royal Lancers Officers' No. 1 Forage Cap Badge
Conditional · Officer Death’s Head badge on the formal forage-cap selection; black beret and khaki-cap backing options remain distinct.
Badges & Insignia
Royal Lancers Queen Adelaide Collar Badges
Required · Supplied through the displayed Goldings product options.
Badges & Insignia
Royal Lancers Service Dress Prince of Wales's Arm Badge
Required · Service Dress Prince of Wales's badge; the distinct female No. 1 construction remains separate.
Buttons
Death's Head (Brass) 30 Ligne Button
Required · The legacy No. 2 mounted-hat-button WordPress mapping pointed at a broad source family mixing Full Dress, Officer brass and other-rank stay-bright articles. Preserve parent 73666 only as superseded provenance; the exact Officer brass child owns the reviewed Service button relationship.
Buttons
Death's Head (Brass) 40 Ligne Button
Required · 40 ligne brass Service Dress front button.
Buttons
The Royal Lancers Cap Chinstrap Button
Conditional · Cap button with the selected formal peaked cap or khaki Undress cap; select one matching fitting, not duplicate buttons at the same position.
Footwear
Brown Quarter-Brogue Shoes
Required · Supplied as a separately displayed Goldings product.
Gloves
Brown Leather Gloves
Required · Brown leather gloves are the stocked Service Dress article; the white-or-brown wrapper is only an abstract selection rule.
Hats
Scarlet Forage Cap
Conditional · Formal No. 2 Dress uses the prescribed No. 1 forage cap. The Royal Lancers scarlet forage cap is the route-specific No. 1 headdress and supersedes the common Army fallback.
Rank
3/4 Inch Gold Metal Bath Stars
Required · Supplied through the displayed Goldings product options.
Rank
3/4 Inch Gold Metal Crowns
Required · Supplied through the displayed Goldings product options.
Shirts & Neckwear
Beige Silk Knitted Tie
Required · Beige silk tie in the prescribed Royal Lancers shade.
Shirts & Neckwear
White Service Shirt
Required · Royal Lancers officer Service Dress: Staff Sergeant-and-above white shirt
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 · Supplied as a separately displayed Goldings product.
Swords & Belts
Royal Lancers Cavalry Sam Browne Belt and Sword Frog
Conditional · Royal Lancers Service Dress; reverse the belt only on Regimental Days or at the Commanding Officer’s direction.
Trousers, Skirts & Dresses
Braces
Conditional · Braces with trousers or Patrol overalls; excluded when the female Mess skirt is selected.
Trousers, Skirts & Dresses
Service Dress Trousers
Required