The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers No. 1 Dress - Male
Royal Regiment of Fusiliers male officer No. 1 Dress, configured for Ceremonial, Patrol or Church Order.
Composition
Description
Specification
Gender
Male
Ceremonial
Gold-wire shoulder boards with blue backing and one-inch silver Stabrite rank, crimson sash and ceremonial sword equipment when ordered.
Patrol and Church Orders
Plain blue shoulder boards with 7/16-inch gold-wire embroidered rank. Patrol Order uses the Sam Browne belt; Church Order uses a blue cloth belt. Medals are not worn in these two orders.
Collar
Optional indoors at meals or social occasions if already in possession; not worn on parade and no obligation to purchase.
Lower garment
Trousers, braces and triple-soled George boots with steel heel and toe protection. The temporary Public Duties mounted exception applies only to the appointed CO or Adjutant.
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 Regiment of Fusiliers No.1 Tunic (blues)**
- Infantry 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
Optional only when indoors for meals or social occasions and already in possession; not worn on parade and no obligation to purchase.
Dress rule
When applicableGoldings listing
Listed separatelyShoes or boots
- Black Leather George Boots
No. 1 George boots: triple soles, steel heel and toe protection, bulled finish.
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
- White Knitted Gloves
- Brown Leather Gloves
Wearers: officers For officers in non-ceremonial No. 1 Dress.
Dress rule
When applicableGoldings listing
Listed separatelyHeaddress
- Royal Regiment of Fusiliers Navy-Blue Beret
ADR 09.66 explicitly lists RRF among regiments whose officers do not wear peaked forage caps. Retain the generic source record, and use the existing navy-blue beret for the formal Officer compositions.
Dress rule
RequiredGoldings listing
Listed separatelyRank
Select the authorised insignia for the wearer’s rank
- 7/16 Inch Gold Embroidered Crowns
- 7/16 Inch Gold Embroidered Stars
- 1 Inch Silver Metal Crowns
- 1 Inch Silver Metal Bath Stars
Ceremonial No. 1 on gold shoulder boards; select only the devices required by substantive rank.
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
- Royal Regiment of Fusiliers Officer Embroidered Collar Badges
- The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers Brass-and-Nickel-Silver Beret Badge
Supplied through the displayed Goldings product options.
Dress rule
RequiredGoldings listing
Listed separatelyButtons
- Royal Regiment of Fusiliers 30 Ligne Anodised Button
- Royal Regiment of Fusiliers 30 Ligne Screw Button
- Royal Regiment of Fusiliers Officer Gilt and Silver Epaulette Button
Small officer No. 1 epaulette fitting, gilt and silver.
Dress rule
When applicableGoldings 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
- Gold Strap and Acorn Sword Knot (Pattern No. 3)
With the ceremonial sword: Field Officers and above leave the knot loose; other officers wind it tightly.
Dress rule
When applicableGoldings listing
Listed separatelySword belt, slings or frog
- Sword Belt and Slings
Ceremonial No. 1 Dress when a sword is carried; not the Patrol or Church Order belt. The webbing sword belt remains a source requirement; its sale listing is withheld at the owner’s request.
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
- Crimson Sash
- Brown Leather Sam Browne Belt and Sword Frog
- Blue Cloth Church-Order Belt
No. 1 Church Order, without medals.
Dress rule
When applicableGoldings listing
Some options listedShoulder cords, chains or other details
- Blue-Backed Gold Ceremonial Shoulder Cords
- Patrol and Church Order Blue Shoulder Boards
Patrol and Church Order: plain blue boards with 7/16-inch gold-wire embroidered rank.
Dress rule
When applicableGoldings listing
Some options listedBraces 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
Royal Regiment of Fusiliers Officer Embroidered Collar Badges
Required · Supplied through the displayed Goldings product options.
Badges & Insignia
The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers Brass-and-Nickel-Silver Beret Badge
Required · Supplied through the displayed Goldings product options.
Buttons
Royal Regiment of Fusiliers 30 Ligne Anodised Button
Required · Supplied through the displayed Goldings product options.
Buttons
Royal Regiment of Fusiliers 30 Ligne Screw Button
Required · Supplied through the displayed Goldings product options.
Buttons
Royal Regiment of Fusiliers Officer Gilt and Silver Epaulette Button
Conditional · Small officer No. 1 epaulette fitting, gilt and silver.
Footwear
Black Leather George Boots
Conditional · No. 1 George boots: triple soles, steel heel and toe protection, bulled finish.
Gloves
Brown Leather Gloves
Choose one · Wearers: officers For officers in non-ceremonial No. 1 Dress.
Gloves
White Knitted Gloves
Conditional · Supplied as a separately displayed Goldings product.
Hats
Royal Regiment of Fusiliers Navy-Blue Beret
Required · Choose one · Supplied through the displayed Goldings product options. · Wearers: all-ranks
Rank
1 Inch Silver Metal Bath Stars
Conditional · Ceremonial No. 1 on gold shoulder boards; select only the devices required by substantive rank.
Rank
1 Inch Silver Metal Crowns
Conditional · Ceremonial No. 1 on gold shoulder boards; select only the devices required by substantive rank.
Rank
7/16 Inch Gold Embroidered Crowns
Conditional · Royal Regiment of Fusiliers patrol or church No. 1 Dress: 7/16-inch gold-wire embroidered crown where required by substantive rank
Rank
7/16 Inch Gold Embroidered Stars
Conditional · Royal Regiment of Fusiliers patrol or church No. 1 Dress: 7/16-inch gold-wire embroidered stars according to substantive rank
Shirts & Neckwear
Collarless White Shirt
Required · Officer No. 1 Dress: the source-prescribed plain white collarless shirt, for the applicable male or female pattern · Wearers: all-ranks
Shirts & Neckwear
White Linen Collar
Conditional · Optional only when indoors for meals or social occasions and already in possession; not worn on parade and no obligation to purchase.
Shoulder Details
Blue-Backed Gold Ceremonial Shoulder Cords
Conditional · Ceremonial No. 1 only, with one-inch silver Stabrite rank.
Shoulder Details
No. 3 Staff Aiguillettes
Conditional · 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
1897 / L4A1 Infantry Officer Sword and Scabbard
Conditional · Choose one · When the sword is ordered or authorised for the occasion. · When the sword is ordered. Wearers: officers, regimental-sergeant-major
Swords & Belts
Brown Leather Sam Browne Belt and Sword Frog
Conditional · Choose one · No. 1 Patrol Order, without medals. Church Order uses the blue cloth belt.
Swords & Belts
Crimson Sash
Conditional · Choose one · Ceremonial No. 1 Dress only. Patrol Order uses the Sam Browne belt; Church Order uses the blue cloth belt.
Swords & Belts
Gold Strap and Acorn Sword Knot (Pattern No. 3)
Conditional · With the ceremonial sword: Field Officers and above leave the knot loose; other officers wind it tightly.
Trousers, Skirts & Dresses
Braces
Conditional · With male No. 1 trousers.
Trousers, Skirts & Dresses
No. 1 Dress Trousers
Required · Supplied as a separately displayed Goldings product.