1931 DRESS REGULATIONS
AS PERTAINING TO THE ARMY MEDICAL CORPS
SECTION I.- GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS.
1. ‘Service Dress' has been adopted as a temporary measure, as .the uniform of the Australian military Forces for wear on all occasions when uniform is authorised to be worn.
Certain optional orders of dress are, however authorised in these regulations. No expense to the Commonwealth shall be incurred in the purchase of optional dress.
Summer dress will, normally, be worn by those units for which khaki drill is prescribed, from 1st October to 30th April. It will be left to the discretion, however, of Formation Commanders whether these dates are strictly. adhered to, as it is recognised that climatic conditions vary considerably throughout the Commonwealth. All Formations in a District must be alike.
2. Commanding Officers are forbidden to introduce or to sanction any unauthorised deviation from the Sealed Pat-terns of dress, clothing, equipment and badges. They will be responsible for the cost of replacing or restoring to the approved pattern any articles worn in their Units which may be found not to be in conformity therewith.
3. When obtaining articles of uniform officers should make sure, by personal comparison if possible, that articles according‑ to Sealed Pattern are being supplied. Sealed Patterns of garments, badges of rank, special badges, &c., are held on charge at the Ordnance Store in each District Base for reference and guidance.
Temporary Colonels whilst holding appointments as Commanders of Infantry Brigades or equivalent formations will wear the uniform of Substantive Colonels; otherwise they will wear the badges of rank of Colonel but the uniform of their substantive rank.
4. No unauthorised ornament or emblem is to be worn when in uniform. Watch chains and trinkets are not to be worn so as to be visible.
5. The hair of the head will be kept short. The chin and under lip will be shaved.
6. Officers while in foreign countries are not to wear uniform without having obtained the permission Of His Majesty’s representative which will only be granted when they are employed on duty, or attending Courts, or at State ceremonies to which they have been invited- permission to we. at uniform at foreign manoeuvres can only be obtained from the War Office.
7. Regulation uniform must not be worn at fancy-dress balls, but there is no objection to military uniform of obsolete pattern being worn on such occasions.
8. Officers attending manoeuvres, field training, camps, exercises and schools of instruction are to wear uniform, unless otherwise ordered.
9. Uniform will always be worn while on duty unless otherwise ordered. It will not be worn at meetings of a political nature.
10. Except as provided in paras. 257, 258 and 259 uniform not prescribed in these Standing Orders although formerly authorised, will not be worn. However officers in possession of obsolete patterns of uniform of units in which they were personally serving may wear such when optional uniform is authorised, but when renewed the latest approved pattern must be obtained.
SECTION II‑DESCRIPTION OF ARTICLES OF CLOTHING, ETC.
11. All articles not herein described in detail will be made in accordance with the Sealed patterns, which are kept in the Ordnance Store of each Military District.
13. Armlets.- Armlets are of varying colours for the different Formations and District Bases. They are 3½ inches wide, with distinctions in black embroidery except where otherwise stated. Distinctive lettering or badges to be placed on the armlet so as to show away from the body. See Section IV.
14. Badges of Rank, 0fficers.- The rank of an officer shown by badges as under :-
General …………Crossed sword and baton, with crown and star above.
Lieutenant-General …………Crossed sword and baton, with crown above.
Major-General .. …………Crossed sword and baton, with star above.
Honorary Brigadier-General…Crossed sword and baton.
Brigadier……………………..Crown above three stars, the two lower stars side by side.
Colonel ……………………..Crown and two stars below.
Lieutenant-Colonel………….Crown and one star below.
Major ……………………….Crown.
Captain……………………. .Three stars.
Lieutenant…………………..Two stars.
Second Lieutenant …………One star.
Badges of rank will be worn on shoulder cords and all shoulder straps. They will be in gilt or gilding metal on the serge frock, mess jacket, service dress jacket, greatcoat, or “British Warm”, and in silver embroidery on gold shoulder cords and gold lace shoulder straps, and in gold embroidery on cloth shoulder straps of frock coat. The crowns are 1 inch broad and 1 inch in height; the stars are 1 inch between opposite points.
General officers' badges are worn in pairs, point of swords to the front and edge of blade outwards or towards the arm. The sword is 2 inches long and the baton ½ inch shorter. In mess dress all badges are smaller.
Officers having brevet, local, temporary or honorary rank, wear the badges of that rank.
15. Badges-Cap.-
General Officers, including Honorary Brigadier-Generals
The Royal Crest with crossed sword and baton within a laurel wreath in gold embroidery-Similar badge if cap, service dress is worn.
Brigadiers and Substantive Colonels
The Royal Crest in gold embroidery. Similar badge if cap, service dress is worn.
All other officers (except Chaplains), all members of the Permanent Forces and Warrant Officers of the Militia Forces
Small Commonwealth or regimental pattern, brass, gilding metal, white metal, or gilt. (Left side collar badge.)
Chaplains
Copper oxidised. A cross patee, on a plain metal tablet surmounted by a crown.
N.C.O.s and men of the Militia Forces
Small Commonwealth or regimental pattern, brass or white metal. (Left side collar badge
16. Badges-Collar.- Small Commonwealth or regiments pattern. Brass, gilding metal, white metal, or gilt for a] officers and warrant officers, except Chaplains and those mentioned in para. 44. For all other members of the Permanent and Militia Forces brass or white metal.
Chaplains wear the same badge as that worn on the cap see para. 15.
Badges will be worn on the collar of the serge frock officers' service jacket, and jackets in pards. 48 to. 5'2.
On Officers' S.D. Jacket in the centre of the collar with the centre of the badge 2 inches above the edge of the upper lapel With all other jackets they will be fled horizontally midway between top and bottom of collar, and 2 inches from the centre of the badge to the end of the collar. Pairs face inwards. A cloth back. ground of the same colour as the facings of the Arm may be worn under regimental badges. The visible margin should not exceed 1/16 of an inch.
17. Badges-Hat.- Large Commonwealth or regimental pattern. Brass, white metal, gilding metal, or gilt for all officers and warrant officers. For all other members of the Permanent and Militia Forces brass or white metal. Worn on the side of the hat brim when looped up as prescribed.
General Officers, Brigadiers, and Substantive Colonels wear badges as in para. 15 in metal.
18. Badges.- Warrant and Non-commissioned Officers and Special.- See Section V. (pards. 266 and 267).
19. Belts, "Sam Browne."- Universal pattern, with one shoulder belt, sword frog, ammunition pouch and pistol case.
20. Belts, Sword.- This consists of a waist belt and a shoulder suspender of worsted web, strengthened at various parts with black morocco leather. It is furnished with loops, shapes, and deed. The loops and chapes are of morocco leather, and the furniture of gilding metal The suspender is fitted with hooks so that it can be removed by officers wearing the web belt under the sash, outside the frock coat. Slings will be fitted with studs and holes so that they can
be removed from the belt. Sealed pattern.
21. Boots, ankle, brown.- Universal pattern.
22. Boots, ankle, brown.- Officers and special services, brown leather, with plain toecaps, broad tread and straight flat heel
23. Boots, ankle, black.- Black leather, of the pattern described in para. 21. eld.- General Officers, Substantive
24. Boots, brown, field.- General Officers, Substantive Colonels, Staff Officers, Officers of the Staff Corps, and Officers of Cavalry and Field Artillery, may wear brown field boots of sealed pattern. These boots have soft legs stiffened to a depth of 4 to 6 inches from the top, laced at the instep with seven to nine pairs of eyelet holes at the option of the officer; horizontal counter in line with the third lace hole from the bottom and about 3 ¼ inches above heel; a leather garter at the top of the leg; the provision of spur rests is optional; plain toecaps. Other mounted officers will wear brown ankle boots, with leggings as described in para. 54.
25. Boots butcher.- The height of the boot will vary according to the length of the leg. It should reach to about the top of the knee. The leg of the boot should be jacked sufficiently to prevent it sinking. A spur rest is fixed 2 inches above the top edge of the heel to keep the spur horizontal.
26. Boots, Wellington.- Sealed pattern.
27. Breeches, khaki, cord.- There are three patterns, viz. :
Mounted service pattern, officers.
Mounted service pattern, other ranks.
Dismounted service pattern, officers and other ranks.
The following is the description of the mounted service pattern, officers :-
Khaki cord strapped at the knee. The breeches to reach about 6 inches below the knee fairly loose over the hip and thigh with a good fullness in the ,top halt over the knee. Fly front, two cross pockets.
Opening at bottom of legs and eyelet holes for laces on either side.
28. British Warm.- Sealed pattern.
29. Buttons, General Officers’.- Gilt, embossed with crossed sword and baton within a laurel wreath.
30. Buttons, A.P.- Embossed with the Imperial crown outline map of Australia, and lettering ”Australian Military Forces." Brass for officers, warrant officers, and for mere. bets of the Permanent and Militia Forces, white metal for A.A.N.S., and black for chaplains.
31.Buttons are made in four sizes, as under :-
Large ....…………………… 30 lines
Medium ……………………. 32 lines 40 lines equal 1 inch
Small……………………….. 26 lines
Cap and gorget ……………. 18 lines ,,
32. Caps, F.S. Pattern, have been sealed for all arms. See Appendix A.
33. Cords, Shoulder.- Plaited gold wire basket cord 3-16inch in diam., small gold gimp down the centre, strap o~ shoulder cord 2¼ inches wide, terminating in a 4-inch wing. Worn on Frock coat by officers above Substantive Colonel.
34. Cap, Forage.- Universal pattern, blue cloth, with three cloth welts, 4½ inches total depth; diameter across top, 10~ inches for a cap fitting 21t inches in circumference, the top to be ½ inch larger or smaller in diameter for every. ¼ inch the cap may vary in size of head above or below the above mentioned standard, e.g., a cap '22¼ inches in circumference, diameter across the top, 10~ inches; cap $1 inches in circumference, diameter 10 inches. The sides to be made in four pieces, and to be 2~ inches deep between the welts, cloth bands-1½ inches wide, colour according to rank, unit or corps, placed between the two lower welts. Eyelet holes in each side. The cap is set up on a band of stiff leather, or other material, It inches deep, stiffened up in front. Sec para. 210.
Chin strap of black patent leather 3/8 inch wide, buttoned on to two buttons (18 lines) placed immediately behind the corners of the peak.
The peak to drop at an angle of 45 degrees and to be 2 inches deep in the middle when worn with embroidery and 1 3/4inches when plain. Caps to be worn straight on the head.
Peaks will be embroidered as under :-
General Officers, in eluding Honorary Brigadier-Generals:
Two rows of gold oak-leaf embroidery.
Brigadiers and Substantive Colonels:
One row of gold oak-leaf embroidery.
Other Field officers:
Plain gold embroidery, 3/4inch wide on lower edge.
Other officers:
Plain peak.
General officers, Brigadiers, amt Substantive Colonels may, except on ceremonial occasions, wear a khaki cap of service dress pattern without embroidered peak.
35. Cap, Service Dress.- Of the same shape as the forage cap, but of drab mixture cloth to match the Service Dress. Brown leather chin strap, with brass buttons.
36. Cap, Chaplains’.- Of the same shape as the forage cap, black peak, 2 inches deep in the middle when embroidered and 1 ¾ inches when plain, black chin strap, and black buttons. Badges as described in para. 15.
The following distinctions will be worn to denote various classes of chaplains :-
Chaplain-General Two rows of gold oak-leaf embroidery on peak.
1st Class One row of gold oak-leaf embroidery on lower edge of peak.
2rid Class One row of plain gold embroidery, 3/4inch wide on lower edge of peak.
3rd Class One row of gold braid ¼-inch wide on lower edge of peak.
4th Class Plain peak.
37. Collars.- Drab collars, of sealed pattern, must be worn with the service dress jacket (para. 48) at all times. The collar must be of the same colour as the shirt, fastened with a plain gold safety pin under the drab tie. Chaplains may at their option wear a white collar and black clerical stock. Stiff white linen collars are worn with the serge frock. The collar will be of the stand and fall pattern. (Old pattern jacket.)
38. Colour patches, Regimental.- See Section V. (pards '268 to 271).
39. Covers, cap.- White or drab. These will be worn with the Forage cap, so as to show the band, peak, and badge.
The drab cap cover will be worn by Substantive Colonel,, and higher rank when the forage cap is worn with service dress.
The white cap cover will be worn (on all occasions) from 1st October to 30 April unless otherwise ordered.
40. Decorations and Medals.- See Section VI.
41. Frock-coat, Universal.- Blue cloth double breasted with stand-up collar; plain sleeves with two small buttons and button-holes at the bottom; two rows of buttons (line.` 39) down the front, six in each row at equal distances, the distance between rows 8 inches at the top and 4½ inches a~ the bottom, these measurements not to be exceeded, flap-, behind 10 inches deep, one button on each flap and one or each side of the waist; the skirt to reach the knees and to b{ lined; shoulder straps of cloth of the same material as the garment attached by an underpiece passed through a loot on the lower part of the shoulder, fastened at the top by s small button which passes through both underpiece and shoulder strap, the top of the strap to be triangular.
General Officers, including Honorary Brigadier-Generals blue velvet collar, and round cuffs of blue velvet, 3 inches deep.
Badges of rank as in para. 14.
Shoulder cords will be worn by officers as described in para. 33.
42. Frock, Serge, Officers'.- Blue angels, tartan, or serge according to climate, full in chest, cut with broad back, slit-, at sides, five small buttons down the front. Two breast-patch pockets outside, 6] inches wide, S inches deep, the top edge of pocket in line with the second button, three-pointed flap: small button and hole, loose plait on the rear side of the pocket, two similar outside patch pockets below, with a three-pointed flap. Black alpaca lining. Shoulder straps of the same material as the frock, fastened with a small button. Stand-up collar from 1 1/4 to 1 3/4 inches high. Sleeves with pointed cuffs 2 1/2 inches wide, rising to 6 inches at the point, with 2 1/4-inch slit, two small buttons and button holes. Badge in metal. White strip collar showing 1/2 inch.
43. Gloves.- White doeskin or buckskin gloves will be worn with the frock coat, and brown leather gloves with the
serge frock and with service dress. White gloves may be worn for evening entertainments. Officers attending balls or dances when mess dress or evening dress, with decorations, is worn will wear white kid gloves.
44. Gorget Patches.- General Officers, Brigadiers, and Substantive Colonels, will wear gorget patches on the collar of service jacket and khaki drill jacket. Gorget patches will be 3 ½ inches in length and 1 ¼ inches wide, triangular at the points and shaped to fit the collar above the step. On serge frock, para. 42, they will be 4 ½ inches long.
The gorget patches for General Officers, including Honorary Brigadier-Generals, will be of scarlet cloth except for the Director-General, Medical Services (if holding the rank of General Officer), dull cherry. In each case the gorget patch has a line of gold oak-leaf embroidery down the centre and a gorget button.
For Brigadiers and Substantive Colonels, the gorget patch is of scarlet cloth with a line of crimson gimp and gorget button, except -
A.A.M.C.- Dull cherry. with a line of silk gimp of
the same colour of the cloth and gorget button.
Temporary Colonels whilst holding appointments as Commanders of infantry Brigades or equivalent formations win wear the gorget patch as prescribed in the preceding sub-paragraph.
Chaplains-General will wear a gorget patch of black cloth with a line of silk gimp of the colour of the cloth and a gorget button. Patch will be similar in design and size to those described above.
45. Greatcoat.- Of two shapes, mounted and dismounted Khaki waterproof cloth of universal pattern for all ranks.
Equipment will be worn over the greatcoat (sword belts excepted). Greatcoats will be worn by officers when the men parade with them. A Commanding Officer may allow greatcoats to be worn when necessary.
A greatcoat of atholl grey milled cloth of special pattern may be worn by Substantive Colonels and higher ranks. (Service Dress excepted.)
46. Hat.- Khaki felt, with leather chin strap. and puggaree as prescribed. To be worn looped up on left side with hook and eye; Commonwealth or regimental badge on side of brim when looped up, crown indented. To be turned down when necessary in hot or wet weather.
When the hat is worn the chin strap will be worn at the point of the chin and sufficiently short to prevent it slipping underneath.
47. Helmets, Khaki or White (" Wolseley" pattern).- Cork covered with drill material made with six seams, edges bound with drill material, projecting brim all round, 3 inches in front, 4 inches at back, 2 inches at sides, ventilated at top with zinc button covered with drill material, side hook. At top of helmet a collet riveted on to a collar 3/8 inch made to receive the button. Brown leather chin strap 3/8 inch wide. Puggaree, same colour as helmet. as described in para. 59. Small Commonwealth or regimental badge to be worn above the V of the puggaree with white helmet only as in para. 15.
When the white helmet is worn with frock coat it will be mounted with spike base' and chain.
48. Jacket, S.D., Officer's (also Warrant Officers, Class I.).- Khaki cloth or khaki drill, single breasted, cut as a lounge coat to the waist with back seam, very loose at the chest and shoulders, but fitted at the waist; military skirt to bottom edge; length of skirt 13 inches for a man of 5 ft. 9 in., varying in proportion to height; step collar, depth of opening about 3 inches; two cross-patch breast pockets above, 6½ inches wide and 7½ inches deep from the top of the flap, box plait in centre 2¼ inches wide, three-pointed flap 6½ inches wide and 2 1/2 inches deep, two expanding pockets below the waist plaits at the sides, 9¼ inches' wide at the top and 10½ inches at the bottom, 8 inches deep to the top of the pocket and fastened at the top with a line 26 button, flap with button hole to cover pockets 3 1/2 inches deep, 10 3/4 inches wide. (The dimensions of pockets are to be taken as a guide.- necessary variation being made according to height and build). The top of the plaits of the pocket should be sewn down at the
corners in such a manner that on service the pockets can be expanded at the top also. Four line 32 buttons down the front. To be lined or not as required, with lining of similar colour to the jacket. Pointed cuffs, 2½ inches wide, rising to 6 inches at the point. Shoulder straps of same material as the jacket to be sewn in sleeve head 2¼ inches wide at the base tapering slightly towards the top, rounded corners, to reach just under the collar; fastened with line 26 buttons.
49. Jackets, C.P.- Khaki cloth or khaki drill of same design as officer's jacket but with five buttons down front and with stand an& fall collar to fasten with two hooks and eyes, 2 inches fall, collar edges to run -shape, showing button between.
50. Jacket. S.D.- Universal pattern, khaki cloth, sealed pattern.
51. Jacket, Permanent and Militia Forces (Rank and File).- Patrol back; slits at sides 3 inches deep; 1 ¾-inch stand collar to fasten with 2 hooks and eyes; 1½-inch Khaki Cotton strip inside to fasten with 5 small buttons, and not to show above the collar. Two darts at neck, two outside breast pockets, 6½ inches wide and 7 inches deep, 1½-inch pleat in centre, pointed flaps, 3 inches at centre, 1½ inches at sides hole and button at point, top of pocket to be in line with second button, 7~ inches from top of flap to bottom of' belt at waist to be in centre between the two buttons. Shoulder straps to be sewn in sleeve-head 2 inches wide at bottom, tapering to 1 ½ inches, with triangular points and to reach to bottom edge of collar fastened with buttons (line 26).
Cuffs pointed 6 inches deep at point, 2½ inches deep at back.
Belt hooks detachable, held by leather tab inside passing through worked eyelets at waist line and stayed from bottom of scye. Two darts in forepart of jacket to enable garment to fit in at waist, one from scye and one from centre of bottom edge of pocket to bottom edge of jacket. Body of jacket unlined, sleeves lined. All seams raised. 1 ½-inch turn up on jacket and sleeves. For colour and facings, see Appendix A. patterns have been sealed for all arms.
52. Jacket, Khaki Drill, Permanent Forces (Rank and File).- Patrol back; slits at sides 4¼ inches deep; stand and fall collar, to fasten with two hooks and eyes, 1¼ inches fall in the front and 1 3/4 inches at back, collar edges to run -shape, showing top button between; two small darts to be cut out at neck; two cross-patch outside breast pockets, 6 inches wide and 6~ inches deep to the top of the flap, 1 3/8in. pleat in centre, with expanding pleat on outer side; flap to be rounded with button hole, 2¼ inches deep at the centre, 6k inches wide; top of pocket to be in line with second button. Five detachable buttons (lines 32) down front. Detachable button (lines 26) to fasten flap of each breast pocket. Shoulder straps to be sewn in sleeve head 2 inches wide at base by 1~ inches at top, rounded corners, and must reach to bottom edge of collar. :o be fastened by detachable buttons (lines 26); cuffs pointed 5½ inches deep at the point, and 2 inches deep at the back. Pocket to be fastened by a small bone button. Badge to be worn on collar.
53. Leggings.- Brown leather, universal pattern.
54. Leggings, Officers.- With Service Dress all officers of mounted services, Staff Officers, Field Officers and Adjutants o[ all services and officers permanently in command of companies of infantry, and those officers not included above who are authorised to wear brown field boots, may, in lieu of the universal pattern legging, wear plain blocked brown leather leggings, fastening up the front with laces and six studs.
Black leather leggings of pattern as described above may be worn with black ankle boots, in lieu of butcher boots.
55. Mess Dress (optional). See para. 284.
56. Mourning Bands.- When attending military funerals or memorial services connected therewith, Officers and warrant officers will wear a mourning band of black crepe, 3¼ inches wide, round the left arm above the elbow. It will not be worn at levees, except when the Court is in mourning, nor will it be worn at ceremonies such as the unveiling of memorials, and Armistice Day celebrations.
An officer or warrant officer in private mourning may, when in uniform, wear a mourning band as described above. A Non-commissioned Officer or man may similarly, whether in private mourning 6r at a military funeral, wear a mourning band of black material should he wish to do so.
57. Overalls.- Overalls should be cut straight and from 1½ to 2 inches longer than ordinary trousers. They should be strapped firmly down to the boot and fit closely above the spur. They may be worn by general officers all field officers, all staff officers, and all officers of mounted services.
58. Pantaloons, Blue Cloth.- These should be cut loose in the thigh and tight at the knee. Ample length from hip to knee is essential so that the wearer can have the necessary freedom in mounting and dismounting- They should have buckskin strapping at the knee.
Pantaloons should be furnished with a waist strap and buckle and with cross pockets.
59. Puggaree.- Seven folds. 2½ inches at sides and 1½ inch at front and back. See Appendix A.
60. Puttees.- Woollen, khaki, 3 yards long, of the same shade of colour as the breeches with which worn. Puttees will be rolled forward from the inside of the leg and backward on the outside commencing at the ankle and finishing at the top of the calf.
61. Sashes.- Sashes may be worn by those for whom they are authorised. These are sealed patterns -
(a) For Substantive Colonels and higher ranks.
(b) For officers below the rank of Substantive Colonel.
(c) For Warrant Officers, Staff Sergeants, and Sergeants (Infantry), optional.
62. Shoes, Brown, Leather.- Brown leather shoes with plain toecaps. Worn with Service Dress trousers, as prescribed. When brown leather shoes are worn socks will be plain and of similar colour to the trousers.
63. Shoes, Oxford.- Black Oxford shoes may be worn, as prescribed, with the blue cloth trousers. With Oxford shoes, plain black socks will be worn.
64. Shirts.- Shirts of drab material will be worn with the Service Dress jacket (para. 48). Plain white shirt will be worn with the serge frock.
65. Spurs.- Universal pattern jack spurs, brown leather straps and shield with brown boots, black leather straps, and shield if worn with black boots.
Spurs will not be worn on board ship when travelling, or by officers in forts or when inspecting armaments or magazines. This will not apply to ceremonial parades held in such forts. Spurs will not be worn by troops acting as drivers of or parading with mechanical transport.
66. Spurs, Officers'.- (1) Officers may wear light hunting spurs similar in pattern to the universal pattern jack spur. With butcher boots, black straps; with black ankle boots, black straps and shield; with brown field boots and ankle boots, brown straps and shield. Chains will not be worn with spurs.
Spurs will be worn in Full Dress (Service Dress) and Service Dress by General Officers, Brigadiers, Substantive Colonels, Staff Corps, Staff Officers, Officers of Mounted Services, Field Officers, Adjutants of all Services, and officers permanently in command of infantry companies.
Box spurs with plain rowels will be worn with Wellington boots in optional, including mess, dress by the officers mentioned in previous paragraph. Vide para. 282.
67. Straps, Shoulder.-
Chaplains.-Two black stripes, each ½ inch in width on each shoulder strap and showing ½ inch between.
.
68. Swords and Scabbards.- The pattern as may be laid down for the arm of the Service.
(a) Officers.- Swords win be worn as follows :.-
(i) In full drew, and on the parades and occasions mentioned in para. 282.
(ii) When parading with Units armed with the sword.
(iii) By Aides-de-Camp to His Excellency the Governor-General or a Governor of a State when aiguillettes are worn.
(iv) By officers of Guards o£ Honour, Escorts, colour parties and firing parties.
(v) When calling upon war ships.
(vi) As may be specially ordered.
(vii) They will be carried on the saddle by all mounted officers in all "orders of
dress" other than "Full Dress- B.- Optional Dress."
(viii) The brown leather scabbard will be worn with the Sam Browne belt; steel scabbard with the web sword belt. Swords will not be worn when travelling on hoard ship, at mess, or at stables.
(b) "Other Ranks.".- Swords will be worn in marching order, by Units armed with the sword. On parade, in other orders of dress, swords will be carried as ordered. In an mounted orders d dress the sword will be carried on the saddle.
69. Sword Knots.- Worn loose by mounted services in all orders d dress. Dismounted services wear the knot neatly coiled round the guard of the sword.
With the steel scabbard the sword knot will be a gold and crimson cord and acorn. With the leather scabbard, the brown leather sword knot (universal pattern) will be worn.
70. Sword Slings.- These are of two sealed patterns
(a) For Substantive Colonels and higher ranks.
(b) For officers below the rank of Substantive Colonel.
Sword belt and slings are not worn with The frock coat, unless the sword is carried.
71. Ties.- A drab tie of similar colour to the collar will be worn with Service Dress jacket (para. 48) and a black corded silk tie with the serge frock (old pattern). Both ties will be fastened in a sailor's knot.
72. Titles, Shoulder.- Shoulder titles will be worn as follows :-
Staff Corps.- Officers of and below the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel, the words "Staff Corps" in gilt in
the form of an arc. Worn with the serge frock service jacket, British Warm, and greatcoat. When on duty or training abroad officers of the Staff Corps are permitted to wear the word "AUSTRALIA" in gilt in the form of an arc.
73. Trousers, Officers’.- Blue cloth, khaki cloth, or drill. Khaki cloth and drill trousers will bare turned-up "cuff' bottoms; blue trousers will be plain.
Trousers, Other Ranks. Blue or khaki cloth, plain bottoms. For facings, see Appendix A.
74. Waterproof Coat.- Of double texture rubber-proofed Wigan sheeting' single-breasted; deep .turn-down collar; belt with buckle and loops; slit at back of skirt with riding patch inside; tabs on cuffs; leg straps: vegetable ivory buttons; two outside pockets with flaps; two inside pockets with flaps and opening from outside; ventilators under arms; small strap and buckle inside garment at waist to prevent coat flying open when unbuttoned; length to reach (approximately 3 inches below the knees; no shoulder straps or badges of rank.
The waterproof coat is an optional dress.
Officers in possession of waterproofs of obsolete pattern may continue to wear them till worn out.
75. Whistles.- Whistles will be carried by all officers, an, by warrant and non-commissioned officers to whom they are issued. They will be attached to a lanyard of :he colour o the Service Dress, and be carried in marching order, an drill order. In Mounted Services they will be carried in a~ orders of dress when on parade with troops. The lanyard i worn round the Right shoulder with the whistle in the to pocket.
SECTION III.- -UNIFORM OF CORPS.
AUSTRALIAN STAFF CORPS.
Full Dress (Service Dress).
76. As for Service Dress, with addition o£ orders, decorations and medals.
Full Dress (Optional).
ORDERS, DECORATIONS, AND MEDALS.
77. Aiguillettes.- See para. 12.
78. Badges.- Regimental below Colonel.
79. Buttons, Titles.- As prescribed in Section II.
80. Belt.- " Sam Browne." Worn with the serge frock.
81. Boots and Leggings.- Butcher boots, black ankle boots, and black leggings, or Wellington boots.
82. Forage Cap.- As described in para. 34, with scarlet band, will be worn with the frock coat or serge frock when ordered. White cap cover 'as prescribed in para. 39.
83. Frock Coat- Universal.- As described in para. 41. May be worn by officers of the rank o{ Major, and higher 'ranks, and Aides-de-Camp.
84. Gloves.- See para. 43.
85. Helmet.- 'White helmet, as described in para. 47, with spike, base, and chain, the latter lined with white leather, will be worn with the frock coat. Cap badge to be worn above the "V" of the puggaree.
86. Overalls and Pantaloons.- Blue cloth, as described in paras. 57 and 58. Lieutenant-Generals and Substantive Major-Generals wear scarlet cloth stripes ‑o½ inches wide welted at the edges, down the seams. Other officers will wear scarlet cloth stripes 1~ inches wide, down the seams.
87. Sashes.- As described in para. 61.
88. Serge Frock.- As described in para. 42. May be worn by all officers.
89. Shoes.- Black Oxford shoes.
90. Spurs.- See para. 66.
91. Sword and Scabbard.- As described in para. 68. Substantive Major-Generals and higher ranks, as for British Army.
92. Sword Belt and Slings.- See paras, 20 and 70.
93. Sword Knot.- See para. 69.
Undress (Optional).
94. As for Full Dress (Optional), except that the following are not worn .-
(i) Orders, decorations, and medals.
(ii) Helmet.
(iii) Sword belt and slings, unless the sword is carried.
Service Dress.
95. Aiguillettes.- See para. 19.
96. Armlets.- See para. 13, and Section IV.
97. Badges.- Regimental pattern.
98. Buttons, Titles.- As described in Section II.
99. Belt.- " Sam Browne."
100. Boots.- Brown field boots, or brown ankle boots.
101. Breeches.- Khaki cord, mounted officers.
102. Cap Cover.- Drab, with forage cap. See para. 39.
103. Colour Patches.- See para. 35.
104. Cap, Service Dress.- As described in Section V.
105. Forage Cap.- General Officers and Substantive Colonels. See para. 34.
106. Gloves.- Brown leather.
Greatcoat.- Cloth, drab mixture, milled, and waterproofed; double-breasted, to reach within a foot of the ground, stand and fall collar 5 inches deep (9 inches stand and 3 inches fall), fastening with two hooks and eyes; cloth tab and buttons; a 2 ¼ inch inverted expanding pleat down the centre of the back, from the collar to the waist terminating under the back strap; sleeves with loose turn back cuffs of single material, 6 inches deep; two large cross pockets with slightly curved flaps at the waist in front; vertical slit for sword jetted in left side 1½ inches above the pocket; a pocket service pattern, in the left breast placed vertically between the second and third buttons; two rows of buttons down the front, four in each row about 6 1/2 inches apart the rows 8 inches apart at the top, and 4 inches at the bottom; two buttons to back slit with holes in a fly; a 2-inch cloth back strap sewn in the side seams fastened with three holes and buttons; skirt to fasten with two tabs and buttons inside, and to run squarely all round; coat lined to the waist only; shoulder straps of same material as the garment sewn on to the shoulder at base and fastened at the top with a small button; the top of strap is triangular. Buttons and badges of rank in gilt, metal, or brass.
The coat is cut below the waist with a spring to form 8-inch lap, or 4 inches on from the centre line. The slit at the back should be of suitable length for riding.
Greatcoat, Waterproof coat, or British warm, optional or as ordered.
108. Hat.- As described in para. 46, except that a plain drab puggaree will be worn, as described in para. 59.
109. Helmet.- Drab. See para. 47.
110. Jacket.- As described in para. 48.
111. Leggings.- Brown leather, as described in para. 54.
112. Shoes.- Plain brown leather. See para. 62.
113. Spurs.- As described in para. 66.
114. Sword and Scabbard.- As described in para. 68.
115. Sword Knot.- See para. 69.
116. Trousers.- See para. 73.
117. Whistle.- See para. 75.
WARRANT OFFICERS
Full Dress
147. As for Service Dress, with the addition of medals.
Service Dress.
148. Badges, Buttons.- As described in Sections II. and V.
149. Belt.- " Sam Browne."
150. Breeches.- Mounted service pattern, "other ranks," except that puttees and D.S. breeches may be worn when attached to a unit for which these articles of uniform are prescribed.
151. Boots.- Brown ankle boots, universal pattern, or as described in para. 22.
152. Colour patches.- As described in Section V.
153. Cap.- Service Dress.
154. Gloves.- Brown leather.
155. Greatcoat.- Universal mounted service pattern.
156. Hat.- As described in para. 46. All Warrant Officers will wear a plain drab puggaree. See para. 59.
157. Jacket.- All Warrant Officers holding honorary commissions, and Warrant Officers, Class., will wear jacket as described in para. 48.
Warrant Officers, Class II., will wear jacket as described in para. 49. A white strip collar will be worn inside the collar of the jacket, and must not show more than ½ inch above.
158. Leggings.- Brown leather, universal pattern, except that Warrant Officers holding honorary commissions, and Warrant Officers, Class I., may wear officers' pattern leggings.
159. Shoulder-straps.- As described in para. 67.
160. Spurs.- For mounted personnel only. Warrant Officers, Class I., and those holding honorary commissions, may wear officers' pattern spurs; other Warrant Officers, universal pattern, jack spur.
161. Trousers.- As described in para. 73, for officers.
162. Whistles.- See para. 75.
163. Undress (0ptional).- As laid down in para. 127, excepting that the Jacket will be as described in para. 49, but with a stand-up collar and shoulder-straps as described in para. 67.
UNITS AND CORPS OF THE PERMA1TENT FORCES 0THER THAN STAFF CORPS AND INSTRUCTIONAL CORPS.
OFFICERS.
Full Dress (Service Dress).
164. As for Service Dress, with decorations and medals.
Full Dress (Optional).
165. Badges, Buttons.- -As described in Section II.
166. Belt.- " Sam Browne.'
167. Boots and Shoes.- Black ankle boots. Black Oxford shoes
168. Cap, Forage.- As described in para. 34, except that officers will wear bands as follows :.-
A.A.M.C.- Band and welts of dull cherry cloth.
169. Gloves.- See para. 43.
170. Helmet, White.- See para. 47.
171. Serge Frock.- As described in para. 42.
172. Trousers.- Blue cloth. Cloth stripes will be worn down the seams as follows:-
A.A.M.C.- Dull cherry cloth stripes, 1 ¾ inches wide. General Officers, A.A.M.C., will wear stripes 2 ½ inches wide, welted at the edges down the seams.
Full Dress (Optional).
176. Badges, Buttons.- As described in Sections II.
177. Belt.- " Sam Browne."
178. Boots.- Brown ankle boots.
179. Breeches.- Khaki cord, M.S. pattern, officers’.
180. Cap.- Service Dress. See para. 35.
181. Gloves.- Brown leather.
182. Greatcoat, Waterproof Coat.- See paras. 45 and 74. Optional, or as may be ordered.
183. Hat.- As described in para. 46., except that a plain drab puggaree will be worn.
184. Jacket.- As described in para. 48.
185. Leggings.- Brown leather, as described in para. 54..
186. Shoulder-straps.- Plain. No titles.
187. Spurs.- As described in para. 66.
188. Sword and Scabbard.- See para. 68.
189. Sword Knot.- See para.69.
190. Whistle.- See para. 75.
N.C.0.'s AND MEN.
Full Dress.
192. As for Service Dress, with addition of decorations and medals.
Service Dress.
193. Badges, Buttons.- As described in Sections II. And V.
194. Boots,.- Ankle, universal pattern.
195. Breeches.- Khaki cord, M.S. other ranks, or D.S. pattern, according to unit.
196. Colour Patches.- As described in Section V.
197. Cap.- Service Dress.
198. Greatcoat.- M.S. or D.S., according to unit.
199. Hat.- As described in para. 46.
200. Jacket.- Khaki cloth, Permanent Forces (rank and file).
201. Leggings.- Leather, universal pattern.
202. Spurs.- Jack, universal pattern. For mounted personnel only.
203. Whistles.- See para. 75. Will be worn by N.C.O.'s to whom issued.
MILITIA FORCES.
OFFICERS.
Full Dress.
205. As for Service Dress, with addition of orders, decorations, and medals.
Full Dress (0ptional).
206. Aiguillettes.- See para. 12.
207. Badges, Buttons.- As prescribed in Section II.
Badges, Chaplains'.- As described in paras. 15 and 17.
208. Belt.- " Sam Browne." Worn with Serge Frock.
209. Boots.- Wellington, black, ankle, or butcher boots.
210. Cap, Forage.- Blue cloth, as described in pars. 34, with cloth bands and welts, as under, for officers below the rank of Substantive Colonel belonging to a Corps or Department :-
Army Medical Corps.- See para. 168
Officers of the rank of Substantive Colonels and will wear forage cap as prescribed in para. 34, except officers mentioned hereunder, who will wear the distinctive cap-band of the am to which they belong :-
Substantive Colonels of the A.A.M.C.
Temporary Colonels, whilst holding appointment as Commanders of Infantry Brigades, or equivalent formations, will wear the forage cap as prescribed for Substantive Colonels.
211. Frock-coat, Universal.- As described in para. 41. May be worn by officers of the rank of Colonel (including Brevets) and higher, and Aides-de-Camp.
212. Gloves.- See para. 43.
213. Helmet.- White helmet, as described in para. 47, with spike, base, and chain, the latter lined with white leather, will be worn with the frock coat; small badge, to be worn above the "V' of the puggaree.
214. Leggings.- Black leather, worn with black ankle boots.
215. Overalls, Trousers, and Pantaloons.- See paras. 57, 73, and 58. Blue cloth with cloth stripes down the seam, as under :-
Major-Generals and higher ranks - Scarlet cloth stripes, 2 1/2 inches wide, welted at the edge.
Substantive Colonels not belonging to a Corps or Department - Scarlet cloth stripes, 1 3/4 inches wide.
A.M.C. - Dull cherry cloth stripes, 1 ¾ inches wide.
216. Sashes.- As described in para. 61.
217. Serge Frock.- As described in para. 42. May be worn by all officers.
218. Shoes.- Black Oxford shoes.
219. Sword and Scabbard.- See para. 68.
220. Sword Knot.- See para. 69.
221. Sword Belt and Slings.- See paras. 20 and 70.
222. Spurs.- As described in para. 66.
Undress (Optional).
223. As for Full Dress (Optional). Sword belt and slings will not be worn unless the sword is carried. But without decorations and medals.
Service Dress.
224. Armlets.- See para. 13, and Section IV.
225. Badges, Buttons.- As described in Section II.
226. Belt.- " Sam Browne."
227. Boots.- Ankle. Brown for L.H., Inf., and A.L.D. Black for other Arms.
228. Breeches.- Khaki cord, M.S. pattern, officers'.
229. Cap.- Service dress, for L.H., Inf., and A.L.D. Cap, forage, with white cover, for other Arms.
230. Colour Patches.- See Section V.
231. Forage Cap.- Substantive Colonels and higher ranks belonging to a Corps or Department will wear cloth bands and welts, as described in para. 210.
232. Gloves.- Brown leather.
233. Greatcoat.- .M.S. or D.S. according to unit or nature of duties.
234. Hat.- As described in para. 46, with puggaree, as set out in Appendix A.
235. Jacket.- As described in para. 42 for A.A.M.C. but Chaplains will wear shoulder-straps as described in para. 66. No rank badges are worn on the shoulder-straps by Chaplains.
236. Leggings.- Leather, as described in para. 54. Brown for L.H., Inf., and A.L.D. Black for other Arms.
237. Puttees.- As described in para. 60.
238. Shoes.- Plain, leather. See para. 62. Brown for L.H., Inf., and A.L.D. Black for other Arms.
239. Spurs.- As described in para. 66 for mounted officers.
240. Sword and Scabbard.- See para. 68.
241. Sword Knot.- See para. 69.
242. Whistle.- See para. 75.
WARRANT OFFICERS, NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICERS
AND MEN.
Full Dress.
243. As for Service Dress, with the addition of medals.
Service Dress.
244. Badges, Buttons.- As described in pards. 16 to 18 and 31.
245. Boots.- Brown or black ankle, universal pattern. Appendix A.
246. Breeches.- Dismounted or mounted service pattern, other ranks, according to unit or nature of duties
247. Colour Patches.- See Section V.
248. Greatcoat.- D.S. or M.S. pattern, according to unit or nature of duties.
249. Hat.- As described in pars. 46, with puggaree, as set out in Appendix A.
250. Jacket.- Universal service dress pattern, or as in Appendix A.
251. Leggings.- Brown or black leather. universal pattern for personnel belonging to units for which they are an authorised issue, Appendix A.
252. Puttees.- As described in para. 60.
253. Sam Browne Belt.- For Warrant Officers, Class I.
254. Spurs.- Universal pattern jack spurs, for personnel of units for which they are an authorised issue.
255. Whistles.- For Warrant, Non-commissioned Officer's, and men to whom issued.
WARRANT OFFICERS, SERGEANTS AND STAFF
SERGEANTS (All Arms).
256. Optional dress as in Appendix B is allowed to be obtained by Warrant Officers and Sergeants.
UNATTACHED LIST OFFICERS.
257. Officers on the Unattached List will wear the uniform, &c., of the unit with which they last served on the Active List.
RESERVE OF OFFICERS.
258. Officers of the Reserve of Officers will wear the uniform, &c., of the unit with which they last served.
RETIRED OFFICERS.
259. Officers who have been retired, and are permitted to retain their rank may, on special occasions, when attending ceremonials and entertainments of a military nature, and on, occasions when the wearing of military uniform would appear appropriate, wear the, uniform of the unit with which they last served, with the letter "R" below the badges of rank in similar material to those badges.
Note.- Whenever officers of the Unattached, Reserve, or Retired Lists require to renew their uniforms, the latest approved patterns will be followed.
Officers who did not hold commissions in the AM.F. at the time of joining the A.I.F. should wear the Service Dress uniform of the branch of the service to which they belonged in the A.I.F., with Commonwealth badges.
SECTION IV.- ARMLETS (See Para. 13).
264. Armlets are worn on the right arm of jackets; above the elbow, and as hereunder described :.-
STAFF OFFICERS.
Worn on all occasions when in Service Dress Uniform other than when Service Dress is worn as Full Dress or at Social Functions.
Staff Officers who wear armlets are those on the authorised Establishments of the various Head-Quarters.
(a) Army Head-Quarters.- Red, black and red, with the following distinctions in ¾ inch scarlet embroidery, according to the appointment or employment of the Officers concerned :-
M. Medical Services.
(b) Divisional Head-Quarters.- Red, with the following distinctions in ¾ inch embroidery :-
G. G Staff
A. A Staff Except as below for officers connected with certain services
Q. Q. Staff
M. Medical Services.
(c) Brigade Head-Quarters.- A blue armlet, with the letters :-
B.M. Brigade Major and Assistant Brigade Major.
S.C. Staff Captain and Assistant Staff Captain.
(d) District Base Head-Quarters.- A green armlet, with distinctive lettering as under :-
D.B.C. District Base Commandant.
Other Staff Officers As laid down for corresponding appointments on Divisional Head-Quarters.
Honorary brigadier-generals on the staff and colonels holding appointments for which armlets are authorised, will wear armlets with appropriate lettering. Honorary brigadier-generals, brigadiers, and colonels commanding formations and Cavalry or Infantry Brigadiers will wear the formation armlet without distinctive lettering.
OTHER RANKS.
265. The armlets to be worn by warrant officers, non-commissioned officers. and men are as under (only worn when actually on duty):.-
(a) Those employed on embarkation and sea transport duties White (linen).
SECTION V.- BADGES.
266.- DISTINGUISHING RANK BADGES AND CHEVRONS.
WARRANT AND N.C.0.'s.
Rank
Chevrons
Distinguishing Badges
No. of Bars
Worn on Jacket
Worn on Greatcoat
Warrant Officers – Class I
Staff Sergeant-Major, 1st Class
Royal Arms within a wreath
Bandmaster
Lyre (large)
Warrant Officers, Class I (not specified above)
Royal Arms
Warrant Officers – Class II
Staff Sergeant-Major, 1st Class
Crown within a wreath
Brigade or Regimental Quartermaster-Sergeant
Crown within a wreath
All other Warrant Officers, Class II
Crown
Non-commissioned Officers and Men
Provisional Staff Sergeant-Major
4 Chevrons
Crown
Sergeant-Bugler
4 Chevrons
Bugle
Sergeant-Trumpeter
4 Chevrons
Crossed Trumpets
Farrier, Wheeler, Saddler, or Smith, Staff-Sergeant
3 Chevrons
Crown
Squadron, Battery, Troop, or Company Quartermaster-Sergeant
3 Chevrons
Crown
Armament Staff-Sergeant
3 Chevrons
Crown
Staff-Sergeant,, A.A.M.C.
3 Chevrons
Crown
Band Sergeant
3 Chevrons
Lyre (small)
Sergeant and Lance-Sergeant
3 Chevrons
Corporal
2 Chevrons
Lance-Corporal,
1 Chevrons
Bandsmen
Lyre (small)
Trumpeter or Bugler
Crossed trumpets or bugles
Private
Notes:-
Warrant officers, non-commissioned officers, and soldiers who are employed as artificers wear the following trade badges on jackets :- .
Saddlers.- a bit.
Farriers and shoeing-smiths.- a horseshoe.
Wheelers and carpenters.- a wheel.
Chevrons and badges of rank will be worn on the right arm of jackets and greatcoats. Badges and chevrons, will be worn above the elbow in all eases except the follow-lug, when they will be worn below the elbow :-
All badges for warrant officers and badges and chevrons for non-commissioned officers wearing 4-bar chevrons (Provisional staff sergeants-major excepted).
(f) Four-bar chevrons worn below the elbow will be worn, with the point upwards.
(g) The chevrons will be of drab worsted on greatcoats and gold braid on jackets. Badges of rank, except chevrons, will be of brass or gilding metal.
(h) The position of badges of men of normal dimensions will be as follows:.- The point of 1-bar chevrons will be 3 inches; 2-bar, 9½ inches; 3-bar, 10½ inches; and the 4-bar, 11 inches from the top of the sleeve.
(i) The centre of the 4-bar chevrons and the warrant officers’ or skill-at-arms badges worn on jackets will be about half an inch above the point of the cuff; on service dress and other jackets with plain cuffs, the lower edge or points of the warrant officers’ or skill-at-arms badge will be 6 ½ inches; the point of the 4-bar chevron, 9 inches of the 1-bar, 7 ½ inches; the 2-bar, 8 inches; 3-bar, 8½ inches from bottom of the sleeve.
(k) The lower edge or point d the trade badge or badge of appointment, when worn by privates on jackets, will be 9 inches from the top of the sleeve.
(l) Trade badges worn by non-commissioned officers should be affixed with the lower edge three-quarters of an inch above the point of the ‘V' of chevron, and the artillery gun, or gun and crown when worn about the same distance above the trade badge.
(m) On greatcoats, the point of the l-bar chevron will be 9 inches, the 2-bar 9½ inches, the 3-bar 10 1/2 inches, and the 4-bar, 11 inches from the top of the sleeve; and of the 4-bar, when worn below the elbow, 11 inches from the bottom of the cuff.
REGIMENTAL COLOUR PATCHES.
268. The regimental colour patches worn by units of the A.M.F. and Senior Cadets are illustrated in plate opposite. They are worn by all ranks of the Militia Forces and Senior Cadets. Members of the Staff Corps and Australian Instructional Corps wear the colour patch of the unit to which attached. The patches are worn at sleeve head on both arms of the jacket.
269. Members of the Australian Military Force who served abroad in the Australian Imperial Fore5 may wear, above their unit colour patches, a half-size colour patch of the Australian Imperial Force unit in which they last served.
270. When worn on sleeve head unit colour patches will be attached to the jacket sleeve 1 inch clear from the top except when miniature patches are worn in addition, when the top of the miniature will be ½ inch from top of sleeve with ½ inch space between miniature and unit colours. Colour patches will be worn so as to present exactly the same appearance on both arm when viewed from the front. With this end in view, all patches divided obliquely are made in pairs. The illustrations in the coloured plate are left-arm patches.
284. Mess Dress.- Formation, &c., Commanders may grant approval for officers in possession of Mess Dress to wear it on the following occasions :.-
(a) On evening occasions of an official or public character when the Governor-General or a Governor of a State is present.
(b) Naval, Military, and Air Force Balls; United Service. Institute Balls; Divisional, Brigade or Regimental Dances and Balls.
(c) Entertainments by the Services at Naval anal Military Clubs, Messes, &c., when it is desired that Mess Dress be worn.
(d) Regimental, &c., Dinners, or evening entertainments.
On other occasions when it is desired that Mess Dress be worn approval must previously be obtained from Army Head-Quarters.
The description of Mess Dress (optional) is given as follows :-
1. Mess Jacket.- Universal pattern, cloth, fitted with roll collar, shoulder straps sewn down, pointed cuffs, 6 inches deep at the points and 2 3/4 inches behind, a 1-inch slit at the seams. No buttons on any part of the jacket. No gold braid or piping. Badges of rank in gilt or gilding metal on the shoulder straps. Miniature decorations and medals will be worn on the left lapel between 5 and 7 inches from the junction of the shoulder strap and lapel. Regimental pattern collar badges will he placed 3/4 inch below the medals.
2. Waistcoats lit all cases will be without piping, braiding, or gold lace; open at front and without collar, to be fastened with four Commonwealth buttons (18 lines).
A white shirt with white stand-up wing collar, 1½ to 2 inches high, and a black silk or satin tie will be worn in Mess Dress.
3. The colour of the cloth for mess jacket and waistcoat for AAMC will be as described in the plate below:-
(a) Shoulder straps of Gen. Officers edged with ½ in. Oak Leaf pattern gold lace; Brigadiers and subs. Cols. ½ in. Staff pattern gold lace.
4. Officers now in possession of a pattern of Mess Dress heretofore authorised may continue to wear the same in the manner hitherto prescribed until such time as it is worn out, but on replacement the patterns mentioned in paragraph 3 above must he adopted.
5. Departmental or Regimental Officers attached to Army or Formation H.Q.'s will wear the Mess Dress of their Department or Regiment.
AS PERTAINING TO THE ARMY MEDICAL CORPS
SECTION I.- GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS.
1. ‘Service Dress' has been adopted as a temporary measure, as .the uniform of the Australian military Forces for wear on all occasions when uniform is authorised to be worn.
Certain optional orders of dress are, however authorised in these regulations. No expense to the Commonwealth shall be incurred in the purchase of optional dress.
Summer dress will, normally, be worn by those units for which khaki drill is prescribed, from 1st October to 30th April. It will be left to the discretion, however, of Formation Commanders whether these dates are strictly. adhered to, as it is recognised that climatic conditions vary considerably throughout the Commonwealth. All Formations in a District must be alike.
2. Commanding Officers are forbidden to introduce or to sanction any unauthorised deviation from the Sealed Pat-terns of dress, clothing, equipment and badges. They will be responsible for the cost of replacing or restoring to the approved pattern any articles worn in their Units which may be found not to be in conformity therewith.
3. When obtaining articles of uniform officers should make sure, by personal comparison if possible, that articles according‑ to Sealed Pattern are being supplied. Sealed Patterns of garments, badges of rank, special badges, &c., are held on charge at the Ordnance Store in each District Base for reference and guidance.
Temporary Colonels whilst holding appointments as Commanders of Infantry Brigades or equivalent formations will wear the uniform of Substantive Colonels; otherwise they will wear the badges of rank of Colonel but the uniform of their substantive rank.
4. No unauthorised ornament or emblem is to be worn when in uniform. Watch chains and trinkets are not to be worn so as to be visible.
5. The hair of the head will be kept short. The chin and under lip will be shaved.
6. Officers while in foreign countries are not to wear uniform without having obtained the permission Of His Majesty’s representative which will only be granted when they are employed on duty, or attending Courts, or at State ceremonies to which they have been invited- permission to we. at uniform at foreign manoeuvres can only be obtained from the War Office.
7. Regulation uniform must not be worn at fancy-dress balls, but there is no objection to military uniform of obsolete pattern being worn on such occasions.
8. Officers attending manoeuvres, field training, camps, exercises and schools of instruction are to wear uniform, unless otherwise ordered.
9. Uniform will always be worn while on duty unless otherwise ordered. It will not be worn at meetings of a political nature.
10. Except as provided in paras. 257, 258 and 259 uniform not prescribed in these Standing Orders although formerly authorised, will not be worn. However officers in possession of obsolete patterns of uniform of units in which they were personally serving may wear such when optional uniform is authorised, but when renewed the latest approved pattern must be obtained.
SECTION II‑DESCRIPTION OF ARTICLES OF CLOTHING, ETC.
11. All articles not herein described in detail will be made in accordance with the Sealed patterns, which are kept in the Ordnance Store of each Military District.
13. Armlets.- Armlets are of varying colours for the different Formations and District Bases. They are 3½ inches wide, with distinctions in black embroidery except where otherwise stated. Distinctive lettering or badges to be placed on the armlet so as to show away from the body. See Section IV.
14. Badges of Rank, 0fficers.- The rank of an officer shown by badges as under :-
General …………Crossed sword and baton, with crown and star above.
Lieutenant-General …………Crossed sword and baton, with crown above.
Major-General .. …………Crossed sword and baton, with star above.
Honorary Brigadier-General…Crossed sword and baton.
Brigadier……………………..Crown above three stars, the two lower stars side by side.
Colonel ……………………..Crown and two stars below.
Lieutenant-Colonel………….Crown and one star below.
Major ……………………….Crown.
Captain……………………. .Three stars.
Lieutenant…………………..Two stars.
Second Lieutenant …………One star.
Badges of rank will be worn on shoulder cords and all shoulder straps. They will be in gilt or gilding metal on the serge frock, mess jacket, service dress jacket, greatcoat, or “British Warm”, and in silver embroidery on gold shoulder cords and gold lace shoulder straps, and in gold embroidery on cloth shoulder straps of frock coat. The crowns are 1 inch broad and 1 inch in height; the stars are 1 inch between opposite points.
General officers' badges are worn in pairs, point of swords to the front and edge of blade outwards or towards the arm. The sword is 2 inches long and the baton ½ inch shorter. In mess dress all badges are smaller.
Officers having brevet, local, temporary or honorary rank, wear the badges of that rank.
15. Badges-Cap.-
General Officers, including Honorary Brigadier-Generals
The Royal Crest with crossed sword and baton within a laurel wreath in gold embroidery-Similar badge if cap, service dress is worn.
Brigadiers and Substantive Colonels
The Royal Crest in gold embroidery. Similar badge if cap, service dress is worn.
All other officers (except Chaplains), all members of the Permanent Forces and Warrant Officers of the Militia Forces
Small Commonwealth or regimental pattern, brass, gilding metal, white metal, or gilt. (Left side collar badge.)
Chaplains
Copper oxidised. A cross patee, on a plain metal tablet surmounted by a crown.
N.C.O.s and men of the Militia Forces
Small Commonwealth or regimental pattern, brass or white metal. (Left side collar badge
16. Badges-Collar.- Small Commonwealth or regiments pattern. Brass, gilding metal, white metal, or gilt for a] officers and warrant officers, except Chaplains and those mentioned in para. 44. For all other members of the Permanent and Militia Forces brass or white metal.
Chaplains wear the same badge as that worn on the cap see para. 15.
Badges will be worn on the collar of the serge frock officers' service jacket, and jackets in pards. 48 to. 5'2.
On Officers' S.D. Jacket in the centre of the collar with the centre of the badge 2 inches above the edge of the upper lapel With all other jackets they will be fled horizontally midway between top and bottom of collar, and 2 inches from the centre of the badge to the end of the collar. Pairs face inwards. A cloth back. ground of the same colour as the facings of the Arm may be worn under regimental badges. The visible margin should not exceed 1/16 of an inch.
17. Badges-Hat.- Large Commonwealth or regimental pattern. Brass, white metal, gilding metal, or gilt for all officers and warrant officers. For all other members of the Permanent and Militia Forces brass or white metal. Worn on the side of the hat brim when looped up as prescribed.
General Officers, Brigadiers, and Substantive Colonels wear badges as in para. 15 in metal.
18. Badges.- Warrant and Non-commissioned Officers and Special.- See Section V. (pards. 266 and 267).
19. Belts, "Sam Browne."- Universal pattern, with one shoulder belt, sword frog, ammunition pouch and pistol case.
20. Belts, Sword.- This consists of a waist belt and a shoulder suspender of worsted web, strengthened at various parts with black morocco leather. It is furnished with loops, shapes, and deed. The loops and chapes are of morocco leather, and the furniture of gilding metal The suspender is fitted with hooks so that it can be removed by officers wearing the web belt under the sash, outside the frock coat. Slings will be fitted with studs and holes so that they can
be removed from the belt. Sealed pattern.
21. Boots, ankle, brown.- Universal pattern.
22. Boots, ankle, brown.- Officers and special services, brown leather, with plain toecaps, broad tread and straight flat heel
23. Boots, ankle, black.- Black leather, of the pattern described in para. 21. eld.- General Officers, Substantive
24. Boots, brown, field.- General Officers, Substantive Colonels, Staff Officers, Officers of the Staff Corps, and Officers of Cavalry and Field Artillery, may wear brown field boots of sealed pattern. These boots have soft legs stiffened to a depth of 4 to 6 inches from the top, laced at the instep with seven to nine pairs of eyelet holes at the option of the officer; horizontal counter in line with the third lace hole from the bottom and about 3 ¼ inches above heel; a leather garter at the top of the leg; the provision of spur rests is optional; plain toecaps. Other mounted officers will wear brown ankle boots, with leggings as described in para. 54.
25. Boots butcher.- The height of the boot will vary according to the length of the leg. It should reach to about the top of the knee. The leg of the boot should be jacked sufficiently to prevent it sinking. A spur rest is fixed 2 inches above the top edge of the heel to keep the spur horizontal.
26. Boots, Wellington.- Sealed pattern.
27. Breeches, khaki, cord.- There are three patterns, viz. :
Mounted service pattern, officers.
Mounted service pattern, other ranks.
Dismounted service pattern, officers and other ranks.
The following is the description of the mounted service pattern, officers :-
Khaki cord strapped at the knee. The breeches to reach about 6 inches below the knee fairly loose over the hip and thigh with a good fullness in the ,top halt over the knee. Fly front, two cross pockets.
Opening at bottom of legs and eyelet holes for laces on either side.
28. British Warm.- Sealed pattern.
29. Buttons, General Officers’.- Gilt, embossed with crossed sword and baton within a laurel wreath.
30. Buttons, A.P.- Embossed with the Imperial crown outline map of Australia, and lettering ”Australian Military Forces." Brass for officers, warrant officers, and for mere. bets of the Permanent and Militia Forces, white metal for A.A.N.S., and black for chaplains.
31.Buttons are made in four sizes, as under :-
Large ....…………………… 30 lines
Medium ……………………. 32 lines 40 lines equal 1 inch
Small……………………….. 26 lines
Cap and gorget ……………. 18 lines ,,
32. Caps, F.S. Pattern, have been sealed for all arms. See Appendix A.
33. Cords, Shoulder.- Plaited gold wire basket cord 3-16inch in diam., small gold gimp down the centre, strap o~ shoulder cord 2¼ inches wide, terminating in a 4-inch wing. Worn on Frock coat by officers above Substantive Colonel.
34. Cap, Forage.- Universal pattern, blue cloth, with three cloth welts, 4½ inches total depth; diameter across top, 10~ inches for a cap fitting 21t inches in circumference, the top to be ½ inch larger or smaller in diameter for every. ¼ inch the cap may vary in size of head above or below the above mentioned standard, e.g., a cap '22¼ inches in circumference, diameter across the top, 10~ inches; cap $1 inches in circumference, diameter 10 inches. The sides to be made in four pieces, and to be 2~ inches deep between the welts, cloth bands-1½ inches wide, colour according to rank, unit or corps, placed between the two lower welts. Eyelet holes in each side. The cap is set up on a band of stiff leather, or other material, It inches deep, stiffened up in front. Sec para. 210.
Chin strap of black patent leather 3/8 inch wide, buttoned on to two buttons (18 lines) placed immediately behind the corners of the peak.
The peak to drop at an angle of 45 degrees and to be 2 inches deep in the middle when worn with embroidery and 1 3/4inches when plain. Caps to be worn straight on the head.
Peaks will be embroidered as under :-
General Officers, in eluding Honorary Brigadier-Generals:
Two rows of gold oak-leaf embroidery.
Brigadiers and Substantive Colonels:
One row of gold oak-leaf embroidery.
Other Field officers:
Plain gold embroidery, 3/4inch wide on lower edge.
Other officers:
Plain peak.
General officers, Brigadiers, amt Substantive Colonels may, except on ceremonial occasions, wear a khaki cap of service dress pattern without embroidered peak.
35. Cap, Service Dress.- Of the same shape as the forage cap, but of drab mixture cloth to match the Service Dress. Brown leather chin strap, with brass buttons.
36. Cap, Chaplains’.- Of the same shape as the forage cap, black peak, 2 inches deep in the middle when embroidered and 1 ¾ inches when plain, black chin strap, and black buttons. Badges as described in para. 15.
The following distinctions will be worn to denote various classes of chaplains :-
Chaplain-General Two rows of gold oak-leaf embroidery on peak.
1st Class One row of gold oak-leaf embroidery on lower edge of peak.
2rid Class One row of plain gold embroidery, 3/4inch wide on lower edge of peak.
3rd Class One row of gold braid ¼-inch wide on lower edge of peak.
4th Class Plain peak.
37. Collars.- Drab collars, of sealed pattern, must be worn with the service dress jacket (para. 48) at all times. The collar must be of the same colour as the shirt, fastened with a plain gold safety pin under the drab tie. Chaplains may at their option wear a white collar and black clerical stock. Stiff white linen collars are worn with the serge frock. The collar will be of the stand and fall pattern. (Old pattern jacket.)
38. Colour patches, Regimental.- See Section V. (pards '268 to 271).
39. Covers, cap.- White or drab. These will be worn with the Forage cap, so as to show the band, peak, and badge.
The drab cap cover will be worn by Substantive Colonel,, and higher rank when the forage cap is worn with service dress.
The white cap cover will be worn (on all occasions) from 1st October to 30 April unless otherwise ordered.
40. Decorations and Medals.- See Section VI.
41. Frock-coat, Universal.- Blue cloth double breasted with stand-up collar; plain sleeves with two small buttons and button-holes at the bottom; two rows of buttons (line.` 39) down the front, six in each row at equal distances, the distance between rows 8 inches at the top and 4½ inches a~ the bottom, these measurements not to be exceeded, flap-, behind 10 inches deep, one button on each flap and one or each side of the waist; the skirt to reach the knees and to b{ lined; shoulder straps of cloth of the same material as the garment attached by an underpiece passed through a loot on the lower part of the shoulder, fastened at the top by s small button which passes through both underpiece and shoulder strap, the top of the strap to be triangular.
General Officers, including Honorary Brigadier-Generals blue velvet collar, and round cuffs of blue velvet, 3 inches deep.
Badges of rank as in para. 14.
Shoulder cords will be worn by officers as described in para. 33.
42. Frock, Serge, Officers'.- Blue angels, tartan, or serge according to climate, full in chest, cut with broad back, slit-, at sides, five small buttons down the front. Two breast-patch pockets outside, 6] inches wide, S inches deep, the top edge of pocket in line with the second button, three-pointed flap: small button and hole, loose plait on the rear side of the pocket, two similar outside patch pockets below, with a three-pointed flap. Black alpaca lining. Shoulder straps of the same material as the frock, fastened with a small button. Stand-up collar from 1 1/4 to 1 3/4 inches high. Sleeves with pointed cuffs 2 1/2 inches wide, rising to 6 inches at the point, with 2 1/4-inch slit, two small buttons and button holes. Badge in metal. White strip collar showing 1/2 inch.
43. Gloves.- White doeskin or buckskin gloves will be worn with the frock coat, and brown leather gloves with the
serge frock and with service dress. White gloves may be worn for evening entertainments. Officers attending balls or dances when mess dress or evening dress, with decorations, is worn will wear white kid gloves.
44. Gorget Patches.- General Officers, Brigadiers, and Substantive Colonels, will wear gorget patches on the collar of service jacket and khaki drill jacket. Gorget patches will be 3 ½ inches in length and 1 ¼ inches wide, triangular at the points and shaped to fit the collar above the step. On serge frock, para. 42, they will be 4 ½ inches long.
The gorget patches for General Officers, including Honorary Brigadier-Generals, will be of scarlet cloth except for the Director-General, Medical Services (if holding the rank of General Officer), dull cherry. In each case the gorget patch has a line of gold oak-leaf embroidery down the centre and a gorget button.
For Brigadiers and Substantive Colonels, the gorget patch is of scarlet cloth with a line of crimson gimp and gorget button, except -
A.A.M.C.- Dull cherry. with a line of silk gimp of
the same colour of the cloth and gorget button.
Temporary Colonels whilst holding appointments as Commanders of infantry Brigades or equivalent formations win wear the gorget patch as prescribed in the preceding sub-paragraph.
Chaplains-General will wear a gorget patch of black cloth with a line of silk gimp of the colour of the cloth and a gorget button. Patch will be similar in design and size to those described above.
45. Greatcoat.- Of two shapes, mounted and dismounted Khaki waterproof cloth of universal pattern for all ranks.
Equipment will be worn over the greatcoat (sword belts excepted). Greatcoats will be worn by officers when the men parade with them. A Commanding Officer may allow greatcoats to be worn when necessary.
A greatcoat of atholl grey milled cloth of special pattern may be worn by Substantive Colonels and higher ranks. (Service Dress excepted.)
46. Hat.- Khaki felt, with leather chin strap. and puggaree as prescribed. To be worn looped up on left side with hook and eye; Commonwealth or regimental badge on side of brim when looped up, crown indented. To be turned down when necessary in hot or wet weather.
When the hat is worn the chin strap will be worn at the point of the chin and sufficiently short to prevent it slipping underneath.
47. Helmets, Khaki or White (" Wolseley" pattern).- Cork covered with drill material made with six seams, edges bound with drill material, projecting brim all round, 3 inches in front, 4 inches at back, 2 inches at sides, ventilated at top with zinc button covered with drill material, side hook. At top of helmet a collet riveted on to a collar 3/8 inch made to receive the button. Brown leather chin strap 3/8 inch wide. Puggaree, same colour as helmet. as described in para. 59. Small Commonwealth or regimental badge to be worn above the V of the puggaree with white helmet only as in para. 15.
When the white helmet is worn with frock coat it will be mounted with spike base' and chain.
48. Jacket, S.D., Officer's (also Warrant Officers, Class I.).- Khaki cloth or khaki drill, single breasted, cut as a lounge coat to the waist with back seam, very loose at the chest and shoulders, but fitted at the waist; military skirt to bottom edge; length of skirt 13 inches for a man of 5 ft. 9 in., varying in proportion to height; step collar, depth of opening about 3 inches; two cross-patch breast pockets above, 6½ inches wide and 7½ inches deep from the top of the flap, box plait in centre 2¼ inches wide, three-pointed flap 6½ inches wide and 2 1/2 inches deep, two expanding pockets below the waist plaits at the sides, 9¼ inches' wide at the top and 10½ inches at the bottom, 8 inches deep to the top of the pocket and fastened at the top with a line 26 button, flap with button hole to cover pockets 3 1/2 inches deep, 10 3/4 inches wide. (The dimensions of pockets are to be taken as a guide.- necessary variation being made according to height and build). The top of the plaits of the pocket should be sewn down at the
corners in such a manner that on service the pockets can be expanded at the top also. Four line 32 buttons down the front. To be lined or not as required, with lining of similar colour to the jacket. Pointed cuffs, 2½ inches wide, rising to 6 inches at the point. Shoulder straps of same material as the jacket to be sewn in sleeve head 2¼ inches wide at the base tapering slightly towards the top, rounded corners, to reach just under the collar; fastened with line 26 buttons.
49. Jackets, C.P.- Khaki cloth or khaki drill of same design as officer's jacket but with five buttons down front and with stand an& fall collar to fasten with two hooks and eyes, 2 inches fall, collar edges to run -shape, showing button between.
50. Jacket. S.D.- Universal pattern, khaki cloth, sealed pattern.
51. Jacket, Permanent and Militia Forces (Rank and File).- Patrol back; slits at sides 3 inches deep; 1 ¾-inch stand collar to fasten with 2 hooks and eyes; 1½-inch Khaki Cotton strip inside to fasten with 5 small buttons, and not to show above the collar. Two darts at neck, two outside breast pockets, 6½ inches wide and 7 inches deep, 1½-inch pleat in centre, pointed flaps, 3 inches at centre, 1½ inches at sides hole and button at point, top of pocket to be in line with second button, 7~ inches from top of flap to bottom of' belt at waist to be in centre between the two buttons. Shoulder straps to be sewn in sleeve-head 2 inches wide at bottom, tapering to 1 ½ inches, with triangular points and to reach to bottom edge of collar fastened with buttons (line 26).
Cuffs pointed 6 inches deep at point, 2½ inches deep at back.
Belt hooks detachable, held by leather tab inside passing through worked eyelets at waist line and stayed from bottom of scye. Two darts in forepart of jacket to enable garment to fit in at waist, one from scye and one from centre of bottom edge of pocket to bottom edge of jacket. Body of jacket unlined, sleeves lined. All seams raised. 1 ½-inch turn up on jacket and sleeves. For colour and facings, see Appendix A. patterns have been sealed for all arms.
52. Jacket, Khaki Drill, Permanent Forces (Rank and File).- Patrol back; slits at sides 4¼ inches deep; stand and fall collar, to fasten with two hooks and eyes, 1¼ inches fall in the front and 1 3/4 inches at back, collar edges to run -shape, showing top button between; two small darts to be cut out at neck; two cross-patch outside breast pockets, 6 inches wide and 6~ inches deep to the top of the flap, 1 3/8in. pleat in centre, with expanding pleat on outer side; flap to be rounded with button hole, 2¼ inches deep at the centre, 6k inches wide; top of pocket to be in line with second button. Five detachable buttons (lines 32) down front. Detachable button (lines 26) to fasten flap of each breast pocket. Shoulder straps to be sewn in sleeve head 2 inches wide at base by 1~ inches at top, rounded corners, and must reach to bottom edge of collar. :o be fastened by detachable buttons (lines 26); cuffs pointed 5½ inches deep at the point, and 2 inches deep at the back. Pocket to be fastened by a small bone button. Badge to be worn on collar.
53. Leggings.- Brown leather, universal pattern.
54. Leggings, Officers.- With Service Dress all officers of mounted services, Staff Officers, Field Officers and Adjutants o[ all services and officers permanently in command of companies of infantry, and those officers not included above who are authorised to wear brown field boots, may, in lieu of the universal pattern legging, wear plain blocked brown leather leggings, fastening up the front with laces and six studs.
Black leather leggings of pattern as described above may be worn with black ankle boots, in lieu of butcher boots.
55. Mess Dress (optional). See para. 284.
56. Mourning Bands.- When attending military funerals or memorial services connected therewith, Officers and warrant officers will wear a mourning band of black crepe, 3¼ inches wide, round the left arm above the elbow. It will not be worn at levees, except when the Court is in mourning, nor will it be worn at ceremonies such as the unveiling of memorials, and Armistice Day celebrations.
An officer or warrant officer in private mourning may, when in uniform, wear a mourning band as described above. A Non-commissioned Officer or man may similarly, whether in private mourning 6r at a military funeral, wear a mourning band of black material should he wish to do so.
57. Overalls.- Overalls should be cut straight and from 1½ to 2 inches longer than ordinary trousers. They should be strapped firmly down to the boot and fit closely above the spur. They may be worn by general officers all field officers, all staff officers, and all officers of mounted services.
58. Pantaloons, Blue Cloth.- These should be cut loose in the thigh and tight at the knee. Ample length from hip to knee is essential so that the wearer can have the necessary freedom in mounting and dismounting- They should have buckskin strapping at the knee.
Pantaloons should be furnished with a waist strap and buckle and with cross pockets.
59. Puggaree.- Seven folds. 2½ inches at sides and 1½ inch at front and back. See Appendix A.
60. Puttees.- Woollen, khaki, 3 yards long, of the same shade of colour as the breeches with which worn. Puttees will be rolled forward from the inside of the leg and backward on the outside commencing at the ankle and finishing at the top of the calf.
61. Sashes.- Sashes may be worn by those for whom they are authorised. These are sealed patterns -
(a) For Substantive Colonels and higher ranks.
(b) For officers below the rank of Substantive Colonel.
(c) For Warrant Officers, Staff Sergeants, and Sergeants (Infantry), optional.
62. Shoes, Brown, Leather.- Brown leather shoes with plain toecaps. Worn with Service Dress trousers, as prescribed. When brown leather shoes are worn socks will be plain and of similar colour to the trousers.
63. Shoes, Oxford.- Black Oxford shoes may be worn, as prescribed, with the blue cloth trousers. With Oxford shoes, plain black socks will be worn.
64. Shirts.- Shirts of drab material will be worn with the Service Dress jacket (para. 48). Plain white shirt will be worn with the serge frock.
65. Spurs.- Universal pattern jack spurs, brown leather straps and shield with brown boots, black leather straps, and shield if worn with black boots.
Spurs will not be worn on board ship when travelling, or by officers in forts or when inspecting armaments or magazines. This will not apply to ceremonial parades held in such forts. Spurs will not be worn by troops acting as drivers of or parading with mechanical transport.
66. Spurs, Officers'.- (1) Officers may wear light hunting spurs similar in pattern to the universal pattern jack spur. With butcher boots, black straps; with black ankle boots, black straps and shield; with brown field boots and ankle boots, brown straps and shield. Chains will not be worn with spurs.
Spurs will be worn in Full Dress (Service Dress) and Service Dress by General Officers, Brigadiers, Substantive Colonels, Staff Corps, Staff Officers, Officers of Mounted Services, Field Officers, Adjutants of all Services, and officers permanently in command of infantry companies.
Box spurs with plain rowels will be worn with Wellington boots in optional, including mess, dress by the officers mentioned in previous paragraph. Vide para. 282.
67. Straps, Shoulder.-
Chaplains.-Two black stripes, each ½ inch in width on each shoulder strap and showing ½ inch between.
.
68. Swords and Scabbards.- The pattern as may be laid down for the arm of the Service.
(a) Officers.- Swords win be worn as follows :.-
(i) In full drew, and on the parades and occasions mentioned in para. 282.
(ii) When parading with Units armed with the sword.
(iii) By Aides-de-Camp to His Excellency the Governor-General or a Governor of a State when aiguillettes are worn.
(iv) By officers of Guards o£ Honour, Escorts, colour parties and firing parties.
(v) When calling upon war ships.
(vi) As may be specially ordered.
(vii) They will be carried on the saddle by all mounted officers in all "orders of
dress" other than "Full Dress- B.- Optional Dress."
(viii) The brown leather scabbard will be worn with the Sam Browne belt; steel scabbard with the web sword belt. Swords will not be worn when travelling on hoard ship, at mess, or at stables.
(b) "Other Ranks.".- Swords will be worn in marching order, by Units armed with the sword. On parade, in other orders of dress, swords will be carried as ordered. In an mounted orders d dress the sword will be carried on the saddle.
69. Sword Knots.- Worn loose by mounted services in all orders d dress. Dismounted services wear the knot neatly coiled round the guard of the sword.
With the steel scabbard the sword knot will be a gold and crimson cord and acorn. With the leather scabbard, the brown leather sword knot (universal pattern) will be worn.
70. Sword Slings.- These are of two sealed patterns
(a) For Substantive Colonels and higher ranks.
(b) For officers below the rank of Substantive Colonel.
Sword belt and slings are not worn with The frock coat, unless the sword is carried.
71. Ties.- A drab tie of similar colour to the collar will be worn with Service Dress jacket (para. 48) and a black corded silk tie with the serge frock (old pattern). Both ties will be fastened in a sailor's knot.
72. Titles, Shoulder.- Shoulder titles will be worn as follows :-
Staff Corps.- Officers of and below the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel, the words "Staff Corps" in gilt in
the form of an arc. Worn with the serge frock service jacket, British Warm, and greatcoat. When on duty or training abroad officers of the Staff Corps are permitted to wear the word "AUSTRALIA" in gilt in the form of an arc.
73. Trousers, Officers’.- Blue cloth, khaki cloth, or drill. Khaki cloth and drill trousers will bare turned-up "cuff' bottoms; blue trousers will be plain.
Trousers, Other Ranks. Blue or khaki cloth, plain bottoms. For facings, see Appendix A.
74. Waterproof Coat.- Of double texture rubber-proofed Wigan sheeting' single-breasted; deep .turn-down collar; belt with buckle and loops; slit at back of skirt with riding patch inside; tabs on cuffs; leg straps: vegetable ivory buttons; two outside pockets with flaps; two inside pockets with flaps and opening from outside; ventilators under arms; small strap and buckle inside garment at waist to prevent coat flying open when unbuttoned; length to reach (approximately 3 inches below the knees; no shoulder straps or badges of rank.
The waterproof coat is an optional dress.
Officers in possession of waterproofs of obsolete pattern may continue to wear them till worn out.
75. Whistles.- Whistles will be carried by all officers, an, by warrant and non-commissioned officers to whom they are issued. They will be attached to a lanyard of :he colour o the Service Dress, and be carried in marching order, an drill order. In Mounted Services they will be carried in a~ orders of dress when on parade with troops. The lanyard i worn round the Right shoulder with the whistle in the to pocket.
SECTION III.- -UNIFORM OF CORPS.
AUSTRALIAN STAFF CORPS.
Full Dress (Service Dress).
76. As for Service Dress, with addition o£ orders, decorations and medals.
Full Dress (Optional).
ORDERS, DECORATIONS, AND MEDALS.
77. Aiguillettes.- See para. 12.
78. Badges.- Regimental below Colonel.
79. Buttons, Titles.- As prescribed in Section II.
80. Belt.- " Sam Browne." Worn with the serge frock.
81. Boots and Leggings.- Butcher boots, black ankle boots, and black leggings, or Wellington boots.
82. Forage Cap.- As described in para. 34, with scarlet band, will be worn with the frock coat or serge frock when ordered. White cap cover 'as prescribed in para. 39.
83. Frock Coat- Universal.- As described in para. 41. May be worn by officers of the rank o{ Major, and higher 'ranks, and Aides-de-Camp.
84. Gloves.- See para. 43.
85. Helmet.- 'White helmet, as described in para. 47, with spike, base, and chain, the latter lined with white leather, will be worn with the frock coat. Cap badge to be worn above the "V" of the puggaree.
86. Overalls and Pantaloons.- Blue cloth, as described in paras. 57 and 58. Lieutenant-Generals and Substantive Major-Generals wear scarlet cloth stripes ‑o½ inches wide welted at the edges, down the seams. Other officers will wear scarlet cloth stripes 1~ inches wide, down the seams.
87. Sashes.- As described in para. 61.
88. Serge Frock.- As described in para. 42. May be worn by all officers.
89. Shoes.- Black Oxford shoes.
90. Spurs.- See para. 66.
91. Sword and Scabbard.- As described in para. 68. Substantive Major-Generals and higher ranks, as for British Army.
92. Sword Belt and Slings.- See paras, 20 and 70.
93. Sword Knot.- See para. 69.
Undress (Optional).
94. As for Full Dress (Optional), except that the following are not worn .-
(i) Orders, decorations, and medals.
(ii) Helmet.
(iii) Sword belt and slings, unless the sword is carried.
Service Dress.
95. Aiguillettes.- See para. 19.
96. Armlets.- See para. 13, and Section IV.
97. Badges.- Regimental pattern.
98. Buttons, Titles.- As described in Section II.
99. Belt.- " Sam Browne."
100. Boots.- Brown field boots, or brown ankle boots.
101. Breeches.- Khaki cord, mounted officers.
102. Cap Cover.- Drab, with forage cap. See para. 39.
103. Colour Patches.- See para. 35.
104. Cap, Service Dress.- As described in Section V.
105. Forage Cap.- General Officers and Substantive Colonels. See para. 34.
106. Gloves.- Brown leather.
Greatcoat.- Cloth, drab mixture, milled, and waterproofed; double-breasted, to reach within a foot of the ground, stand and fall collar 5 inches deep (9 inches stand and 3 inches fall), fastening with two hooks and eyes; cloth tab and buttons; a 2 ¼ inch inverted expanding pleat down the centre of the back, from the collar to the waist terminating under the back strap; sleeves with loose turn back cuffs of single material, 6 inches deep; two large cross pockets with slightly curved flaps at the waist in front; vertical slit for sword jetted in left side 1½ inches above the pocket; a pocket service pattern, in the left breast placed vertically between the second and third buttons; two rows of buttons down the front, four in each row about 6 1/2 inches apart the rows 8 inches apart at the top, and 4 inches at the bottom; two buttons to back slit with holes in a fly; a 2-inch cloth back strap sewn in the side seams fastened with three holes and buttons; skirt to fasten with two tabs and buttons inside, and to run squarely all round; coat lined to the waist only; shoulder straps of same material as the garment sewn on to the shoulder at base and fastened at the top with a small button; the top of strap is triangular. Buttons and badges of rank in gilt, metal, or brass.
The coat is cut below the waist with a spring to form 8-inch lap, or 4 inches on from the centre line. The slit at the back should be of suitable length for riding.
Greatcoat, Waterproof coat, or British warm, optional or as ordered.
108. Hat.- As described in para. 46, except that a plain drab puggaree will be worn, as described in para. 59.
109. Helmet.- Drab. See para. 47.
110. Jacket.- As described in para. 48.
111. Leggings.- Brown leather, as described in para. 54.
112. Shoes.- Plain brown leather. See para. 62.
113. Spurs.- As described in para. 66.
114. Sword and Scabbard.- As described in para. 68.
115. Sword Knot.- See para. 69.
116. Trousers.- See para. 73.
117. Whistle.- See para. 75.
WARRANT OFFICERS
Full Dress
147. As for Service Dress, with the addition of medals.
Service Dress.
148. Badges, Buttons.- As described in Sections II. and V.
149. Belt.- " Sam Browne."
150. Breeches.- Mounted service pattern, "other ranks," except that puttees and D.S. breeches may be worn when attached to a unit for which these articles of uniform are prescribed.
151. Boots.- Brown ankle boots, universal pattern, or as described in para. 22.
152. Colour patches.- As described in Section V.
153. Cap.- Service Dress.
154. Gloves.- Brown leather.
155. Greatcoat.- Universal mounted service pattern.
156. Hat.- As described in para. 46. All Warrant Officers will wear a plain drab puggaree. See para. 59.
157. Jacket.- All Warrant Officers holding honorary commissions, and Warrant Officers, Class., will wear jacket as described in para. 48.
Warrant Officers, Class II., will wear jacket as described in para. 49. A white strip collar will be worn inside the collar of the jacket, and must not show more than ½ inch above.
158. Leggings.- Brown leather, universal pattern, except that Warrant Officers holding honorary commissions, and Warrant Officers, Class I., may wear officers' pattern leggings.
159. Shoulder-straps.- As described in para. 67.
160. Spurs.- For mounted personnel only. Warrant Officers, Class I., and those holding honorary commissions, may wear officers' pattern spurs; other Warrant Officers, universal pattern, jack spur.
161. Trousers.- As described in para. 73, for officers.
162. Whistles.- See para. 75.
163. Undress (0ptional).- As laid down in para. 127, excepting that the Jacket will be as described in para. 49, but with a stand-up collar and shoulder-straps as described in para. 67.
UNITS AND CORPS OF THE PERMA1TENT FORCES 0THER THAN STAFF CORPS AND INSTRUCTIONAL CORPS.
OFFICERS.
Full Dress (Service Dress).
164. As for Service Dress, with decorations and medals.
Full Dress (Optional).
165. Badges, Buttons.- -As described in Section II.
166. Belt.- " Sam Browne.'
167. Boots and Shoes.- Black ankle boots. Black Oxford shoes
168. Cap, Forage.- As described in para. 34, except that officers will wear bands as follows :.-
A.A.M.C.- Band and welts of dull cherry cloth.
169. Gloves.- See para. 43.
170. Helmet, White.- See para. 47.
171. Serge Frock.- As described in para. 42.
172. Trousers.- Blue cloth. Cloth stripes will be worn down the seams as follows:-
A.A.M.C.- Dull cherry cloth stripes, 1 ¾ inches wide. General Officers, A.A.M.C., will wear stripes 2 ½ inches wide, welted at the edges down the seams.
Full Dress (Optional).
176. Badges, Buttons.- As described in Sections II.
177. Belt.- " Sam Browne."
178. Boots.- Brown ankle boots.
179. Breeches.- Khaki cord, M.S. pattern, officers’.
180. Cap.- Service Dress. See para. 35.
181. Gloves.- Brown leather.
182. Greatcoat, Waterproof Coat.- See paras. 45 and 74. Optional, or as may be ordered.
183. Hat.- As described in para. 46., except that a plain drab puggaree will be worn.
184. Jacket.- As described in para. 48.
185. Leggings.- Brown leather, as described in para. 54..
186. Shoulder-straps.- Plain. No titles.
187. Spurs.- As described in para. 66.
188. Sword and Scabbard.- See para. 68.
189. Sword Knot.- See para.69.
190. Whistle.- See para. 75.
N.C.0.'s AND MEN.
Full Dress.
192. As for Service Dress, with addition of decorations and medals.
Service Dress.
193. Badges, Buttons.- As described in Sections II. And V.
194. Boots,.- Ankle, universal pattern.
195. Breeches.- Khaki cord, M.S. other ranks, or D.S. pattern, according to unit.
196. Colour Patches.- As described in Section V.
197. Cap.- Service Dress.
198. Greatcoat.- M.S. or D.S., according to unit.
199. Hat.- As described in para. 46.
200. Jacket.- Khaki cloth, Permanent Forces (rank and file).
201. Leggings.- Leather, universal pattern.
202. Spurs.- Jack, universal pattern. For mounted personnel only.
203. Whistles.- See para. 75. Will be worn by N.C.O.'s to whom issued.
MILITIA FORCES.
OFFICERS.
Full Dress.
205. As for Service Dress, with addition of orders, decorations, and medals.
Full Dress (0ptional).
206. Aiguillettes.- See para. 12.
207. Badges, Buttons.- As prescribed in Section II.
Badges, Chaplains'.- As described in paras. 15 and 17.
208. Belt.- " Sam Browne." Worn with Serge Frock.
209. Boots.- Wellington, black, ankle, or butcher boots.
210. Cap, Forage.- Blue cloth, as described in pars. 34, with cloth bands and welts, as under, for officers below the rank of Substantive Colonel belonging to a Corps or Department :-
Army Medical Corps.- See para. 168
Officers of the rank of Substantive Colonels and will wear forage cap as prescribed in para. 34, except officers mentioned hereunder, who will wear the distinctive cap-band of the am to which they belong :-
Substantive Colonels of the A.A.M.C.
Temporary Colonels, whilst holding appointment as Commanders of Infantry Brigades, or equivalent formations, will wear the forage cap as prescribed for Substantive Colonels.
211. Frock-coat, Universal.- As described in para. 41. May be worn by officers of the rank of Colonel (including Brevets) and higher, and Aides-de-Camp.
212. Gloves.- See para. 43.
213. Helmet.- White helmet, as described in para. 47, with spike, base, and chain, the latter lined with white leather, will be worn with the frock coat; small badge, to be worn above the "V' of the puggaree.
214. Leggings.- Black leather, worn with black ankle boots.
215. Overalls, Trousers, and Pantaloons.- See paras. 57, 73, and 58. Blue cloth with cloth stripes down the seam, as under :-
Major-Generals and higher ranks - Scarlet cloth stripes, 2 1/2 inches wide, welted at the edge.
Substantive Colonels not belonging to a Corps or Department - Scarlet cloth stripes, 1 3/4 inches wide.
A.M.C. - Dull cherry cloth stripes, 1 ¾ inches wide.
216. Sashes.- As described in para. 61.
217. Serge Frock.- As described in para. 42. May be worn by all officers.
218. Shoes.- Black Oxford shoes.
219. Sword and Scabbard.- See para. 68.
220. Sword Knot.- See para. 69.
221. Sword Belt and Slings.- See paras. 20 and 70.
222. Spurs.- As described in para. 66.
Undress (Optional).
223. As for Full Dress (Optional). Sword belt and slings will not be worn unless the sword is carried. But without decorations and medals.
Service Dress.
224. Armlets.- See para. 13, and Section IV.
225. Badges, Buttons.- As described in Section II.
226. Belt.- " Sam Browne."
227. Boots.- Ankle. Brown for L.H., Inf., and A.L.D. Black for other Arms.
228. Breeches.- Khaki cord, M.S. pattern, officers'.
229. Cap.- Service dress, for L.H., Inf., and A.L.D. Cap, forage, with white cover, for other Arms.
230. Colour Patches.- See Section V.
231. Forage Cap.- Substantive Colonels and higher ranks belonging to a Corps or Department will wear cloth bands and welts, as described in para. 210.
232. Gloves.- Brown leather.
233. Greatcoat.- .M.S. or D.S. according to unit or nature of duties.
234. Hat.- As described in para. 46, with puggaree, as set out in Appendix A.
235. Jacket.- As described in para. 42 for A.A.M.C. but Chaplains will wear shoulder-straps as described in para. 66. No rank badges are worn on the shoulder-straps by Chaplains.
236. Leggings.- Leather, as described in para. 54. Brown for L.H., Inf., and A.L.D. Black for other Arms.
237. Puttees.- As described in para. 60.
238. Shoes.- Plain, leather. See para. 62. Brown for L.H., Inf., and A.L.D. Black for other Arms.
239. Spurs.- As described in para. 66 for mounted officers.
240. Sword and Scabbard.- See para. 68.
241. Sword Knot.- See para. 69.
242. Whistle.- See para. 75.
WARRANT OFFICERS, NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICERS
AND MEN.
Full Dress.
243. As for Service Dress, with the addition of medals.
Service Dress.
244. Badges, Buttons.- As described in pards. 16 to 18 and 31.
245. Boots.- Brown or black ankle, universal pattern. Appendix A.
246. Breeches.- Dismounted or mounted service pattern, other ranks, according to unit or nature of duties
247. Colour Patches.- See Section V.
248. Greatcoat.- D.S. or M.S. pattern, according to unit or nature of duties.
249. Hat.- As described in pars. 46, with puggaree, as set out in Appendix A.
250. Jacket.- Universal service dress pattern, or as in Appendix A.
251. Leggings.- Brown or black leather. universal pattern for personnel belonging to units for which they are an authorised issue, Appendix A.
252. Puttees.- As described in para. 60.
253. Sam Browne Belt.- For Warrant Officers, Class I.
254. Spurs.- Universal pattern jack spurs, for personnel of units for which they are an authorised issue.
255. Whistles.- For Warrant, Non-commissioned Officer's, and men to whom issued.
WARRANT OFFICERS, SERGEANTS AND STAFF
SERGEANTS (All Arms).
256. Optional dress as in Appendix B is allowed to be obtained by Warrant Officers and Sergeants.
UNATTACHED LIST OFFICERS.
257. Officers on the Unattached List will wear the uniform, &c., of the unit with which they last served on the Active List.
RESERVE OF OFFICERS.
258. Officers of the Reserve of Officers will wear the uniform, &c., of the unit with which they last served.
RETIRED OFFICERS.
259. Officers who have been retired, and are permitted to retain their rank may, on special occasions, when attending ceremonials and entertainments of a military nature, and on, occasions when the wearing of military uniform would appear appropriate, wear the, uniform of the unit with which they last served, with the letter "R" below the badges of rank in similar material to those badges.
Note.- Whenever officers of the Unattached, Reserve, or Retired Lists require to renew their uniforms, the latest approved patterns will be followed.
Officers who did not hold commissions in the AM.F. at the time of joining the A.I.F. should wear the Service Dress uniform of the branch of the service to which they belonged in the A.I.F., with Commonwealth badges.
SECTION IV.- ARMLETS (See Para. 13).
264. Armlets are worn on the right arm of jackets; above the elbow, and as hereunder described :.-
STAFF OFFICERS.
Worn on all occasions when in Service Dress Uniform other than when Service Dress is worn as Full Dress or at Social Functions.
Staff Officers who wear armlets are those on the authorised Establishments of the various Head-Quarters.
(a) Army Head-Quarters.- Red, black and red, with the following distinctions in ¾ inch scarlet embroidery, according to the appointment or employment of the Officers concerned :-
M. Medical Services.
(b) Divisional Head-Quarters.- Red, with the following distinctions in ¾ inch embroidery :-
G. G Staff
A. A Staff Except as below for officers connected with certain services
Q. Q. Staff
M. Medical Services.
(c) Brigade Head-Quarters.- A blue armlet, with the letters :-
B.M. Brigade Major and Assistant Brigade Major.
S.C. Staff Captain and Assistant Staff Captain.
(d) District Base Head-Quarters.- A green armlet, with distinctive lettering as under :-
D.B.C. District Base Commandant.
Other Staff Officers As laid down for corresponding appointments on Divisional Head-Quarters.
Honorary brigadier-generals on the staff and colonels holding appointments for which armlets are authorised, will wear armlets with appropriate lettering. Honorary brigadier-generals, brigadiers, and colonels commanding formations and Cavalry or Infantry Brigadiers will wear the formation armlet without distinctive lettering.
OTHER RANKS.
265. The armlets to be worn by warrant officers, non-commissioned officers. and men are as under (only worn when actually on duty):.-
(a) Those employed on embarkation and sea transport duties White (linen).
SECTION V.- BADGES.
266.- DISTINGUISHING RANK BADGES AND CHEVRONS.
WARRANT AND N.C.0.'s.
Rank
Chevrons
Distinguishing Badges
No. of Bars
Worn on Jacket
Worn on Greatcoat
Warrant Officers – Class I
Staff Sergeant-Major, 1st Class
Royal Arms within a wreath
Bandmaster
Lyre (large)
Warrant Officers, Class I (not specified above)
Royal Arms
Warrant Officers – Class II
Staff Sergeant-Major, 1st Class
Crown within a wreath
Brigade or Regimental Quartermaster-Sergeant
Crown within a wreath
All other Warrant Officers, Class II
Crown
Non-commissioned Officers and Men
Provisional Staff Sergeant-Major
4 Chevrons
Crown
Sergeant-Bugler
4 Chevrons
Bugle
Sergeant-Trumpeter
4 Chevrons
Crossed Trumpets
Farrier, Wheeler, Saddler, or Smith, Staff-Sergeant
3 Chevrons
Crown
Squadron, Battery, Troop, or Company Quartermaster-Sergeant
3 Chevrons
Crown
Armament Staff-Sergeant
3 Chevrons
Crown
Staff-Sergeant,, A.A.M.C.
3 Chevrons
Crown
Band Sergeant
3 Chevrons
Lyre (small)
Sergeant and Lance-Sergeant
3 Chevrons
Corporal
2 Chevrons
Lance-Corporal,
1 Chevrons
Bandsmen
Lyre (small)
Trumpeter or Bugler
Crossed trumpets or bugles
Private
Notes:-
Warrant officers, non-commissioned officers, and soldiers who are employed as artificers wear the following trade badges on jackets :- .
Saddlers.- a bit.
Farriers and shoeing-smiths.- a horseshoe.
Wheelers and carpenters.- a wheel.
Chevrons and badges of rank will be worn on the right arm of jackets and greatcoats. Badges and chevrons, will be worn above the elbow in all eases except the follow-lug, when they will be worn below the elbow :-
All badges for warrant officers and badges and chevrons for non-commissioned officers wearing 4-bar chevrons (Provisional staff sergeants-major excepted).
(f) Four-bar chevrons worn below the elbow will be worn, with the point upwards.
(g) The chevrons will be of drab worsted on greatcoats and gold braid on jackets. Badges of rank, except chevrons, will be of brass or gilding metal.
(h) The position of badges of men of normal dimensions will be as follows:.- The point of 1-bar chevrons will be 3 inches; 2-bar, 9½ inches; 3-bar, 10½ inches; and the 4-bar, 11 inches from the top of the sleeve.
(i) The centre of the 4-bar chevrons and the warrant officers’ or skill-at-arms badges worn on jackets will be about half an inch above the point of the cuff; on service dress and other jackets with plain cuffs, the lower edge or points of the warrant officers’ or skill-at-arms badge will be 6 ½ inches; the point of the 4-bar chevron, 9 inches of the 1-bar, 7 ½ inches; the 2-bar, 8 inches; 3-bar, 8½ inches from bottom of the sleeve.
(k) The lower edge or point d the trade badge or badge of appointment, when worn by privates on jackets, will be 9 inches from the top of the sleeve.
(l) Trade badges worn by non-commissioned officers should be affixed with the lower edge three-quarters of an inch above the point of the ‘V' of chevron, and the artillery gun, or gun and crown when worn about the same distance above the trade badge.
(m) On greatcoats, the point of the l-bar chevron will be 9 inches, the 2-bar 9½ inches, the 3-bar 10 1/2 inches, and the 4-bar, 11 inches from the top of the sleeve; and of the 4-bar, when worn below the elbow, 11 inches from the bottom of the cuff.
REGIMENTAL COLOUR PATCHES.
268. The regimental colour patches worn by units of the A.M.F. and Senior Cadets are illustrated in plate opposite. They are worn by all ranks of the Militia Forces and Senior Cadets. Members of the Staff Corps and Australian Instructional Corps wear the colour patch of the unit to which attached. The patches are worn at sleeve head on both arms of the jacket.
269. Members of the Australian Military Force who served abroad in the Australian Imperial Fore5 may wear, above their unit colour patches, a half-size colour patch of the Australian Imperial Force unit in which they last served.
270. When worn on sleeve head unit colour patches will be attached to the jacket sleeve 1 inch clear from the top except when miniature patches are worn in addition, when the top of the miniature will be ½ inch from top of sleeve with ½ inch space between miniature and unit colours. Colour patches will be worn so as to present exactly the same appearance on both arm when viewed from the front. With this end in view, all patches divided obliquely are made in pairs. The illustrations in the coloured plate are left-arm patches.
284. Mess Dress.- Formation, &c., Commanders may grant approval for officers in possession of Mess Dress to wear it on the following occasions :.-
(a) On evening occasions of an official or public character when the Governor-General or a Governor of a State is present.
(b) Naval, Military, and Air Force Balls; United Service. Institute Balls; Divisional, Brigade or Regimental Dances and Balls.
(c) Entertainments by the Services at Naval anal Military Clubs, Messes, &c., when it is desired that Mess Dress be worn.
(d) Regimental, &c., Dinners, or evening entertainments.
On other occasions when it is desired that Mess Dress be worn approval must previously be obtained from Army Head-Quarters.
The description of Mess Dress (optional) is given as follows :-
1. Mess Jacket.- Universal pattern, cloth, fitted with roll collar, shoulder straps sewn down, pointed cuffs, 6 inches deep at the points and 2 3/4 inches behind, a 1-inch slit at the seams. No buttons on any part of the jacket. No gold braid or piping. Badges of rank in gilt or gilding metal on the shoulder straps. Miniature decorations and medals will be worn on the left lapel between 5 and 7 inches from the junction of the shoulder strap and lapel. Regimental pattern collar badges will he placed 3/4 inch below the medals.
2. Waistcoats lit all cases will be without piping, braiding, or gold lace; open at front and without collar, to be fastened with four Commonwealth buttons (18 lines).
A white shirt with white stand-up wing collar, 1½ to 2 inches high, and a black silk or satin tie will be worn in Mess Dress.
3. The colour of the cloth for mess jacket and waistcoat for AAMC will be as described in the plate below:-
(a) Shoulder straps of Gen. Officers edged with ½ in. Oak Leaf pattern gold lace; Brigadiers and subs. Cols. ½ in. Staff pattern gold lace.
4. Officers now in possession of a pattern of Mess Dress heretofore authorised may continue to wear the same in the manner hitherto prescribed until such time as it is worn out, but on replacement the patterns mentioned in paragraph 3 above must he adopted.
5. Departmental or Regimental Officers attached to Army or Formation H.Q.'s will wear the Mess Dress of their Department or Regiment.
APPENDIX A.
MILITIA UNIFORM (OTHER RANKS)
SEE PLATE
NOTES.
Infantry of Third Division and of Field Troops, Fourth and Fifth Military Districts, will wear scarlet lacings. Infantry all other Formations will wear green facings.
Piping on shoulder straps and top of cuff.
Piping on bottom edge of collar, shoulder straps and top of cuff.
A.A.M.C. to have three colour Folds in Puggaree.
The cap badge to be placed on the left side midway between the piping and top, the centre of the badge to be 2 inches from the front. In Artillery and Engineers it will be worn in a diagonal position, at an angle of 45 degrees to the rear. With other Arms it will be worn horizontally.
Boots.- Brown for Light Horse and Infantry. Black for other arms.
Leggings.- Brown for Light Horse and mounted personnel of Infantry. Black for other arms.
Jackets and trousers will be made of 18 oz. Woollen material for Units in the Third and Sixth Military Districts, and of 14 oz. For all other Districts. For description of jacket, see Para. 51.
Personnel of Light Horse Regiments and Units of Cavalry Divisions may wear emu plumes, provided supply is arranged at no cost to the Department, but all members of a Unit must be dressed alike.
APPENDIX A.
OPTIONAL DRESS: WARRANT OFFICERS, STAFF SERGEANTS,
AND SERGEANTS (ALL ARMS).
Unit A.A.M.C:
Blue Jacket
Blue Trousers.
Collar and Pipings:
Cherry
Cherry Pipings
Cherry stripe 1 ¾ in.
(a) Piping on Jackets will be on bottom of collar (except when collar is coloured edge of shoulder straps and tops of cuffs).
(b) Scarlet for Third Division and Field Troops Fourth and Fifth Military Districts, remainder green.
Regimental Medical Officers posted to other Corps.
These Dress Regulations do not specifically mention the Dress for RMOs posted to other Corps. It is unclear then what was worn when Medical Officers served with Light Horse and Infantry Units but it is likely that it follows later Dress Regulations of 1935 - namely: 'Regimental Medical Officers of the Light Horse and Infantry will be provided with A.A.M.C. dress but may wear the S.D. Cap, jacket and trousers authorised for officers of the Units with which they are serving, provided no expense to the public is incurred. The blue forage cap with a drab cap cover may be worn in lieu of a S.D. Cap.' 1935 Dress Regulations (?)
If this be the case then the following Service Uniform would be worn at the RMOs expense:
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