Rifles Dress Guidance As at Oct 2010

The Rifles Dress
Cap Badge
Side Hat Boos

Belt Badge Back Badge
Shako Boos
Rifles Website: http://www.army.mod.uk/infantry/regiments/6313.aspx Issue: 3/2010 as at Oct 2010 POC: london@the-rifles.co.uk

The Rifles Dress
Regimental Dress Point of Contact for all

Rifles Dress Matters is:
Lt Col (Retd) Jan-Dirk von Merveldt
london@the-rifles.co.uk
(London Office)
0207 491 4936/35
ATN 949621 4139/4134
or
(Winchester Office)
01962 828 532
ATN 94271 5132
The Rifles Cap Badge
Silver Bugle horn with tassels above surmounted by the
Sovereign’s Crown.
For the Forage Cap and Beret worn by all ranks.

Cap Badge Officers (Lugs & cotter pin fitting) for Officers’ No1
Forage Cap.
NSN 8455-99-378-7176 or shop@riflesdirect.com
Cap Badge ORs (Vertical hook fitting) for ORs’ No1 Forage Cap.
NSN 8455-99-387-2296
Small silver version with screw back worn on Officers’ / WOs Side
Hat boss.
Small black metal version for Collar Badges on No2 & No4 Dress.
Embossed on all RIFLES buttons.
Standard size on all Cross Belt back pouches with special two
screw (N&S) and washer fitting.
Side Hat, Collar Badge & Button version
For the Forage Cap and Beret worn by all ranks.
Cap Badge Officers (Lugs & cotter pin

fitting) for Officers’ No1 Forage Cap.
NSN 8455-99-378-7176
Cap Badge ORs (Vertical hook

fitting) for ORs’ No1 Forage Cap.
NSN 8455-99-387-2296
The Lug & cotter pin badge is not suitable

for fitting to the ORs No1 Forage Cap, the
fittings on the OR’s No1 Forage Cap are
designed for “Vertical hook only”.
Cap Badges also available from:
shop@riflesdirect.com
(Variations)

Cap Badge Officers (Lugs & Cap Badge ORs (Vertical

cotter pin fitting) for Officers’ The Cap Badge
hook fitting) for ORs’ No1
No1 Forage Cap. Forage Cap.
NSN 8455-99-378-7176 NSN 8455-99-387-2296
Side Hat Boss & Badge Shako Boss & Badge

(Officers & WOs only) (Band & Bugles only)
Rifles Back Badges
Back Badge gilding metal, silver plated . Prong-clutch attachment.
Sphinx within wreath with ‘EGYPT’ under sphinx.
Designed only to pierce through the black hat band of the Forage Cap and not into
and through the cap proper.
Worn by all rank only on No1 Dress Forage Cap.
Also worn on Red Hat Band by full Colonels and above “Late The Rifles”.
Cloth Back Badge Silver embroidered:

For Officers & WOs Side Hats only. The Back Badge ‘sits centrally a top’
the bottom seam of the back of the Side Hat (Flap).
Only from: shop@riflesdirect.com
The Back Badge on berets. The back badge may be worn on the back of berets for those
former RGBWLI Coys that form 6 & 7 RIFLES. ACF Cadets based in Glos, Berks and Wilts
may also wear the back badge on their berets.
Rifles Officers’ No1 Dress
Forage Cap
(Also worn by WO1’s/RSMs)
Black Oak Leaf Band:

38mm wide
MOD Pattern Ref: 9387A
NSN: 8315-99-136-0961
Makers: The Wyedean Weaving Company Ltd

www.wyedean.com
Tel:01535 643 077
Rifles Side Hat
Officers/WOs
Side Hats are optional for Officers & WOs. They are however
encouraged to wear Side Hats in Barracks.
Badge & Boss: This is fitted midway between the “Peak” & the join
of the “Body & Crown”. It is not fitted on the “Peak”.
Back Badge: This embroidered badge is fitted to the “Flap” not on

the rear of the “Peak”.
When Worn: In No2 Dress (without Cross Belts/medals), Shirt

Sleeve and Pullover Order, when Cbt Jacket is worn over SSO &
PO. At COs discretion when in Cbts/ the field.
Sources for Side Hats:

Riflesdirect: 0845 6434 584 shop@riflesdirect.com
Patey (London) Ltd: 0207 635 0030 trevor@pateyhats.com
Herbert Johnson: 01954 785942 sales@herbert-johnson.co.uk
FIELD SERVICE CAP (also called "SIDE CAP/HATS"): alongside stiff forage caps, by the 1880s
the Army had a soft “Forage Cap for Active Service and Peace Manoeuvres". For normal Line
Infantry this was their Glengarry; for most others it was the simple boat-shaped Torin cap which
a few regiments still retain. The non-Scottish Glengarry and most Torin caps were before
Long replaced by an Austrian pattern cap that could unfold more elaborately into a form of
Balaclava, fastening with two buttons. This remains the main style of the Field Service Cap/
Side Hat of today (ADR Part 1 para 01.190 & ADR Part 9 para 09.0110-09.0112).
Rifles No 1 Hat ORs
Name: Cap, Service Other Ranks

Description: Cap, Service. Rifle green. Cloth,
uniform wool NSN: 8405-99-136-0356 to 0366
Size Range: 11 sizes (Headband measurements in cm)
Worn with:
a. Hat band: Braid, Textile. Black. Worsted. Braided. Flat.
1¾ in (44.4 mm) wide. NSN: 8315-99-973-0787
b. Rifles Cap Badge (vertical hook) NSN 8455-99-387-2296
c. Rifles Silver Back Badge NSN: 8455-99-133-7981
d. Black Patent leather chin strap
e. Small Rifles (18ligne) hat buttons NSN: 8455-99-378-7179
Caps are not to be flattened, shaped or manipulated.

Rifles Beret
Name: Beret, Green Rifle

Description: Beret, All ranks, Rifle green. Wool knitted.
NSN: 8405-99-976-0171 to 0187
Size Range: 18 sizes (Headband measurements 48cm-64 cm)
Worn with: SSO/Pullover Order/ Barrack Dress/Combats
Cap Badge is issued separately
Cap Badge Officers (Lugs & cotter pin):

NSN 8455-99-378-7176
Cap Badge OR’s (Vertical hook):

NSN 8455-99-387-2296
Back badge. The back badge may be worn on the back of berets for those former
RGBWLI Coys that form 6 & 7 RIFLES. ACF Cadets based in Glos, Berks and Wilts may
also wear the back badge on their berets. (NSN 8455-99-133-7981)
Rifles Side Hat Boss & Badge
Rifle Green cord Beehive & small Silver

Cap Badge with screw pin backing.
Worn on Officers and WOs Side Hats only.
Rifles Back Badge
Silver metal with two bendable prongs.
Designed only to pierce through the black hat band

of the Forage Cap and not into or through the cap
proper.
The Back Badge “sits a top” the bottom seam of the

black hat band.
Embroidered cloth version for Officers’ /WOs Side

Hat only from shop@riflesdirect.com
Also worn on Red Hat Band by full Colonels and

above “Late The Rifles”.
Wearing of the Earl of Haig
Poppy
The Earl Haig poppy is traditionally worn on Remembrance Sunday and for
7 days prior to that event as follows:
Forage Cap: The poppy with the red

petal and green oak leaf is worn behind
the left chin strap button.
Beret. The poppy with red petal stripped is

worn behind the Rifles cap badge.
Wearing of the Earl of Haig
Poppy
The Earl Haig poppy is traditionally worn on Remembrance Sunday and for
7 days prior to that event as follows:
Side Hat: The poppy is worn intact pinned

on the front left hand side with the stem
behind the “Peak” near the “Boss” but not
obscuring it.
Shako (Band & Bugles): The poppy is worn

intact with the stem pinned on the left hand
side into the curve of the thick braiding.
Rifles Shako
(Officer)
Name: Rifles Cap, Band Officers
Worn by: DOM, Band Masters & Bugle Majors
Worn with: Full Dress/No1 Dress/No3 Dress
NSN: 8405-99-500-7442
Size Range: 18 sizes (Headband 48cm-64 cm)
Makers: Hobson & Sons (London) Ltd
Plume: Plume, Feather, Red on Black issued separately

NSN: 8455-99-175-1594
Chin Strap: Chain Link (Rifles, Band, Chin Strap Officers) issued
separately
NSN: To be notified
Back Badge: Cloth Silver embroidered
Shakos are only to be worn by members of the Rifles Bands

and Bugles.
Rifles Shako
(Rifles Cap, Band ORs)
Name: Rifles Cap, Band ORs
Worn by: Musicians & Buglers
Worn with: Full Dress/No1 Dress/No3 Dress
NSN: 8405-99-500-7443
Size Range: 18 sizes (Headband 48cm-64 cm)
Plume: Plume, Horsehair, Red on Black, The Band

& Bugles of The Rifles, Musicians. Plume; red on
black horsehair.
NSN: 8455-99-175-1595
Back Badge: Cloth Back Badge Silver

embroidered
Chin Strap: Black leather (Rifles, Chin Strap ORs,
Band) issued separately.
NSN: To be notified
Rifles Band & Bugles
Shako Plumes
Name: Plume, Feather, Red on Black, The Band & Bugles of The
Rifles, Officer (worn by DOM, BM, Bugle Major)
NSN: 8455-99-175-1594
Detail: Plume; red on black feather; a metal ornamental Flaming 29

Grenade with ‘plain effect’ ball, length 4cm, finished in stove cm
enamelled gloss black; a plain metal ring 2cm OD 1.6 ID with a

‘D’ cross section finished in stove enamelled gloss black;
supported on a 0.476cm (3/16”) square alloy stem; overall length 44
cm
of plume is 44cm.
Pattern Number: TBN

7
c
m
Worn by: DOM, BM, Bugle Major of The Rifles
4
Worn with: Rifles Cap, Band Officers NSN 8405-99-500-7442 c
m
(Shako)
4
cm
Band & Bugles Shako Plumes
(Musicians & Buglers)
7cm
m
Name: Plume, Horsehair, Red on Black, The Band & Bugles of The
Rifles, Musicians
NSN: 8455-99-175-1595
Detail: Plume; red on black horsehair; a metal ornamental Flaming 22c

7c m
Grenade with ‘plain effect’ ball, length 4cm, finished in stove m
enamelled gloss black; a plain metal ring 2cm OD 1.6 ID with a ‘D’
cross section finished in stove enamelled gloss black; supported on
a 0.476cm (3/16”) square alloy stem; overall length of plume is 4c
22cm. m
Pattern Number: D02000; DMC: CE; D/Q: EA; PSC: 5J

4c
m
Worn by: Musicians and Buglers of The Rifles
Worn with: Cap, Other Ranks 8405-99-500-7443 (Shako)

Rifles Shako Boss
Band & Bugles All Ranks
Front view
Rear view
Side Hat Boss for Fitted to Shako

comparison only
Rifles Officers’ Cross Belt
76mm wide black patent Leather Cross Belt, large Belt Badge, Back Plate, Whistle & Chain, Back Pouch, silver
plated belt/pouch linkage. The Rifles Badge on the rear pouch is a special two screw fit. All solid or plated silver
furniture. Worn with No1, No2, No3, No4 and No6 Dress as directed.
Whistle Cord worn with Cross Belt in No2, No4 & No6 Dress. (Not in No1 Dress)
Authorised officers’ version in solid silver (hall marked) or silver-plate with unique serial number available only
through RHQ (london@the-rifles.co.uk)
Rifles Cross Belt Badge
(Officers)
Solid or silver plated (76mm) Badge.
The Officers’ and WOs’ cross belt

is to be worn with the silver backing
plate behind the belt nearest to the
body & not directly behind badge.
(Annex B,LF/CRF/ DO/1/5/9 dated 10
Jun 09)
Officers Cross Belt badge & Silver

furniture (solid silver or silver plate)
Is available only through RHQ
on london@the-rifles.co.uk .
Serial numbers are inscribed on the

back of the crown.
Rifles Cross Belts
Main Battle Honours carried on Belt Badge.

Silver fittings on patent leather. The belt runs under the left
epaulette.
Officers & WOs belt 76 mm wide.

The Officers’ and WOs’ cross belt is to be worn with the
silver backing plate between the belt and the body & not
directly behind the badge. (Annex B, LF/CRF/DO/1/5/9
dated 10 Jun 09)
CSjts & Sjts belt 50 mm wide. The Lions Head for Chain &
Whistle worn without the laurel wreath back plate (the belt
is too narrow for the laurel wreath back plate).
WOs issue Belt: NSN 8440-99-666-8032 depending on size

WOs issue Belt Badge: NSN 8440-99-378-7184
CSjts & Sjts belt: NSN 8440-99-666-8037 depending on size

CSjts &Sjts belt badge: NSN 8440-99-378-7185 Cross Belt cover/carrying case: This
will be available from Rifles Direct
Lions head, Chain & Whistle: NSN 8465-99-428-7209 from May 2010.
Rifles Cross Belt
Chain, Whistle & Lions Head
Part of the Cross Belt Furniture.
Fitted equidistant above and below Cross

Belt Badge.
Issued to WOs & SNCOs for Cross Belts.
Whistle No 3. With boss & chain. Nickel

silver plated. (Lions head, Back plate
Chain & Whistle): NSN 8465-99-428-7209
Nickel silver plated.
Chain type and fitment may vary slightly.
Worn on CSjts & Sjts Cross Belts (50mm)

without laurel wreath baking plate behind
Lions Head.
(Solid silver chain displayed here)
Rifles Cross Belt Back Pouch
Reverse view of Pouch Badge with

special 2 screw & washer fit.
Part of the Cross Belt Furniture. Worn centrally over back seam of jacket.
Silver fittings on patent leather.
Issued to WOs & SNCOs as part of the Cross Belt furniture.
Officers/ WO’s belt 76mm wide & CSjts & Sjts belt 50 mm wide.
Badge with special 2 screw & washer fit.
Rifles Waist Belt
Rfn-Cpl
Belt, Ceremonial. The Rifles. Parade Belt. Black plastic 57mm wide
Size Range 4
NSN 8440-99-666-8021/24
Buckle. Plate Waist Belt The Rifles. Bright Chrome. Badge has Maltese Cross with Wreath with
Battle Honours:
NSN 8440-99-378-7186
Worn by: Rfn-Cpl with No1,No2, No3 & No6 Dress (Not in Shirt Sleeve or Pullover order)
‘Golden Threads’ on No 1 Dress
Silver RIFLES Bugle Badge on green Forage

Cap.
Thin red Russia Braid at base of high collar

(Mandarin collar).
Cross Belts worn by Officers & WOs (76mm)

& SNCOs (50mm).
Croix de Guerre on both arms.
Black Buttons with raised RIFLES cap badge

image 5x Ball Buttons down front of Officer
& WO1 tunic, pocket buttons flat.
Flat Buttons with raised RIFLES cap badge

image for all other ranks.
Silver Back Badge on back of green

Forage Cap only.
Officers’ No 1 Dress
Rifle Green Patrol style Jacket with high

(Mandarin) collar and red Russia Braid around
base of collar
Worn with:
Headdress: Forage Cap.
Rank: Rifles black and red special fit 5/8th metal Crowns/Bath Stars.
Shoulder boards: Gimp Boards with special flat screw buttons.
Croix de Guerre: On both arms (use detachable C de G).
Medals: Medal ribbons/standard size medals court mounted.
Rifles Buttons: Front 5 x black ball buttons; flat pocket buttons.
Shirt: White collarless shirt with only cuffs showing.
Cross Belt: Officer pattern.
Sword Belt: Only if sword is worn (slung under jacket).
Gloves: Black unlined leather, single/ pop button if sword is carried.
Netherwear: Black Mess Overalls with 2” black braid band/seam.
Footwear: George Boots.
Embellishments: Avn /Para Wings etc. as per Army Dress Regs.
No shoulder titles; No collar badges; No whistle cord.

No 1 Dress Shoulder Boards
(Officers, WO1s &
Bugle Majors )
Gimp Shoulder Boards Officers,WO1s & Bugle Majors: Worn on No1 & No3 Dress with
Special screw post buttons and special rank fitments with scarlet Melton backing/ surround. WO1s & Bugle
Majors wear blank Gimp Shoulder Boards. Rank insignia worn commencing from base of Shoulder Board. No
RIFLES shoulder titles worn. For officers available through: shop@riflesdirect.co.uk for WO1s & B/Majs through QM
Gimp Boards w/straps plain board w/no rank. NSN 8455-99-133-9065
St Edward’s crown & Bath star Gimp Shoulder Board Screw post Buttons
with special fitment
Equerries & ADCs

Aiguillette fitment on Mess Kit: Equerries & ADCs wear a single blank Gimp Board on Mess Kit, without rank, for gold
Aiguillette fitment. Right shoulder for Equerries and Royal ADCs. Left shoulder for MAs & ADCs to General Officers.
Small black metal E II R cipher worn at base of board as applicable for Royal appointments only without rank.
Officers’ No 2 Dress (Applies also to FAD)
Forage Cap as per No1 Dress.
Rank: Black 5/8th metal
Crown/Bath Star (less red infill/
backing).
Shoulder Titles
Cross Belt as directed.
Rifles black metal titles worn
on both shoulders. Whistle cord to be worn
Collar Badges. overlapping the Cross Belt.
Croix de Guerre (1914-18) on 4x black ball button down the

both arms 4 ½ cm (1 ¾ in) front, remainder flat, all with raised
down from the shoulder RIFLES cap badge image,
seam.
Whistle Cord worn on right Shirt & Tie in No 2 Dress, as per
shoulder with and without ECAB direction, once FAD is
Cross Belt & overlapping it. issued, the FAD issue shirt and tie
are to be worn in this form of
The Cross Belt runs under dress.
the left epaulette.
Sword Belt is only worn by Black Leather Glove, unlined with
officers if sword is worn. single/ pop button.
Footwear: George Boots with

Cross Belt/ Medals.
Black Brogues/ Shoes Highland
without Cross Belt/ Medals.
Officers’ No 3 Dress
White Tropical Parade-Wear
White Patrol style Jacket with high (Mandarin) collar

and red Russia Braid around base of collar.
Cloth: White twill, polyester and viscose.
Worn with:
Rank: Rifles black and red special fit 5/th metal Crowns/Bath Stars.
Shoulder boards: Black Gimp Boards with special flat screw buttons.
Rifles Buttons: Front 5 x black ball buttons; flat pocket buttons.
Cross Belt: Officer pattern.
Gloves: Black unlined leather, single/ pop button if sword is carried.
Note: No shoulder titles; No collar badges; No whistle cord.

ORs No 3 Dress
White Tropical Parade-Wear including Full Dress and Band Uniforms
Description (ORs pattern): Jacket, Mans. No3 Dress, Army.

Cloth: White twill, polyester and viscose, single breasted to button five.
Stand collar with red Russia braid at base. Centre back vent. Two piece
set-in sleeve with plain cuff. Shoulder straps
Specification: UK/SC/5223 @ 24411
NSN: 8405-99-978-7723
Size Range: 22 Sizes
Contact: Bicester Help Desk 94240 4783 or 94240 4571/ 94240 4810
Worn with:
Headdress: Forage Cap
Rank : Rifles black on green Chevrons with silver lining. for ORs.
Croix de Guerre (1914-18): on both arms (recommend detachable C de G).
Rifles Buttons: WOs 5 x black ball buttons; ORs 5 x black flat buttons down the
front, rest flat for epaulettes & pockets.
Cross Belt: WOs & SNCOs.
Waist Belt: JNCOs & Rfn.
Medals: Standard size mounted.
Sword Belt: WOs.
Gloves: Black cotton unlined.
Netherwear: Black No1 Dress trousers.
Embellishments: Avn /Para/SAS Wings etc. as per Army Dress Regs.
No shoulder titles; No collar badges; No whistle cords or lanyards worn.
No 4 Dress
Description: Uniform, Mans. No 4 Dress. Officers, Army;

Cloth: Polyester and wool, Stone coloured without buttons.
NSN: 8405-99-130-7261 to 8405-99-130-7310
Specification: DC/MS/4886-1 22876
Size Range: 61 sizes
Accoutrements: As for No2 Dress
Details: JSP768 Def. Clothing Catalogue Sec 6, or in the COSA
Worn with:
Headdress: Forage Cap or when not on Pde with troops Side Hat.
Rank: Rifles black 5/8th plain metal Crowns/Bath Stars.
Shoulder Titles: Rifles black metal shoulder titles.
Collar badges: Rifles black metal collar badges.
Croix de Guerre (1914-18): On both arms (Recommend detachable C de G).
Rifles Buttons: 4x black ball buttons down the front, remainder flat for epaulettes and pockets.
Rifles Whistle Cord: Worn on right shoulder with & without Cross Belt.
Cross Belt: As directed.
Shirt & Tie: As per ECAB direction, once FAD is issued, the FAD issued shirt and tie are to be worn.
Sword Belt: Slung Sword Belt is only worn by officers under the jacket if sword is worn.
Gloves: Leather Gloves black unlined with single/ pop button if sword is carried.
Footwear: George Boots with Cross Belt; Black Brogues/ Shoes Highland without Cross Belt.
Worn by: This order of dress is exclusive to officers though it is worn in appropriate regions by some WOs1 (ADC Part 9 Sect
09.011).
No 6 Dress
Description: Uniform, Mans. No 6 Dress Soldiers. No Picture

Cloth: Polyester and wool, Stone coloured.
NSN: 8405-99-977-7134 to 8405-99-977-7138;
8405-99-977-8125 to 8405-99-977- 8147
Accoutrements: As for No2 Dress
Details: JSP768 Def. Clothing Catalogue Sec 6, or in the COSA
Worn with:
Headdress: Forage Cap or Side Hat (for Officers/WO’s when not on Pde with troops).
Rank Officers: Rifles black 5/8th plain metal St Edward’s Crowns/Bath Stars.
Rank ORs: Rifles Silver gilt wire on black with rifle green background worn on right sleeve only affixed by hooks & eyes or
press studs.
Shoulder Titles: Rifles black metal shoulder titles.
Collar badges: Collar badges are not worn with No. 6 Dress (the collar of the jackets is not suitable).
Croix de Guerre (1914-18): On both arms (Recommend detachable C de G).
Rifles Buttons: Officers/WOs black ball buttons; ORs black flat buttons down the front. Flat buttons for pockets & epaulets.
Belts: Cross Belt /Waist Belt as directed.
Whistle Cord: Rifles Whistle Cord Officers/WOs/SNCOs with & without when Cross Belt on RHS.
Rifles Lanyard ORs: ORs wear Lanyard on LHS.
Sword Belt: Slung sword belt is only worn by officers under the jacket if sword is worn. WOs wear sword belt as normal.
Gloves: Leather gloves black unlined with single/ pop button if sword is carried.
Footwear: George Boots with Cross Belt; Black Brogues/ Shoes Highland without Cross Belt.
Officers’ Mess Dress (No 10)
Headdress: No1 Dress Hat /Side Hat
Jacket: Scarlet high open collar overlaid with intricate black Russia
braid pattern, Croix de Guerre on both arms.
Rank: Not worn on Officers’ Mess Kit.
Waistcoat: Green felt with scarlet felt bands overlaid with black
Russia braid to match jacket collar.
Medals: Court Mounted Miniatures.
Sleeves: Scarlet cuffs overlaid with intricate black Russia braid.
Shirt: White Soft Collar & black Bow Tie (for White Tie events worn Equerries & ADCs wear single
with a stiff high collar). Gimp Shoulder Board on Mess
Kit, without rank, for gold
Aiguillette fitment. Right
Trousers: Black Mess Overalls with 2” black braid band/seam. shoulder for Equerries & Royal
ADCs, left shoulder for MAs &
Foot Wear: George Boots or Mess Wellingtons, no spurs. ADCs to General Officers.
Pattern Views
Front view Side view Back view

Mess Jacket & Vest Mess Jacket Mess Jacket
There may be slight nuances in
This jacket is fitted on the left
the amount of red shown on the
shoulder for an ADC’s Aiguillettes
cuffs depending which tailor
Gimp Board
made the jacket.
Collar & Cuffs
Officers Mess Kit

Jacket Collar pattern:
Scarlet Melton overlaid with intricate Russia braid.
Officers may, for comfort, request a rounded off

front of collar.
Officers Mess Kit

Jacket Cuff:
Scarlet Melton overlaid with intricate Russia braid.
White double cuff showing.
Tropical Mess Kit
Description:
White twill, polyester and viscose; single breasted; shawl collar; patrol
back, lined.
Worn with:
Headdress: Forage Cap or Side Hat.
Rank: Not worn by Officers in this form of dress.
Shoulder boards: Not worn in this form of dress.
Medals: Miniatures.
Rifles Buttons: Not worn in this form of dress.
Shirt: White Dinner Jacket shirt with soft collar with cuffs showing.
Tie: Black Bow Tie.
Waistcoat: Not worn in this form of dress.
Cross Belt: Not worn in this form of dress.
Sword Belt: Not worn in this form of dress.
Gloves: Not worn in this form of dress.
Netherwear: Black Mess Kit Overalls or black Dinner Jacket trousers.
Cummerbund: Rifles Cummerbund.
Footwear: George Boots or Mess Wellingtons
No shoulder titles; No collar badges; No whistle cord.

Officers’
Winter Barrack Dress
(No 13)(Pullover Order)
Headdress: Rifle Green Side Hat with rifle green beehive Boss/ silver Bugle
Badge & silver embroidered Back Badge.
Rank Badges & Shoulder Titles: Black Metal 5/8th Rank insignias & RIFLES
shoulder titles pierced directly into pullover or worn on same pullover coloured
slides.
Shirt: Shirt Man’s Coat Style. Fawn. Long Sleeves. Cotton twill. Patch pocket
and single point flap on each front Size Range: 15
NSN: 8405-99-869-6529 to 8405-99-869-6542, Collar size (cm) 35 to 48
or Rifles Officers’ Regtl pattern shirt. Plain black 4 hole,11mm shirt buttons all
round.
FAD: As per ECAB direction, regimental & corps shirts & ties may be worn in No 13/14
Barrack Dress.
Rifles buttons: Flat black Rifles 30 ligne buttons for shoulder epaulettes of
pullover.
Tie: Knitted fawn coloured tie as directed.

.
Stable Belt: Rifles Stable Belt worn over pullover.
Footwear: Black Brogues/ Shoes Highland.
With Cbt 95 trousers & Stable Belt at the discretion of COs and/or as direct.
Officers’
Summer Barrack Dress
(No 14) (Shirt Sleeve Order)
Headdress: Rifle Green Side Hat with rifle green beehive Boss/ silver Bugle Badge &
silver embroidered Back Badge.
Rank Badges & Shoulder Titles: Black Metal 5/8th Rank insignias & RIFLES
shoulder titles pierced directly into the shirt or worn on same shirt coloured slides.
Shirt: Shirt Man’s Coat Style. Fawn. Long Sleeves. Cotton twill. Patch pocket and
single point flap on each front Size Range: 15; NSN: 8405-99-869-6529 to 8405-99-
869-6542, Collar size (cm) 35 to 48 or Rifles Officers’ Regtl pattern shirt. Plain black 4
hole,11mm shirt buttons all round. Sleeves rolled up in a 3”fold, 2” above the elbow.
The top button of the shirt is left undone.
Barrack Dress.
Whistle Cord: Thick whistle cord on RH shoulder fastened on extreme left of right
hand breast pocket.
Stable Belt: Rifles Stable

. Belt.

WOs Cross Belt
WOs Cross Belt WOs Cross Belt

Worn with No1, No 2, No 3, and No 6 Dress. When worn with No 2 Dress the
thick Whistle Cord is worn by
76mm patent leather Cross Belt with back pouch. WOs. The belt runs under the left
Large belt badge with back plate worn behind belt epaulette.
next to body.
Whistle & chain, lion’s head with laurel wreath
back plate.
RIFLES Pouch
Badge with 2
Whistle Cord is not worn with No1 & No3 Dress.
special fit crews.
Back Pouch
Patent leather with special fit RIFLES badge. Stainless steel belt/pouch links. Same for WOs, CSjts & Sjts.
WOs’ No 1 Dress
Jacket Man’s No1 Dress The Rifles, 75mm wide patent leather Cross Belt with back
pouch. 5x Black Ball Buttons with raised RIFLES cap badge image, flat buttons with
image for Pockets and Epaulettes. Black patent leather sword belt worn under
jacket. Black Leather Gloves, unlined with single/ pop button. Black trousers with
black welt. Sword sling. George boots.
Rifle Green Forage Cap
Rifles cap badge
Small silver metal back badge.
Patrol Style Jacket. High

(Mandarin) collar with red Russia
braid at base of collar (Jacket
Man’s No1 Dress The Rifles)
NSN 8405-99-244-0673 to 0734.
White collarless shirt with cuffs.
Silver Russia braid embellished

rank insignia right arm only.
Sword sling worn.
No Collar Badges, Shoulder Titles or

Whistle Cords worn on No1 Dress.
WO1s, Bandmasters & Bugle Majors

wear officer type Gimp Shoulder
Boards.
WOs’ No 2 Dress (FAD)
Ceremonial
75mm wide patent leather Cross Belt with back pouch. 5x Black Ball Buttons with
raised RIFLES cap badge image, flat buttons with image for Epaulettes. Black
patent leather sword belt worn under jacket. Black leather gloves, unlined with
single/ pop button. George boots.
Rifle Green Forage Cap silver (sliding)
Rifles cap badge & small silver metal back
badge.
Collar Badges, Shoulder Titles.

FAD issued shirt and tie are to be worn in
No 2 Dress.
Silver Russia braid embellished rank

insignia right arm only.
Croix de Guerre (1914-18) on both arms.
Whistle Cord to be worn with Cross Belt.
Medals.
Cross Belt runs under the left epaulette.
Black leather gloves.
Sword Sling .
WOs’ No 2 Dress (FAD)
Non-Ceremonial
5x Black Ball Buttons with raised RIFLES cap badge image, flat buttons with image
for Epaulettes. Black patent leather sword belt worn under jacket. Black leather
gloves, unlined with single/ pop button. Black Brogues/ Shoes Highland
Rifle Green Forage Cap silver Rifles

cap badge & small silver metal back
badge.
Shirt Mans, Fawn, Long Sleeve NSN

8405-99-869-6537 (As per ECAB direction, once
FAD is issued, the FAD issued shirt and tie are to be
worn in No 2 Dress).
Collar Badges, Shoulder Titles and

Whistle Cord.

insignia on right arm only.
Croix de Guerre (1914-18) on both arms

4 ½ cm (1 ¾ in) down from the shoulder
seam.
Whistle Cord worn on right shoulder.
Sword Sling worn.

WOs’ & SNCOs’ Mess Dress
(No 10)
Headdress: No1 Dress Forage Cap.
Jacket: Rifle Green jacket with roll collar, black clutch & pin Collar
badges on front lapels (at level of V neck in Waistcoat/Bib and below
miniatures),
Waistcoat (Bib): Rifle Green, black braiding down the front with four
Scarlet lines running through the braid.
Rank: Same pattern as for No1 & No2 Dress except ¾ size. On
right arm only. Available through shop@riflesdirect.com
Shirt: White soft collar with cuff showing.
Tie: Black bow tie (not with Regtl Stripes).
Medals: Miniatures (above Collar Badges).
Trousers: Black with black welt down the side.( No1 Dress Trousers)
Foot wear: George Boots.
SNCO’s Mess Dress Grant: A £455 grant for the purchase of SNCO Mess
Kit for all newly promoted to Sjts is effective wef 1 Apr 09. Non
retrospective. Not applicable to the TA
(Ref: AG/HQ/1-6-1 dated 19 Feb 09)
WOs’ & SNCOs’ Mess Dress
Tropical Mess Kit
Description:
White twill, polyester and viscose; single breasted; shawl collar;
patrol back, unlined.
Worn with:
Rank: ¾ size black on green with silver lining.
Epaulettes : Not worn in this form of dress.
Collar Badges: Worn by NCOs in this form of dress.
Medals: Miniatures.
Rifles Buttons: Not worn in this form of dress.
Shirt: White Dinner Jacket shirt with soft collar with cuffs showing.
Tie: Black Bow Tie.
Waistcoat: Not worn in this form of dress.
Cross Belt: Not worn in this form of dress.
Sword Belt: Not worn in this form of dress.
Gloves: Not worn in this form of dress.
Netherwear: Black No 1 Dress or black Dinner Jacket trousers.
Cummerbund: Rifles Cummerbund.
Footwear: George Boots or Mess Wellingtons
No shoulder titles; No whistle cord.

WOs
Winter Barrack Dress
(No 13) (Pullover Order)
Rank Badges: Black on green cloth embroidered on RH sleeve & RIFLES shoulder
titles pierced directly into pullover.
Shirt: Shirt Man’s Coat Style. Fawn. Long Sleeves. Cotton twill. Patch pocket and
single point flap on each front Size Range: 15; NSN: 8405-99-869-6529 to 8405-99-
869-6542, Collar size (cm) 35 to 48 or Rifles Officers’ Regtl pattern shirt. Plain black 4
hole,11mm shirt buttons all round.
FAD: As per ECAB direction, regimental & corps shirts & ties may be worn in No 13/14 Barrack
Dress.
Rifles buttons: Flat black Rifles 30 ligne buttons for shoulder epaulettes of pullover.
Tie: As directed.
Stable Belt: Rifles Stable Belt worn over pullover.
Sword Sling: Protruding on the LHS below the Pullover.

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WOs
Summer Barrack Dress
(No 14) (Shirt Sleeve Order)
Rank Badges Black Metal : Wrist Strap Insignia (WO1, RQMS/TQMS, WO2) on RH
wrist & RIFLES shoulder titles pierced directly into the shirt.
Shirt: Shirt Man’s Coat Style. Fawn. Long Sleeves. Cotton twill. Patch pocket and single
point flap on each front Size Range: 15; NSN: 8405-99-869-6529 to 8405-99-869-6542,
Collar size (cm) 35 to 48 or Rifles Officers’ Regtl pattern shirt. Plain black 4 hole,11mm
shirt buttons all round. Sleeves rolled up in a 3”fold, 2” above the elbow. The top button
of the shirt is left undone.
Barrack Dress.
Whistle Cord: Thick whistle cord on RH shoulder fastened on extreme left of right hand
breast pocket.
Stable Belt: Rifles Stable

. Belt worn.
Sword Sling: Protruding on the LHS below Stable Belt.

CSjts & Sjts Cross Belt
CSjts & Sjts Cross Belt CSjts & Sjts Cross Belt
CSjt & Sjt belt is 50 mm wide made of patent When worn with No 2 Dress
leather with a back pouch. Small belt badge, the lanyard is worn.
whistle & chain. The lion’s head is worn without
laurel back plate (the belt is too narrow for the The belt runs under the left
laurel back plate). epaulette.
Cross Belt is worn with No1, No 2, No 3,

and No 6 Dress.
The lanyard is worn with No2 & No6 Dress but

not with No1 & No3 Dress.
RIFLES Pouch Badge
CSjt & Sjt Cross Belt : NSN 8440-99-666-8037 Lion’s head,
with 2 special fit screws.
CSjt & Sjt Belt badge: NSN 8440-99-378-7185 Chain & Whistle:
NSN 8465-99-428-7209
CSjts & Sjts No 1 Dress
Jacket Man’s No1 Dress The Rifles, 50mm wide patent leather Cross Belt with back
pouch. Flat buttons with raised RIFLES cap badge image for front, pockets and
Epaulettes. Black Cotton Gloves, Black trousers with black welt. George boots.
Rifle Green Forage Cap silver

(sliding) Rifles cap badge & small
silver metal back badge.
Patrol Style Jacket, high (Mandarin)

collar with red Russia braid around
base of collar (Jacket Man’s No1
Dress The Rifles) NSN 8405-99-244-
0673 to 0734.

Cross Belt (50mm) runs under the

left epaulette. NSN: 8440-99-666-
8037
Croix de Guerre (1914-18) on both

arms 4 ½ cm (1 ¾ in) down from the
shoulder seam.
George Boots.
Collar Badges, Shoulder Titles or Lanyards

are not worn in No1 Dress.
CSjts & Sjts No 2 Dress (FAD)
Ceremonial
50mm wide patent leather Cross Belt with back pouch. Flat buttons with raised RIFLES cap
badge image for front and Epaulettes. Black cotton gloves. George boots.
Rifle Green Forage Cap silver (sliding) Rifles cap

badge & small silver metal back badge.
FAD issued shirt and tie are to be worn in

No 2 Dress.
Collar Badges, Shoulder Titles and Whistle Cord.
Silver Russia braid embellished rank insignia

right arm only.
Cross Belt (50mm) runs under the left epaulette.
Lanyard is worn with Cross Belt on left shoulder.
Croix de Guerre (1914-18) on both arms 4 ½ cm

(1 ¾ in) down from the shoulder seam.
Medals.
Black Gloves.
George Boots.
CSjts & Sjts No 2 Dress (FAD)
Non-Ceremonial
Flat buttons with raised RIFLES cap badge image for front and Epaulettes. Black cotton
gloves. George boots.
Rifle Green Forage Cap silver (sliding) Rifles

cap badge & small silver metal back badge.
Shirts Mans Khaki Long Sleeve

NSN 8405-99-869-6473/82 (Range: 19 Sizes)
As per ECAB direction, once FAD is issued,

the FAD issued shirt and tie are to be worn
in No 2 Dress.
Collar Badges, Shoulder Titles and Whistle

Cord.

Croix de Guerre (1914-18) on both arms 4 ½

cm (1 ¾ in) down from the shoulder seam.
Lanyard is worn on left shoulder.
George Boots.
JNCOs/ Rifleman's No 1 Dress
Rifle Green Forage Cap, silver

(sliding) Rifles cap badge &
small metal silver back badge.
Parade (waist) Belt for
JNCOs & Rfn Patrol Style Jacket, high
(Mandarin) collar with red
Flat black buttons with Russia braid around base of
raised RIFLES cap badge collar.
image throughout.
Croix de Guerre (1914-18) on
Rank Chevrons/ Badges, both arms 4 ½ cm (1 ¾ in) down
black on Rifle green with from the shoulder seam.
silver Russia Braid outlines
worn on right arm. Gloves cotton knitted cloth
black ceremonial.
Black trousers, with Black
Welt.
Collar Badges, Shoulder Titles &
George Boots. Lanyards not worn with No 1
Dress.
Cpls & Rfn No 2 Dress (FAD)
Corporals Riflemen
Rifle Green Forage Cap Rifle Green Forage Cap
Silver (sliding) Rifles cap badge Silver (sliding) Rifles cap badge
Silver metal back badge Silver metal back badge
Waist Belt Waist Belt
Lanyard (NSN 8465-99-975-7413) No Lanyard
on left shoulder
Black Gloves
Black Gloves
George Boots
George Boots
All
RIFLES shoulder titles NSN 8449-99-378-7177
Collar Badges (Bugles facing outwards) NSN 8449-99-378-7178
Flat black buttons with raised RIFLES cap badge image.
Black Parade (waist) Belt NSN 8440-99-666-8021/24
Parade Belt Plate (buckle) with badge attached NSN-8440-99-378-7186
Rank: Black on Rifle Green with silver Russia braid outline on right arm
Corporals’ Mess Dress
(No 10)
Mess Kit is not an officially required form of dress for Corporals. On promotion to Sjt a Cpl is entitled to a Mess Kit Grant of £ 455
(AG/HQ/1-6-1 dated 19 Feb 09).This grant is not retrospective for those Cpls who have already purchased a Mess Kit.
Dinner Jacket or Winchester Order is an accepted formal form of dress for Cpls on Mess Kit occasions, Col Comdts letter
LF/CRF/DO/1/5/9 dated 10 Jun 09 refers .
Jacket: Rifle Green jacket with roll collar, black clutch & pin Collar Badges on front
Lapels (at level of 3rd shirt button down and below miniatures). Croix de Guerre on both arms.
Rank: As for No1 & No2 Dress except ¾ size. On right arm only, through shop@riflesdirect.com
Waistcoat/Bib: Not worn by JNCOs.
Shirt: White with a soft collar with cuff showing.
Medals: Miniatures (above Collar Badges) on the LHS.
Cummerbund: Rifles regimental pattern. Available through shop@riflesdirect.com
Trousers: Black with black welt. (Dinner Suit/Jacket trousers or OR No1 Dress trousers).
Foot Wear: George Boots.
Winchester Order: A distinctive Rifles form of evening dress has emerged which is referred to as Winchester Order. This should be
encouraged and should be expanded to include those who are unlikely to afford Mess Kit (SSC, TA and Cadet Officers). It is also to
become the accepted Mess Dress for the Corporals Mess. (LF/CRF/DO/1/5/9 dated 10 Jun 09).
Jacket: Rifle Green Blazer. Shirt: White with a soft collar with cuff showing. Tie: Black bow tie (not with Regtl Stripes).
Medals: Miniatures only worn if this order of dress is worn in lieu of Mess Kit. Cummerbund: Rifles regimental pattern.
Trousers: Black with black welt. Dinner Jacket trousers (For ORs No 1 Dress trousers can be worn). Foot Wear: George Boots when this
order of dress is worn in lieu of Mess Kit.
Soldiers’ Barrack Dress
(No 13 & 14)
Headdress: Beret or No1 Dress hat as directed.
Rifles Shoulder Titles: Pierced into Pullover/Shirt.
Shirt: Shirts Mans Khaki Long Sleeve; NSN 8405-99-869-6473/82

(Sizes 36-45) but with plain
p black 4 hole,11mm shirt buttons all round.
New FAD NSN to be issued in due course.
Tie: With pullover as directed.
Rank: Black on Rifle Green, sewn onto pullover, on brassard for
shirt;. Black on green rank badges “run” when washed.
Lanyard: Thin Rifles lanyard for SNCOs & JNCOs on LH shoulder
fastened on extreme right of left hand breast pocket.
Qualification badges: Black on Rifle Green style, sewn onto
pullover, on brassard for shirt.
Stable Belt: In both orders of dress (over pullover).
Trousers: As issued/directed.
Footwear: George Boots or black shoes/ boots as directed.
No 13 Dress No 14 Dress
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No 2 Dress Shirt
Officers & WOs:
FAD issued shirt and tie are to be worn by all Ranks in No 2
Dress. Regimental shirts & ties may be worn in No 13/14
Barrack Dress.
Rifles Regtl Shirt: 100% ivory shade/fawn cotton fabric with

black buttons. Source: Stephan Haroutunian Shirts, 95 Moore
Park Road, Fulham, London SW6 2DA Tel: 0207 731 5008, Fax:
0207 736 1301 www.yell.co.uk/sites/sh-shirts-ltd
Officers & WOs current issue shirt:

Shirt Man’s. Fawn. Long Sleeves. Cotton twill. Patch pocket &
single point flap on each front. NSN 8405-99-869-6525/6542
(Range: 19 sizes) Collar size 35-48cm
CSjts/Sjts/Cpls & Rfn current issue shirt:

Shirts Mans Khaki Long Sleeve NSN 8405-99-869-6473/82
(Range: 19 Sizes)
Black Shirts buttons:

Button, Sewing Hole. Black. Plastic. 18 Line, 4 holes. NSN:
8315-99-973-0671. (Commercial Sources: Taylors Supplies Ltd
0161 834 0329 www.taylors–supplies.co.uk approximately £1.70
for a bag of 100. )
The small 18 Ligne black Rifles hat buttons are not to be used
as shirt buttons due to laundry damage, running colour and
disintegration.
Great Coats
Rifles Officer Pattern
Parade-Wear including Full Dress
(only issued for “Task Related Duties” i.e. Household & Public Duties and Attaches)
Great Coat Officer : Milled Atholl grey cloth, Wellington red lining, double breasted with 2 rows of large flat black buttons.
NSN: 8405-99-789-6066 only one NSN as all are outsize/special measures) (No picture)
Buttons front of coat: Large black flat 40Ligne buttons (NSN 8455-99-378-7183)
Buttons Epaulettes: Standard black flat 30 Ligne Shank tunic buttons (NSN 8455-99-378-7180)
Rank Insignia: 5/8th black metal with a Scarlet Melton backing (Officers’ No1 Dress insignia).
Royal Household Ciphers: If entitled, in black metal (Equerries).
Sword Belt: Worn on the LHS under the garment with a cross strap for extra security (See Sword Belt page).
Swords/Coat Flap: If a sword is worn the left coat flap is folded back exposing lining & sword.
Sword Sheathed: On LHS slung under the coat, coat flap back, Scabbard Shoe forward and the Hilt to the rear.
Sword Drawn: On LHS slung under the coat, coat flap back, Scabbard Shoe forward, drawn sword carried in right hand.
Gloves: Black leather.
Netherwear: Mess Overalls.
Footwear: George Boots or Mess Wellingtons – No Spurs for Rifles Officers!
Not worn with Greatcoat: Shoulder Titles, Croix de Guerre, Cross Belt, Medals, Aiguillettes.
Jacket or no Jacket?: The Greatcoat is usually a very tight fit and it is not appropriate to wear a tunic, cross belt or
medals underneath. A white collarless shirt or thermals on cold days is the order of the day.
After event activity: If after a “Greatcoat event” you are required to wear ceremonial attire it is prudent pre-position the
required jacket and accoutrements!!
Great Coat Source: MOD QM (Regents Park) holds stock for Royal Household, Snr Officers, MOD Army & Attaches.
Contacts: MOD RQMS 0207 387 6338, Bicester Help Desk 94240 4783 or 94240 4571/ 94240 4810
Greatcoat
Parade-Wear including Full Dress and Band Uniforms
(only issued for “Task Related Duties” i.e. Public Duties)
Description: (Blue-Grey) Overcoat, Mans. Other Ranks. Single breasted. Fully

lined at front, half lined at back. Gun patches. Pointed shoulder straps.
Cloth: Uniform, wool, blue/grey (OR finish).
NSN: 8405-99-573-5686 (numbers are not consecutive due to additional sizes).
Specification: UK/SC/5627 @ 29009
Size Range: 20 sizes
Buttons: Rifles Great Coat Buttons (40L) NSN 8455-99-378-7183
Rank/Chevrons: See next page
Belt: Black Parade (waist) Belt NSN 8440-99-666-8021/24 (not shown here)
Buckle: Parade Belt Plate with badge attached NSN 8440-99-378-7186
Netherwear: No1 Dress trousers
Footwear: George Boots
Not worn with Greatcoat: Shoulder Titles, Cross Belt, Medals, Aiguillettes.
Officer Pattern: Double breasted version not shown.
NSN: 8405-99-789-6066 only one NSN as all are outsize/special measures) (HQ
London District have a Public Duties pool, MOD QM (Regents Park) holds stock
for Royal Household, MOD Army & Attaches)
Contact: MOD RQMS 0207 387 6338
Greatcoat (OR Pattern) Chevrons
and Buttons
Greatcoats are Parade-Wear only including Full Dress and Band Uniforms
(only issued for “Task Related Duties” i.e. Public Duties)
Rank Badges/Chevrons for Greatcoats: ADC Decision on Chevrons for Rifles Greatcoats:
Chevrons on Greatcoats (R IRISH/Ghurkhas/ RIFLES). The Committee agreed that a standard
black worsted on dark green cloth 1/2in deep chevron would be appropriate for R IRISH, GURKHAS
and RIFLES. It would be incorrect for regimental patterns to be used. Local purchase should be
used for procurement. A sample item should be passed to PS12(A) for approval prior to any full
order being placed. DC IPT were to acquire samples which would be passed to the regiments for
local purchase. D/DPS(A)/25/1/1PS12(A) dated 8 Aug 07 amended 26 Oct 07. Manufacturers
code/item number to follow from DCIPT.
ORs: See the comparative sizes of the standard No1/2

Dress Sjt stripes and a Rifles Greatcoat Cpls stripes for
wearing on the right arm.
Buttons: Rifles Great Coat Buttons (40L) NSN 8455-99-

378-7183
Wearing of Chevrons: On the blue-gray greatcoats NCO’s

chevrons are worn on the right forearm.
Coat, Mans, Bandmaster,
Green Army
Description: Coat, Mans, Bandmaster, Army. Cloth, Green.
Size: Special Measure.
Cloth: Barathea, wool/worsted
NSN: 8405-99-974-4286
Worn by: Directors of Music & Band Masters
Worn with:
Rank: Silver Russia braid embellished rank insignia right arm only.
Shoulder boards: Black Gimp Boards with special flat screw buttons.
Rifles Buttons: 12x Flat black buttons, large 40L.
Cross Belt: not worn with this form of dress
Gloves: Black unlined leather, single pop button.
Embellishments: Avn /Para/SAS Wings etc. as per Army Dress Regs.
Note: No shoulder titles; No collar badges; No whistle cord.
No 1,No 3 Dress & Greatcoat
Rifles Officer’s Rank Crowns
5/8th Black Metal Crown No1 Dress:
This 5/8th black metal crown has a

special wire fit with a Scarlet Melton
backing held in place by a small brass
plate.
Only for use with the No 1 & No 3 Dress Gimp

shoulder boards and on epaulettes of
Greatcoats.
Available through: shop@riflesdirect.com

Tel: 0845 6434 584
5/8th Black Metal Rank Crown No1 Dress - Front 5/8th Black Metal Rank Crown No1 Dress - Back
No 1, No 3 Dress & Greatcoat
Rifles Officer’s Rank Stars
5/8th Black Metal Star No1 Dress:
This 5/8th black metal star has a

special wire fit with a 1/8th scarlet
Melton backing/surround.
Only for use with the No 1 & No 3 Dress

Gimp shoulder boards and on epaulettes
of Greatcoats.

Tel: 0845 6434 584
5/8th Black Metal Rank Star No1 Dress - Front 5/8th Black Metal Rank Star No1 Dress - Back
Please note that when fitted the Melton backing/surround is to be squared off with the star as above
No 2 Dress Rifles
Field Officer’s Rank Crown
Worn on: No 2,4 & 6 Dress & Shirt Sleeve & Pullover Order
Rank Crown. Metallic. Small Officers. The Rifles.
5/8th Black, metal, 2 clutch & pin fitment.

Cap/Cushion prominent within the crown.
NSN: 8455-99-793-9991

Tel: 0845 6434 584
No 2 Dress Rifles
Officer’s Rank Star
Worn on: No 2,4 & 6 Dress/Shirt Sleeve & Pullover Order
Bath Star. The Rifles. Black Finish

5/8th Black, metal clutch & pin fitment.
NSN: 8455-99-793-9990

Tel: 0845 6434 584
Rank Star
Correct wearing
“Tria Juncta in Uno” Three joined in one (L.) Motto of
the Order of the Bath.
A modified Star of the Bath with the motto and three

Crowns serves as the star ("pip") rank badge in most
of the British Army.
The star is worn with the 2/1 small crown formation in

the centre of the star to the wearers face with two of
the small crowns uppermost.
5/8th Black metal.

Clutch and pin fitting.
NSN: 8455-99-793-9990

Tel: 0845 6434 584
Rank Insignia (WO1 & R/TQMS)
Cloth: Silver gilt wire on black with rifle green background
Warrant Officer Class 1

Royal Arms
Worn on right sleeve only on No 1, 2,3 & 6
Dress
NSN 8455-99-364-0747
Mess Kit: 3/4 size from Riflesdirect

Crown & Wreath (RQMS/TQMS)
Worn on right sleeve only on No 1, 2 & 3
Dress
NSN: 8455-99-364-0746
Mess Kit: 3/4 size available through:
shop@riflesdirect.com Tel: 0845 6434 584
Rank Insignia (WO2 & CSjt)

Crown Large
Worn on right sleeve only on No 1, 2 & 3 Dress
NSN: 8455-99-364-0747
Colour Serjeant
Crown
Worn on right arm only on No 1, 2 & 3 Dress
NSN: 8455-99-364-0745
Rank Insignia (Bugle Maj & Sjt)
Bugle Major
4 Stripes
Worn on right sleeve arm on No 1, 2 & 3 Dress
NSN: 8455-99-364-0748
Serjeant
3 Stripes
NSN: 8455-99-364-0749
Rank Insignia (Cpl & LCpl)
Corporal
2 Stripes
Worn on right sleeve arm on No 1, 2 & 3 Dress
NSN: 8455-99-364-0750
Lance Corporal
1 Stripe
NSN: 8455-99-364-0751
Rank Insignia
Cloth: Embroidered black on Rifle Green background
Worn in Pullover /Overall orders.
Rank NSN
WO1 8455-99-130-4391
WO2 Wreath & Crown 8455-99-973-8945
WO2 Crown 8455-99-973-8897
These Rank Insignia tend to “run and shrink” when washed

and are only suitable for dry cleaning.
Rank Insignia
Cloth: on rifle green Embroidered black background
Worn in Pullover /Overall and on a Brassard

for Shirt Sleeve orders.
Rank NSN
CSjt’s Crown: 8455-99-409-9831 Small Crown
Bugle Maj: 8455-99-974-2095 4 Stripes
Serjeant: 8455-99-974-2094 3 Stripes
Corporal: 8455-99-974-2093 2 Stripes
L/Corporal: 8455-99-974-2092 1 Stripe
These Rank Insignia tend to “run and shrink” when washed and are
only suitable for dry cleaning.
Wrist Strap Insignia
(WO1, RQMS/TQMS, WO2)
Worn in No 14 Dress Summer Barrack Dress
(Shirt Sleeve Order)
INSIGNIA, RANK
Royal Arms. Warrant Officer Class 1.
NSN: 8455-99-973-9220
Gilding metal. Black japanned finish. Supplied with pin and back-plate.
Example of pin & back-plate
INSIGNIA, RANK
Crown in Wreath. Metallic. Warrant Officer
Class 2.
NSN: 8455-99-973-8940
INSIGNIA, RANK
Crown. Metallic. Large. Warrant Officer
Class 2.
NSN: 8455-99-973-8893
Worn with: Strap Wrist Leather, Large NSN: 8455-99-139-0960. Not issued in black, needs to be blackened before it
is worn. Worn by WOs on Right Wrist
Wrist Strap Leather
Description: Strap Wrist Leather, Large

NSN: 8455-99-139-0960
Size Range: Single
Additional Information: Not issued in black, needs to be blackened before it is worn. Worn by WOs
on Right Wrist with black metal rank insignia in No14 Dress Summer Barrack Dress (Shirt Sleeve
Order) as follows:
Insignia WO1 (Roayl Arms Warrant): NSN 8455-99-973-9220

Insignia RQMS/TQMS (Crown in Wreath): NSN 8455-99-973-8940
Insignia WOII (Crown Metallic Large): NSN 8455-99-973-8893
Example of pin & back-plate

Rank Chevrons
& Badges
No1, No2, No3 & No6 Dress:
Black on Rifle Green with silver Russia braid outline.
Same for qualification badges.
Mess Kit:
¾ size black on Rifle Green with silver Russia braid
outline for NCOs Mess Kit.
Available through: shop@riflesdirect.com Tel: 0845 6434 584
Small SAS, Parachute, Pilot, Commando dagger on

Rifle Green if applicable.
Shirt Sleeve/ Pullover Order/Overall

Brassard:
Black on Rifle Green.
Same for qualification badges.
These Rank Badges run when washed and are only
suitable for dry cleaning and should be worn on a brassard
for Overall and Shirt Sleeve order. Sewn onto Pullover.
Rank Slides ORs
Olive Green Slides: Ranks in black on rifle green background
on olive green slides with RIFLES in black upper case lettering.
Not worn on Epaulettes by ORs.
Rifles Rank Slide

Rifles Rank Slide Rifles Rank Slide Rifles Rank Slide
Serjeant
Rifleman Lance Corporal Corporal
Rifles Rank Slide Rifles Rank Slide

Rifles Rank Slide Rifles Rank Slide
Colour Serjeant WO2
RQMS/TQMS RQMS/TQMS
Available through: shop@riflesdirect.com Tel: 0845 6434 584. Desert patterns on an as required basis.
Rank Slides Officers
Olive Green Slides: Ranks in black on rifle green background on
olive green slides with RIFLES in black upper case lettering. Worn
with Combats and on Pullover epaulettes. Olive green slides are not
to be worn on the Ivory Shade/Fawn officer pattern shirts.
Rifles Rank Slide

Rifles Rank Slide Rifles Rank Slide Captain
2nd Lieutenant Lieutenant

Tel: 0845 6434 584.
Desert patterns on an as required basis through
RiflesDirect.
Rifles Rank Slide

Rifles Rank Slide
Lieutenant Colonel
Major
Rank Slides Senior Officers’
Officer Pattern Ivory Shade/Fawn Shirt Slides: For black metal RIFLES shoulder titles and black
metal rank insignia. Olive green slides are not to be worn on the Ivory Shade/Fawn officer pattern
shirts.
General Officer Rank Slides: Rifles pattern slides without RIFLES titles are worn by General Officers
“Late The Rifles”.
Rifles Honorary Colonel Appointment Slides: Colonel pattern slides with RIFLES titles only
worn by officers holding honorary appointments in The Rifles.
Source: All available through: shop@riflesdirect.com Tel: 0845 6434 584. Desert patterns on an as
required basis.
Rifles Rank Slide Rifles Rank Slide Rifles Rank Slide Rifles Rank Slide
Rifles Rank Slide Colonel Brigadier Major General Lieutenant
Ivory Shade/Fawn for pattern. pattern. pattern. General
officer pattern shirts. pattern.
Collar Badges & Shoulder
Titles
Collar Badges:
Worn by all ranks on No 2 & No 4 Dress.
Not worn on No1, No 3 & No 6 Dress.
Clutch & Pin fitment.
NSN 8455-99-378-7178 or available through:
Shoulder Titles:
Worn by all ranks on No 2, No 4 & No 6 Dress,
Shirt Sleeve and Pullover order.
Clutch & Pin fitment.
NSN 8455-99-378-7177 or available through:
Rifles Black Buttons
Ball (30 Ligne) Buttons:

With raised RIFLES cap Badge image worn by Officers and WOs on
No1& No3 (x5), No2, No4 & No6 (x4) Dress. Also double up as Blazer
buttons (2 rows of 3).
Flat (30 Ligne) Shank:

With raised RIFLES cap Badge image worn by Officers and WOs on
No1 & No2 Dress pockets & epaulettes.
All others for No1 and No2 Dress.
As epaulette buttons only on Greatcoats.
Also double up as Blazer cuff buttons.
Flat (30 Ligne) Screw:

For Officers’ & RSMs’ No1 Dress Jacket Gimp shoulder boards.
Also used to fit Equerries’ & ADCs’ single blank Gimp Board onto Mess Kit for
gold Aiguillette fitment.
Rifles Buttons
Buttons, Insignia, The Rifles black with bugle horn with crown and tassels above.
Hat buttons Tunic buttons flat Tunic buttons ball Screw post buttons Great coat buttons
NSN: 8455-99-378- NSN: 8455-99-378- NSN: 8455-99-378- NSN: 8455-99-378- NSN: 8455-99-378-
7179 7180 7181 7182 7183
Hat buttons NSN: 8455-99-378-7179 Size 18 lines, Pattern No DO1117

Tunic buttons flat NSN: 8455-99-378-7180 Size 30 lines, Pattern No DO1118
Tunic buttons ball NSN: 8455-99-378-7181 Size 30 lines, Pattern No DO1119
Screw post buttons NSN: 8455-99-378-7182 Size 30 lines, Pattern No DO1120
Great coat buttons NSN: 8455-99-378-7183 Size 40 lines, Pattern No DO1121
Hat buttons are worn by all ranks on No1 Dress Forage Cap and by Officers and WOs on Side Hats.
Hat buttons are not suitable as shirt buttons (break up and discolour in the wash).
Hat buttons are not suitable as Blazer cuff buttons.
Screw post buttons used for No1 & No3 Dress shoulder boards.
Plain Black Shirts buttons, flat, plain, 4 hole, size 11mm, 10-12 per shirt.
Sources: Taylors Supplies Ltd (Code CP17, Size 18, Col 10)
Tel: 0161 834 0329 www.taylors–supplies.co.uk they come in bags of 100.
Rifles Whistle Cord &
Lanyard
Rifles Whistle Cord Officers & WOs:

Not worn with No1 & No3 Dress.
Worn with No 2 Dress (with & without Cross Belt) & Shirt Sleeve order on
the right shoulder.
Overlapping Cross Belt when Cross Belt is worn.
Not worn when Aiguillettes are worn.
NSN 8465-99-347-5334; also available through: shop@riflesdirect.com
Lanyard CSjt, Sjt, Cpl & LCpl:

Lanyard. Black and green, Single cord, Two turks heads. 5mm diameter
cord
Not worn with No1 & No3 Dress.
Worn with No 2 Dress (with & without Cross Belt) & Shirt Sleeve order on
left shoulder.
NSN: 8465-99-975-7413; also available through: shop@riflesdirect.com

Croix de Guerre
Croix de Guerre:
1914-1918 Medal ribbon worn on No1, No2, No3, No4, No6 and Mess Kit by all ranks on both
arms 4 ½ cm (1 ¾ in) down from the shoulder seam.
Not worn in Shirt Sleeve, Pullover or Cbt 95 order.
NSN 8522-99-135-9344 or Available through: shop@riflesdirect.com
shop@riflesdirect.com have very useful pre-sewn “blocks” (medal ribbon style) with pin
and clasp fitting of the Croix de Guerre ideal for No 3 & No 4 Dress.
Rifles Stable Belt
Rifles Stable Belt:

Rifle Green ribbed pattern firm cloth. Buckle & slide
black. Worn by all ranks in SSO, Pullover order & various
forms of Barrack Dress.
Gloves Officers & WO1s
Officers & WO1s:

Gloves black leather unlined, dome & stud
single pop fastening or button fastening at
wrist, centre palm vent & three plain points
across the back of each hand.
Always worn when carrying a

sword and/or wearing a Cross Belt.
Pop Fastening Gloves:

NSN 8415-99-131-5755/5762
(Gloves Tri-Service Personnel
Black).
Also:
Button Fastening Gloves:
NSN 8440-99-975-0963/0970
Private Purchase Sources:

1. Ammo & CO, Tel:01217 722 999, tommy@ammoandco.co.uk
2. EC Snaith & Son Ltd, 0121 380 0812, orders@ecsnaith.net (Black Leather Gloves)
3. Southcombe Brothers Ltd, Tel: 01935 823 567, awf@southcombe.com (Code: SB02282B; SB00279B*usually have only lightly lined* gloves
in stock RR £12.00)
GLOVES
(CSjt-Rfn)
Gloves, Cloth, Cotton, Black unmarked

With Velcro fastening
For use by The Rifles CSjt-Rfn for ceremonial.
Size Range: 6
NSN 8405-99-679-8483 Size: 0
NSN 8405-99-679-8484 Size: 1
NSN 8405-99-679-8485 Size: 2
NSN 8405-99-679-8486 Size: 3
NSN 8410-99-679-8487 Size: 4
NSN 8405-99-679-8488 Size: 5
CPO/GPL/133
Footwear
Footwear is always to be highly polished and where required
or appropriate (i.e. parades/funerals etc.) spit and polish is to
be applied.
George Boots: NSN 8430-99-132-6625 (Size Range: 33 sizes)
Mess Wellingtons
Black Brogues (Shoes Highland) NSN 8430-990975-3071 (Size

Range: 43 sizes) Acceptable lighter weight full or half brogues available through most
good shoe shops.
George Boots are also available through: shop@riflesdirect.com Tel: 0845 6434 584
Qualification Badges
Worn on right arm above the Croix de Guerre on No1, No2, No3, No4, No6, Shirt Sleeve/
Pullover & Mess Kit.
Marine Cdo Dagger worn on left arm ¾” below Croix de Guerre

Other qualification badges worn on lower sleeve as direct in Army Dress Regulations.
BADGE, QUALIFICATION
Bugle Major
NSN: 8455-99-213-0889
Specification: UK/SC/6380 @ D01403
Description: Cloth. Silver gilt wire embroidered on
black and green background.
Size Range: Single
Additional Information: Worn on No1 & No2 Dress
Bugler
NSN: 8455-99-777-7648
Size Range: Single
Musicians and Bandsmen
NSN: 8455-99-213-0888
Size Range: Single
Measuring for a Cross Belt
Wearing a No 2 Dress jacket, tie and shirt the tape measurement is to be taken according to the
centre line of the flow/run/ lie of the prospective Cross Belt from the front centre badge position,
under the centre of the left epaulet across the back under the right arm pit and back to the front
centre as pictured above leaving approximately 3 finger’s width below the right armpit.
The Army Cross Belt sizes are:

Small: 38-40 in
Medium: 40-44 in
Large: 44-48 in
Extra Large: 48-53 in
The Cross Belts come with two adjuster holes at each end of the belt.
The above applies to both Officers/WOs &SNCOs Cross Belts.
Fitting of a Cross Belt (1/4)
The initial fitting of the badge and Inkerman Chain
(whistle, chain and lion's head) must be carried out with
the user wearing No 2 Service Dress.
Ensure firstly that the rear pouch is central over the

Centre back seam of the jacket. The length adjusters of
the cross belt/pouch should be equal on both ends.
Leave approximately 3 fingers' width below the right

armpit. Ensure that it does not “push” against the left
epaulette button.
Try swinging your arms and moving about.
Check again that the pouch is central on the back

centre seam and that it sits comfortably under the right
arm pit and does not “push” against the left epaulette
button.
The holes for the silver fittings should be made by a Cobbler or
with a hole bunching tool. Ensure that the holes are a tight fit to
avoid “ badge rattle”.
Drawings by Cpl Matthew Cook, F Coy 7 Rifles
The belt should travel across the chest just under

the right breast pocket flap button.
It should be approximately 3 fingers' width below

the right armpit.
It runs under the left shoulder strap.
It runs under the left lapel (ensure that it does not

“push the lapel up”).

Fit the large belt badge to the front. The backing plate can
be used as a template to assist fitting.
The badge is fitted with its centre over the line of the front
buttons, and equally distant from both edges of the belt.
The badge follows the sweep of the belt (i.e. NOT fitted
upright).
N.B. A useful tip is to remove the fixing nuts and then

Firmly press the badge into the required position on the
belt. The holes can then be punched through where the
Indentation marks have been left by the screws of the
badge.

Drawings by Cpl Matthew Cook, F Coy 7 Rifles ge.

When the centre badge has been attached, fit the Lion's
Head and chain.
1. The Lion’s head is fitted UPRIGHT in the step of the

No2 Jacket collar/ lapel.
2. The whistle is then fitted, again UPRIGHT, equidistant
with the lions head from the centre badge.
3. When the whistle is inserted in the holder the chains

should loop and drop (uncrossed) over and below the
front of the belt.
4. The centre badge backing plate is worn on the

outside of the belt immediately between belt and body.


Sword Ensemble
Sword Rifle Regiment & Nickel plated Scabbard:
With “RIFLES” Cap Badge etched into Left hand side of blade. Royal Cipher
on right hand side of blade. Rifle pattern Guard fitted with black
leather Sword Knot.
Carried as a slung sword with sword belt under tunic.
Sword NSN 8465-99-973-6878 DCIPT pattern 25402
Scabbard NSN 8465-99-973-6853 DCIPT pattern 29173
Sword Knot NSN 8455-99-973-6670 DCIPT pattern LI
Gloves Black Leather: Unlined with pop button. Always worn when
carrying a sword.
When carried: Only when wearing No1, No2, No3, No4 or No6 Dress
Ceremonial and then only ever dressed with the Scabbard. Never when
wearing Combat Kit of any description even if troops are on parade in
combat kit and with rifles.
Entitlement to an issue Sword & Scabbard:

Certain appointments are entitled to an Army issue Rifles sword & scabbard.
See DCI, Material & Dress Regs & Ceremonial Regs.
Loan Pool: RHQ has a number of loan swords on application,

Contact: london@the-rifles.co.uk
Sword & belt carrier bag: The protective way to transport &store a sword
& belt. Made of heavy duty cotton, secure zipped opening, fully lined in soft
flannelette, internal pocket for the sword belt, sturdy webbing carrying strap
and hanging eye, with a re-enforced toe-end.
Obtained from: shop@riflesdirect.com
SWORD KNOT
Sword Knot : Black pleated leather. Knotted on hilt of Sword
The Sword Knots are of a standard length.

Field Officers’ Sword Knots are the same length as for Subaltern Officers.

Sword Belt & Knot
Sword Belt (Belt Webbing):
Worn under No1,No2,No3,No4,No6 Dress tunic.
Not worn by officers when not carrying a sword.
WOs when on duty.
The sword is never “hooked” onto the belt even if the
belt comes with a hook.
Greatcoats: If worn with a Greatcoat it is carried in the

traditional Rifles method with the left hand coat flap
folded back exposing the lining and the sword.
NSN 8440-99-666-8025/31 or shop@riflesdirect.com
Cross Strap (Strap Shoulder White Silk):

When carrying a sword and for comfort of wearing
and additional security a Strap Shoulder White Silk
should be worn under the tunic especially when a
sword is worn with a Greatcoat as this is practically
the only method of adequately securing the sword
scabbard on the inside of the Greatcoat.
NSN 8440-99-428-7157
Sword Belt
Wearing of
Under Stable Belt in Shirt

Sleeve order.
Under Pullover in Pullover
Sword Belt /Sling order
Worn under No1, No2, No3, No 4 & No 6 Dress tunic, under Stable Belt in SSO & under Pullover.
Worn by WOs in all forms of dress.
Not worn by officers when not carrying sword.
The sword is never “hooked” onto the belt even if the belt comes with a hook.
Sword Belt NSN 8440-99-666-8025/31 or shop@riflesdirect.com
Sword History
A proud distinction:
British Army regiments have always been proudly individualistic – none more than Rifle regiments. Thus in
1822, when their officers were required to carry the same swords as “ordinary” regiments of the line, the ruling
met with widespread disfavour. So much so that barely five years later, new orders were issued officially
authorising the rifle regiments to adopt their own variant pattern with a string bugle surmounted by the
reigning Sovereign’s crown encased within the hilt.
Rifle Regiment Sword:

Following the same basic pattern as all the Guards regiments, this sword has a straight carbon steel blade
etched with the regimental crest (Cap Badge). This contrasts with the Guards, whose swords carry the battle
honours of each of their regiments on the blade.
The nickel - plated steel guard of the Rifle Regiment Sword is pierced and etched with a scroll pattern that
includes a Rifle Regiment cipher in place of the Royal cipher. The grip is in black fish-skin bound with silver-
plated copper wire.
The scabbard is nickel-plated steel. The knot is pleated black leather.
Sword Blade Embellishments
Bugle Badge Royal Cipher
Rifles Badge on “inner or left side” of blade.

Royal Cipher on “outer or right side” of blade.
Personal initials/names/dates permissible on “Panel” provided under badge or cipher.
Sword Details
Tang
Shoulder
Ricasso
Fuller
Spear
Point
Sword Details
Sword Care
A sword is a hand-made instrument and as such needs to be looked after with care.
The following guidelines are to be followed in caring properly for a sword.
If possible, wear gloves when handling a sword.

Avoid, at all costs, returning a wet sword into the scabbard.
If the sword gets wet it must be dried and Vaseline applied before being put back into the scabbard.
Do not keep the sword in the scabbard when storing it.
Do not store a sword and scabbard in damp conditions.
Do not store a sword in a Chamois Leather bag for any length as this can attract condensation and therefore rust.
Always clean your sword and apply Vaseline to the blade.
Avoid denting or scratching the Nickel plated scabbard.
Ensure the scabbard is dry both on the inside and outside before storing. (Use a hairdryer to blow warm air down
the scabbard to dry it out).
If a sword is used to cut a wedding cake you must ensure that it is cleaned immediately and Vaseline is applied to
the blade. (The ingredients of a wedding cake corrode the blade and blade etching)
Do not use a sword to open a champagne bottle. The blade does not have sufficient weight for this task.
A sword is a precious item and needs to be treated with care especially if it has been handed down or the intention
is to hand it on to someone else.
Should your sword require repairing or reconditioning contact RHQ (london@the-rifles.co.uk) who can
recommend an appropriate sword cutler.
Tying a “Rifles” Sword Knot
(Step 1-3)
1. Loop the end into the slot
from below.
2. Take the Knot over the Guard

near to the Pummel.
3. Take the Knot through the

Guard.
Sword Knot NSN: 8455-99-973-6670 or

Tying a “Rifles” Sword Knot
(Step 4-6)
4. Take the Knot through the Guard
twice more.
5. Take the Knot through the Loop

and then pull the whole thing
tight working from the Pummel
end downwards.
6. Finished.
Sword Knot NSN: 8455-99-973-6670 or
Orders, Decorations and Medals
A range of decorations awarded to The Rifles in the Operational Honours and Awards List of 24 Sep 2010
Instructions for the Wearing When Worn.

Of the Insignia of Orders, The insignia of Orders, Decorations and Medals are to be worn on the following occasions:
Decorations and Medals are
found in Army Dress Regs. a. State occasions. f. Guards of honour.
b. Royal occasions. g. Guards in Edinburgh.
(ADR) Part 13.
c. Guards in London. h. Ceremonial and Sovereign’s parades.
The authority on Orders, d. Military funerals and connected memorial services. i. Parades incorporating a religious service.
Decorations & Medals e. Guards on Royal residencies. j. As specifically ordered.
is MOD PS12(A). Royal Occasions. A Royal occasion is when: Orders of Dress: Orders, Decorations and Medals
a. The Sovereign or her representative is present. are worn with the following orders of dress:
b. A parade is held in celebration of any Sovereign’s a. Full Dress, and Frockcoat (Not H Div).
birthday. b. Nos 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 10 and 11 Dress.
c. Specifically ordered on the occasion of any parade, c. No 8 Dress when authorised by regional
ceremony or entertainment at which a Member of the commanders for specific parades.
Royal Family is present.
When Awards are not Worn.
Orders, Decorations and Medals are not to be worn:
a. On greatcoats. d. When attending parades or ceremonies as a
b. When attending an Investiture. spectator unless ordered to wear them.
c. When attending Royal garden parties. e. On operational or protective clothing
Rifles Canes and Sticks
Rifles Canes will be carried by the Duty Officer, CSMs and Company Orderly Serjeants
(COS).
Description: Rifles Cane; 27" black leather or simple black cane with silver ball head on which
is embossed the regimental badge.
Rifles Sticks will be carried by the RSM and Provost Sjt.

Description: Rifles Stick; 32” black leather or simple black cane with silver ball head on which
is embossed the regimental badge.
Source: shop@riflesdirect.com
Historical Background
Frock Coat & No1Dress
(Historical background only ; does not imply entitlement)
Frock Coat: available to certain officers (usually Lt Gen and above and in certain Royal Household appointments), DOMs
and WO1 bandmasters, this knee-length garment can be of two basic styles: single-breasted with olivets and extensive
black braid decoration; or double-breasted and plain with military buttons. A green version of the latter type exists for
Bands with relevant historical background but otherwise all frock coats are dark blue. They are normally worn with the
peaked forage cap and with Full Dress nether wear, sword scabbard and accoutrements and, where appropriate, with a
waist sash but never with a Cross Belt /pouch belt. However, Generals and senior army Staff officers may on occasion
wear the cocked hat and plume instead of the cap with their frock coats. The latter have gold shoulder cords and, for
Generals, blue velvet collar and cuffs.
No.1 Dress (Temperate ceremonial uniform): this is a descendant of the "Frock", which was a fairly austere tunic-length
undress jacket with external pockets that was developed for working and training purposes from around 1870 onwards.
Originally this matched the units’ Full Dress colour, the body being scarlet or blue (except for Rifles) but the scarlet Frock
was replaced by blue around 1900 (except Overseas). This uniform (called "Blue Patrols" in many units) became a very
popular one for officers and provided the basis for the serge Coronation Uniform issued to Soldiers in 1937. By 1950,
No.1 Dress had been developed along the same lines. In most cases this had the great advantage of being able to be
worn by officers on ordinary occasions with the Sam Browne belt etc. as before but for ceremonial occasions with
accoutrements, and usually also shoulder cords, of Full Dress type. Rifles officers had long worn their pouch belts for
both purposes. The tunic itself (termed a "jacket" in Dress Regulations) remains austere in spirit and not suitable for
actual gold lace/braid trimming, although it works very well with the detachable ceremonial items.
One novel aspect of No.1 Dress when introduced was the rather different approach in the case of the Highland and
Lowland uniforms which were both considerably more elaborate than the others in nature. These both later gave way to
a single Scottish pattern in Archer green, also elaborate, having Inverness flaps and some Russia braid trimming which
accords with its quite formal style.
However, although there are now three shades of green in No.1 Dress (Rifle Green; Piper green for R. Irish; and Archer
Green for Scots), all the other No.1 Dress jackets are dark blue and mostly plain, only a very few having a coloured
collar and/or piping etc.
Historical Background
No.2,3,4,6,10 &11 Dress
No.2 Dress (Temperate parade uniform [Service Dress]): this is the descendant of the then very novel temperate
khaki serge Service Dress uniform that was adopted in 1902 following experience in the Second Boer War. The
soldiers’ version of the Service Dress tunic or "jacket" was very little changed until about 1960 when the material
and the collar style were broadly aligned with the officer pattern in the new version. For officers there has hitherto
been some variation in the exact shade and even the texture of the uniforms and the shirts and ties. The
headdress is discussed under Forage Cap above.
No.3 Dress (Warm weather ceremonial uniform): this is the tropical version of No.1 Dress. The jacket is made of
white cotton drill or similar but all the other items are as for No.1 Dress.
No.4 Dress (Warm weather Service Dress): this is the tropical version of officers’ No.2 Dress made in a light (stone)
shade of khaki.
No.6 Dress (Warm weather parade uniform [Bush Jacket]): this is classed as a parade uniform and so is included in
this list, the soldiers not having No.4 Dress. Although this is similar to the latter in colour, the jacket is a Bush
Jacket, which is a cross between a bush shirt and a tropical service dress jacket in design and therefore informal
in style. It is worn with matching long trousers.
No.10 Dress (Temperate mess dress): this developed from the officers’ Stable Jacket (of mounted regiments and
corps) and the equivalent Shell Jacket (worn by officers of other units) that first emerged in the early 19th century
as a form of working or fatigue dress. These short jackets (worn open over a waistcoat) became the normal form
of Mess Dress around 150 years ago. The colouring and texture are closely related to Full Dress and in principle
the nether wear should be the same in both uniforms.
No.11 Dress (Warm weather mess dress): this is the tropical equivalent of No.10 Dress, the jacket normally being
made of white cotton drill or similar but the nether wear is generally of the same pattern as in No.10 Dress. With
this a cummerbund is worn, for which established regimental colours have existed since Victorian times: these
included red for those units that had no other special colour.
General’s Rank
(Sword and Baton)
The rank of Major-General (Maj Gen) is derived from the older rank of Sergeant Major General that can trace its
origins to the Middle Ages. The rank is also referred to as a “Two Star General”. The rank has a NATO rank code of
OF-7, equivalent to a Rear-Admiral in the RN or an Air Vice-Marshal in the RAF. A Maj Gen’s insignia is a crossed
sword and baton surmounted by a star.
The rank of Lieutenant-General (Lt Gen) traces its origins to the Middle Ages when the title of Lt Gen was held by
the second in command on the battlefield. The rank is also referred to as a “Three Star General”. The rank has a NATO
rank code of OF-8, equivalent to a Vice –Admiral in the RN or an Air Marshal in the RAF. A Lt Gen’s insignia is a
crossed sword and baton surmounted by a crown.
The rank of General (Gen) is currently the highest peace-time rank in the British Army. The rank is also referred to as a
“Four Star General". The rank has a NATO rank code of OF-9, equivalent to an Admiral in the RN or an Air Chief
Marshal in the RAF. A general's insignia is a crossed sword and baton surmounted by a star and crown.
Rifles pattern Rank: General Officers, late of The Rifles, can wear Rifles accoutrements.
The recommended source for the black crossed Sword and Baton insignia for No1, No2, No3 & No4 Dress
and Shirt Sleeve and Pullover Order is: Intramark Ltd, Windsor Lodge, 56 Windsor Street, Burbage,
Leicestershire, England. LE10 2EF; Tel: 01455 612400 Fax: 01455 612483 www.intramarkuk.com
For Rifles No1 Dress the Sword & Baton does not have a red backing although the star and crown have.
Rifles rank stars and crowns with and without red backing can be obtained through shop@riflesdirect.com
When the crossed sword and baton are worn on the shoulder, the sword point is to point forwards on each
shoulder. When worn as a single badge of rank in No 8 Dress, it is standard practise for the sword point to
point towards the right shoulder of the wearer.
General’s Gorget Patches
Red & Gold Bullion Gorget Patch for Field Marshals & Generals
(Only the design of the Gorget button differs for FM)
Smaller version with Gold Cord for Shirt Sleeve Order only
No 1 & No3 Dress: 4.5 ins
A: No 2 & No4 Dress: 3.5 ins
B: No 6, No 8 & No 9 Dress: 2 ins
Officers promoted from Rifle regiments to the General Staff have traditionally
and unofficially replaced the small gold buttons with the small (18 ligne) black
Rifles regimental (Hat) buttons.
Source Document: Army Dress Regulations (ADR) Part 02 para 02.67

History: Cloth Gorget patches were first worn in 1887 with the Khaki Drill Uniform, by general officers
and certain staff officers in India. By 1913 Gorget Patches were being worn by all Staff Officers in
certain appointments, even down to subaltern level. From 1921 this proliferation of Gorget Patches was
contained, and restricted to Full Colonels and above only.
Recommended Source: Intramark Ltd Windsor Lodge, 56 Windsor Street, Burbage, Leicestershire,
England. LE10 2EF; Tel: 01455 612400 Fax: 01455 612483 www.intramarkuk.com
General Staff Gorget Patches
Gorget Patch with Scarlet Gimp, for Brigadiers and Full Colonels
Smaller version with Scarlet Cord for Shirt Sleeve Order
D: No1 & No 3 Dress: 4.5 ins

E: No 2 & No 4 Dress: 3.5 ins
F: No 6, No 8 & No 9 Dress: 2 ins
Officers promoted from Rifle regiments to the General Staff
have traditionally and unofficially replaced the small gold
buttons with the small (18 ligne) black Rifle regimental (Hat)
buttons.
Source Document: Army Dress Regulations (ADR) Part 02 para 02.67

History: Cloth Gorget patches were first worn in 1887 with the Khaki Drill Uniform, by general officers
and certain staff officers in India. By 1913 Gorget Patches were being worn by all Staff Officers in
certain appointments, even down to subaltern level. From 1921 this proliferation of Gorget Patches was
contained, and restricted to Full Colonels and above only.
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General Staff Headdress
Officer’s Service Cap – Peaked (No 1 Dress Hat). Officers promoted to the General Staff (Colonel) and above can ask
for their Field Officer’s Service Cap to be retrofitted with:
A scarlet red hatband (General Staff).
A General Staff / General Officer Badge.
A silver back badge.
ADR for officers promoted to Col & above stipulates non parent Regt headdress.
Side Hat. Officers promoted to the General Staff (Colonel) and above can ask for their Side Hat to be retrofitted with:
A General Staff Badge on a green background on the LHS.
The Rifles Badge & Boss can be retained.
The Rifles Back Badge should be retained.
Beret. Officers promoted to the General Staff (Colonel) and above can ask for their Rifles Beret to be retrofitted with:
A General Staff Badge on a green background.
Fitting of General Officer accoutrements:

Because manufacturers construct their hats differently it is advisable to send the hat back to the original maker for
application of the embroidered General Officer or GS Officer badge and scarlet red hat band. It is normal practice to fit
black Rifles hat buttons (18L) and the silver metal Back Badge.
General Officer Rank Slides
General Officer Rank Slides: Rifles pattern rank slides without the RIFLES titles are worn by
General Officers “Late The Rifles”.
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When
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the crossed sword and baton are worn on the shoulder, the sword point is to point forwards on
each shoulder. When worn as a single badge of rank in No 8 Dress (Cbt Dress), it is standard practise
for the sword point to point towards the right shoulder of the wearer
RIFLES Full Colonel Slides: Only worn by officers holding honorary appointments in The Rifles (i.e.
Royal Colonels, Col Commandant, Dep Col Commandant etc.) Available through: shop@riflesdirect.com
or from london@the-rifles.co.uk
AIGUILLETTES
History
AIGUILLETTE: plaited cord with twin metal tags suspended from one shoulder, a very old and prominent distinction worn
by certain individual officers including Field Marshals, Military Members of the Army Board, certain ADCs, Equerries,
Military Attachés etc.; also worn in Full Dress only, by all officers, WOs and NCOs of the Household Cavalry; and by
Musicians (and sometimes Trumpeters) of heavy cavalry.
Wearing of Aiguillettes. Officers who are entitled to wear aiguillettes are shown in Part 10 of Army Dress Regulations.
Aiguillettes are worn with the following orders of dress:
a. Full Dress and frockcoat.
b. No 1 Dress (ceremonial and non-ceremonial).
c. Nos 2 and 4 dress (with medals and sword).
d. Nos 2 and 4 dress (with cap, forage, peaked but no medals or sword).
e. No 3 dress (ceremonial and non-ceremonial).
f. Nos 10 and 11 dress (ceremonial); only when entitled and when stars of Orders and neck decorations are worn and on
formal occasions when an individual is acting in the capacity of his appointment.
The standard patterns of aiguillettes are as follows:

a. No 1: 14in gold wire cord, gilt metal tags at ends of plaits; plaits; and cords, front and back, are joined together by a short
gold braid strap in which is worked a buttonhole; worn on right shoulder. Female officers wear No 1 “Palace” type, Gold,
Light.
b. No 2: 14in gold and crimson orris basket cord, plait and cord with cord loop front and back, plaits ending in plain gilt metal
tags; plaits and cords, front and back, are joined by short gold cloth strap in which is worked a buttonhole; worn on the right
shoulder.
c. No 3: As for No 2 aiguillette but worn on left shoulder.
AIGUILLETTES
Occasions when an Aiguillette is worn
An aiguillette should be worn by entitled officers on the following occasions:

a. The following state occasions:
(1) When the Queen or her representative is present.
(2) The parade in celebration of The Queen’s Birthday.
(3) When ordered on the occasion of any parade, ceremony or entertainment at
which a Member of the Royal family is present.
b. Official occasions (function or entertainment given or arranged by any government
department or institution).
c. Public occasions (when invitations are issued in the name of a municipal corporation or
livery company).
d. When visiting British foreign Naval or Air Force establishments and foreign military
establishments on formal occasions.
e. When inspecting and taking the salute or as a spectator at parades.
f. When meeting or attending upon VIPs in an official capacity (e.g. representing CGS, the
Army or the Army Board).
g. Investitures and Audiences of the Sovereign
h. Funerals and memorial services.
i. On other occasions when directed by the Army Board.
AIGUILLETTES
(For ADCs/MAs of certain General Officer appointments)
Name: AIGUILLETTE ARMY No 3
Description: Aiguillette, Army Staff type No3.

Gold with crimson flecks. NSN: 8455-99-978-6220
Wearing: Worn. from the left shoulder over Cross Belt and
medals.
No1 & No3 Dress: Hooked into front of high collar.
No2 Dress: Hooked at base of No2 Dress right hand lapel.
Entitlement: For ADCs/MAs of certain General Officers/
Appointments
AIGUILLETTE Gold No1 Equerries

1. Aiguillette Gold No1 with Royal cipher E II R and crown NSN: 8455-99-131-4983 worn by ADCs
to the Queen.
2. Aiguillette Gold No1 without Royal cipher NSN: 8455-99-135-4923 worn by Equerries & extra
Equerries to members of the Royal Family.
3. Worn from the right shoulder over Cross Belt and medals.
Mourning Bands
(Black Armbands)
Mourning Bands and Black Ties: (Army Dress Regs Part 2 paragraph 02.075) When attending Service
funerals and associated memorial services held on the same day, officers and warrant officers
whether in the procession, acting as ushers, or in another capacity including bearer party in the case
of warrant offices are to wear a mourning band of black crepe or cloth, 3.5 in wide, half way between
the left elbow and the shoulder. The band should not be worn at court, except when the court is in
mourning, nor should it be worn at ceremonies such as Remembrance Day parades or unveiling of
memorials. An officer or soldier in private mourning may wear a mourning band as described above
(note that this is the only occasion in which a soldier below warrant officers rank may wear a
mourning band in uniform). Black ties may be worn by officers in plain clothes when on duty during
a period of service mourning. During a period of National mourning only officers and warrant
officers class 1 of the Household Cavalry dressed in parade uniform are to wear mourning bands.
Description: Armlet. Mourning band. Cloth. Black, 3.5 inches wide.

NSN: 8455-99-135-5666
Regimental Blazer
Description:
Cloth: 16/18oz Rifle Green Barathea (HE Box No: 9028
or Hainsworth 509 Rifle Green Barathea)
Style: Double breasted.
Front Buttons: 6x Black Rifles ball buttons size 30 Ligne;
two show three.
Lining: Black cotton back.
Real lapel: Button holes through on each side.
Cuffs Buttons: 4x Black flat Rifles buttons, through, size
30 Ligne. Do not use 18 Ligne Hat buttons.
Vents: 2 Side vents.
Pockets: 2 straight side jetted pockets, flaps optional.
Sources for Rifles blazers: Riflesdirect shop@riflesdirect.com

@£275.00 incl VAT & PP
Or RHQ (london@the-rifles.co.uk) can recommend approved

sources for bespoke, made to measure, ranging from £1,900 –
£2,200!!
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Mess Kit
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Rifles Winchester Order
Winchester Order. A distinctive Rifles form of evening dress has emerged

which is referred to as Winchester Order. This should be encouraged and
should be expanded to include those who are unlikely to afford Mess Kit
(SSC, TA and Cadet Officers). It is also to become the accepted Mess Dress
for the Corporals Mess. (LF/CRF/DO/1/5/9 dated 10 Jun 09)
Jacket: Rifle Green double breasted Blazer.
Shirt: White with a soft collar with cuffs showing.
Medals: Not worn.
Cummerbund: Rifles regimental pattern.
Trousers: Black with black welt. Dinner Jacket trousers (For ORs No 1 Dress
trousers can be worn)
Foot Wear: George Boots/ black slip ons.

Rifles Casual
“Casual Dress” is open to all sorts interpretations.

One solution is to wear “Rifles Casual” in which you
are “always smart & dressed for the occasion”
whatever it may be.
Jacket: Rifle Green Blazer.
Shirt: Soft collar shirt with a bit of cuff showing.
Tie: Rifles regimental tie.
Trousers: Corduroys or charcoal grey trousers.
Foot Wear: Black or brown shoes or slip ons.
Also suitable wear when a spectator at sports

events, when travelling or attending meetings in
civilian cloths.
Regimental Cummerbund
Cummerbund
Officers and SNCOs: Warm weather mess dress (No11)

Cpls: Mess Kit (No10)
Dinner Jacket (Black Tie): Traditionally worn with Dinner Jacket
TRF
The Rifles do not wear the TRF on CS95. However, the TRF may be worn at the
CO’s discretion when battalions are deployed.
TRF Signage
The TRF is used as the basis of all
Rifles signage.
Above is a representation of what a
Battalion sign outside a camp looks
like.
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Rifles Collectors Corner
Collectors Corner has been set up by RiflesDirect (www.riflesdirect.com ) for

individuals to advertise pre-used uniform and accoutrements and other items of
regimental interest.
It is designed to facilitate direct contact between the seller and the purchaser
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Regimental Policy & Protocols
Uniform & Insignia
In 2009 the Colonel Commandant conducted a review of Regimental Policy & Protocols to which all pillars of the Regiment
contributed. Some aspects of this review (LF/CRF/DO/1/5/9 dated 10 Jun 09) in as far Uniform and Insignia are concerned
are as follows:
1. Officers’ Pattern Cross Belt. The Officers’ and WOs’ cross belt is to be worn with the silver backing plate removed from
behind the badge and placed at the back of the belt, between body & belt. Whistle cords are to be worn with the cross belt
in SD or No 2 Dress only.
2. SNCO’s Cross Belt. Despite some strong feelings that the SNCO’s Cross Belt is too narrow and lacks style it does
distinguish SNCOs without encroaching on the status of Warrant Officers. It has been widely seen at Repatriations and
Funerals, and to outsiders appears smart and distinctive. We will therefore persevere with the belt in its current form.
3. Ceremonial Caps. We should continue to stress the importance of wearing forage caps with Greens and No2 Dress.
Caps are not to be flattened. Shakos are only to be worn by the Rifles Bands and Bugles.
4. Forms of Dress.
Combat 95, all ranks – worn with beret and regimental stable belt. Jersey heavy wool in winter order.
Rifles Working Dress for Officers and WOs – boots, trousers Combat 95, regimental stable belt, dress shirt (with
whistle cord, RIFLES titles and anodized badges of rank) and/or side hat or beret. Jersey heavy wool in winter order.
Rifles Barrack dress – brogues or shoes highland (George boots for WOs and SNCOs), SD trousers, regimental
stable belt, No2 Dress shirt (with whistle cord, RIFLES titles and anodized badges of rank) and side hat.
Regimental Policy & Protocols
Uniform & Insignia (cont)
5. Belt Badge. The belt badge is an excellent design and is currently being under used. This is not the time to make any
wholesale changes to our current insignia.
6. ‘Winchester Order’. An evening order of dress has emerged which is referred to as Winchester Order: Black Tie with
Regimental Blazer. This should be encouraged and should be expanded to include those who are unlikely to afford Mess Kit
(SSC, TA and Cadet Officers). It is also to become the accepted Mess Dress for the Corporals Mess.
7. Canes & Sticks. Rifles Canes will be carried by the Duty Officer, CSM’s and Company Orderly Serjeant (COS). Rifles
sticks will be carried by the RSM & Provo Sjt .
8. SNCO’s Mess Dress Grant

• A grant for the purchase of SNCO Mess Kit has been available for all newly promoted Sergeants since 1st April 2009.
• The grant is paid as a one-off for all Corporals promoted to acting or substantive Serjeant. There are 3 different rates as
follows:
HCav and RAC £835.
SCOTS £550.
All others (incl. The Rifles) £455.
• SNCO’s Mess Dress Grant References:

• (AG/HQ/1-6-1 dated 19 Feb 09)
• (RAAC Chap 15 Annex A)
• (D/DPS(A)/25/1/1/PS12(A) dated Nov 08)
• (D/DPS(A)/25/03/00(PS12(A) dated 8 Jan 09

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What are the different types of cap badges mentioned?

What are the different types of cap badges mentioned?

What are the different types of back badges mentioned?

What are the different types of back badges mentioned?

The Rifles Dress

Side Hat Boos

Rifles Website: http://www.army.mod.uk/infantry/regiments/6313.aspx Issue: 3/2010 as at Oct 2010 POC: london@the-rifles.co.uk

Regimental Dress Point of Contact for all

For the Forage Cap and Beret worn by all ranks.

Cap Badge Officers (Lugs & cotter pin

Cap Badge ORs (Vertical hook

The Lug & cotter pin badge is not suitable

Silver Bugle horn with tassels above surmounted by the

Cap Badge Officers (Lugs & Cap Badge ORs (Vertical

Side Hat Boss & Badge Shako Boss & Badge

Worn by all rank only on No1 Dress Forage Cap.

NSN 8455-99-133-7981 or shop@riflesdirect.com

Cloth Back Badge Silver embroidered:

Black Oak Leaf Band:

Makers: The Wyedean Weaving Company Ltd

Back Badge: This embroidered badge is fitted to the “Flap” not on

When Worn: In No2 Dress (without Cross Belts/medals), Shirt

Sources for Side Hats:

Name: Cap, Service Other Ranks

Caps are not to be flattened, shaped or manipulated.

Name: Beret, Green Rifle

Cap Badge Officers (Lugs & cotter pin):

Cap Badge OR’s (Vertical hook):

Rifle Green cord Beehive & small Silver

Designed only to pierce through the black hat band

The Back Badge “sits a top” the bottom seam of the

Embroidered cloth version for Officers’ /WOs Side

Also worn on Red Hat Band by full Colonels and

Forage Cap: The poppy with the red

Beret. The poppy with red petal stripped is

Side Hat: The poppy is worn intact pinned

Shako (Band & Bugles): The poppy is worn

Makers: Hobson & Sons (London) Ltd

Plume: Plume, Feather, Red on Black issued separately

Back Badge: Cloth Silver embroidered

Shakos are only to be worn by members of the Rifles Bands

Plume: Plume, Horsehair, Red on Black, The Band

Back Badge: Cloth Back Badge Silver

Detail: Plume; red on black feather; a metal ornamental Flaming 29

enamelled gloss black; a plain metal ring 2cm OD 1.6 ID with a

Pattern Number: TBN

Detail: Plume; red on black horsehair; a metal ornamental Flaming 22c

Pattern Number: D02000; DMC: CE; D/Q: EA; PSC: 5J

Worn with: Cap, Other Ranks 8405-99-500-7443 (Shako)

Side Hat Boss for Fitted to Shako

The Officers’ and WOs’ cross belt

Officers Cross Belt badge & Silver

Serial numbers are inscribed on the

Main Battle Honours carried on Belt Badge.

Officers & WOs belt 76 mm wide.

WOs issue Belt: NSN 8440-99-666-8032 depending on size

CSjts & Sjts belt: NSN 8440-99-666-8037 depending on size

Fitted equidistant above and below Cross

Issued to WOs & SNCOs for Cross Belts.