DRESS REGULATIONS
AMBULANCE AND NURSING
AMBULANCE AND NURSING
Nursing Personnel
AUTHORISED
Distinguishing Markings
Presidents, Deputy and Vice-Presidents
Medical Practitioners, Brigade Surgeons, Probationary and Student Surgeons
Nursing Officers and Other Brigade Personnel on the Professional Register
Bands
SPECIAL PURPOSES
Welfare Duty Camps
Mourning
Transport Duty (Nursing Personnel)
Social Occasions
SPECIAL CATEGORIES
Corps Superintendents and Officers
Transport Officers
Secretaries
Storekeepers
Reserve and Retired Officers and Members
Officers with Acting Rank
Closed Divisions
St. John Auxiliaries
Service Hospital Welfare Officers
Aeromedical Attendants
I Foreword I
These Dress Regulations must be strictly observed by all officers and members on whom, individually and collectively, responsibility for the smartness of the Brigade rests. The wearing of Brigade uniform is governed by General Regulation 92.
No deviation from the sealed patterns of uniform , clothing, equipment and badges is allowed. Badges of the Order of St. John, including those worn on Brigade Uniform, are Protected under the Chartered Associations (Venerable Order of St. John of Jerusalem) protection Order , 1927, and the badges to which this Protection Order applies are badges made of any material whatsoever , bearing or consisting of, the device of a white eight-pointed cross embellished in the four principal angles alternatively with a lion guardant and a unicorn passant , whether or not the device is surrounded or accompanied by concentric circles or other decoration or by lettering.
I Uniform Supplies I
Uniform supplies may be ordered from St. John Supplies , Priory House , St. John's Lane , London EC1 M 4DA, telephone 01-253 6644
If required, made-to-measure uniforms are available See St. John Supplies uniform catalogue.
St. 'John units hold the catalogues and order forms to enable an order to be placed. Further copies are available upon request from the Officer/Member in Charge
Please refer to the uniform catalogue for further information on the available items. Additional advice may be obtained by contacting St. John Supplies Salesline.
Size charts , which are shown in the St. John Supplies uniform catalogue , should be used when ordering uniform garments or the paper patterns
For ease of reference , Supplies product codes are shown against the items detailed in these Regulations. Please refer to these product codes when placing orders .
HOME DRESSMAKING
Paper patterns and materials are available only for the grey nursing dress worn by Nursing and Nursing Cadet members and for the black cape worn by Nursing Cadets
Material only is available for the six gore skirt. A suitable pattern , obtainable from many shops and department stores, is "Style" 3277 skirt 2 , or " Style " 181 8 ski rt 3.
General Instructions
INSTRUCTIONS FOR ALL OFFICERS, NCOs AND MEMBERS ON WEARING THE UNIFORM OF THE ST. JOHN AMBULANCE BRIGADE
1. All uniform must be worn smartly and correctly.
2. These Regulations describe unifC?rm. Old style unif?rm may continue to be worn as laid down In prevIous Dress Regulations until replacement is required.
3. Old style badges and rank may continue to worn on old style uniforms in accordance with prevIous Dress Regulations.
4. Current style badges and rank may be on old style uniforms, positioned and worn In accordance with current Dress Regulations.
5. With the exception of the Corps metal Bar and Sergeant Major's metal badges of rank, badges will be of material.
6. Nursing personnel may wear the bow tie with the old style suit.
7. Badges and insignia must be correctly placed and neatly attached.
8. Accessories must be as described in these Regulations.
9. With the exception of wedding rings, jewellery of any kind will NOT be worn.
10. Hair will be tidy and should not fall below the collar.
11. Boots and shoes will be clean and well polished.
12. On public transport , in the street and at outdoor duties and events the appropriate head-dress will be worn.
13. At indoor events the senior officer present will indicate whether or not head-gear will be worn.
14. Ambulance or Nursing members of a Division, together on duty , will be dressed to the same order.
15. (a) Ambulance or Nursing members of two or more Divisions , together on duty, should be dressed to the same order . (b) In advance of such a duty, the senior organising officer will issue a directive on uniform to be worn.
16. EMERGENCY ORDER. When there is no time to dress in complete uniform, Officers and Members should wear some form of identification , e.g. - Brigade head-dress, armlet or reflective slipover. Brigade Armlet. Regulation white 7.6 cm (3 in.) wide plastic armlet with St. John badge and lettering; with red Overprinting "Doctor" "Nurse" for Brigade Surgeons and Nursing Officers. It is worn on left upper arm on civilian dress for emergency purposes.
17. At other times mixed dress, partly uniform and partly plain clothes, must not be worn.
18. For safety, when in uniform after dark or in poor visibility a reflective cross belt or similarly visible item should be worn.
19. Appropriate ribbons of orders, decorations and medals are normally to be worn on the left breast. Ribbons, 11 mm (fs in.) deep are placed in a row of four. Further detailed instructions are given in the booklet "Wearing of Orders, Decorations and Medals " (P19005), which describes precisely the occasions and manner in which insignia are to be worn.
AMBULANCE PERSONNEL
OFFICERS AND MEMBERS WHEN IN UNIFORM:
1. (a) Nails must be short and clean .
(b) Hair must be tidy and should not fall below the collar.
(c) With the exception of wedding rings , jewellery of any kind will not be worn .
(d) All members of a Division, together on duty, will be dressed to the same order.
2. Uniform for New Entrants to the Brigade:
(a) Probationary Ambulance Members holding only a Caring for the Sick certificate may wear the Regulation trousers , shirt , collar and tie , service type sweater with County Flashes and Emblems , beret with badge B09500 , black boots/shoes and socks . They will not wear the cap , haversack or any other Brigade uniform item .
(b) New entrant Ambulance Members holding a First Aid certificate , or First Aid and Caring for the Sick certificates, may wear the uniform listed under (a). They will add Badge B04100 , the haversack , regulation belt and may wear the cap. The jacket and additional uniform may be acquired in due course.
PRODUCT USOOOO (stock size) US0005 (made to measure)
Uniform Suit for Officers, Members, Presidents, Deputy and VicePresidents.
Jacket specification: Black cloth to approved specification. Single breasted with turn down collar, fly front with four plain black buttons , square front without belt, 7 cm (2f in.) lapel. Two outside breast patch pockets 14.6 cm (5f in.) deep with slightly rounded bottom corners, pOinted flap with buttonhole and secured with button (B 10400) . Two cross pockets jetted with flap. Two inside breast pockets . Shoulder straps with buttonhole and secured with button, (B 10500) . Plain cuff. Two haversack restraining tabs 2.5 cm (1 in.) wide and 8.9 cm (3t in.) long, pOinted with buttonhole and secured with black button, (B10800), positioned on left side, 25.4 cm (10 in.) centre vent.
Trouser specification: Black cloth to approved specification. No turn up, minimum 43.2 cm (17 in.) width at bottom. Secured with buttonhole and button , no extension. Fitted with six belt loops , single loops of 3 .2 cm (1 tin.) and double loops 6.4 cm (2t in.). Two slant side pockets , two hip pockets jetted with buttonhole and black button. Zip fly, no pleats, rubberised waistband. Length will be adjusted so that lower edge of the trouser leg is 2.5 cm (1 in.) from the ground.
Trousers may be purchased and worn separately as an item of Special Duty Uniform (see page 35). (U801 00 stock size , U801 05 made to measure).
POSITIONING OF BADGES
1. Gorget Patches (see page 38)
The outer edge of the patch lies along the outer edge of the lapel.
2. County Flash and Emblem (see page 41)
1 3 cm (t in ) from top of flash to shoulder seam.
Top of County Emblem to touch base of flash
3. A Certificate of Honour Emblem (see page 42)
B Meritorious Service Certificate Emblem (see page 42)
C Duke of Edinburgh's Award Badge
o State Registered Nurse Badge (see page 42)
E State Certified Midwife Badge (see page 42)
F State Enrolled Nurse Badge (see page 42)
G Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Badge (see page 42)
H Instructor (First Aid) Badge
I Special Service Shield (1000 hours and above only) (see page 42)
J Life Saving Medal Ribbon (below all other badges)
Base of badges or ribbon to be 1 3 cm (t in.) from top of pocket.
A and B will always be placed to the left of badges C to I (inclusive) and C to the left of badges
o to I (inclusive).
Two only of C to I (of wearer's choice) to be worn
4. Right arm - a National Competition Winner Badge (see page 44)
b Band Badge (see page 46)
b worn below a
Left arm
- c Grand Prior's Badge (see page 41)
d Millar Certificate Badge or Millar Instructor s Certificate Badge
d worn below c
Badge centred half-way between shoulder and elbow
5. Right arm - a Secretary Badge (see page 44)
b Storekeeper Badge (see page 44)
c Watermanship Badge (see page 44)
One only of a , b or c (of wearer's choice) to be worn
Left arm - d Service Chevron (see page 43)
e Hospital Librarian Badge (see page 45)
Badge centred half-way between elbow and cuff
6. Right arm - a Sergeant Major Badge (see page 39)
Left arm - b Sergeant Major Badge (see page 39)
c Nursing Badge (see page 42)
Badge centred 15 2 cm (6 in.) from cuff
c worn below b
7. Right arm - Bandmaster's Badge (see page 46)
Left arm - Aeromedical Attendant Badge (see page 43)
Badge centred 3 8 cm (1 t i n ) from cuff
S. Rank Markings (see pages 37 and 39)
Officer and NCO rank markings on slides to fit over shoulder straps
9. Medal Ribbons (see page 8)
Ribbon centred above pocket (see booklet P19005).
Raincoat I
See page 11 for PO SITIONI NG OF
U01900
Raincoat specification:
MATERIAL : 81ack polyester/cotton water repellent.
STYLE: Single-breasted , button-through. Two-way collar - neck fastening button (81 OBOO) , black. Fronts to fasten three buttons (810600) , black. Side vertical welted pocket - welt bluffed edge. Two-piece sleeve, front sleeve inset , back sleeve raglan , plain cuffs. Detachable shoulder straps , 6.4 cm (2t in.) base , 3.B cm (1 t in.) top - pointed ends and fastened with button (810BOO) , black. Centre seam back with closed vent. All edges stitched 0 3 cm (t in.). Self-material shoulder lining to waist, skirt and sleeves lined black nylon. 4.4 cm (1 t in ) self-material belt, 4.4 cm (1 t in.) pronged buckle , five eyelet holes in belt for adjustment.
When worn , the raincoat is buttoned up: if carried, it is buttoned up and carried over the left forearm with the buttons in front (see page 23) It may be worn at discretion when proceeding to or from but not during a Public Duty , Review, Church Parade, or Inspection . The belt is used only when the haversack is worn outside the garment.
Head-dress
Officers and Warrant Officers
Specification:
Black Polyester covered cap with self covered peak and black hatband . Incorporating chin strap, secured on each side by button (810500) . Cap 8adges (see page 40) are worn centre front of cap band with centre of badge level with top edge of cap band. Caps are supplied complete with badges.
Cap (UB0440) supplied complete with badge (B02500), for all male appointees listed 2 to B inclusive on page 37)
Cap (UB0420) supplied complete with badge (802600) , for all male appointees and Staff Officers Grade I listed under 9 on page 37
Cap (UB0430) supplied complete with badge (B02650) , for all male appointees and Staff Officers Grade II listed under 10 on page 37.
Cap (UB0410) supplied complete with badge (802650) , for all male appointees and Staff Officers Grades III to VI listed 11 to 14 inclusive on page 37 and Sergeant Majors
NCOs and Ambulance Members
Specification:
Black Polyester covered cap with self covered peak and white hatband. Incorporating chin strap , secured on each side by button (B 10500).
Cap (UB0400) supplied complete with badge (B02700) for NCOs and Members
PRODUCT U80410 PRODUCT U80400
I Accessories I
Shirt
White, collar turnover stiffened. Long Sleeve (U06740) Short Sleeve (U06728)
Tie (U0221 0)
Black.
Gloves (U12800)
White simplex nylon. When not being worn they will be carried in a pocket or in the haversack , and nowhere else.
Socks
Black .
Boots or Shoes Black.
Haversack (U01700)
White reinforced PVC. Flap fastening with two press studs Inside compartments for waterbottle and First Aid Pack. 5 .1 cm (2 in.) white webbing sling - non-rust slide fittings
The haversack will contain:
Waterbottle (U01800): black plastic , approved pattern , filled with fresh water
First Aid Pack (F50000).
Additional items when authorised for specific duties.
Rations when necessary.
Position: on the left hip to the rear , the strap passing under the right shoulder strap; the top of the haversack level with the waist , secured with the buttoned flap at the front and back.
Officers and Warrant Officers wear the haversack on Public Duty.
NCOs and Members wear the haversack on all occasions.
When the raincoat is ordered to be worn , the haversack will be worn outside the garment and positioned with the belt as above.
When Special Duty Uniform is ordered to be worn , the haversack is worn over the sweater and positioned with the regulation belt (see page 46) as above.
First Aid Pack (F50000)
Refill Pack (F80050)
A vinyl pack with press studs containing:
3 No 13 Dressings
1 Triangular Bandage BP
6 Safety Pins
6 Adhesive Dressings
On all occasions in uniform Officers and Members will carry a First Aid Pack.
Hot Weather Order
Normal Brigade uniform without jacket. White shirt with black tie ; shirt sleeves to be folded flat 5.1 cm (2 in.) above the elbow or short sleeve shirt may be worn.
A plain black belt or a 5.1 cm (2 in.) wide black elasticated belt with St. John Buckle (U08400) to be worn if trousers are not self-supporting. Braces will not be worn.
Cloth badges of rank will be worn by Officers and NCOs , on black slides (U06742) over existing shoulder straps of shirt , or on black detachable shoulder straps (U 12300) fixed by a tape at the base of the shoulder seam and a flat black button at the top
Nursing Duty Order
Specification: White cotton/polyester short sleeved ward tunic with nylon stockinette V-neck; worn with standard uniform trousers and with or w ithout white shirt and black tie .
Brigade Badge (B04100) will be centrally placed on the right-hand side of the yoke and f ixed with the base of the badge level with the yoke seam.
Officers and Members so qualified may wear one only of the following badges immediately above Badge (B041 00) ; State Reg istered Nurse , State Certified Midwife , State Enrolled Nurse , Member of the Chartered Society of Phys iotherapists
Brigade badges of rank will not be worn.
Ward tunics are obtainable only from : T H Wilmott & Co. , Ltd ., 41 Fr iars Avenue , London N20 OXG. (Tel : 01-3689063).
Special Duty Uniform and Optional Items (see pages 31-35)
Reflective C ross Belt (U08760 or U08765)
Should be worn over uniform after dark or in poor visibility
Orders of Dress Authorised for Officers and Members
Review Public Nursing Hot Committees, Order Duty Duty Weather Conferences (To be worn Order Order Order and Training for see page 15 see page 15 Days Inspections, see also SOU Investitures page 35 and Church Parade Order)
Jacket Yes Yes No No Alternative see page 10 or as ordered
Trousers Yes Yes Yes Yes with belt Yes seepage 10 see page 46
Shirt, Collar Yes Yes Optional Yes Yes see page 14
Tie Yes Yes Optional Yes Yes with Vsee page 14 neck sweater Optional with crew-neck sweater
Head-dress Yes- Cap Yes - Cap No Yes- Cap As ordered see page 13
Boots/Shoes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes and Socks seepage 14
Gloves Yes Yes No No In transit and see page 14 as ordered
Raincoat If ordered If ordered No No If required see page 12
Black Sweater No No No No Alternative or (crew or V-neck) as ordered see pages 31-32
Medals Yes No No No No
Medal Ribbons (Masked by Yes No No Yes - on see page 8 medals) jacket
Haversack Officers : No Yes No If required No seepage 14 NCOs and Members : Yes
White Nursing No No Yes No No Tunic see page 15
FA Pack Officers : In haversack In pocket In haversack In pocket see page 14 in pocket. NCOs and Members : in haversack
Outdoor Public Duty. The Commiss ioner or Senior Officer organising a duty may order appropriate items of Special Duty Uniform to be worn .
NURSING PERSONNEL
OFFICERS AND MEMBERS WHEN IN UNIFORM
1. (a) Hair must be tidy and should not fall below the collar. If long, it should be coiled up under the hat, storm cap or indoor cap , in a bun or French pleat, suitably arranged for the correct position of the head-dress
(b) Make-up will be discreet, nails short and clean and nail varnish not worn.
(c) The tricorne hat or storm cap will be worn as illustrated on page 25 , not on the back of the head.
(d) Raincoats will be worn buttoned up, or carried as shown on page 23never worn unbuttoned.
(e) All members of a division, together or on duty , will be dressed to the same order.
2. Officers and Members holding only one certificate:
(a) Probationary Members holding only a Caring for the Sick certificate may wear the Regulation grey nursing dress with County Flashes and Emblems, indoor cap, shoes and tights/stockings for training or nursing services They will not wear Badge (B041 00) or other Brigade uniform
(b) Holders of only a First Aid certificate may wear Regulation uniform but not badge (B041 00).
DISTINGUISHING MARKS FOR SENIOR OFFICERS
The Regulation uniform (see page 18) is worn with the following adjustments:
Commandant-in-Chief. The jacket should be single breasted with Brigade buttons (B 10400) in chromed metal. Black soft felt tricorne hat with 5.1 cm (2 in.) brim with band of black ribbon edged with narrow white stripes of equal width , and on the left side a 10 . 2 cm (4 in.) rosette of the same ribbon with free ends; white tuft. Badge (B071 00) in centre of rosette.
Deputy Commandant-in-Chief. As for Commandant-in-Chief , but the hat tuft is black below and white above.
Superintendent-in-Chief. As for Commandant-in-Chief, but the hat tuft is white below and black above Chromed metal Brigade buttons (B 10400) are worn on the black dress.
Chief President. As for Superintendent-in-Chief , but the hat ribbon and 10.2 cm (4 in.) rosette with free ends , is white edged with narrow black stripes of equal width. Badge (B071 00) in centre of rosette. Flashes of the pre 1985, or current design, incorporating the white eight-pointed cross and lettering "Chief President ". For gorget patches and badges (see page 47).
Deputy Superintendent-in-Chief. As for Superintendent-in-Chief , but with black nylon Brigade buttons on the jacket and black dress. Black hat tuft.
Headquarters Officers holding the Rank of Crossed Stretchers. As for Deputy Superintendent-in-Chief.
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PRODUCT Ua0200 (Jacket) (stock size) Ua0205 (made to measure)
Ua0300 (Skirt) (stock size) Ua0305 (made to measure)
Uniform suit for Officers, Presidents, Deputy and Vice-Presidents
Jacket specification: Black cloth to approved specification. Single breasted with turn down collar. Four buttons, (B 10700), in front with 7 cm (2t in.) lapels, two cross jet and flap pockets, shoulder straps with buttonhole , minimum 10.2 cm (4 in.) length from top of sleeve seam to base of buttonhole and secured with button, (B 10800). Plain back, plain cuff , no vent, edge stitched with square front.
Skirt specification: Black cloth to approved specification. Six gore with all seams plain and flat. Waistbanding with fold over for letting out if required at two back seams. Side zip with black button and buttonhole above zip at waistband. Fully lined, length not shorter than 2.5 cm (1 in.) below the knee.
Officers and Members: This skirt may be purchased and worn separately as an item of Special Duty Uniform (see page 35).
POSITIONING OF BADGES
1. Gorget Patches (see page 38)
The outer edge of the patch lies along the outer edge of the lapel.
./ 2. County Flash and Emblem (see page 41)
1 3 cm (t in.) from top of flash to shoulder seam.
Top of County Emblem to touch base of flash
3. A Certificate of Honour Emblem (see page 42)
B Meritorious Service Certificate Emblem (see page 42)
C Duke of Edinburgh's Award Badge
D State Registered Nurse Badge (see page 42)
E State Certified Midwife Badge (see page 42)
F State Enrolled Nurse Badge (see page 42)
G Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Badge (see page 42)
H Instructor (First Aid) Badge
I Special Service Shield (1000 hours and above only) (see page 42)
J Life Saving Medal Ribbon (below all other badges)
Base of badges or ribbon to be 1.3 cm (t in.) from top of badge in position 10.
A and B will always be placed to the left of badges C to I (inclusive) and C to the left of badges D to I (inclusive).
Two only of C to I (of wearer's choice) to be worn
4. Right arm - a National Competition Winner Badge (see page 44)
b Band Badge (see page 46)
b worn below a
Left arm - c Grand Prior's Badge (see page 41)
d Millar Certificate Badge or Millar Instructor s Certificate Badge
d worn below c
Badge centred half-way between shoulder and elbow.
5. Right arm - a Secretary Badge (see page 44)
b Storekeeper Badge (see page 44)
c Watermanship Badge (see page 44)
One only of a , b or c (of wearer s choice) to be worn
Left arm - d Hospital Librarian Badge (see page 45)
e Service Hospital Welfare Officer Badge (see page 43)
Badge centred half-way between elbow and cuff
6. Right arm - a Sergeant Major Badge (see page 39)
Left arm - b Sergeant Major Badge (see page 39)
Badge centred 15 2 cm (6 in ) from cuff.
c 1939-45 War Service Crosses (see page 45)
0 64 cm (} in.) below b
7. Right arm - Bandmaster's Badge (see page 46)
Left arm - Aeromedical Attendant Badge (see Page 43)
Badge centred 3 8 cm (1t in.) from cuff.
a. Rank Markings (see page 37)
Officer rank markings on slides to fit over shoulder straps.
9. Medal Ribbons (see page 8)
Bottom row of ribbons in line with centre of badge in position 10 (see booklet P19005)
10. Badge (B04100) (see page 42)
Base of badge in line with armpit seam
Grey Nursing Dress
For Officers, Nursing Officers and Members
Officers
Buckle centred
Members
Start of mitre centred on zip fastening as illustrated.
Length - Not shorter than 2.5 cm (1 in.) below the knee.
PRODUCT U04010 (Officers) U04005 (Members)
Grey Nursing Dress specification:
MATERIAL: Light grey polyester/cotton, approved shade.
STYLE: The dress is cut on "Princess" Line with soft rever collar which may be worn open or closed.
Centre front concealed zip fastening to form step-in front opening. One slanting applied patch pocket on each side front panel, with small scissor pocket concealed in right hand pocket.
To enable members to adjust to their own lengths the skirt is left unhemmed but the raw edge is oversewn. Depth of hem should be 5.1 cm (2 in.), length not shorter than 2.54 cm (1 in.) below the knee.
Full length sleeve, sleeve opening fastened by press studs and, as for skirt of dress, left unhemmed to enable members to adjust to their own arm length. One (B10800) button to be sewn on each cuff placket 2.54 cm (1 in.) up from end of sleeve.
Medallion holders will wear the medallion at the head of the zip fastening; those not in possession of the medallion will wear Badge (B11400).
For nursing purposes the sleeves will be folded flat above the elbow, and Elbow Frills worn (see page 26).
WAISTBELT
Officers: Dress material with stiffened inter-lining 5.1 cm (2 in.) wide, one row of stitching around the edge with regulation 5.1 cm (2 in.) metal clasp buckle (see page 46). Buckle end affixed with three pairs of press studs for adjustment purposes. Buckles to be centred over dress zip fastener. (see above)
NCOs and Members: As officers, but one end mitred, and closed with metal hook and bar fastening. No buckle. Commencement of mitre end to be in line with dress zip fastener. (see page 20)
DETACHABLE SHOULDER STRAPS
(a) Black for all officers (U 12300), measuring 6.35 cm (2t in:) at ?ase and 3.81 cm (1 t in.) at top, attached to dress through 1.27 cm (t In.) Wide loops on the shoulder seam and button (B1 0800) at neckline under the collar.
(b) NCOs and nursing members on Reserve List will wear detachable stiffened shoulder straps made of the dress material.
(c) All Nursing Officers, Registered Nurses and Enrolled Nurses (see page 51.)
POSITIONING OF BADGES
2. County Flash and Emblem (see page 41)
1 3 cm (t in ) from top of flash to shoulder seam
Top of County Emblem to touch base of flash
Left arm - 1939-45 War Service Crosses (see page 45)
Top edge of ribbon to be 0 64 cm (t in ) below County Flash and Emblem.
3. A Certificate of Honour Emblem (see page 42)
B Meritorious Service Certificate Emblem (see page 42)
C Duke of Edinburgh's Award Badge
D State Registered Nurse Badge (see page 42)
E State Certified Midwife Badge (see page 42)
F State Enrolled Nurse Badge (see page 42)
G Member of the Chartered SOCiety of PhYSiotherapy Badge (see page 42)
H Instructor (First Aid) Badge
I Special Service Shield (1000 hours and above only) (see page 42)
J Life Saving Medal Ribbon (below all other badges)
Base of badges to be 1.3 cm (t in.) from top of badge in position 10.
A and B will always be placed to the left of badges C to I (inclusive) and C to the left of badges D to I (inclusive)
Two only of C to I (of wearer's choice) to be worn
4. Right arm -a National Competition Winner Badge (see page 44)
b Band Badge (see page 46)
c Rank Chevrons (see page 39)
b worn below a -c worn below b Left arm -d Grand Prior's Badge (see page 41)
e Millar Certificate Badge or Millar Instructor's Badge
f Rank Chevrons (see page 39)
g Hospital Librarian Badge on armlet (see page 45)
e worn below d -d worn above f Badge centred half-way between shoulder and elbow
5. Right arm - a Secretary Badge (see page 44)
b Storekeeper Badge (see page 44)
c Watermanship Badge (see page 44)
One only of a, bar c (of wearer's choice) to be worn
Left arm - Service Chevron (see page 43)
Badge centred half-way between elbow and cuff
7. Right arm - Bandmaster's Badge (see page 46)
Left arm - Aeromedical Attendant Badge (see page 43)
Badge centred 3 8 cm (1 t in ) from cuff.
8. Officer Rank Markings (see page 37)
Officer rank markings on slides to fit over shoulder straps.
9. Medal Ribbons (see page 8)
Bottom row of ribbons in line with centre of badge In POSition 10
10. Badge (B04100) (see page 42)
Base of badge in line with armpit seam Centre of cross to be In line With Inner dress dart.
11. Medallion (B04010) (see page 43) or Badge (B11400) (see page 45)
Pinned over top of zip fastener
(See p 19 for
See page 19 fo r POSITIONING OF BADGES
Length - not shorter than 2.5 em (1 in.) below the knee.
PRODUCT U04015
Black dress specification:
MATERIAL: 100% woven polyester.
STYLE: Shirt-waist type dress. Bodice with shirt-type centre front fastening with four buttons (B 10800); one dart each side of bodice back and front from waist, and one dart (optional) each shoulder front. Turn-down collar measuring 6.35 cm (2t in.) from neck band at centre back, tapering to 3.81 cm (1 t in.) at front. Patch pocket on right side of bodice measuring 12 06 cm (4t in. by 4t in.) bottom corners rounded, 2.22 cm (t in.) box pleat down centre 2.54 cm (1 in.) outside turn-back hem at top. Shoulder straps 6.35 cm (2t in.) at base , 3.81 cm (1 t in.) at top with pointed ends, fastened at point with button (B10800). Short sleeves, with 2.54 cm (1 in.) turn back cuff.
Panelled skirt, with centre panel approximately 19.0 to 20.3 cm (7 t in. to 8 in.) in width, with two inverted pleats at front and two at back, matching to bodice darts; 8.9 cm (3t in.) deep pleats , opening 24.8 cm (9t in.) above hem edge
Hem 7.6 cm (3 in.) deep. Zip fastener opening on left side. Length not shorter than 2.54 cm (1 in.) below the knee.
2.54 cm (1 in.) wide belt with pointed ends to go through centre ring (self material), fastening back on to buttons (B 10800) placed to meet darts and pleat seams.
To enable members to adjust to their own lengths the skirt is left unhemmed but the raw edge is oversewn.
Raincoat specification :
MATERIAL : Black polyester/cotton water repellent.
STYLE: Single-breasted with step collar and lapels , fastening at neck w ith small button and loop . Two bust darts. Four buttons (B 10600) down front and one button (B 10800) under collar. One-piece whole back with two darts from shoulder. Two vertical welted pockets either side. Two-piece inset sleeves with plain cuffs. Detachable shoulder straps 6.35 cm (2t i n.) base , 3 81 cm (1 t in ) top with pointed ends , fastened with buttonhole and button (B 10800) . Back and front interlined with showerproof material. Shoulders lined with self material , red nylon sleeve and sk i rt lining
Optional loose three-quarter length black quilted nylon lining or body warmer may be worn (see page 33)
When worn, the raincoat will be buttoned up to lapel over suit or dress , length long enough to cover the skirt or dress
When carried , will be buttoned up , with sleeves and sides neatly folded back , and carried over the left forearm with buttons uppermost and Badge (B041 00) showing.
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Head-dress I
Specification:
The regulation hat for all Officers, NCOs, Members, Presidents, Deputy and Vice-Presidents is a black fur or wool felt tricorne. The brim is approximately 4.45 cm (1 t in .), bound, turned up and attached to crown at the back and each side The appropriate cockade, rosette or bow is centred on left upturned brim. The regulation ribbons used for these and the hatbands are described below Adjustments for Senior Officers are given on page 17
The measurement of all cockades is 7.6 cm (3 in.) from point to top of cockade , the width of the cockade top arc being approximately 11.4 cm (4t in.) .
Officers and Warrant Officers:
A band of black corded ribbon with two white stripes of equal width in centre of ribbon (U 11500).. A cockade (U 11700) I of the same ribbon on turned-up brim (left side). The point of the cockade to be attached to the base of the brim with top corner edges attached lightly to the crown. Tuft (U10700) to extend 3.81 cm (1 t in.) above cockade.
This ribbon and cockade is worn -
(a) With tuft and Badge (B07100) by all female appointees listed 7 to 8 inclusive on page 37
(b) With tuft and Badge (B07500) by all female appointees and Staff Officers Grade I listed under 9 on page 37.
(c) With tuft and Badge (B07800) by all female appointees and Staff Officers Grade II listed under 10 on page 37.
(d) With Badge (B07800) but without tuft , by all appointees and Staff Officers Grades III to VI listed 11 to 14 inclusive on page 37 and Sergeant Majors.
The above badges (see page 40) are worn in the centre bottom section of cockade.
NCOs and Nursing Members:
A band of black corded ribbon (U 11400) edged with narrow white stripes of equal width A bow of same ribbon measuring 10.2 cm (4 in.) across with inner loops 7.8 cm (3 in.) across (U 11500).
The centre of the bow is placed slightly below centre point of turned-up brim , sloping upward to the front, with upper corner of front end of bow touching brim edge.
Badge (B03900) in centre of bow aligned with bow (see page 40).
Indoor Caps
Officers: Polyester / cotton (U03300)
Members: Polyester / cotton (U04300) Paper Pack 20 (U04310) Pack 100 (U04320)
Officers: Amer ican-type cap , wh ite Polyester / cotton
7 .6 cm (3 in .) turn-up hem w ith 2.54 cm (1 i n. ) black Cross embro idered i n the centre , and 0.95 cm (t in. ) black edg i ng at top of hem. Right side buttons over left side.
Members: Amer ican-type cap , white Polyester / cotton 7.6 cm (3 in.) turn-up hem with 2.54 cm (1 in ) black Cross embroidered in the centre . Right side buttons over left side.
An alternative for Members is the disposable paper cap , American-type , 6.35 cm (2 t in.) turn-up with 2 54 cm (1 in ) black Cross printed on the bottom centre . Right side folds over left side on to a stud or self locking.
PRODUCT U03300
PRODUCT U03300
PRODUCT U04300
I Accessories I
White Shirt (U06725)
(Men's type) with self collar, long sleeves and built-in shoulder straps.
(a) Worn with the tie under the jacket.
(b) Permissible for S.D.U. (see page 35).
The S.D.U. short sleeved shirt (U06726) may be worn with the tie under the jacket.
Tie (U02220)
Plain black bow tie of authorised material and / pattern 100% polyester.
PRODUCT U02220
Gloves (U05500)
Plain white with 3-line stitching on back. Black gloves may be worn for travelling and with S.D.U. (see page 35).
Tights or Stockings
Plain black.
Shoes
Black leather, laced or plain. Heels not to exceed 5.1 cm (2 in.) in height, the heel base not less than 2.54 cm (1 in.). Plastic or rubber heels will be worn for hospital work.
Handbag
Must be black.
Must not be carried on ceremonial occasions. A regulation shoulder-bag with adjustable sling strap, is obtainable from Supplies (F50006).
First Aid Pack
A vinyl pack with press studs (F50000) Refill pack (F80050)
On all occasions in uniform Officers and Members will carry a First Aid Pack containing:
3 No. 13 Dressings
1 Triangular Bandage BP
6 Safety Pins
6 Adhesive Dressings
Elbow Frills (U80520)
White Polyester/cotton, 11.4 cm (4t in.) deep elasticated top and bottom. For nursing purposes worn over folded sleeves of grey dress. PRODUCT
Optional Uniform
Boots
Plain black knee-length boots may be worn for outdoor duties in cold and/or wet weather only.
Waterproof
A plain black or navy waterproof may be worn as a top coat for outdoor duties in very wet weather.
Cardigan
Plain black with V shaped front with no pockets. May not be worn on ceremonial and official occasions. For use with the grey and black dress.
Scarf (U05700)
100% Polyester white tubular scarf, 14.5 cm (5f in.) wide X 132 cm (52 in.) or plain white Polyester/cotton. May be worn under the raincoat.
Body Warmer (U05100)
May be worn for Review, Church Parade and Public Duty Order under the raincoat only. See also S.D.U page 35.
Duty Overall
If approved by a senior officer the duty overall may be worn with indoor cap, black stockings/tights and shoes, as the alternative to the grey dress for Brigade Duties other than outdoor public duties. It must not be worn for inspections or other formal occasions.
Specification:
MATERIAL: White cotton drill.
STYLE: Coat overall with turn-down collar and revers, with eyelets on left side to take detachable (B 10800) St. John buttons.
One patch pocket on left side of bodice and two patch hip pockets.
Full length sleeve with narrow cuff and eyelet to take (B 10800) button.
Badge (B041 00) to be sewn in position 10 (see page 19).
Obtainable only from E. & R. Garrould Ltd., 104 Edgware Road , London W2 and 9 Hardwicks Way, London SW18.
Officers will wear rank markings on appropriate detachable shoulder straps (see page 21).
U80S20
PRODUCT UOS700
Disposable Plastic Apron
(U04750)
A plain disposable plastic apron may be worn to protect uniform when necessitated by the condition of a patient.
The Nursing Officer or, in his/her absence, the Officer in Charge of a duty , will be responsible for the issue and disposal of each apron, which must be used for one patient only and then disposed of hygienically.
An apron worn for other protective purposes must not afterwards be used when attending a patient.
Hot Weather Order
If hot weather order is authorised and the suit jacket is discarded , shirt sleeves will be folded neatly above the elbow, or short sleeve shirt worn.
Cloth badges of rank will be worn on black slides (U06742) over existing shoulder straps of shirt, or on black detachable shoulder straps (U 12300) fixed by a tape at the base of the shoulder seam and a flat black button at the top.
Special Duty Uniform and Optional Items
(see pages 31-35).
Orders of Dress Authorised for Officers of Headquarters District/County and Area '
Review Order (To be Public Duty Order Nursing Duty Order
, worn for Inspections, Conferences and Investitures
and Church See also SOU Parade Order)
Uniform Suit Yes Yes No
(with Shirt, Collar
and Tie)
See page 18
Black Dress Hot weather Hot weather No
See page 22 alternative
Grey Nursing No
Dress
See page 20
Hat
See page 24 Black Dress
or
Indoor Cap (with No As ordered Yes If orderedGrey Dress or White Duty Overall Only)
See page 25
Shoes and Tights Yes Yes Yes Yes or Stockings
See page 26
Gloves
See page 26
Raincoat
See page 23
Body Warmer If required If required if required If required (under raincoat only)
See page 33
Cardigan
See page 27
Medals Yes No No No Not on raincoat
Medal Ribbons (Masked by medals) Yes No Yes
See page 8 Not on raincoat Not on raincoat Not on raincoat
Handbag In transit only Permissible Permiss ible Yes
See page 26
First Aid Pack Yes Yes Yes
See page 26
Outdoor Public Duty
The Commissioner/County Superintendent or Senior Officer organising a duty may order appropriate items of Special Duty Uniform to be worn for outdoor Public Duty.
Orders of Dress Authorised for Officers, NCOs and Members of Corps and Divisions
Review Order (To be Public Duty Order Nursing Duty Order Committees, worn for Inspections, Conferences and Investitures Training Days and Church See also SOU Parade Order) page 35
Uniform Suit Off icers: Yes No No
Off icers: Alternat ive
(with Shirt, Collar See Note 2b below or as ordered and Tie)
See page 18
NCOs & Members:
NCOs & Members: No No
Black Dress Off icers: Hot weather No No
Officers: Alternative
See page 22 alternative to suit or as ordered
See Note 2b below
NCOs & Members : NCOs & Members : No No
Grey Nursing Officers: Alternative Yes
Dress to suit and black Yes
See page 20 dress
Elbow frills and apron Alternative or as See Note 2b below See pages 26128 As ordered NCOs and Members: ordered or required Yes
Hat Officers: Yes with suit
See page 24 and black dress.
If ordered with qrey dress As ordered In transit In transit and as NCOs & Members: ordered As ordered
Indoor Cap If ordered with grey As ordered Yes with grey dress If ordered
See page 25 dress or white duty overall only (see page 27)
Shoes and Tights Yes Yes Yes Yes or Stockings
See page 26
Gloves Yes Yes In transit In transit and as See page 26 ordered
Raincoat If ordered or if As ordered In transit If required or as See page 23 required ordered
Body Warmer If required If required If required If required
See page 33 See Note 1 below See Note 1 below See Note 1 below See Note 1 below
Cardigan If required Permis sible or as Permissible or as Permissible or as See page 27 See Note 2a below ordered ordered ordered
Medals Yes No No No Not on raincoat
Medal Ribbons (Masked by medals) Yes No Yes
See page 8 Not on raincoat Not on raincoat
Handbag In transit only Permissible Permissible Yes See page 26
First Aid Pack Yes Yes Yes Yes See page 26
Notes
1. On the listed occasions the body warmer must not be worn except under the raincoat.
2. For Review and Church Parade Order: (a) The cardigan must not be worn except under the raincoat. (b) Indoor Inspections Officers and Members will wear the grey nursing dress
3. Outdoor Public Duty:
!he Superintendent or Senior Officer organising a duty may order appropriate Items of special duty uniform to be worn
SPECIAL DUTY UNIFORM
For Ambulance and Nursing Personnel
Special Duty Uniform (S.D U.) is for use when formal uniform is unsuitable. It may be worn with authorised optional extras:
(a) On non-ceremonial occasions and duties, e.g. conferences , meetings, training days, welfare , escort , transport.
(b) On duty as protection from weather and/or hazards e.g. motor racing, scrambles, point-to-points , disaster exercises.
(c) When appropriate and ordered, as Public Duty Order.
S.D.U. must not be worn for Nursing Duty See page 35 for authorised combinations of uniform.
Anorak
Ambulance and Nursing
Specification:
Black showerproof anorak, zip front fastening, detachable hood, horizontal side pockets with zip fastening, built-in shoulder straps , elasticated cuffs, fully lined. Made from polyester/cotton/poplin cloth.
See page 19 for POSITIONING OF BADGES
V-neck Sweater
Ambulance and Nursing
Specification : 2
100% Pure new wool military type 10--+----J.heavy black V-neck sweater with cotton patches and built-in shoulder straps with button hole and plain black button. Made to Defence quality.
See page 19 for POSITIONING OF BADGES 2
Crew-neck Sweater
Ambulance and Nursing
Specification:
100% Pure new wool military type, heavy black crew-neck sweater with cotton patches and built-in shoulder straps with button hole and plain black button. Made to Defence quality.
See page 19 for POSITIONING OF BADGES
Short-sleeved Shirt
Ambulance and Nursing
Specification:
White, self collar. Built-in shoulder straps with plain black button, short sleeves with stitched 2.5 cm (1 in.) turn back cuff, pocket on left breast (Ambulance two pockets).
See page 19 for POSITIONING OF BADGES
T -shirt with Badge
Ambulance and Nursing
Specification:
White 100% cotton with approved printed logo over right breast.
Polo-neck Jumper Ambulance and Nursing
(Not available from Supplies)
Specification:
Plain white polo-neck jumper, long sleeves, of discretionary weight and yarn.
Armlet (B011 00) must be worn on upper left arm when sweater or anorak is not worn.
Body Warmer
Ambulance and Nursing
Specification:
Black quilted polyester ribbed stockinette V-neck, front fastening
Beret
Ambulance
On the regulation beret, badge (B09500) will be worn above the left eye and the beret worn as illustrated with the band horizontal all round approximately 2.5 cm (1 in.) above the eyebrows, the loose material pulled down to the right side.
Beret Nursing
Those possessing the old style beret (and badge) may continue to wear it instead of the Storm Cap
PRODUCT U05100
PRODUCT
Bow-tie Nursing
Worn with long or short-sleeved shirt. Black bow tie, 100% polyester
Storm Cap Nursing
On the regulation storm cap Badge (B04100) worn by all Officers and Members.
Black Knee Socks Nursing
Black knee socks may be worn with trousers.
Trousers
Nursing
Black - from Supplies, (U80350 stock size, U80355 made to measure) or similar to Regulation speCification from elsewhere.
I Optional Uniform I
Boiler Suit
Ambulance and Nursing
(Not available from Sf. John Supplies)
An alternative S.D.U. is a black or white boiler suit worn with a belt of the same material or a plain black belt , to hold the haversack in position. Badge (B04100) is to be affixed centrally above the right breast pocket. The suit should be made of sanforised cotton (NOT nylon , which is inflammable).
The belt is optional for Nursing personnel.
Reflective Slipover (U08755)
Ambulance and Nursing
Weatherproof Reversible Jacket (U02050) Optional Hood (U02060)
Cagoule
32 in.-34 in. (U80530) 36 in.-46 in. (U80531) 48 in./50 in. (U80532)
Weatherproof Trousers (U06745)
Thermal Gloves
16 .5/18 cm (6t/7 in.) (U05510) 23/24 cm (9/9t in.) (U05512) 19.5/22 cm (7t/8t in.) (U05511)
Authorised Special Duty Uniform for All Brigade Personnel
Notes
1. All members of a County/Division will wear the same type sweater i. e either crew or V-neck , as authorised by their Commissioners/County Superintendent.
2. Ambulance , or , Nursing members of a Division, together on a duty , wil l be dressed to the same order
3. Ambulance , or, Nursing members of two or more Divisions , together on a duty , should be dressed to the same order
4. Exceptions to regulations 2 and 3 above are that individual members (Nursing) may opt to wear : as suitable to their physique and with alternatives as tabled below , (a) skirt or trousers , (b) shirt or T-shirt.
5. MEDALS OR MEDAL RIBBONS ARE NOT WORN ON S D U. Ambulance Personnel Nursing Personnel
Head-dress Yes Cap or Beret Yes Storm Cap or Beret
Trousers Yes Alternative see note 4a
Skirt No Alternative
Crew or V-neck Sweater As required or as adv ised As required or as advised
Shirt Alternative to polo-neck jumper Alternative to polo-neck jumper
Tie Yes with shirt except under Yes with shirt except under crew-neck sweater crew-neck sweater
Polo-neck Jumper and Alternat ive to shirt Alternative to shirt Armlet
Anorak As requ ired or as ordered As required or as ordered
Body Warmer As required As required
Boots or Shoes and Socks Yes No
Shoes Stockings or Tights No Yes Black knee socks permiSSible with trousers
Badges of Rank Worn only as authorised on Worn only as author ised on page 37 page 37
First Aid Pack Yes Yes
Handbag No Yes
Haversack and Regulation Yes positioned as on jacket No belt see page 14
Boiler Suit When ordered for appropriate When ordered for appropriate duties duties
S.D.U. Hot Weather Order Ambulance and Nurs ing
1. Sh irt sleeves to be folded flat 5 1 cm (2 in.) above the elbow. Tie optional or when ordered ; or
2. The Short sleeved shirt (page 32) may be worn with the tie or open at the neck ; or
3. The T-shirt (page 32) may be worn (see note 4b above)
Regulation Head-dress , Trousers/Skirt, Boots/Shoes , Socks /Stockings/Tights. Haversack and Regulation Belt in correct position.
Optional Uniform Ambulance and Nursing
1. Safety Helmet-when ordered. }
2. Black Waterproof boots. Permissible for
3. Plain black or navy waterproof coat. outdoor duties in bad weather
4. Reversible jacket, optional hood , trousers (see page 34)
5. Cagoule .
6. Regulation reflective slipover (see page 34)
7. Plain black gloves or thermal gloves (see page 34).
Optional Uniform Nursing
1. May wear the raincoat (with body warmer when required) grey dress and storm cap or beret
2. May wear the raincoat over the skirt.
3. Will NOT wear the raincoat over trousers except in very cold and/or wet weather
Emergency Order When there is no time to dress in complete uniform , Officers and should wear some form of identification , i.e . Brigade head-dress, armlet or reflective sllpover .
Code to Illustrations of Badges of Rank
BADGES OF RANK
Badges are the same size for all uniform.
Nos. 1,2 and 7 are silver wire embroidered on black cloth. Nos. 3-6 and Nos. 8-14 inclusive are of embroidered cloth.
Commandant-in-Chief of Ambulance and Nursing Cadets
Commandant-in-Chief of Ambulance Corps and Divisions
Deputy Commandant-in-Chief of Nursing Corps and Divisions
Student Surgeon (with red discs under stars)
Enrolled Nurses
Gorget Patches
Gorget patches are worn only by appo intees as listed below
Full size gorget patches on Ambulance Jacket only
Small size gorget patches on Nursing Jacket and Black Dress only
T/H
Grey cloth gorget patch of approved des ign and shade , si lv e r thread embroidered St. John Wort , edged w ith 0 32 cm (t in ) wide silver thread braid Br igade button (B1 0500) at top
TIC
Warrant Officers
Ambulance and Nursing
These badges of chromed metal will be worn in position 6 on both arms of Jacket. When rolled up or short sleeves are worn , the badge should be worn on a wrist strap on the left wrist only
T/H-T/C
Black cloth gorget patch of approved design , silver thread embro dered St. John Wort , in centre , edged w ith 0 32 cm (t in ) w ide silver thread braid Br igade button (B 10500) at top .
PRODUCT T/H U11100 (Full Size)
T/H U11110 (Small Size)
PRODUCT TIC U10800 (Full Size)
TIC U10810 (Small Size)
TID (G)
Grey cloth gorget patch of T / 0 design
TID (8)
Black cloth gorget patch of approved design. Two
0 32 cm (t in ) wide silver thread braid down centre , 0 32 cm (t in.) apart. Edged with 0 32 cm (t in ) wide silver thread bra id Brigade button (B 10500) at top
PRODUCT TID BLACK U10900 (Full Size)
TID GREY U10901 (Full S ize)
PRODUCT TID BLACK U10910 (Small Size)
TID GREY U10911 (Small Size)
TIA
Black cloth gorget patch of approved design One 0 32 cm (t in ) silver thread braid down centre , edged with 0 32 cm (t in ) w ide silver thread braid Brigade button (B 10500) at top
PRODUCT U11000 (Full Size)
U11010 (Small Size) T/H
Staff Officers Grade I and above B H Q only TIC Commander Comm ssioner
D str ict/County Super i ntendent Deputy Comm iss ioner
PRODUCT B02300
District/County Sergeant Major
Non-commissioned Officers
Ambulance and Nurs i ng
PRODUCT B02200 Area Sergeant Major PRODUCT B02100 Corps Sergeant Ma j or
These embro idered Chevrons will be worn in position 8 to fit over both shoulder straps of Jacket , Ra incoat , Anorak , Black sweater , and on Shirt , for Hot Weather Order and appropr ate i ndoor duties and occasions
TID (G)
Staff Officers Grade II and below B H Q only
TID (8)
District/County Surgeon
Deputy District/County Superintendent (N)
Distr ict/County Nursing Officer
District/County Staff Officer (Cadets)
Staff Off icer (District/County) Grade II
Assistant County Surgeon
PRODUCT U09750 and 511900 Staff Sergeant PRODUCT U09750 Sergeant
Badges below are worn i n position 4 on both arms of grey nursing dress
Badge (B03900) 3.7 cm (i Ts in ) wide in posit ion shown here
U09650 Corporal
T/A
Area Commissioner
Area Superintendent Area Surgeon
PRODUCT U10100 and B03900
Staff Sergeant PRODUCT U10100 Sergeant
U10000 Corporal
Dress chevrons on grey dress material are 0 95 cm (t in ) white lace of regulat ion pattern , measuring 3 81 cm (1 t in ) from centre to outer edge and 6 35
(2t
Head-dress Badges
1. For Ambulance Cap-with shank and split pin fastening
2. For Nursing Tricorne Hat - with brooch pin fastening.
8adge(B02500 / B07100)
With crown in scarlet and cross in white enamel.
Worn by all officers listed 1 to 8 inclusive on page 37
8adge(B02600 / B07500)
In rhodium silver metal.
Worn by all appointees and Staff Officers Grade I listed under 9 on page 37
PRODUCT 802500 Ambulance 807100 Nursing
AUTHORISED BADGES
St. John Flashes Brigade HQ Staff Ambulance and Nursing
Position 2 - Both arms of Jacket , Raincoat , Anorak , Black Sweater , Black Dress and Grey Dress
8adge(B02650 / B07800)
In rhodium silver metal.
Worn by all appointees and Staff Officers Grades II to VI listed 10 to 14 inclusive on page 37 and Warrant Officers
PRODUCT 802600 Ambulance 807500 Nursing
County Flashes Ambulan ce a nd Nursing
Position 2 - Both arms of Jacket , Raincoat , Anorak , Black Sweater , Black Dress and Grey Dress Flashes are optional on Boiler suit (Ambulance and Nursing) and Duty Overalls (Nursing Auxil iar ies)
County Emblems
Top of County Emblem to touch base of County Flash
PRODUCT 802650 Ambulance 807800 NurSing
NCOs and Member's 8adge
In rhodium silver metal.
PRODUCT 802700 Ambulance 803900 NurSing
Grand Prior's Badge
Ambul a nce and Nursing
Position 4 - Left arm Jacket , Black Dress and Grey Dress only
Badge (804100)
Ambulance
Position 10 - Nursing Tunic.
Ambulance and Nursing
Position 10 - Anorak, Black Sweater , Short-sleeved Shirt and Boiler Suit.
Nursing
Centre front on Storm Cap
Position 10 - Jacket, Grey Dress , Raincoat and Duty Overall.
Certificate of Honour Emblem and Meritorious Service Certificate Emblem
Ambulance and Nursing
Position 3 - Jacket , Black Dress and Grey Dress.
(a) The Emblem in gilt is worn by Officers and Members awarded the Certificate of Honour
(b) The Emblem in rhodium silver metal is worn by Officers and Members awarded the Meritorious Service Certificate PRODUCT 804100
Professional Qualifications and other Organisation Badges
Ambulance and Nursing
Position 3 - Jacket, Black Dress, Grey Dress
State Registered Nurse
State Certified Midwife
State Enrolled Nurse
Member of the Chartered
Society of Physiotherapy
Duke of Edinburgh's Award in gold , silver or bronze (the bronze Award may only be worn by Members under the age of 18)
The badge of Hospital Training Schools may not be worn on Brigade uniform
Badges for Nursing Duty Order (Ambulance) (see page 15).
Special Service Shield (1000 hours and above only)
Ambulance and Nursing
Position 3 - Jacket , Black Dress, Grey Dress
Nursing Badge
Ambulance
Position 6 - Left arm Jacket only
Nursing Badge worn by Officers and Members holding valid Nursing certificate Worn by Warrant Officers below Sergeant Major Badge.
Service Chevrons
Ambulance and Nursing
Worn only by Ambulance and Nursing Members prior to award of Service Medal.
One Chevron for each three years of eff ic ient serv ce (to maximum of four Chevrons)
Position 5 - Left arm Jacket (Ambulance Members only)
Position 5 - Left arm Grey Dress (Nurs ing Members only)
Medallion
Nursing
Position 11 - Grey Dress
Chromium plated The brooch medall on will be pinned over top of zip fastener
Aeromedical Attendant Badge
Ambulance and Nurs ing
Position 7 - Left arm Jacket , Grey Nurs ing Dress
Application for the issue of the badge should be made to Aeromedical Dept ., Brigade Headquarters
Transport Officers and NCOs
Ambulance and Nursing
Chromed letter " T"
Position 8 - Both shoulders immediately above base of shoulder strap slides of all un iform
Officers and Members on Reserve, or Retired
Ambulance and Nursing
Position 8 - Both shoulde r s mmediately above base of shoulder strap slides of all uniform
Service Hospital Welfare Officer Badge
Nurs ing
Position 5 - Left arm Raincoat and Jacket.
Supplied by Service Hospital Welfare Dept
National Competition Winner Badge
Ambulance and Nursing
Position 4 - Right arm Jacket, Black Dress , Grey Dress.
Holders of more than one badge will wear a cloth numeral (B09600 state No. 2-11) immediately under it indicating the number of times the member has been in a winning team Holders of a badge won as a member of a cadet team are entitled to wear it on Adult uniform on promotion to an Adult division.
PRODUCT 800300 Embroidered.
Secretary Badge (Area, Divisional)
Ambulance and Nursing
Position 5 - Right arm Raincoat , Jacket and Grey Dress.
PRODUCT 805500 Worsted or Woven
Storekeeper Badge (Area, Divisional)
Ambulance and Nursing
Position 5 - Right arm Raincoat , Jacket and Grey Dress.
PRODUCT 805600 Woven.
Watermanship Badge
Ambulance and Nursing
Position 5 - Right arm Raincoat , Jacket and Grey Dress
PRODUCT 805400
Hospital Librarian Badge
Ambulance and Nursing
Position 5 - Left arm Raincoat and Jacket.
Position 4 - Left arm of Grey Nursing Dress or Duty Overall, on black Armlet.
Brigade
Badge (811400)
Ambulance and Nursing
Position 11 - Grey Dress by all personnel (Nursing) not qualified for the Medallion
On civilian dress, may be worn by all Brigade personnel (Ambulance and Nursing).
Auxiliaries of St. John Badge
Worn by enrolled Auxiliaries on the white Duty Overall or on civilian dress
ADC Cyphers
A member entitled to wear cyphers as an Aide-de-camp or other honorary appOintment to H.M. the Queen should wear 3.2 em (1 t in.) cyphers on St. John Ambulance uniform below the badges of rank.
The badges are no longer worn on cessation of the appointment.
Not available from St. John Supplies.
1939-45 War Service Crosses Nursing
Worn by Officers and Members who qualified during the War
One cross for each year of War Service.
Position 6 - Left arm Jacket (Nursing)
Position 2 - Left arm Grey Dress.
Not available from St. John Supplies.
PRODUCT 812200 Worsted
PRODUCT 811400
PRODUCT 812300 (Clutch Back) 812350 (Brooch)
White crosses embroidered on black ribbon.
Badge B09500
Ambulance Beret
Badges for Bandmasters and Members of Bands
Ambulance and Nursing
Position 4 - Right arm (Members of Bands) Jacket and Grey Dress above rank chevrons.
Position 7 - Right arm (Bandmasters) Jacket and Grey Dress
The appropriate badge obtainable only from the Band Federation
SI. John Buckle
Ambulance and Nursing
Fastening for Band Member 's Belt
Ambulance
With 5 cm (2 in ) wide black elastic to form belt (U08400) for Hot Weather Order and to retain the haversack in position over the sweater for Special Duty Uniform
Nurs in g
Fastening for Grey Dress belt (Officers only)
PRODUCT U08700 (buckle) U08400 (buckle and belt)
DISTINGUISHING MARKINGS
Presidents, Deputy and Vice-Presidents
Uniform
MALE: Presidents, Deputy and Vice-Presidents may wear the Regulation Uniform (page 10) , accessories (page 14) and cap with designated cap peak, gorget patches, flashes, county emblems and badges (see pages 47-50). Full size gorget patches (U 11300) are worn on the jacket only.
FEMALE: Presidents, Deputy and Vice-Presidents may wear the Regulation Uniform jacket and skirt, (page 18), black dress (page 22) , raincoat (page 23), accessories (page 26) and tricorne hat , with designated rosette or bow, flashes, county emblems and badges (see page 24). Small size gorget patches (U11310) are worn on the jacket and black dress only.
See also page 8 and the booklet "Wearing of Orders, Decorations and Medals" (P19005).
Presidents, Deputy and Vice-Presidents may wear civilian clothes with the designated badge (see page 49) instead of Uniform.
Gorget Patches
Gorget patch of approved design made of white ribbon edged black 0.32 cm (i in.) Black embroidered St. John Wort Br iga de button No .3 at top.
PRODUCT 810500 (Button)
Grand President Ch ief Pres ident
Gorget patch of approved design made of white ribbon edged black 0 .32 cm (t i n.) Br igade Button No 14 at top
PRODUCT 810800 (Button) U11300 (patch)
President , Deputy and VicePresident (District/County, Area , Corps or Divisional)
Presidents - continued Badges for First Aid and Nursing
Pres idents, Deputy and Vice-Presidents holding valid certificates in First Aid only wear Badge (B01000):
Position 6 - Left arm of Jacket.
Position 2 - Immediately below County Flash and County Emblem on left arm of Black Dress
Presidents, Deputy and Vice-Presidents holding valid certificates in both First Aid and Nursing will, after gaining their Nursing Certificate, remove Badge (B01 000) and substitute Badge (B03505)
Position 6 - Left arm of Jacket.
Position 2 - Immediately below County Flash and County Emblem on left arm of Black Dress.
County Flash
Position 2 - Both arms of Jacket, Black Dress and Raincoat.
County Presidents only wear the County President Strip (B05060) immediately below their County Flashes (B04750)
County Emblem
The County Emblem is worn centrally placed immediately below County Flash on both arms of jacket, black dress and raincoat. Top of County Emblem to touch base of County Flash
Presidents - continued Head-dress Badges
Product numbers followed by M indicate badges with shank and split pin fastening - worn on the cap by male Presidents
Product numbers followed by F indicate badges with brooch pin fastening - worn :
(a) on the hat by female Presidents (b) on civilian dress
8adge(B02500/B07100)
Crown in scarlet and cross in white enamel
District/County Presidents
Badge (B02550/B07200)
Cross in white enamel
Deputy District/County Presidents
District/County Vice-Presidents : backed with blue *
Badge (B02600/B07500)
Rhodium silver metal
Area Presidents: backed with green *
Corps and Divisional Presidents
Badge (B02650/B07800)
Rhodium silver metal
Area Vice-Presidents: backed with green *
Corps and Divisional Vice-Presidents
These badges are worn on the centre front of the male cap (see page 50) and on the rosette or bow of ribbon on the female tricorne hat (see page 50).
When in civilian dress at St. John or associated occasions, the designated badge should always be worn - in the left lapel button hole position for males and in the equivalent position for females.
* Colour backings should be ordered separately: Blue (807400) Green (807450)
Presidents - continued
Male Cap and Peaks
District/County President
Deputy District/County President
District/County Vice-President
Area President } PRODUCT U80460*
Area Vice-President
*U80460 is supplied without cap badge or coloured backing which should be ordered separately (see page 49)
Corps President
Corps Vice-President
Divisional President
Divisional Vice-President }
* U80470 is supplied without cap badge 802600 which should be ordered separately
Female Tricorne Hat
The regulation hat for all female Presidents , Deputy and Vice-Presidents is a black fur or wool felt tricorne The brim is approximately 4 45 cm (1 t in.) , bound , turned up and attached to crown at the back and each side The appropriate rosette or bow is centred on left upturned brim.
District/County Presidents
Deputy District/County Presidents and Vice-Presidents
A band of white ribbon with narrow black stripes of equal width and a rosette 7 6 cm (3 in.) in diameter , of the same ribbon on turned-up brim The appropriate badge (see page 49) fastened in centre of the rosette.
All other Presidents and VicePresidents
As above but with bow of same ribbon measuring 10.2 cm (4 in.) across with inner loop 7 6 cm (3 in.) across instead of rosette. The appropriate badge (see page 49) fastened in centre of bow
Medical Practitioners, Brigade Surgeons, Probationary and Student Surgeons
Wear Regulation Officer's Uniform with the following distinguishing marks: Medical Practitioners and Brigade Surgeons Whatever their Brigade appointment, all registered medical practitioners on the General Medical Register wear badges of rank on a scarlet slide (U12200) over the shoulder straps of uniform.
Probationary and Student Surgeons i.e. doctors on the Provisional Medical Register and those from overseas on the Temporary Register, wear scarlet discs (B04405) under their badges of rank on a black slide over the shoulder straps of uniform.
Brigade Armlet (B011 OS) Regulation white 7.6 cm (3 in.) wide plastic armlet with St. John badge and lettering with red overprinting "Doctor", is worn on left upper arm on civilian dress for emergency purposes:
Nursing Officers and Other Brigade Personnel on the Professional Register
Wear Regulation Officer's Uniform with the following distinguishing marks:
Registered General Nurses wear a Scarlet strip on a shoulder slide (U09761 ).
Mental Handicap Nurses, Registered Mental Nurses, Registered Midwives and Registered Sick Children's Nurses wear a Purple strip on a shoulder slide (U09763).
Enrolled Nurses wear a Green strip on a shoulder slide (U09762)
The Purple strip is not worn in addition to the Scarlet strip.
Whatever their Brigade appointment, everyone possessing the above qualifications wears the appropriate coloured strip (vulcanised) on grey slides over the shoulder straps of uniform
Nursing Officers and Nurses One Star (RGN, MHN, RMN, RM, and RSCN) Indoor Cap
Army Nurses pattern , white polyester/cotton, 68.58 cm (27 in ) square 2 54 cm (1 in ) black Cross embroidered in angle of tail , centred 6 35 cm (2t in ) from hemstitching on straight of stuff and 8 26 cm (3t in ) from hemstitch angle
The American-type officers cap (U03300) may be worn for working purposes (see page 25) , but the Army Nurses pattern specified above must be worn for ali official occasions
Nurses One Star (EN)
American type officers cap (U03300)
PRODUCT U03400
PRODUCT U03300
Brigade Armlet (B011 OS) Regulation white 7.6 cm (3 in.) wide plastic armlet with St. John badge and lettering, with red overprinting "Nurse" for Registered Nurses is worn on left upper arm on civilian dress for emergency purposes.
IBands I .
Band dress for all Ambulance and Nursing Personnel- Adult and Cadet - for whom a special dress has not been previously authorised will be as tabulated below:
All members of a Band (A and AIC or Nand N/C) Ambulance will be dressed alike and Ambulance Cadet
Jacket: Pre-1985 Regulation Brigade Ambulance Member 's Pattern , without belt. Regulation 8t. John yes
District/County Flashes, Emblems Relevant Band Badges - obtainable from the Band Federation
Belt: 5 cm (2 in ) white with 8t. John buckle (U08700) yes
Trousers: Black yes
Skirt: Pre-1985 - Black , Regulation Nursing pattern no
Shirt and collar: White yes
Tie: Black yes
Shoes: Black Alternat ive
Boots: Black Alternative
Socks: Black yes
Stockings or Black no
Cap: Guards style, black with white band ; black peak and chin strap with 8t. John Buttons (B 10500) ; Badge yes (B02700)
Cap: Wellington Style with black crown and bevel and wh te band ; black peak and ch in strap with 8t. no John buttons (B 10500) ; Badge (B02700)
Optional items for all Bandsmen Regulation Cape: Cadet pattern ; showerproof , black with red lin ing
Trousers: Black , with 1 27 cm (t n ) white strip down outer seams of trouser legs
Badges and accoutrements as approved by the Comm issioner- in-Chief.
I SPECIAL PURPOSES I
Welfare Duty
Brigade Officers and Members.
Nursing and Nursing Cadet yes yes Alternative Alternat ve yes yes
Mourning
The occasions on which mourning bands may be worn on uniform are prescribed in General Regulation 93a. The bands will be of black crepe 9.5 cm in.) wide, worn round the left arm above the elbow.
Transport Duty (Nursing Personnel)
Officers and Members (Nursing) on duty as ambulance drivers will wear trousers/skirt and other items of Special Duty Uniform as appropriate to the duty and weather, and as approved by their County Superintendent! Commissioner.
Social Occasions
For all Officers and Presidents , the appropriate uniform for social occasions is the suit or black dress. On evening occasions when decorations are worn , miniature medals may be worn on the black dress. See booklet " Wearing of Order, Decorations and Medals " . Alternatively , on formal occasions , Officers Grade III and below may wear the grey nursing dress as per Public Duty Order. On informal occasions they may wear the black dress , or the grey nursing dress without cap.
NCOs and Nursing Members: Public Duty Order on formal occasions. On i nformal occasions they may wear the nursing dress without cap.
SPECIAL CATEGORIES
Corps Superintendants and Officers
All Corps Officers wear a rhodium silver metal bar 0 64 cm (t in.) above the base of their shoulder strap slides If qualified for any other bar , the Corps bar is worn immediately above it. (i e nearest the rank badges).
Transport Officers
Transport Officers wear the letter " T" immediately above the base of their shoulder strap slides. (see page 43).
The uniform appropriate for the duty, or civilian clothing may be worn. On civilian clothing, the Brigade Armlet and/or Badge (B 11400) may be worn.
Presidents, Deputy Presidents and Vice-Presidents.
Uniform, or the appropriate Presidential Badge on civilian clothing may be worn
Auxiliaries
Civilian clothing and the Auxiliaries' brooch Badge, or the white duty overall (see page 27) may be worn.
Camps
St. John personnel attending St. John camps need not wear uniform when travelling to and from the camp, but must on any full parade when at camp
The officer on duty in the camp must wear correct Public Duty Order. Brigade personnel attending camps of other organisations on First Aid Duty must wear either Public Duty Order or appropriate Special Duty Uniform.
Secretaries
Officers and Members holding the appointment of Secretary up to and including Area Secretary , wear the Secretary badge. (see page 44).
Storekeepers
Officers and Members holding the appointment of Storekeeper up to and including Area Storekeeper , wear the Storekeeper badge. (see page 44).
Reserve and Retired Officers and Members
Officers and Members wear the letter "R " immediately above the base of their shoulder straps or shoulder strap slides. (see page 43) (See General Regulation 92 on sanction for wearing uniform) .
Officers with Acting Rank
Officers with acting rank and those acting on Probation wear Officers' uniform with badges of the acting rank.
Closed Divisions
Employees of uniformed organisations such as the Police Force, British Rail or a public company, enrolled as a Division, may wear the uniform of the body to which they belong with Brigade badge (B09500) (see page 46) providing sanction has been obtained from their employers.
St. John Auxiliaries
Enrolled St. John Auxiliaries wear the Auxiliaries Badge (clutch back or brooch, see page 45) on:
(a) Civilian clothes or
(b) Female Auxiliaries - may wear the White Duty Overall (see page 27) with plain white detachable buttons.
On the White Duty Overall the St. John County Flash and County Emblem may be worn on both sleeves (see page 19)
Service Hospital Welfare Officers
Supplementary regulations exist for Service Hospital Welfare Officers.
See page 43 for the badge worn by these officers.
Aeromedical Attendants
Brigade members, who are either listed on the current Register of Aeromedical Attendants, or who have been listed on previous Registers of Air or Aeromedical Attendants, wear an Aeromedical Attendant badge (see page 43) in position 7 on the left arm of the jacket and nursing dress. Badges may be purchased and worn only by authorised personnel, on application to the Director Aeromedical Services at Brigade Headquarters.
The Aeromedical Duty Uniform is worn only by specified personnel accepted for current aeromedical duty and is the subject of Regulations issued by the Director Aeromedical Services at Brigade Headquarters. It is not worn on any other duty, including St. John Ambulance duty or functions .
Horse Mounted Units
Every Officer and Member must wear a correctly fitted (British Standards 6473) hard riding hat with chin strap, and boots or shoes with hard soles and heels. All must be dressed alike in riding clothes which identifies them as Members of the Brigade and has been approved by their Commissioner/ County Superintendent. In poor visibility or after dark, a reflective slipover or cross belt, or reflective strips should be worn. (See pages 15 and 34).
Motor Cycle Units
Every Officer and Member must wear a safety helmet, preferably white, (British Standards 2495 or 5361), and be dressed alike in a combination of items of Special Duty Uniform approved by their Commissioner/County Superintendent. In poor visibility or after dark a reflective slipover or cross belt, or reflective strips should be worn. (See pages 15 and 34).
Waterborne Units
Every Officer and Member must wear a life jacket and plimsolls , training shoes or boat boots. All will be dressed alike in a combination of items of Special Duty Uniform approved by their Commissioner/County Superintendent. (See page 35).
