DRESS REGULATIONS
THE ST. JOHN AMBULANCE BRIGADE
Dress Regulations
AMBULANCE CADETS
First I mpression 5,000- 1962 R evised
Seco nd Impression 3,000- 197 1 R ev ised
Third I mp ressio n 3,000- 1975 R evised
© Copyright a nd Published in Great Britain bV THE ORDER OF ST JOHN
These Regulations describe current uniform.
Old style uniform may continue to be worn as laid down in previous Dress Regulations until replacement is required, but those possessing old style uniform will conform to current regulations in the prescribed lengths and positioning of badges.
Supplies Department Product Code
Numbers are shown in brackets against certain items. These Code Numbers should be used when placing orders. i / oc e-; !:£/ --
Uniform and Tailoring Details
(J O('':fS-O*Jacket: Black Showerproof Terylene/Cotton blouse -type jacket.
U Metal zip -front fastening to neck.
. Interlined Collar.
Two plain breast patch pockets , square flap , hole and button No.2. Set -in sleeves with wrist -s trap cuff and 2 -button adjustment.
Elasticated nylon hip band. Yoke back.
, Fully lined showerproof black ny 01J:. r. 13,c4-(OO - BC!dge 3654, will be worn on the breast pocket. Co.: _
Shirt: Plain white , Collar attached.
Tie: Plain Black
Trousers: BATl d e q 9"( black. Shorts may be worn with th e permi ss ion of the Superintendent or Officer in charge of the Di v is ion .
o t' o=t-oco* Belt: Bl ack full 2 inch with Cadet buckle , worn over trouser Waist 10 shIrtsleeve order.
u Og2 0 * Head-dress: Ski t) pc eap or black beret. (All members of a division -r must be dressed alike ).
6 oS4 D C> Socks (or stockings when shorts are worn): Black or dark grey .
Boots or Shoes: Bl ack.
* Haversack: White plastic. The haversack is worn to the rear of the lJ (, ,:JOe left hip , the top of the haversack level with the waistline.
J The haversack will be retained in position by a press stud sewn to the rear sling of the haver s ack and to the jacket. (). 01-.2, 0 FoEZ.
*Contents of Haversack: Two Triangular Bandages
F, 1+-5"000 Dressings , one each of Nos. 7 , 8 and 9
Pencil , notebook , labels.
Raincoat (optional): Black or dark coloured. } 10 a polythene bag
*The above items are obtainable at the Supplies Department.
Notes: Cadets, when on duty, must not wear sports jackets. St. John personnel attending camps must wear correct uniform when travelling to and from the camp , and on any full parades while at camp.
Officers and N.C.O.s on duty in the camp must wear correct Brigade uniform.
Bands and Bandsmen: Bandsmen , when parading as a Band , may wear special uniform as below, provided that all Members do so.
Silver and Brass Band:
Black and white wings of approved pattern.
Cross belt, 2+ inches wide with 2 - prong buckle tip and slide.
Full flap pouch to carr y music.
Aiguillettes of black and white on right shoulder , secured to top button of s hirt.
Bad g e s a s on page 8.
Drum and Fife Bands , Bu g le Band s :
As above, but black and white dress cords may be worn in place of aiguillettes and cros s belt.
Bugle cords are black and white.
Badges: see pa g e 8.
Permission for special dress for Band s must be obtained from the Commissioner - in - Chief.
Positioning of Badges (left sleeve)
For positioning , the overall area of any badge is the area occupied by the embroidery-not the backing .
All measurements are to the centre of each badge , except for the proficiency badge in Position 1 , which is to the top of the badge
Positioning of Badges (left sleeve)
Proficiency Badge (B 09500)
Position 1. Left Arm only
Not worn after award of Grand Prior ' s Badge (Numerals- B 09600" 2 " to "11" only)
All Grand Prior's Badge holders
Position 2. Left Arm only
Above N .C.O . Chevrons (if any)
This badge may be attached to jacket with four press studs
N.C , O. Chevrons (Sergeant) (U 09700)
Position 2. Both Arms
STYLE A : White stripes on black
Positioning of Badges (left sleeve)
continued
N.C.O. Chevrons (Corporal) (U 09600) Position 2. Both Arms
STYLE A : White stripes on black
Service Star (8 09100)
Position 4. Left Arm only
Service Stripes and Stars
Service Stripe (8 09000) Position 4. Left Arm only
1 st Year: one stripe of herringbone braid 1 t inches long worn horizontally with point to front, 3t inches from bottom of sleeve.
2nd Year: two stripes of herringbone braid 1 t inches long, the second above and touching first.
3rd Year: one star with centre of star 3t inches from bottom of left sleeve.
4th Year: one star and one 1t inch stripe directly above star.
5th Year two stars, one directly above the other.
6th Year two stars and one 1t inch stripe directly above stars.
7th Year three stars.
Preliminary Home Nursing Badge (8 09400) Position 3. Left Arm only
Positioning of Badges (right sleeve)
For positioning, the overall area of any badge is the area occupied by the embroidery-not the backing. All measurements are to the centre of each badge, except for the County Flash in Position 1, which is to the top of the flash.
Position 4. National Competition Winner's Badge County Flash
Badge (B 04950)
County Name (B 05100)
Position 1. Right Arm only
New Badge 106 CB and County Flash *
*Except Lancashire, where the Lancashire Rose (B 04500) will be worn instead of the County Flash.
Positioning of Badges (right sleeve)
continued
Bandsman (8 08500)
Position 2. Right Arm only Below N.C.O Chevrons (if any)
Positioning of Badges (right sleeve)
continued
Drummer (8 08900)
Position 2. Right Arm only Below N C O Chevrons (if any)
Bugler (8 08800)
Position 2. Right Arm only Below N C O. Chevrons (if any)
Musician (8 09300)
Position 2. Right Arm only
Below N.C.O. Chevrons (if any)
(For qualifications see General Regulation 104 B II (vii))
Cap: (Alternative head - dress worn with cadet jacket). Badge 110 (Under design) 02>4-00
Signaller (8 10000)
Position 3. Right Arm only
National Competition Winner
Position 4. Right Arm only Head-dress
Badge 105 (under revision)
Beret:
Positioning of Badges above Pocket and on
Shoulder Straps
Above Pocket:
(a) Duke of Edinburgh ' s Award
(b) Special Service Shield
(c) Meritorious Service Certificate Emblem
Position-Above right pocket in the above order from Right to Left.
Special Service Shield (8 09700)
Positioning of Armlet for Probationary Cadets
1."
Subsequent awards denoted by silver and gilt crosses.
400 hours-One Silver Cross (S 11900)
600 hours- Two Silver Crosses
800 hours-Three Silver Crosses
1000 hours-One Gilt Cross (S 12000)
1200 hours-One Gilt Cross and One Silver Cross
1400 hours-One Gilt Cross and Two Silver Crosses
1600 hours-Two Gilt Crosses
1800 hours-Two Gilt Crosses and One Silver Cross
2000 hours-Three Gilt Crosses
Cadet Leader's Stripe (8 09200)
Position 2 -,
Position County Emblems (if authorised) to be worn on shoulder seams.
Position 1. For Cadets
Position 2. For Cadet Leaders (immediately above stripe)
(a) London District-Prince of Wales's Plume of Feathers
Kent. Surrey , Sussex and Jersey-Duke of Connaught's Coronet
(c) Guernsey- Guernsey State Arms
Both Shoulders . At bottom of shoulder seams as shown on sketch.
Probationary Cadet Armlet (8 08000)
Position - To be worn on the left Arm only above the elbow '
St. John Juniors (8-11 years)
Head-dress: As for Cadets. Badge similar to Junior Efficiency Badge on Black (B 09800) Shirt: Plain white , with collar attached.
Tie : Plain black.
Belt : Black elastic with plain metal buckle.
Shorts. Socks. Shoes: As for Cadets (A).
Raincoat: Black or Navy Gaberdine type.
Badges
Position - As for Special Service Shield
(page 10)
Third grade, yellow (B 09950)
Second grade , red (B 09900)
First grade, green (B 09875)
Junior Efficiency Badge
(d) Yorkshire-White Rose
(e) Staffordshire-Stafford Knot
(f) Durham-St. Cuthbert's Cross (9) Cheshire-Wheatsheaf
(h) Essex-Three Seaxes
(i) Lancashire-Red Rose (worn instead of County Flash on sleeve)
(j) Greater Manchester-Red Rose (worn under County Flash)
(k) Merseyside-Red Rose (worn under County Flash)
