AMENDMENTS TO DRESS REGULATIONS (AMBULANCE)
(a) Page 10 add to paragraph 13:-
"N.C.O. Rank markings on a brassard are an optional item for hot weather order."
(b) Page 11 delete the paragraph headed "General Mourning" and substitute :-
"The occasions on which mourning bands may be worn in uniform are prescribed in General Regulations. The bands will be of black crepe, 3t inches wide worn around the left arm above the elbow."
(c) Page 23-Position 7-delete "and" before "CD Instructor" and add:-
"and Duke of Edinburgh's Award."
County Emblem (B.O. 1290)
Approval has been given for the members of the Brigade in Durham to wear "St. Cuthbert's Cross" on Brigade uniform as laid down for certain Districts and Counties in Dress Regulations-Ambulance page 23.
Amendments to Dress Regulations (B.O. 1291)
Ambulance-page 23. Position of County Emblem. Add: (/) Durham, "St. Cuthbert's Cross."
Dress Regulations Ambulance (Revised, 1962) (B.O. 1282)
N.C.O.s and Ambulance Members. Jacket (page 30).
Amend tailoring details to read as follows:-
Black cloth of approved pattern. Single breasted, step collar, side vent, back with centre seam. Belt hooks. Shoulder strap 2t" wide at base and 1til wide at level of button, fixed with Brigade button No.2. Two patch breast pockets with Ii" box pleat in centre, with flap 2i" deep fixed with Brigade button No.2. Two lower side pockets, inset, with 2i" deep flap fixed with Brigade button No.2. Plain cuffs and stitched through 1til on unlined garment. Front fastened four Brigade buttons No.1, the top button level with top of patch pocket. Stitching til on back seam of sleeves, revers front, flaps, pockets, straps, and centre back seam.
DRESS REGULATIONS
REVISED 1962
First Impression 17,000-1961
Price 2/6d. per Copy (Postage Extra)
CONTENTS
UNIFORMS AUTHORISED FOR OFFICERS
SPECIFICATIONS OF OFFICERS' UNIFORMS
UNIFORMS AUTHORISED FOR N.C.O.s AND AMBULANCE MEMBERS ..
SPECIFICATIONS OF N.C.O.s AND AMBULANCE MEMBERS' UNIFORMS
BADGES OF RANK
GORGET PATCHES
HEAD-DRESS
MEMORANDUM
These Dress Regulations, which have been revised, are to be strictly observed throughout the Brigade. No deviation from the sealed patterns of uniform, clothing, equipment, and badges is allowed.
Units requiring uniform and equipment are urged to support the Stores Department of the Order of St. John, St. John's Gate, Clerkenwell, London, E.C.l, who supply best quality at competitive prices. By buying from the Stores Department, Members will ensure uniformity of dress, so essential throughout the Brigade.
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 on the four principal angles alternatively with a lion passant guardant and a unicorn passant, whether or not the device is surrounded or accompanied by concentric circles or other decoration or by lettering.
January 1962
M ajar-General Commissioner-in-Chief.
ST. JOHN AMBULANCE BRIGADE UNIFORM BADGES, BUTTONS, ETC.
Supplies can only be obtained through the Stores Department at St. John's Gate, London, E. C.1, as follows:
1. By a Corps or Division, on the written order of the Officer or Member in Charge.
2. By a Member on production of an authority signed by the Officer or Member in Charge of the Division.
3. By firms supplying the regulation uniforms on production of an authority signed by the Officer or Member in Charge of the Unit ordering the uniforms.
4. In every instance the authority must be written on Brigade regulation stationery giving a list of the articles to be supplied and the Price List reference thereof.
UNIFORMS AUTHORISED FOR OFFICERS
JACKET Yes Yes Yes No
MEDAL RIBBONS (2) Yes Masked Masked No by Medals by Medals
MEDALS (3) No Yes Yes No
TROUSERS (4) Yes Yes Yes Yes
HEAD-DRESS Yes Yes Yes Yes
SHIRT Yes Yes Yes Yes
COLLAR (5) Yes Yes Yes Yes
TIE (6) Yes Yes Yes Yes
GLOVES (7) Yes Yes Yes No
BOOTS OR SHOES (8) Yes Yes Yes Yes
GREATCOAT (9) If ordered If ordered If ordered No
BLACK HAVERSACK (10) If ordered If ordered No If ordered
WATER BOTTLE (11) If ordered If ordered No If ordered
BLACK WATERPROOF (9) If ordered If ordered If ordered No
GORGET PATCHES See page See page See page No 15 15 15
BADGES See pages See pages See pages No 18-24 18-24 18-24
FIRST AID PACK (12) Yes Yes Yes Yes CANES (13) If ordered If ordered No If ordered
SPECIFICATIONS OF OFFICERS' UNIFORM
1. For all details of Tailoring see pages 29-30.
2. Medal ribbons if awarded must be worn; they will always be set up in the order of precedence as laid down in pages 25-28. They are worn on uniform jackets but not on greatcoats, waterproofs and shirts. Ribbons worn without decorations are t inch in length and are worn centrally over the left breast pocket button. There is no specific rule about the number of medal ribbons to be worn in one row, the number being governed by the physique of the wearer and the width of the lapel. No ribbons should be obscured by the lapel of the jacket. As many ribbons as convenient will be placed in one row before another row is started. An incomplete row will be placed centrally above the top complete row, and will contain the ribbons of the senior orders, decorations or medals. Ribbons are best stretched over pelmet canvas stiffeners and then stitched to the uniform, adjoining each other without intervals. Medal ribbons must not be worn mounted on brooch pins.
3. Medals and decorations if awarded will be worn when ordered. They are worn on the left breast covering the medal ribbons. Life Saving medals (Albert medal excepted) are worn on the right breast. Medals must be suspended from a brooch, no part of which shall be seen, or they may be worn stitched on a frame covered with black cloth "Court Style". Medals will be worn so as to show the Sovereign's head. First-earned clasps will be worn next to the medal.
When there are more medals than can normally be accommodated in a line they will be overlapped, the first (senior) medal on the wearer's right being full-faced overlapping the second and so on. On no account will a second line be worn.
All medals, except dull bronze medals, must be polished and bright. Ribbons on which medals are suspended are normally 1t inches long, and shorter ribbons should not be worn. Owing to the different size of medals it may be necessary for ribbons to be longer than It inches so that the lower edges, or points of stars, are in line. In the case of medals with clasps, 1 inch of the ribbon is to appear above the top clasp, and the ribbons of other medals (if any) are to be lengthened accordingly.
In Uniform, Commanders (and above) of Orders of Knighthood, etc., wear the badge of their Order round the neck with the riband under the shirt collar and the badge over the tie. If a second badge is worn it is suspended from a riband appearing i inch below the top buttonhole of the jacket.
4. Trousers will be adjusted so that the lower edge of the trouser leg at the back is 1 inch from the ground.
5. The collar is stiff white turnover.
6. The tie is black and tied in a sailor knot.
7. Gloves are of dark brown leather with button or clasp.
8. Boots or shoes are black. If shoes are worn, socks are black.
9. The greatcoat or waterproof, when worn, is buttoned up: if carried, it is buttoned up and carried over the left forearm with the buttons to the front. Either may be worn at discretion when proceeding to or from a Public Duty, Review, Church Parade, or Inspection.
10. The haversack is solely for the carrying of rations. The haversack is put on before the water-bottle. It is worn on the left hip to the rear, the strap passing under the right shoulder-strap, the top of the haversack to be level with the bottom edge of the waist-belt.
11. The water-bottle will be filled with fresh water. The water-bottle is worn on the right hip to the rear, the strap passing under the left shoulder-strap, buckle to the front, the top of the stopper level with the bottom of the waist-belt.
12. The First Aid Pack is made of cellophane and contains:
1 Triangular Bandage
1 2-inch Roller Bandage
3 Sterile Dressings
6 Adhesive Dressings Safety Pins
This is normally carried in a pocket.
13. The Cane will always be carried under the left arm, ferrule to the front with the left hand grasping the cane 9 inches from the extremity.
14. When a parade is in Review Order, the Inspecting Officer will wear medals and decorations.
15. In Hot Weather Order braces are not worn: a plain black belt is worn if trousers are not self-supporting. Shirt sleeves are rolled up flat 2 inches above the elbow.
Presidents and Vice-Presidents
Presidents and Vice-Presidents wear officer-pattern uniform without rank marking. County Presidents and Vice-Presidents wear on each arm the flashes shown on page 18. All other Presidents and Vice-Presidents wear their County flash, see page 19.
For Gorget Patches see pages 15 and 23.
For Badges see page 23.
For Head-dress see pages 16 and 17.
Medical Practitioners
Whatever their appointment, registered Medical Practitioners wear -h inch scarlet piping round the head-dress and round the edges of shoulder-straps of jacket and greatcoat.
Nursing
Officers
All Nursing Officers wear grey shoulder-straps of regulation width with red enamel bar t inch above base of shoulder-straps on jacket and greatcoat. See page 24.
State Registered Nurses
Whatever their appointment, State Registered Nurses wear a red enamel bar t inch above the base of shoulder-straps of jacket and greatcoat. See page 24.
Nurses on Special Part of State Register
Nurses on Special Part of State Register wear a purple enamel bar t inch above base of shoulder-straps of jacket and greatcoat. See page 24.
State Enrolled Nurses
State Enrolled Nurses wear a green enamel bar t inch above base of shoulder-straps of jacket and greatcoat. See page 24.
Corps Officers
Corps Officers wear a white-metal bar t inch above the base of shoulderstraps of jacket and greatcoat. See page 24. If they are entitled to any other bar, it is worn -i inch below the white-metal bar.
Transport Officers
Transport Officers wear the Badge "T" on shoulder-straps of jacket and greatcoat. See page 24.
Warrant Officers
Warrant Officers wear officer-pattern uniform with appropriate badges. See page 14.
All Officers on Retired or Reserve List
All such officers wear the Badge "R" on of jacket and greatcoat. See page 24.
UNIFORMS
AUTHORISED FOR N.C.O.'s AND AMBULANCE MEMBERS
JACKET AND BELT Yes Yes Yes No
MEDAL RIBBONS (2) Yes Masked Masked No by Medals by Medals
MEDALS (3) No Yes Yes No
TROUSERS (4) Yes Yes Yes Yes
HEAD-DRESS Yes Yes Yes Yes
SHIRT Yes Yes Yes Yes
COLLAR (5) Yes Yes Yes Yes
TIE (6) Yes Yes Yes Yes
GLOVES (7) Yes Yes Yes No
BOOTS AND SHOES (8) Yes Yes Yes Yes
GREATCOAT (9) If If If No ordered ordered ordered
HAVERSACK WITH (10, 12) Yes F.A. CONTENTS Yes Yes Yes
WATER BOTTLE (11 , 12) Yes Yes Yes Yes
BLACK WATERPROOF (9) If If If ordered ordered ordered No
BADGES See pages See pages See pages See pages 18-24 No 18-24 18-24 18-24
SPECIFICATIONS OF N.C.O.'s AND AMBULANCE MEMBERS' UNIFORMS
1. For all details of Tailoring see pages 30-31.
2. Medal ribbons if awarded must be worn; they will always be set up in the order of precedence as laid down in pages 25-28. They are worn on uniform jackets but not on greatcoats, waterproofs and shirts. Ribbons worn without decorations are i inch in length and are worn centrally over the left breast pocket button. There is no specific rule about the number of medal ribbons to be worn in one row, the number being governed by the physique of the wearer and the width of the lapel. No ribbons should be obscured by the lapel of the jacket. As many ribbons as convenient will be placed in one row before another row is started. An incomplete row will be placed centrally above the top complete row, and will contain the ribbons of the senior orders, decorations or medals. Ribbons are best stretched over pelmet canvas stiffeners and then stitched to the uniform, adjoining each other without intervals. Medal ribbons must not be worn mounted on brooch pins.
3. Medals and decorations if awarded will be worn when ordered. These are worn on the left breast covering the medal ribbons. Life Saving medals (Albert medal excepted) are worn on the right breast. Medals must be suspended from a brooch, no part of which shall be seen, or they may be worn stitched on a frame covered with black cloth "Court Style". Medals will be worn so as to show the Sovereign's head. First-earned clasps will be worn next to the medal.
When there are more medals than can normally be accommodated in a line they will be overlapped, the first (senior) medal on the wearer's right being full-faced overlapping the second and so on. On no account will a second line be worn.
All medals, except dull bronze medals, must be polished and bright. Ribbons on which medals are suspended are normally 1t inches long, and shorter ribbons should not be worn. Owing to the different size of medals it may be necessary for ribbons to be longer than 1t inches so that the lower edges, or points of stars, are in line. In the case of medals with clasps, 1 inch of the ribbon is to appear above the top clasp, and the ribbons of other medals (if any) are to be lengthened accordingly.
4. Trousers will be adjusted so that the lower edge of the trouser leg at the back is 1 inch from the ground.
5. The collar is white, stiff or semi-stiff, of double linen.
6. The tie is black, and tied in a sailor knot.
7. Gloves are white cotton. When not being worn they will be carried in a pocket or in the haversack, and nowhere else.
8. Boots or shoes are black. If shoes are worn, socks are black.
9. The greatcoat or waterproof, when worn, is buttoned up; if carried, it is buttoned up and carried over the left forearm with the buttons to the front. Either may be worn at discretion when proceeding to or from a Public Duty, Review, Church Parade, or Inspection.
10. The haversack will contain a small plastic cup and First Aid Container No. 34 (Polythene). The authorised contents are:
Lint Dressings (4 small, 2 medium, 1 large)
2 Triangular Bandages
t oz. Cotton Wool Safety Pins
12 Assorted Adhesive Dressings
6 Paper Tissues
6 Tie-on Labels
3 Cellophane Envelopes
1 Pencil
Sal Volatile It may also be used for carrying rations.
11. The water-bottle will be filled with fresh water.
12. The haversack is put on before the water-bottle. It is worn on the left hip to the rear, the strap passing under the right shoulder-strap and under the belt in front and rear; the top of the haversack level with the bottom of the waist belt.
The water-bottle is worn on the right hip to the rear, the strap passing under the left shoulder-strap and under the waist-belt behind but over it in front. The buckle of the water-bottle strap is to the front, the top of the stopper level with the bottom of the waist-belt. To prevent the waterbottle falling forward, the leather tab on the carrier is hooked over the right waist-hook.
When the greatcoat or waterproof is ordered to be worn, the uniform belt will be adjusted and worn outside the greatcoat or waterproof with the haversack and water-bottle.
13. In Hot Weather Order braces are not worn: a plain black belt is worn, if trousers are not self-supporting. Shirt sleeves are rolled flat 2 inches above the elbow.
Full Time Ambulance Transport Personnel
Officers and other ranks employed full time m Ambulance Transport Service may wear the black battle dress suit with Brigade buttons and Brigade Badge No. 1582 (see page 22) on the right breast pocket 2lnd County flashes (see page 19). Ambulance drivers and assistants may wear a grey transport coat.
Administrative Members
Administrative Members wear uniform as laid down for Brigade Members, but with regulation plain black horn buttons. For flashes see page 19.
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, 2i inches wide with 2-prong buckle tip and slide.
Full flap pouch to carry music.
Aiguillettes of black and white on right shoulder, secured to top button of open-neck jacket.
Musician Badges as on page 21.
Drum and Fife Bands, Bugle Bands:
As above, but black and white dress cords may be worn in place of aiguillettes and cross belt.
Bugle cords are black and white.
For Badges see page 2l.
Permission for special dress for Bands must be obtained from the Commissioner-in-Chief.
Closed Divisions
The employees of uniformed organisations, such as Railway, Public Company, Police Forces, etc., enrolled as a Division, may wear the uniform of the body to which they belong with Brigade Badge No. 1582 (see page 22), provided sanction has been obtained from their employers.
General Mourning
When general mourning IS ordered, Officers and Warrant Officers in uniform wear a band of black crepe 3t inches wide around the left arm above the elbow.
N.C.O.'s and Ambulance Members wear a similar mourning band of black cloth.
BADGES OF RANK
CODE TO ILLUSTRATIONS OF BADGES OF RANK
BADGES OF RANK
These are worn on both arms and are the same size on jackets and overcoats
WARRANT OFFICERS
District/County
Sergeant-Major
Area Sergeant-Major
Corps Sergeant-Major
OFFICERS
Staff Sergeant
Badge 102 (1 k in. wide) in position shown Sergeant
These badges are of chromed metal
T/H-T/C
T/H
GORGET PATCHES
T/H
Grey cloth gorget patch of approved design and shade, silver wire embroidered St. John wort, edged with i in. wide silver wire braid. Brigade button No.3 at top.
TIC
Black cloth gorget patch of approved design. Silver wire embroidered St. John wort in centre, edged with i in. wide silver wire braid. Brigade button No. 3 at top.
TD/S
Black cloth gorget patch silver wire embroidered two i in. silver wire braid down centre i in. apart with St. John Cross in centre, edged with i in. wide silver wire braid. Brigade button No 3 at top.
TID
Black cloth gorget patch of approved design. Two tin. wide silver wire braid down centre, t in. apart. Edged with i in. wide silver wire braid. Brigade button No. 3 at top.
TID
Corporal 14 Chevrons are of i-inch white lace of approved pattern
The measurement from the bottom point of the lower chevron to the outer edge is 3i ins.
T/A
Black cloth gorget patch of approved design. One tin. silver wire braid down centre, edged with t in. wide silver wire braid. Brigade button No.3 at top. p Gorget patch of approved design made of white ribbon edged black i in Brigade button No. 14 at top.
Commissioner-in-Chief
Deputy Commissioner-in-Chief
Assistant Commissioner-in-Chief
Superintendent-in-Chief
Deputy Superintendent-in-Chief
Assistant Superintendent-in-Chief
Surgeon-in-Chief
Deputy Surgeon-in-Chief
Assistant Surgeon-in-Chief
Chief Nursing Officer
Chief Officer for Cadets
Chief Staff Officer
Training Adviser ( T )
Principal Administrative Officer (N) Staff Officers (B.H Q ) will wear grey gorget patches as authorised by the Commissioner-in-Chief.
TIC Commissioner
Deputy Commissioner
TD/S
District/County Superintendent (N)
TID
District/County Surgeon
Assistant District/County
Superintendent (N)
District/County Nursing Officer
District/County Staff Officer (Cadets) Staff Officer (District/County)
T/A
Area Commissioner
Area Superintendent
Area Surgeon
Area Nursing Officer
Area Staff Officer (Cadets) Staff Officer (Area)
p President
Vice-President (District/County, Area, Corps or Divisional)
HEAD-DRESS PEAKS
Worn by: Commissioner-in-Chief
Deputy Commissioner-in-Chief
Assistant Commissioner-in-Chief
Surgeon-in-Chief
Deputy Surgeon-in-Chief
Assistant Surgeon-in-Chief Commissioner
BADGES
Worn by: Deputy Commissioner
District/County Surgeon District/County Superintendent
Area Commissioner Staff Officer Grade I ) Badge No. 73 ) Badge No. 74
County President County Vice-President
Badge No. 73 Badge No. 77
Badge No. 73 Crown and Cross in enamel.
HEAD-DRESS-Continued PEAKS
BADGES
Badge No. 78 As Badge No. 77 but in plain metal.
Worn by: Area Staff Officer (Cadets) Corps Superintendent Corps Surgeon Staff Officer Grade I I I and IV Corps President Corps Vice-President
Badge No. 74 As Badge No. 73 above, but in plain metal.
Worn by: District/County Staff Officer (Cadets)
Area Surgeon
Area Superintendent Staff Officer Grade II
Area President
Badge No. 77 Cross in enamel.
Area Vice-President } Badge No. 102
Badge No. 74 Badge No. 78
Badge No. 74
Badge No. 78
Badge No. 102
Badge No. 74
Badge No. 78
Worn by: All other OfficersDivisional President Divisional Vice-President } Badge No. 102
Badge No. 102 1t in. wide.
Badge No. 104 As Badge No. 102 but 1 "* in. wide.
POSITIONING OF BADGE 102 ON 11 in. HAT BAND
AIR ATTENDANT'S BERET BADGE
Only to be worn when on air duty.
POSITIONING OF BADGES ON JACKETS AND GREATCOATS (LEFT ARM)
For positioning, the overall area of tiny badge is the area occupied by the embroidery-not the backing
All measurements are to the centre of each badge, except for flashes in Position I which are to the top of the flash
------Position I-St. John flash President's flash Vice-President's flash Members (District/ County) flash Administrative flash
MIDWAY --1 +-
'-·Position 2-Grand Prior's badge Rank Chevrons
POSITIONING OF BADGES ON JACKETS AND GREATCOATS (LEFT ARM)-Contlnued
Position I - Both Arms Area, Corps and Divisional Presidents and Vice-Presidents Officers and Members (except Brigade Headquarters)
Position I-Both Arms
Administrative Members
-Position 4-Sergeant-Major's Badge Nursing badge
- - - - - --Position S-Air Attendant's badge
Position 2- L eft Arm only
Above N.C.O.s chevrons (if any ) Not on greatcoat All Grand Prior badge holders
Position I-Both Arms Brigade Headquarters staff (wire embroidered thread)
Position I - Both Arms District/County Presidents and Vice-Presidents
Position 2- Both Arms Rank chevrons 3 for Sergeants; 2 for Corporals
POSITIONING OF BADGES ON JACKETS AND GREATCOATS (LEFT ARM)-Continued
Position 3-Left Arm only
Not on greatcoat Service chevrons for Ambulance Members only
POSITIONING OF BADGES ON JACKETS AND GREATCOATS (RIGHT ARM)
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 flashes in Position I , which are to the top of the flash
- - -Position I-St. John flash President's flash Vice-President's flash Administrative flash Members (County) flash Duke of Lancaster's District
MIDWAY-+--- + -
Position 3-Left Arm only
Not on greatcoat Librarians
Position 4- Both Arms Sergeant-Majors
Position 4-Left Arm only
Not on greatcoat
Holders of Nursing Certificate (Officers and Members)
Position 5- Left Arm only Air Attendants
- Position 2-Rank Chevrons Bandsmen 's badge
- - Position 3-Secretary's badge
- Position 4-Sergeant-Major's badge
- - Position S-National Competition Winners badge
POSITION I AS FOR THE LEFT ARM (SEE PAGES 18 AND 19)
Position 2-Right Arm only
Below N.C.O.s chevrons (if any ) Bandsmen
POSITIONING OF BADGES ON JACKETS AND GREATCOATS (RIGHT ARM)-Continued
Position 3-Right Arm Area/Corps/Divisional Secretaries
Position 5-Right Arm only Not on greatcoat National Competition Vlinners
No. 1582
Worn on right breast pocket of battle dress and grey overall of Transport Drivers, and the sleeve of members of Closed Divisions, and the right breast pocket of 5pecial duty uniform 22
POSITIONING OF BADGES AND GORGET PATCHES ON LAPELS
All measurements are to the centre of each badge (not gorget patches) Positions I to 4 are both sides
Position 1-
Gorget patches (see page' 5)
The outer edge of the patch lies along the outer edge of the lapel
Position 2 (or Position 4)-
County Emblem:*
(a) London DistrictPrince of Wales' Plume of Feathers.
(b) Kent, Surrey, Sussex, JerseyDuke of Connaught s Coronet.
(c) GuernseyGuernsey State Arms
(d) YorkshireWhite Rose.
(e) StaffordshireStafford Knot.
3-
6Medal Ribbons and Medals
Position 5-AIf Presidents and Vice-Presidents wear their appropriate badge of office (Nos. 73, 74, 77 or 78 as illustrated on pages 16 and 17) in the left buttonhole position whether in uniform or not.
Position 7-S.R.N., S.E.N., Physiotherapists, N.H.S.R., I.CO. and CO. Instructors
The official State Registered badge for S.R.N. and S.E.N. and N.H.S.R. on right breast in line with ribbons (if any) on left breast.
S.R.N. = State Registered Nurse N H S.R. = National Hospital Service Reserve
S E.N. = State Enrolled Nurse LCD. = Industrial Civil Defence
POSITIONING OF BADGES ON LAPELS-Continued
The C.D. Instructor's badge is issued in gold thread for those holding a "special" certificate from a Home Office School, in silver thread for those holding an ordinary certificate from a Home Office School, and in blue thread for those holding a certificate from a local course. The Instructor's badge in metal must not be worn on Brigade uniform.
It is not permitted to wear both the C.D. and I.C.D. badge.
A cloth N.H.S.R. badge may be worn on left sleeve of greatcoat, midway between elbow and bottom of sleeve.
Medals of other organisations including Railway Medals.
The senior medal granted by the British Transport Commission must be for not less than 10 years service. It is worn on the right breast above the pocket.
POSITIONING OF BARS AND LETTERS ON SHOULDER STRAPS
Position 1-
Transport Officers and N.C.O.s
Officers and Members on Reserve or Reti red List
Position 2-
Red: All State Registered Nurses
Purple: All Nurses on special part of State Register
Green: All State Enrolled Nurses
White: Corps Officers: if qualified for any other bar, it is worn iN below the White Corps bar.
ORDER OF WEARING ORDERS, DECORATIONS AND MEDALS
VICTORIA CROSS.
GEORGE CROSS.
British Orders of Knighthood, etc.
Order of the Garter.
Order of the Thistle.
Order of St. Patrick.
Order of the Bath.
Order of Merit (immediately after Knights Grand of the Order of the Bath).
Order of the Star of India.
Order of St. Michael and St. George.
Order of the Indian Empire.
Order of the Crown of India.
Royal Victorian Order (Class I, II and III).
Order of the British Empire (Classes I, II and III).
Order of the Companions of Honour (immediately after Knights and Dames Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire).
Distinguished Service Order.
Royal Victorian Order (Class IV).
Order of the British Empire (Class IV).
Imperial Service Order.
Royal Victorian Order (Class V).
Order of the British Empire (Class V).
NOTE.-The above applies to those orders of similar grades. When miniature or riband of a higher grade of a junior order is worn with that of a lower grade of a senior order, the higher grade miniature or riband should come first, e.g., the miniature or riband of a K.B.E. will come before a C.B., and a G.C.M.G. before a K.C.B. The ribands or orders, when the riband alone is worn, will be of the width of the ribands of the membership of the order. If there is no membership class the riband will be of the width of the riband of the companionship of the order.
Baronet's Badge
(The badge is worn suspended round the neck by the riband in the same manner as the neck badge of an order and takes precedence immediately after the Badge of the Order of Merit. It is not worn in miniature and the riband is not worn with undress uniform.)
Knight Bachelor's Badge
(The badge is worn after the Star of a Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire. It is not worn in miniature and is not worn with undress uniform.)
Indian Order of Merit (Military).
Decorations
Royal Red Cross (Class I).
Distinguished Service Cross. Military Cross.
Distinguished Flying Cross. Air Force Cross.
Royal Red Cross (Class II).
Order of British India.
Kaisar-i-Hind Medal. Order of St. John. Albert Medal.
Medals for Gallantry and Distinguished Conduct
Union of South Mrica Queen's Medal for Bravery, in Gold.
Distinguished Conduct Medal.
Conspicuous Gallantry Medal. George Medal.
Queen's Police Medal, for Gallantry.
Queen's Fire Service Medal, for Gallantry. Edward Medal.
Royal West Mrican Frontier Force Distinguished Conduct Medal.
King's African Rifles Distinguished Conduct Medal.
Indian Distinguished Service Medal.
Union of South Africa Queen's Medal for Bravery, in Silver.
Distinguished Service Medal. Military Medal.
Distinguished Flying Medal. Air Force Medal.
Constabulary Medal (Ireland). Medal for Saving Life at Sea.
Indian Order of Merit (Civil).
Indian Police Medal for Gallantry.
Ceylon Police Medal for Gallantry.
Colonial Police Medal for Gallantry. British Empire Medal. Canada Medal.
Queen's Police Medal, for Distinguished Service.
Queen's Fire Service Medal, for Distinguished Service.
Queen's Medal for Chiefs.
WAR MEDALS (in order of date of campaign for which awarded).
POLAR MEDALS (in order of date).
Royal Victorian Medal (Gold, Silver and Bronze).
Imperial Service Medal.
Police Medals for Valuable Services
Indian Police Medal for Meritorious Service.
Ceylon Police Medal for Merit.
Colonial Police Medal for Meritorious Service.
Badge of Honour.
Jubilee, Coronation and Durbar Medals
Queen Victoria's Jubilee Medal, 1887 (Gold, Silver and Bronze).
Queen Victoria's Police Jubilee Medal, 1887.
Queen Victoria's Jubilee Medal, 1897 (Gold, Silver and Bronze).
Queen Victoria's Police Jubilee Medal, 1897.
Queen Victoria's Commemoration Medal, 1900 (Ireland).
King Edward VII's Coronation Medal, 1902.
King Edward VII's Police Coronation Medal, 1902.
King Edward VII's Durbar Medal, 1903 (Gold, Silver and Bronze).
King Edward VII's Police Medal, 1903 (Scotland).
King's Visit Commemoration Medal, 1903 (Ireland).
King George V's Coronation Medal, 1911.
King George V's Police Coronation Medal, 1911.
King's Visit Police Commemoration Medal, 1911 (Ireland).
King George V's Durbar Medal, 1911 (Gold, Silver and Bronze).
King George V's Silver Jubilee Medal, 1935.
King George VI's Coronation Medal, 1937.
Queen Elizabeth II's Coronation Medal, 1953.
King George V's Long and Faithful Service Medal.
King George VI's Long and Faithful Service Medal.
Queen Elizabeth II's Long and Faithful Service Medal.
Efficiency and Long Service Decorations and Medals
Long Service and Good Conduct Medal.
Naval Long Service and Good Conduct Medal. Medal for Meritorious Service.
Indian Long Service and Good Conduct Medal (for Europeans of Indian Army).
Indian Meritorious Service Medal (for Europeans of Indian Army).
Royal Marine Meritorious Service Medal.
Royal Air Force Meritorious Service Medal.
Royal Air Force Long Service and Good Conduct Medal.
Indian Long Service and Good Conduct Medal (for Indian Army).
Royal West African Frontier Force Long service and Good Conduct Medal.
King's African Rifles Long Service and Good Conduct Medal.
Indian Meritorious Service Medal (for Indian Army).
Police Long Service and Good Conduct Medal.
Fire Brigade Long Service and Good Conduct Medal.
African Police Medal for Meritorious Service.
Royal Canadian Mounted Police Long Service Medal.
Ceylon Police Long Service Medal.
Ceylon Fire Services Long Service Medal.
Colonial Police Long Service Medal.
Colonial Fire Brigades Long Service Medal.
Colonial Prison Service Medal.
Army Emergency Reserve Decoration.
Volunteer Officers' Decoration.
Volunteer Long Service Medal.
Volunteer Officers' Decoration (for India and the Colonies).
Volunteer Long Service Medal (for India and the Colonies).
Colonial Auxiliary Forces Officers' Decoration.
Colonial Auxiliary Forces Long Service Medal. Medal for Good Shooting (Naval).
Militia Long Service Medal.
Imperial Yeomanry Long Service Medal. Territorial Decoration.
Efficiency Decoration.
Territorial Efficiency Medal.
Efficiency Medal.
Special Reserve Long Service and Good Conduct Medal.
Decoration for Officers of the Royal Naval Reserve.
Decoration for Officers of the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve.
Royal Naval Reserve Long Service and Good Conduct Medal.
Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve Long Service and Good Conduct Medal.
Royal Naval Auxiliary Sick Berth Reserve Long Service and Good Conduct Medal.
Royal Fleet Reserve Long Service and Good Conduct Medal.
Royal Naval Wireless Auxiliary Reserve Long Service and Good Conduct Medal.
Air Efficiency Award.
Queen's Medal (for Champion Shots in the Military Forces).
Queen's Medal (for Champion Shots of the Air Forces).
Cadet Forces Medal.
Coast Life Saving Corps Long Service Medal.
Special Constabulary Long Service Medal.
Canadian Forces Decoration.
Royal Observer Corps Medal.
Civil Defence Service Medal.
Union of South Africa Commemoration Medal.
IndIan Independence Medal. Pakistan Medal.
Ceylon Armed Services Inauguration Medal.
Ceylon Police Independence Medal 1948.
Service Medal of the Order of St. John. Badge of the Order of the League of Mercy.
Voluntary Medical Service Medal.
South African Medal for War Services.
Colonial Special Constabulary Medal.
Other Commonwealth Members' Orders, Decorations and Medals (instituted since 1949 otherwise than by the Sovereign), including awards conferred by the Rulers of States of the Federation of Malaya.
FOREIGN ORDERS (in order of date of award).
FOREIGN DECORATIONS (in order of date of award).
FOREIGN MEDALS (in order of date of award).
TAILORING DETAIL
ALL OFFICERS AND WARRANT OFFICERS
JACKET
Black cloth, approved pattern, single-breasted, step collar, depth of opening about 3 inches, two breast patch pockets 6i inches wide and 7i inches deep to the top of flap, box pleat in centre 2i inches wide, three-point flap 6i inches wide, 2i inches deep, fastened with regulation buttons No.2, two expanding pockets on hips 9-1- inches wide at the top and inches at the bottom, 8 inches deep to the top, flap with button-hole to cover pockets 3i inches deep and 10! inches wide to fasten with regulation button No.2. Four regulation buttons No.1 in front, the bottom one just below the lower edge of the waistbelt, shoulder-straps same material fastened with regulation buttons No.2. Shoulder-straps to be 6 inches in length, 2i inches in width at base and I t inches wide at level of button.
Pointed cuffs, 2i inches wide, rising to 6 inches at point. Cloth belt, same material as jacket, fastened in front with regulation chromed buckle. Badge No. 104 on each side of collar, centre of badge to be 1 inch above step of collar, except when gorget patches are worn. Single stitched edges throughout. Badges on shoulder-straps according to rank.
TROUSERS
Black, no turn-up, mllllmum width at bottom 18 inches, to be cut in keeping with hip and seat measurements. These can be self-supporting, with straight band and belt loops, with braces-buttons inside.
HEAD-DRESS
Service pattern cap, black cloth, black welts, St. John pattern black lace band, black enamelled leather drooping peak, approved pattern, black enamelled leather slide chin strap i inch wide, buttoned on to two regulation buttons No.3. Badge to be worn in centre of cap-band in front of cap and peak according to rank.
SHIRT
White shirt or white front.
GREATCOAT
Dark grey cloth, of approved pattern and shade, double-breasted Lancer front, stand and fall collar, fastening with one hook and eye Four regulation buttons No.1 each side of front. Bottom of coat to be 12 inches from the ground. Back: box pleat from neck to waist, long back vent in centre seam, fastening with two buttons No.2, skirts cut moderately full, back waist slightly gathered by two half belts 2 inches wide, square ends, hanging loose across back, belt fastening with three buttons No. 1. Two outside slanting pockets with flaps, one vertical inside pocket. Pair of shoulderstraps (pointed), size 2i inches at base, and 21 inches at neck, sewn into
sleeve heads, with button No.2 on each. Gauntlet cuff, 6 inches deep and lined black Italian. Edges: t inch stitched throughout. Badges of rank on shoulder-straps.
WATERPROOF
Cloth: Double Texture: Black Union Cashmere, Rubber bonded to Black Cotton Cashmere: dyed "Fastolite". Double-breasted, belted.
Raglan sleeves: Prussian collar: Flap pockets: 2 inch belt: Shoulder-straps with Rank markings and chromed S.J.A.B.: Back slit-22 inches long for 5 foot 10 inch man. Five 40 line plain black buttons on each front: Wrist tabs on sleeves: Loose collar tab on collar: Hook and eye in collar: Selfcollar hanger. All seams double stripped stuck and sewn. Covered with It inch tape. Non-conductor on bottom of sleeves and coat. Neck of coat taped.
CANE
Black, regulation pattern.
SPECIAL DUTY UNIFORM
Zip-fronted jacket with pointed collar and two zipped pockets. Sleeve gathered into cuffs with button and buttonhole fastening. Adjustable side straps. Pointed shoulder straps with No. 14 button. Collar, cuffs and fronts and bottoms stitched t inch. Trousers with zip centre front fastening and two side pockets. Adjustable waist band.
N.C.O.'s AND AMBULANCE MEMBERS
JACKET
Black cloth of approved pattern. Single-breasted, step collar, depth of opening about 3 inches. Seamed back. Side vents. Waist hooks. Self shoulder-straps 6 inches in length, 2t inches in width at base and It inches wide at level of button, fixed with Brigade button No.2. Two breast patch-pockets. One-inch pleated stitched square flap fixed with Brigade button No.2. Five No.1 Brigade buttons in front. Front dart (collar to pocket flap). Plain cuffs. Badge No. 104 on each side of collar.
TROUSERS
Black cloth, of approved pattern, seams, piped white 16 inch, two side pockets, plain buttons. No turn-ups, minimum width at bottom 18 inches, to be cut in keeping with hip and seat measurements. Trousers may be self-supporting, with straight band and belt-loops with brace-buttons inside.
HEAD-DRESS
Service pattern cap, black cloth, black cloth welts, white band, I! inches deep, black enamelled leather drooping peak, black enamelled leather slide chin-strap, buttoned on to two regulation buttons No.3. Badge No. 102 to be worn in centre of cap band in front of cap as shown on page 17.
SHIRT
White or white front.
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HAVERSACK
White duck, approved pattern with Brigade button No.2.
WATER-BOTTLE AND CARRIER
Black cloth covered and black leather carrier of approved pattern.
BELT
Black bridle-leather in accordance with sealed pattern, with Brigade chromed furniture. Belt not to be worn loose.
GREATCOAT
Dark grey cloth of approved pattern and shade, single-breasted, whole back with 14 inch back slit with two button-holes and two small buttons No.2, bottom of coat to be 12 inches from the ground, half-belt sewn in side seams across back with three regulation buttons No.2, tw@"outside pockets with flaps, a 4t inch collar with tab, hook and eye, lined body and back 20 inches down with white serge, five regulation buttons No.1 down front, sleeves lined. Edges i inch stitched throughout.
WATERPROOF
As for officers except single-breasted. Fly-front without belt.
SPECIAL DUTY UNIFORM
Zip-fronted jacket with pointed collar and two zipped pockets. Sleeve gathered into cuffs with button and buttonhole fastening. Adjustable side straps. Pointed shoulder straps with No. 14 button. Collar, cuffs and fronts and bottoms stitched t inch. Trousers with zip centre front fastening and two side pockets. Adjustable waist band.
