Military Uniform Regulations




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THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE.
[No. 52

  1. Service Dress.

Head-dress.—When forage cap (naval pattern) is worn with khaki, it shall be of the same pattern as before mentioned, but made of same material as jacket, with the exception of the scarlet cloth band; or a drill khaki cover to the blue cap may be worn. Field service cap same as for undress, but substituting khaki of same material as jacket for blue cloth.

Jacket.—Same as laid down for other branches.

Breeches and Trousers.—Same as for other branches.

Leggings.—Stohwasser.

Belts, Boots, Spurs, and Gloves.—As for other branches.

  1. Horse Furniture.

Saddle.—As described in Appendix V., or Hunting. See “Dress Regulations for the Army, 1904.”

Bridle and Breast-plate, Wallets.—Brown leather. See Appendix V. of “Dress Regulations for the Army, 1904.”

PERMANENT STAFF INSTRUCTORS AND INSPECTORS.

  1. Full Dress. (Optional.)

Head-dress.—Blue cloth helmet, brass mounting. Helmet badge to be similar to that worn by Royal New Zealand Artillery, with the exception of the gun and regimental designation, which shall be omitted.

Tunic.—Scarlet cloth, royal blue facings, same pattern as for Royal regiment of line. Buttons as for other branches of New Zealand Defence Forces. Shoulder-straps same colour as facings, and edged with gold braid, with the letters “N.Z. Staff” embroidered in gold in Roman capitals ½ in. long, below the badges of rank.

Sash.—As for Infantry of the line.

Trousers.—Blue cloth, with scarlet cloth stripes 1¾ in. wide down side seams.

Boots.—Wellington or black ankle-boots.

When Mounted.

Pantalons.—Blue cloth, with scarlet stripes 1¾ in. wide down side seams.

Boots.—Knee-boots.

Spurs.—Steel jack-spurs.

Gloves.—White dogskin.

Sword-belt and Slings.—White buff leather.

Sword.—Infantry pattern, steel scabbard.

  1. Service Dress.

Forage Cap.—Naval pattern, as for officers of other branches of New Zealand Defence Forces.

Field-service Cap.—Austrian pattern, as for other branches of the New Zealand Defence Forces.

Jacket.—As for other branches, with the exception that the letters “N.Z. Staff” in brass Roman capitals ½ in. long shall be worn on shoulder-straps below badges of rank.

Other articles of clothing or equipment to be similar to those worn by other branches of service.

NEW ZEALAND PERMANENT FORCE.

ROYAL NEW ZEALAND ARTILLERY.

  1. Full Dress and Mess Dress.

Uniform, &c., as for officers of Royal Garrison Artillery, as laid in “Dress Regulations for the Army, 1904,” except the pouch ornament, waist-plate, and helmet-plate, which are of special pattern.

Initials “R.N.Z.A.” in silver on shoulder-knots.

Service Dress.

Same as for other branches of the New Zealand Defence Forces, with the exception that the hat shall not be worn.

ROYAL NEW ZEALAND ENGINEERS.

  1. Full Dress and Mess Dress.

Uniform, &c., as for Royal Engineers, as laid down in “Dress Regulations for the Army, 1904,” except the pouch ornament, waist-



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🛡️ Full and Undress Uniform Regulations for Permanent Headquarters or District Staff (continued from previous page)

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Service Dress, Head-dress, Jacket, Breeches, Trousers, Leggings, Belts, Boots, Spurs, Gloves, Horse Furniture, Saddle, Bridle, Breast-plate, Wallets

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Full Dress, Mess Dress, Uniform, Pouch ornament, Waist-plate, Helmet-plate, Shoulder-knots

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Full Dress, Mess Dress, Uniform, Pouch ornament, Waist-plate