Military Uniform Regulations




JUNE 1.] THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE. 1333

Service Dress.

Head-dress.—Khaki forage cap (naval pattern) made of same material as jacket.

Jacket.—Jacket as for other branches, with the exception that the letters “N.Z. Staff” in brass, Roman capitals ¾ in. long, shall be worn on shoulder-straps.

Sword-belt.—“Sam Browne.”

Other articles of equipment as for other branches of New Zealand Defence Forces.

NEW ZEALAND PERMANENT FORCE.

  1. ROYAL NEW ZEALAND ARTILLERY.

Full Dress.

Head-dress.—Helmet, blue cloth, and fittings as worn by the Royal Garrison Artillery, except that the helmet-plate is of special pattern.

Forage Cap (for walking out).—Similar to that worn by the Royal Garrison Artillery.

Tunic.—As worn by the Royal Garrison Artillery. The initials “R.N.Z.A.” in brass, on shoulder-strap.

Trousers.—As worn by Royal Garrison Artillery.

Boots.—Black ankle.

Drivers and mounted N.C.Os. shall wear, in full dress, breeches of blue cloth with red stripes, as worn by the Royal Field Artillery, and black leather cylinders with jack-spurs. When walking out they shall wear trousers with foot-straps and swan-neck spurs.

Undress.

As for other branches, with the initials “R.N.Z.A.” on shoulder-straps. The hat shall not be worn.

Drivers and N.C.Os. shall wear khaki Bedford cord breeches, cut loosely.

Working Dress.

Khaki drill jacket and trousers, with drab field service cap. Jacket to be made the same pattern as service dress jacket.

The following articles of uniform are to be in possession of each N.C.O. and man :—

Articles. Full Dress. Service Dress. Special Working Dress, &c.
Breeches, Bedford cord, pairs* .. 1 ..
Breeches, blue with red stripe* .. 1 ..
Boots, ankle, pairs.. .. 1 ..
Caps, field service, drab .. .. 1
Caps, forage .. 1 ..
Cylinders, black leather* .. 1 ..
Frock, khaki drill (or canvas) .. .. 1
Jacket, service dress .. .. 1
Leggings, leather, pairs .. .. 1
Haversack, drab .. .. 1
Trousers, drill, khaki (or canvas) .. .. 1
Trousers, blue with red stripes .. 1 ..
Trousers, service dress .. .. 1
Tunic .. 1 ..
Greatcoat—
Mounted men* .. .. 1
Dismounted men .. .. 1
Helmet—
Blue, with chain chin-strap and fittings complete .. 1 ..
Spurs, jack* .. .. 1
Spurs, swan-neck* .. .. 1

*For drivers and mounted N.C.Os.

  1. ROYAL NEW ZEALAND ENGINEERS.

Full Dress.

Head-dress.—Helmet, blue cloth and fittings, as worn by the Royal Engineers, except that the helmet-plate is of special pattern.

Forage Cap (for walking out).—Similar to that worn by Royal Engineers.

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VUW Te Waharoa PDF NZ Gazette 1905, No 52





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🛡️ Uniform Regulations for N.C.O. Permanent Staff Instructors (continued from previous page)

🛡️ Defence & Military
Service Dress, Forage Cap, Khaki, N.Z. Staff, Shoulder-straps, Royal New Zealand Artillery, Royal New Zealand Engineers, Helmet, Tunic, Working Dress

🛡️ Uniform Dress Regulations for Royal New Zealand Artillery

🛡️ Defence & Military
Full Dress, Undress, Working Dress, Helmet, Blue cloth, Red stripe, Khaki drill, Field service cap, Tunic, Breeches, Boots, Spurs, Greatcoat, N.C.Os, Drivers

🛡️ Uniform Dress Regulations for Royal New Zealand Engineers

🛡️ Defence & Military
Full Dress, Helmet, Blue cloth, Forage Cap, Royal Engineers, Uniform fittings, Special pattern helmet-plate