✨ Military Uniform Regulations
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THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE.
[No. 52
Tunic.—As worn by the Royal Engineers, with the initials
“R.N.Z.E.” in brass, on shoulder-strap.
Trousers.—As worn by the Royal Engineers.
Boots.—Black ankle.
Undress.
As for other branches, with the initials “R.N.Z.E.” in brass on
shoulder-straps. The hat shall not be worn.
Working Dress.
Blue woollen jersey, blue serge trousers, and blue peaked cap
as worn at present.
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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boots, ankle, pairs.. | .. | 1 | 1 |
| Caps, peaked | .. | .. | .. |
| Cap, forage | .. | 1 | .. |
| Jacket, service dress | .. | .. | 1 |
| Jersey, blue | .. | .. | .. |
| Leggings, leather, pairs | .. | 1 | .. |
| Haversack, drab | .. | .. | 1 |
| Trousers, service dress | .. | .. | 1 |
| Trousers, blue serge | .. | .. | .. |
| Trousers, blue with red stripe | .. | 1 | .. |
| Tunic, red, R.E. pattern | .. | 1 | .. |
| Greatcoat (dismounted) | .. | .. | 1 |
| Helmet, blue, with chain chin-strap, and fittings complete | .. | 1 | .. |
- NEW ZEALAND FIELD ARTILLERY AND GARRISON* ARTILLERY
VOLUNTEERS.
Full Dress.
Head-dress.—Busby, Volunteer Artillery pattern. In Auckland the white helmet may be worn by corps preferring it.
Forage Cap.—Artillery pattern. Yellow braid. Staff-sergeants and sergeants, gold lace.
Tunic.—Artillery pattern, with blue collar, yellow braid. Buttons, New Zealand pattern. “N.Z.A.V.” in brass on shoulder-straps.
Trousers and Breeches.—Artillery pattern, blue cloth, with scarlet stripe 1¾ in. wide.
Sword-belt and Slings.—Mounted N.C.Os. and men, white buff leather.
Waist-belt.—Dismounted N.C.Os. and men, and drivers, white buff leather.
Boots.—Black Southall or Wellington are recommended when trousers are worn strapped down, otherwise ankle-boots; and, with breeches, Southall boots and cylinders, or knee-boots.
Spurs.—Jack-spurs with breeches. Swan-neck spurs, when trousers are worn strapped down.
- NEW ZEALAND ENGINEER* VOLUNTEERS.
Full Dress.
Head-dress.—Helmet blue, special pattern plate. Forage cap, Engineer pattern.
Tunic.—Scarlet cloth. Engineer pattern, excepting the collar and facings, which shall be of blue cloth, and the braid on the sleeve, which shall be in form of a “crow’s foot,” instead of an Austrian knot. Buttons shall be of New Zealand pattern. “N.Z.E.V.” in brass, on shoulder-straps.
Trousers.—As for Artillery.
Sword.—Infantry pattern.
Belts.—White buff leather.
Boots.—Black ankle.
- It is optional with companies bearing the designation “Naval” whether they adopt the above or retain their present uniform as full dress.
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NZ Gazette 1905, No 52
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Uniform Dress Regulations for Royal New Zealand Engineers
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🛡️ Defence & MilitaryFull Dress, Tunic, Trousers, Boots, Shoulder-straps, Brass initials, Ankle boots, Undress, Working Dress, Blue jersey, Peaked cap
🛡️ Uniform Regulations for New Zealand Field Artillery and Garrison Artillery Volunteers
🛡️ Defence & MilitaryFull Dress, Busby, White helmet, Forage Cap, Yellow braid, Gold lace, Artillery pattern, Blue cloth, Scarlet stripe, White buff leather, Southall boots, Wellington boots, Knee-boots, Jack-spurs, Swan-neck spurs
🛡️ Uniform Regulations for New Zealand Engineer Volunteers
🛡️ Defence & MilitaryFull Dress, Helmet, Blue, Special pattern plate, Forage cap, Engineer pattern, Scarlet tunic, Blue collar, Crow's foot braid, New Zealand buttons, Brass initials, Blue trousers, Infantry sword, White buff belts, Ankle boots, Naval companies, Optional uniform