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THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE.
[No. 9

598. SERVICE DRESS.

(All branches New Zealand Defence Forces except Officers of Cadet Companies.

Head-dress.—The hat to be of khaki colour, of thick felt with wide brim, the sides perforated about ¾ in. from the top with two rows of ventilating holes. Ventilation is also to be provided at the head-band, and clips provided for fastening up the brim. The pugaree worn round hat to be of a darker shade than the hat. The pugaree to be of the same colour and material throughout the battalion or unit. No plumes or feathers shall be worn. The hat shall not be worn by Permanent Force, and is optional for Garrison Artillery and Submarine Mining Engineer Volunteer companies.

Officers shall be allowed to wear a khaki peaked cap (naval pattern) of the same material as jacket. In case of battalions, all officers must wear the cap if adopted.

Field-service cap, Austrian pattern, of same material as jacket.

Jacket.—Jacket to be of the same colour and material as that worn by the men; single-breasted; cut as a lounge-coat to the waist, very loose at the chest and shoulders, but fitted at the waist; a 2¼ in. expanding pleat down the centre of the back, sewn down below the waistband, and a waist-seam and band 2¼ in. wide; military skirt to bottom edge; a hook on each side at the waist; jacket cut low in front of the neck; turn-down (Prussian) collar, to fasten with one hook and eye; tab underneath, with two button-holes, to button across the opening; 2¾ in. fall in the front and 2 in. at the back, collar edges to run V-shape, showing top button between; two cross-patch breast pockets above, 6½ in. wide and 7½ in. deep to the top of the flap, 2¼ in. box-pleat in the centre. The top of the pockets should be sewn down at the corners in such a manner that on service the pocket can be expanded at the top also. Outside ticket-pocket in top of the waistband on the right side; inside watch-pocket with leather tab above for chain or strap. Five large buttons down the front, the bottom one on the lower edge of waistband. To be lined or not as required, with lining of similar colour to the jacket. Shoulder-straps of Melton cloth the same colour as the garment, and attached to the jacket by an underpiece passed through a loop on the lower part of the shoulder, and fastened at the top by a small button which passes through both underpiece and shoulder-strap; the top of the strap is triangular, the sides being about 1½ in. long, and the button 1 in. from the centre point. Cuffs pointed, 5½ in. deep at the point, 2½ in. deep at the back. Buttons, brass, New Zealand pattern.

Trousers.—Of same material as jacket.

For Mounted Corps, and other Officers when Mounted.

Pantalons.—Khaki corduroy, cut wider in the thigh and breech than the present patterns.

Leggings.—Brown leather, laced on outside through five holes with brass eyelets for mounted officers, shorter and with only four holes for other officers.

Spurs.—Steel jack-spurs.

Water-bottles.—Circular enamel, covered with khaki cloth.

Haversacks.—Khaki drill.

Boots.—The following are recommended: Ankle, plain brown leather, with plain toe-caps. All members of a unit should have the same pattern boot.

Belt, Sword, &c.—“Sam Browne.”

Gloves.—Brown leather.

Badges.—Initials of battalion and distinguishing company letters, or numbers, to be of brass, ½ in. long, and to be worn on shoulder-strap by all ranks. No other badges to be worn.

599. CLOAK AND GREATCOAT.

(All branches of New Zealand Defence Forces.)

Greatcoat.—Cloth, drab mixture, milled, and waterproofed; double-breasted, to reach within a foot of the ground; stand and fall collar 5 in. deep (2 in. stand and 3 in. fall), fastening with two hooks and eyes; cloth tab and button; a 2¼ in. inverted expanding pleat down the centre of the back, from the collar to the waist terminating under the back strap; loose turn-back cuffs of single material, 6 in. deep; two slits at side, 10 in. long, jetted in with button catch for pocket-mouth; two large patch-pockets inside of same cloth; one button and hole to each pocket-mouth; the left pocket-mouth to answer for the sword slit; a pocket in the breast