Military Uniform Regulations




FEB. 8.] THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE. 471

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.

Jacket.—Double-breasted reefer jacket of blue cloth, with sixteen large-sized gilt buttons (naval pattern).

Waistcoat.—Blue cloth, single-breasted; six small gilt buttons.

Trousers.—Blue cloth (plain).

Cap.—Blue cloth (with naval Crown-and-anchor badge, or monogram in brass letters).

Shirt.—White, with turned-down collar.

Tie.—Black silk, two inches wide.

Undress.

Undress.—Same as full dress, except that the blue jersey is worn instead of the white shirt and collar.

Working or Fatigue Dress.

Working-dress.—Jerseys, blue, woollen; trousers, blue serge; cap, blue cloth.

  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 1½ in. wide.

Girdles.—R.F.A. pattern.

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.



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VUW Te Waharoa PDF NZ Gazette 1906, No 9





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🛡️ Dress Regulations for Royal New Zealand Artillery (continued from previous page)

🛡️ Defence & Military
Royal New Zealand Artillery, Working dress, Khaki drill, Field service cap, Uniform articles, Breeches, Boots, Leggings, Haversack, Tunic, Greatcoat, Helmet, Spurs

🛡️ Dress Regulations for Royal New Zealand Engineers

🛡️ Defence & Military
Royal New Zealand Engineers, Full dress, Reefer jacket, Blue cloth, Gilt buttons, Waistcoat, Trousers, Cap, Naval badge, Shirt, Tie, Undress, Jersey, Working dress, Fatigue dress, Blue serge

🛡️ Dress Regulations for New Zealand Field Artillery and Garrison Artillery Volunteers

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New Zealand Field Artillery, Garrison Artillery Volunteers, Full dress, Busby, Helmet, Forage cap, Tunic, Blue collar, Yellow braid, Trousers, Breeches, Scarlet stripe, Girdles, Waist-belt, Boots, Spurs, Auckland