2. Standing Orders for Uniform Dress and Equipment – AIF and Militia
2. Standing Orders for Uniform Dress and Equipment
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General
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1. The following information gives the general policy of The Australian Light Horse Association Ltd. for uniform dress and conduct of appearance.
2. Uniform is to be worn only in accordance with this policy. Mixing orders of dress or mixing military and civilian dress is not permitted. Items of clothing or equipment which are not of approved design of material are not to be worn as part of Light Horse uniform.
3. Uniform is not to be worn at a meeting or demonstration held for a religious or political purpose.
⇒AIF
Orders of Dress
Basically there are four forms of dress of which Light Horse Association members may be requested to wear during their membership. These are:
Code: Dress Order Title:
1A – 2A Ceremonial Order of Dress
1B General Duty Order of Dress
1C Field Dress (sports and or summer dress)
1D Mess Dress
1E Marching Order
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Within each of these above forms of dress, there are specific orders of dress for particular occasions:
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Dress Order No. 1A (Ceremonial Parade Service Dress)
This order of dress is the ceremonial parade dress including mounted parades when the wearing of a jacket/tunic is appropriate. It consists of the following items of dress:
Serial Item of Dress Remarks
1. Bandolier 90 round – Dark Tan
2. Belt – Dark Tan
3. Rifle Sling – Khaki Webb or Dark Tan Leather
4. Blank
5. Blank
6. Belt Sam Browne and Shoulder Strap – Dark Tan Note (a)
7. Pistol Holster – Ammo Pouch – Dark Tan Note (b)
8. Pistol Lanyard – Dark Tan Note (c)
9. Neck tie – Khaki Note (d)
10. Hat KFF/puggaree (as per the Era)/plumes/Badge Brim Up
11. Jacket Service Dress OR’s AIF or Militia or Officers. Note (e)
12. Lanyard and Collar Badges
13. Emblems/Unit Awards
14. Orders, Decoration and Medals
15. Boots – Dark Tan
16. Leggings (Stowasser pattern) – Dark Tan
17. Spurs – Prince of Wales Type
18. Shirt – Khaki polyester/cotton
19. Breeches – Riding
20. Gloves – Brown LeatherWhen ordered
Notes:
(a) Previously serving Officers and Warrant Officers on suitable occasions.
(b) Previously serving Officers and Warrant Officers on suitable occasions.
(c) Previously serving Officers and Warrant Officers on suitable occasions.
(d) Previously serving Officers and Warrant Officers on suitable occasions.
(e) AIF Service Dress Tunic sometimes referred to as Commonwealth Pattern is worn with top button fastened.
(f) Bayonet is not worn General.
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Dress Order No. 2A (Ceremonial Parade Tropical Dress)
This order of dress is the ceremonial dress for all ranks including the reviewing Officer, the host Officers being received on parade. It consists of the following items of dress:
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Serial Item of Dress Remarks
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1. Bandolier 90 round – Dark Tan
2. Belt – Dark Tan
3. Rifle Sling – khaki web
4. Belt Sam Browne – Dark Tan Note (a)
5. Pistol Holster/Ammo Pouch – Dark Tan Note (b)
6. Pistol Lanyard – Dark Tan Note (c)
7. Hat KFF/puggarees (as per Era)/plume/Badge Brim up
8. Shirt Khaki Polyester/cotton Short Sleeves
9. Emblems Unit Awards
10. Orders/Decorations/Medals
11. Boots – Dark Tan
12. Leggings (Stowasser Pattern) Dark Tan
13. Spurs (Prince of Wales type)
14. Breeches – Riding
15. Braces
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Notes:
(a) Previously serving Officers and Warrant Officers on suitable occasions.
(b) Previously serving Officers and Warrant Officers on suitable occasions.
(c) Previously serving Officers and Warrant Officers on suitable occasions.
(d) Bayonet is not worn.
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Saddlery
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Dress Order No 1A and 2A (Ceremonial) – AIF and Militia
This order is the ceremonial Order of dress for Saddlery to be used in mounted parades.
It consists of the following items of saddlery:
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Era 1902 – 1942 Covers Universal Training period WW1- militia -WW2
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Serial Item of Saddlery Remarks
1 Bridle Universal Pattern 1902 (Complete)
2 Ropes Neck White cotton with ring
3 Chains Neck If prescribed by Troop
4 Bit Pelham Pattern 1902
5 Saddle Universal Pattern 1902 or 1912
6 Breastplate If prescribed by Troop
7 Surcingle As per the Training Manual
8 Girth As per the Training Manual
9 Stirrup Leathers Prs1
10 Stirrup Irons 2 bar Prs1
11 Blanket SaddleKhaki, Brown,
12 Shoe Case with Frog – Dark Tan
13 Bucket Rifle Cavalry
14 Wallets shoulder are not carried
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Note: A full description of saddlery and its care and correct fitting is contained in the Light Horse Association Ltd. “Manual of Training Notes” Chapter 5 Harness & Saddlery.
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Dress Order No. 1B – General Duty Service Dress (sports and or summer dress)
This order of dress is the working dress including mounted drills sports and general activities. It consists of the following items of dress:
Serial Item of Dress Remarks
1 Bandolier 90 round – Dark Tan
2 Belt – Dark Tan
3 Blank
4 Blank
5 Bayonet frog Dark Tan With Bayonet on left hip
6 Rifle Sling – khaki webb or dark tan leather
7 Belt Sam Brown and Should strap – Dark Tan Note (a)
8 Pistol holster – ammo Pouch – Dark Tan Note (b)
9 Pistol Lanyard – Dark Tan Note (c)
10 Necktie – Khaki Note (d)
11 Hat KFF/ pugaree (as per Era)/plumes/Badge Brim up or Down – Order of the day
12 Jacket Service Dress OR’s AIF or militia or Officers Note (f)
13 Lanyard and collar badges
14 Ribbon Bar
15 Boots – Dark tan
16 Leggings – stowasser pattern – Dark tan
17 Spurs – Prince of Wales Type
18 Shirt – Khaki polyester/cotton
19 Breeches – Riding
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Notes:
(a) Previously serving Officers and Warrant Officers as appropriate.
(b) Previously serving Officers and Warrant Officers as appropriate.
(c) Previously serving Officers and Warrant Officers as appropriate.
(d) Previously serving Officers and Warrant Officers as appropriate.
(e) Four cartridge pockets one 15 round and one 10 round on each side – the 10 round pocket to the front.
(f) Shirt worn in lieu of jacket during hot weather or top button of jacket may be left unfastened.
Saddlery
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Dress Order No 1B (General Duty Saddlery)
This order is the working dress saddlery including mounted drills, sports and general activities. It consists of the following items of saddlery:
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Serial Item of Saddlery Remarks
1 All saddlery as for Dress Ord. No 1A -2A
2 Ceremonial
3 Wallets shoulder – Dark Tan If prescribed by Troop
4 Ropes Neck Hemp with ring may be used in lieu of white cotton
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Dress Order No. 1C – Field and Summer Dress – (As per Order of the day)
This order of dress is the dress that may be worn when participating in field exercises or field training:
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Serial Item of Dress Remarks
1 Bandolier 90 round – Dark Tan
2 Belt – Dark Tan
3 Pouches 10 round (2) – Dark Tan Not worn if (a)
4 Pouches 15 round (2) – Dark Tan Sword is carried
5 Bayonet frog – Dark Tan With Bayonet on left hip
6 Rifle Sling – khaki webb or dark tan leather Depending on Era.
7 Haversack 1908 pattern On left hip – haversack straps under belt
8 Water bottle 1903 pattern in carrier Under left arm
9 Hat KFF/puggaree (as per Era)/ plumes/badge Brim down – sports/simmer dress only
10 Jacket Service Dress AIF OR’s or militia Top Button unfastened
11 Shirt Khaki polyester/cotton
12 Lanyard collar badges
13 Boots – Dark Tan
14 Leggings – Stowassar pattern – Dark Tan
15 Spurs – Prince of Wales type
16 Breeches riding
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Note: (a) Four cartridge pockets one 15 round one 10 round on each side – the 10 round pocket to the front.
Saddlery
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Dress Order No 1C (Field Dress Saddlery)
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Serial Item of Saddlery Remarks
1 All saddlery as for Dress Order Ceremonial No IA and 2A
2 Wallets – Shoulder with straps – Dark Tan
3 Tins Mess As directed by Troop
4 Great coat/Ground Sheet As directed by Troop
5 Nose Bag As directed by Troop
6 Buckets Canvas water As directed by Troop
Dress Order No. 1D – Mess Dress
This is the order of dress for all ranks attending formal or semi formal occasions i.e. mess functions and dinners:
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Serial Item of Dress Remarks
1 Ceremonial Dress as per Dress Order I A Less Bandolier
2 Mess dress of Service/Arm/Corps Previously serving members
3 Equivalent Civilian Clothes
Dress Order No. 1E (Full Marching Order) – Information only:
Used only when moving fully equipped for battle. Within these rules possibly only for demonstration purposes.
The following has been compiled from the Field Service Pocket Book 1914 it consists of the following items of dress and saddlery:
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Serial Item of Dress Remarks
1 Bridle Universal 1902 (complete) – Dark Tan
2 Ropes Neck White cotton or hemp with ring
3 Chains Neck Issued only to horse ropes – NOT chromed
4 Bit Pelham 1902 pattern
5 Saddle Universal 1902 or 1912 Pattern – Dark Tan Complete
ON SADDLE NEAR SIDE
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6 Horse Shoe Case – Dark Tan – containing front and rear shoes-nails-hoof pick
(a) with sword frog if sword carried
(b) A second case issued for extended operations
7 Picket Peg
8 Bucket water-canvas
9 Sword and scabbardIf issued
ON SADDLE OFF SIDE
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10 Bucket-Rifle-Cavalry – Dark Tan
11 Rifle SMLE
12 Mess Tin
13 Nose Bag with grain
BEHIND SADDLE
14 Great coat Jersey maybe rolled inside great coat
15 Heel rope If issued
16 Bandolier 90 round – Dark Tan
17 Toggle Rope
18 Hay Net
FRONT OF SADDLE
19 Wallets shoulder – Dark Tan – containingIn France two grenades were carried
20 Horse brush In the shoulder wallets
21 Curry comb
22 Horse rubber
23 Sponge
24 Tin of grease
25 Emergency Ration
26 Toilet Gear
27 Housewife (sewing kit)
28 Jersey If not rolled in great coat
29 Socks
BEDROLL – containing Rolled as a swag prior
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30 Bed roll cover To the issue of wallets – all the above
31 Blanket Items carried inside the bedroll
32 Breeches 1
33 Shirt
34 Underwear
ON THE MAN
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35 Uniform as for Dress Order IC
36 Belt and pouches
37 Bandolier 90 round
38 Bayonet and Frog Left hip
39 Water bottle Under left arm
HAVERSACK – containing
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40 Knife-fork-spoon-mug Mug either on haversack or hung on closing strap
41 Rations
42 Field dressing
43 Book
TOTAL WEIGHT WITH RIDER approx. 20 stone (127 kilos)
Additional unofficial items
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1) Extra water bottle
2) Bundle of sticks to boil quart pot
3) Quart Pot Regimental issue
4) Four long sticks to hold blanket – cover to make shade
5) Revolver Not issue but many carried
Notes:
1) The amount of weight carried was rigidly enforced as a horse cannot continue to function if overloaded.
2) After the introduction of wallets and groundsheets in lieu of the bedroll it was common Regimental practice to carry two blankets under the saddle, one for the horse and one for the rider.
⇒Militia
Dress Order No. 1A (Ceremonial Parade Service Dress)
This order of dress is the ceremonial parade dress including mounted parades when the wearing of a jacket/tunic is appropriate. It consists of the following items of dress:
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Serial Item of Dress Remarks
1 Bandolier 90 round – Dark Tan
2 Belt – Dark Tan
3 Rifle Sling – Dark Tan Leather
4 Jacket Service Dress – Militia Small badge of Regiment on collar.
(Maroon collar and piping) Note (b)
5 Hat KFF – puggaree 3rd fold from top Note (a)
maroon/plumes/Badge of regiment Brim Up
6 Breeches – Riding
7 Braces
8 Boots – Dark Tan
9 Leggings (Stowasser Pattern) – Dark Tan
10 Spurs with butterfly/Dark Tan
Notes:
(a) Colour Patch not to be worn on puggaree.
(b) ‘Australia’ not worn on epaulett of jacket.
Dress Order No. 1B – General Duty Service Dress (sports and or summer dress)
This order of dress is the working dress including mounted drills sports and general activities. It consists of the following items of dress:
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Serial Item of Dress Remarks
1 Bandolier 90 round – Dark Tan
2 Belt – Dark Tan
3 Bayonet frog Dark Tan With Bayonet on left hip
4 Hat KFF/ pugaree – 3rd fold from top maroon/plumes/
Badge of Regiment Brim up or Down – Order of the day
5 Shirt – Khaki cotton-polyester/ 2 pockets/ epaulette on shoulder
6 Breeches – Riding
7 Braces
8 Boots – Dark Tan
9 Leggings – stowasser pattern – Dark tan
10 Spurs – Prince of Wales Type
Notes:
(a) Colour Patch not to be worn on puggaree or shirt
(b) ‘Australia’ not worn on epaulett of shirt.
(c) Lanyard not worn on shirt.
Saddlery
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Dress Order No 1C (General Duty Saddlery)
This order is the working dress saddlery including mounted drills, sports and general activities. It consists of the following items of saddlery:
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Serial Item of Saddlery Remarks
1 Bridle Universal Pattern 1902 (Complete)
2 Ropes Neck White cotton with ring
3 Bit Pelham Pattern 1902
4 Saddle Universal Pattern 1902 or 1912
5 Surcingle – Dark tan
6 Girth – dark tan
7 Stirrup Leathers Prs1
8 Stirrup Irons 2 bar Prs1
9 Blanket Saddle Khaki, Brown, Grey Colour/style to be uniform amongst Troop.
10 Shoe Case with Frog – Dark Tan Sabre troops only
11 Shoe Case without Frog – Dark Tan Machine Gunners only
12 Bucket Rifle Cavalry – Dark Tan Sabre Troops only.
Otherwise only carried if prescribed by Troop (recommend – horse shoes be carried in shoe case to counter balance weight of rifle)
Note: A full description of saddlery and its care and correct fitting is contained in the 27th Light Horse Regiment INC. “Manual of Training Notes” Chapter 5 Harness & Saddlery.