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Hi Everyone,

Recently I went through dress regulations of several British colonial Military Forces and found that, the lace design for the commanders of these forces were not followed Imperial pattern. In British army and Indian army dress regulations, general officers wore oak leaf and acorn embroidery on dark blue collar and cuff. 

Commandant of New South Wales  Military Forces (in 1895, rank was Major General) wore waratah leaf embroidery instead of oak leaf embroidery according to the dress regulations of New South Wales Military Forces 1895. 

On the other hand, General Staff officers i.e. Adjutant General, Quartermaster General etc. of Canadian Militia, New South Wales (NSW) Military Forces, Victorian Military Forces wore their own colonial type laces.
NSW Military Forces- Waratah leaf lace
Victorian Military Forces- Victorian lace
Canadian Militia- Maple leaf lace

Can anyone give the details of each lace and embroidery please?

Cheers
Shams

Hi,
Yesterday, I went through a book called- "The Armed Forces of South Africa.". I think it is an important book for the researchers who are continuing their interest in unit history. In this book, I have found some regiments like- Natal Mounted Police, Basutoland Mounted Rifles, Natal Native Contingent etc. wore cord uniform, like Baker's Horse wore yellow/ brown cord uniform. It will highly appreciated, if anyone help me to give details of cord uniform by text or image or both please.
Cheers
Shams

Finally I got my answer. In the year 1919, Bath stars were changed to current star pattern. It war confirmed by Assistant Curator of Foot Guards Regimental museum.

Hi Mervyn,

After a long time, I hear from you. I am good. How about you?
I got some images in internet after watching the movie "My boy Jack" which made me confused. These images were during or after Great war.
Even I checked Dress regulations 1900, 1904, 1911, 1928. In DR 1928, it is mentioned about the special badges for Foot Guards. So that I asked this question.

Hi,
I am interested to know about pips of foot guards officers. After 1880, when did bath star change to corresponding regimental stars like garter star, shamrock star etc.
Cheers
Shams

Hello,

Can anyone inform me about the rank badges of Indian Imperial Police please?

Thanks

Shams

SO far my little knowledge, it is not British military uniforms. It may be German.

I got my answer from a book named- Staff Insignia in British army 1767-1855, published by Army Historical Research. Its an excellent book. Thanks everyone.

Shams

Thanks milhistry. You are correct. But their uniforms were distinct from others. Specially in collar, epaulette and cuff design. Some special embroideries was placed to identify the appointments. So, I am very much interested on collar, epaulettes and cuff design. I need some images on these.

Regards

Shams

Hi Mervyn,

Happy new year.....

Shams

Hello everyone,

After 1828, new rank system was introduced in British army for Adjutant General, Deputy Adjutant General, Assistant Adjutant General, Deputy Assistant Adjutant General, Aide de Camp, Military Secretary, Assistant Military Secretary. Can anyone give details of these?

Thanking

Shams

Hello everyone,

Over the internet, library and books, I didn't get any detail information about the uniforms of volunteer battalions of British army period is 1895-1900. Specially I am searching about the grey and green colored battalions. More specifically, I am looking for the Headdress type and color; tunic pattern; cuff design; pouch and pouch belt. Is there any books or website or any materials can help me lot?

Thanks

Shams

Hello

I got the answer of your query from the book- "Uniforms of the British army, navy and courts". It was worn by the generals of the British army in Victorian period in their mess dress.

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Shams

Dear all,

Take my regards. Recently I got a book from internet- "Costumes of British army 1855". In this book, I have found that, the cuff design of Royal Horse Guards was different from the cuff design of 1857 or later. Can anyone help me to give me the details of the short lived (1855) cuff design of Royal Horse Guards.

Regards

Shams

Dear Vitalio,

Take my regards. 6th Dragoon Guards used Austrian knot since 1855. The cuff design of this regiment was similar to Light Dragoon. In 1868, Austrian knots were introduced in other Dragoon Guards regiments, but the design pattern was different from 6th.

Regards

Shams

Congratulation and Welcome dear Mike to this forum........... It is very interesting and full of information....... I know your genius of Skinner's Horse...........

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Shams

Dear,

I think that may be Major General of Guards Division. I may not sure. Its my assumption. I have a explanation on my assumption.

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Shams

Dear

In the book "British Army in Crimea" (If anyone like to download the book, plz pm me. I will send the download link), Subaltern wore epaulettes with fringes and Captain wore epaulettes with fringes, but fringes were twisted. But the length of fringes were only 2 inches.

I don't have any clear image of this information.

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Shams

Dear All,

Thanks a lot for your response. I prepared it with the help of the book named "British Army in Crimea". In this book, exactly no clear description is given. Over the internet I searched the DR 1846 to download, but I didn't get it. I got and collected detail information of British army officers rank insignia after Crimean War. If anyone like it, I can attach the images here.

Regards,

Shams

Dragoon Guards, Dragoon, Light Dragoon and Lancer-

Colonel- Two epaulettes with one crown and one pip.

Lieutenant Colonel- Two epaulettes with one crown.

Major- Two epaulettes with one pip.

Captain+Subaltern- Two epaulettes.

Hussar-

Field Officer- Rich decoration on the cuff

Junior Officer- Less decoration on the cuff.

If there is any mistake or error, plz let me inform.

Have a nice day.

Regards

Shams

Dear all,

Take my regards. I have got some images of the Field Officers (FO) of 5th Punjab Cavalry. Cuff design of FO of 5th Punjab Cavalry is not clear in the images. Can anyone provide me any clear and detail image of the cuff design of FO of 5th Punjab Cavalry?

Have a nice day,

Regards

Shams

Dear,

You are really lucky person to meet the last British Commander of the regiment. I have already applied to McGill.

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Shams

Dear Mervyn,

Take my regards.Please check your Private massage of this forum. I have some more images on Skinner's Horse. If you like to enjoy these, I can upload these.

Regards

Shams

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