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845
NAVAL UNIFORMS.
WOEKING DRESS WAISTCOATS.
Class I.
Blue serge, single-breasted, with no collar, the
opening to be from 3 to 4 inches.with six gilt buttons.
Class III.
Same as above with black horn buttons.
BLUE SERGE JUMPER WITH CUFFS.
Class II.
Of serge, to extend 3 inches below the hips, with an
inside pocket on left breast, as indicated in Sketch.
Sleeves to extend to the wristbone.
Two buttons to the cuffs.
Serge collar as per Sketch.
BLUE SERGE JUMPER WITHOUT CUFFS.
CLASS II.
Of serge, same pattern as above, but with the cuffs
removed, as shown in sketch.
Sleeves to extend to 1 inch above the wristbone.
When used as Night-Clothing— eyelets to be fitted
by the men themselves.
WHITE UNIFORM JUMPER (BOUND).
Class II.
Of duck, with inside pocket on left breast,
Collar to be of blue jean, having a border of three
rows of ,3, of an inch white tape, \ of an inch apart.
The tape on the collar is to be sewn on by hand.
The Jumper to be bound round the bottom and
ends of sleeves with blue jean, J of an inch wide,
which is to be stitched on.
Sleevos to extend to 1 inch above the wristbone.
WHITE WORKING JUMPER.
Class II.
Of duck, same pattern as above, but with a plain
single duck collar, and not bound.
TROUSERS.
Class I.
Blue cloth, tartan, blue serge and duck, made
with a fly-front.
Class II.
Blue serge and duck as shown in Sketch.
*To be mado with a flap, and the leg to be of the
same width at knee and bottom, viz: a uniform
width of about 12 inches.
To be fitted with a waistband 4 inches deep, the
tightness of which is to be regulated by a lacing at
the back (four holes) which is to be tied in a bow at
the upper holes, the ends being 4 inches long.
The lacing for serge trousers to be 1 inch blue
worsted tape, and for duck trousers ] inch white tape.
Class III.
Same as for Class I.
BLUE COMBINATION SUIT.
Classes I & II.
As supplied through the Victualling Yards.
CANVAS OVERALL SUIT.
Class II.
To be made of No. 7 canvas and of approved pattern.
Jacket.— To be single breasted with stand-up collar
lj inches deep.
Four buttons, the upper one to button close to the
throat just below collar seam.
Large outside patch pocket on each side of the
jacket on the hip. -
Trousers.— To be made with fly front, two buttons,
fitted with a canvas belt (and buckle) sewn on at the
back under a loose canvas becket, and rove through
a canvas becket, on each side seam.
Only " badge of rating" to be worn on left arm.
Class III.
Qptional-«Same as Class II.
•The patterns of trousers hitherto in force may
continue to be worn pending further orders.
BLUE CLOTH CAP.
Class I. •
Of blue cloth of established pattern.
(a) The outside diameter of the crown of the cap
to be 2i inches greater than the inside
diameter of the band (i.e., hatter's size).
(6) The height of the quartering to be If inches in
front, l| inches at the sides, and 2 inches at
the back, a piping being worked between the
quartering and the crown.
(o) The band to be 1| inches in depth, with piping
•J of an inch from lower edge to keep the
mohair band in place.
id) The band to be stiffenedby 2J inches of stiffening
canvas, and the quarterings to be partially
supported by wadding.
(e) A plain band of mohair, l£ inches deep, to be
worn over the band of the cap, the seam being
in front, so that the cap badge covers it.
( f) The peak to be made of a patent black leather,
showing about 1$ inches at the centre, and
inclined down from the band of the cap at an
angle of about 60 degrees.
(ff) A chin-stay of patent black leather * of an inch
wide to be secured by a black button at each
end.
(h) Metal stretchers are prohibited.
•Class II.
Of blue cloth of established pattern.
(a) The outside diameter of the crown to be 2i
inches larger than the outside diameter of
the band.
The quartering to be \\ inches in height, a
piping being worked between it and the
crown.
(6) The band to be 1§ inches in depth, a piping
being worked at a i of an inch from the lower
edge to keep the cap ribbon in place.
(c) These dimensions being followed, the name
on the cap ribbon should always be visible.
(d) The lining to be of blue sateen, or of some
such material, the crown being stiffened by
an inter-lining of a single thickness of duck.
(e) To be fitted with a shaped stiffener.
(/) To be fitted with two ventilation holes on each
side in the quartering just over the band.
(</) To be fitted with a chin-stay of 1-inch
blue worsted braid, fastened at one end in the
seam of the crown. Length to be adjusted
by the wearer.
(h) Cane gromet to be fitted inside to spread
the crown. Metal stretchers are prohibited.
Class III.
Same pattern as for Class I.
Note. — The serge cap worn by boys in Training
Establishment is to be of the approved pattern.
WHITE DUCK CAP.
Class II.
Of duck of established pattern.
(a) The outside diameter of the crown to he 2J
inches larger than the outside diameter of
the band.
The quartering to be If inches in height.
(b) The band to be 18 inches in depth, a piping
being worked at { of an inch from the lower
edge to keep the cap ribbon in place.
(o) These dimensions being followed, the name
on the cap ribbon should always be visible.
(d) The lining to be of grey jean, with an inter-
lining of American cloth, and the outside
band to be of blue cloth same as for blue
cloth cap.
(e) To be fitted with a shaped stiffener.
(/; To be fitted with two ventilation holes on
each side in the quartering just over the band.
(g) To be fitted with a chin stay of 1-inch
blue worsted braid, fastened at one end in
the seam of the crown. Length to be ad-
justed by the wearer.
(h) Cane gromet to be fitted inside to spread the
crown. Metal stretchers are prohibited.
*NOTB.— The old pattern Seamen's Blue Cloth Cap
may continue to be worn until further orders.