EXIT THE RED COAT

Hokitika Guardian, 25 March 1920, Page 1

EXIT THE RED COAT

OFFICERS’ DRESS_ REGULATIONS. Although the fulhdress uniform of th Territorial Force is khaki, with slouch L ce tain officers of the Staff were en;ito T -rrst of C the RoyJTl New Zealand Artillery blue was the recognised colour for full diess. It has now been decided ho " eV^; c fu ll for the future, the red and dress and the blue frock coat will be "“ ,1 officers of the New Zealand hoices Officers of the Act.ve L»t 1 ritorial Force in possession of the reg - iSnmc«dvo S «, mav wear these on such occ. s ». dinners, etc., hut the nuthorrt.es that there is no necessity ioi officers to procure any hut service dress. The wearing ot white shirts and collars with khaki «J dress when worn as full dress, tSimm*. «>•«»«, •nf ,f with collar to match, and silk khaki tie, Ling worn instead. All officers of the Defence Forces will wear their badge of rank on the shoulder straps, but offirs in possession of tunics with the badges on the cuffs will he permitted to wear them until they are worn out. Regimental patches, etc., belonging solely to units of the Expeditionary Force will not be worn in future, as that force has ceased to exist.