![]() ![]() In December 1752, the wings were reserved for grenadier companies only, followed by the light infantry in 1770. Originally, wings were embellishments in some foot regiments, so that, in 1750, nineteen out of forty-nine foot regiments wore them, although they had been forbidden in 1730. Shoulder 'wings' are now a distinguishing feature worn by musicians of non-mounted regiments and corps in ceremonial forms of dress. This is recalled in the extra uniform lace worn by infantry regiments' corps of drums, and the different coloured helmet plumes worn by trumpeters in the Household Cavalry. Historically, musicians were an important means of communication on the battlefield and wore distinctive uniforms for easy identification. However, all of these uniforms must be purchased and maintained from non-public funds. Most regiments maintain full dress for limited numbers of personnel, including musicians and guards of honour (in some cases). Lancers forming a guard of honour in full dress There are several significant uniform differences between infantry and cavalry regiments furthermore, several features of cavalry uniform were (and are) extended to those corps and regiments deemed for historical reasons to have 'mounted status' (namely: the Royal Artillery, Royal Engineers, Royal Corps of Signals, Army Air Corps, Royal Logistic Corps and Royal Army Veterinary Corps). Senior officers, of full colonel rank and above, do not wear a regimental uniform (except when serving in the honorary position of a Colonel of the Regiment) rather, they wear their own 'staff uniform' (which includes a coloured cap band and matching gorget patches in several orders of dress).Īs a rule, the same basic design and colour of uniform is worn by all ranks of the same regiment (albeit often with increased embellishment for higher ranks). Full dress presents the most differentiation between units, and there are fewer regimental distinctions between ceremonial dress, service dress, barrack dress and combat dress, though a level of regimental distinction runs throughout. Uniforms in the British Army are specific to the regiment (or corps) to which a soldier belongs. The uniforms of the British Army currently exist in twelve categories ranging from ceremonial uniforms to combat dress (with full dress uniform and frock coats listed in addition). Soldier's Kit Locker containing general-issue uniform. ![]()
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