Full Dress Mounted Review Order

Worn by Household Cavalry soldiers on State Occasions, Escorts,
Lining The Staircase of Royal Palaces, and Garter Ceremony
- or when ordered.

Tunic, Leather Pantaloons, Jackboots and Gauntlets.
Cuirasses, Sword and Crossbelt. Helmet and Plume.
Cloaks may be worn in inclement weather.

Horse furniture complete with Sheepskin.

Full Dress Dismounted Review Order

Worn by Household Cavalry soldiers on Dismounted Marching Parties
on Ceremonial and State Occasions when Mounted Review Order
is not ordered - also on Barrack Guard.

Tunic, Overalls, Wellington Boots and Gauntlets.
Sword, Crossbelt and Waist Belt. Helmet and Plume.
Cloak may be worn in inclement weather.

For Dismounted Review Order, a longer version of the Short Sling is worn,
to hold the Scabbard to the thigh for foot drill, and
to enable standing at ease.

NCO of The Blues And Royals
in Dismounted Review Order
(Front View)

NCO of The Blues And Royals
in Dismounted Review Order
(Rear View)

Full Dress Guard Order

Worn by Household Cavalry soldiers on Queen's Life Guard,
and all other mounted ceremonial when Full Dress is ordered
(other than occasions listed under Full Dress Mounted Review Order - above).

Tunic, Leather Pantaloons, Jackboots and Gauntlets.
Cuirasses, Sword and Crossbelt. Helmet and Plume.
Cloaks may be worn in inclement weather,
and on Queen's Life Guard in winter.

Horse furniture, complete with Sheepskin.

Once dismounted, the Cloak is boxed up by the Kicking Strap,
and the Scabbard is removed.

Note that this is identical to Mounted Review Order for soldiers.
Horse furniture is also identical.

Full Dress Front Gate Order

Worn by Household Cavalry soldiers on The Queen's Life Guard
- when parading dismounted.

Tunic, Leather Pantaloons, Jackboots and Gauntlets.
Cuirasses and Waist Belt. Helmet and Plume.
Cloak may be worn in inclement weather, and on Queen's Life Guard in winter.
Sword Slings over tunic.

Full Dress Walking Out Order

Worn by Household Cavalry soldiers when Full Dress is
worn not on parade, and under arms.

Tunic, Overalls, Wellington Boots and Short, White Gloves.
Waist Belt and linked Sword Slings. No Sword or Crossbelt.
NCOs carry a Whip. Forage Cap.

Cloak or Cape may be worn in inclement weather.

NCO of
The Life Guards

NCO of
The Life Guards

No 1 Dress

Worn by all Household Cavalry WOs and NCOs, Mess Waiters,
and Officers' Orderlies. A pool is also held in each Regiment.
This form of dress is worn on all State Occasions by those not entitled to
Full Dress, and WOs and NCOs in the Guardroom of The Queen's Life Guard.
As ordered.

Blue Jacket, Overalls, Wellington Boots and Short, White Gloves.
Crossbelt, Sword Slings linked below Jacket. NCOs carry a Whip.
Forage Cap.

Cloak may be worn in inclement weather - if issued.

NCO of
The Life Breaks

NCO of
The Life Breaks

NCO of
The Blues And Royals

NCO of
The Blues And Royals

No 1 Dress Mounted

Worn by Household Cavalry soldiers who require it
- when competing in Horse Shows, and as ordered.

Blue Jacket, Pantaloons, Butcher Boots and Short, White Gloves.
Crossbelt. Forage Cap.

Horse furniture as ordered.

No 2 Dress

Worn by Household Cavalry soldiers on drill parades, general duties,
and walking out.

Khaki Jacket, Pantaloons and Butcher Boots. Forage Cap.
British Warm Coat or Raincoat may be worn in inclement weather.

(Drill Order - White Waist Belt; Walking Out - Cloth Belt).

No 2 Dress Mounted

Worn by Household Cavalry soldiers and grooms - on
non-ceremonial mounted parades, and as ordered.

Khaki Jacket, Pantaloons and Butcher Boots.
Slung Sword and Short, White Gloves worn on Escort rehearsals.
Forage Cap (Service Dress Cap on exercise or training).

Service Dress Cap with badge of The Life Guards

British Warm Coat or Raincoat may be worn in inclement weather.

No 8 Dress (Combat Clothing)

Worn by Household Cavalry soldiers on training,
and on active service.

As issued (Polo Necked Sweater is to be worn if ordered).
Web Equipment. Beret.

No 9 Dress (Hot Weather Combat Clothing)

Worn by Household Cavalry soldiers in Theatres where
this dress is worn - in hot climates.

As issued. Shirts are tucked into Trousers
(when training - Web Equipment).

Forage Cap, Beret or Combat Hat.

No 10 Dress (Mess Dress)

Worn by Household Cavalry WOs and NCOs
on formal evening occasions.

Scarlet Mess Jacket, Waistcoat, Overalls and Wellington Boots.
Miniature medals. Forage Cap.

Optional order of dress at individual expense.

No 11 Dress (Hot Weather Mess Dress)

Worn by Household Cavalry WOs and NCOs serving in Theatres
where this dress is authorised - on formal evening occasions.

White Mess Jacket, Cummerbund, Overalls and Wellington Boots.
Miniature Medals. Forage Cap.

Optional order of dress at individual expense.

No 12 Dress (Overall Clothing)

Worn by Household Cavalry soldiers when on AFV Maintenance.

Overalls as issued (Polo Necked Sweater if ordered). Beret.

No 13 Dress (Barrack Dress)

Worn by Household Cavalry soldiers when on training, administration,
office work, on clean fatigues in camp or barracks, and by 'B' vehicle drivers
on training or fatigue duties out of barracks
- at the Commanding Officer's discretion.

Shirt, Jersey Heavy Wool and Khaki Trousers.
Web Belt to be worn on training.
(Stable Belt may be worn at other times).
Beret.

Commanding Officer may authorise the wearing of Forage Caps
for men not on training or fatigues.

No 14 Dress (Shirt Sleeve Order)

Worn by Household Cavalry soldiers
- as under "No 13 Dress (Barrack Dress)", above -
and on drill parades and barrack duties when ordered
by the Commanding Officer.

No 2 Dress Shirt and Trousers.
White Waist Belt, Stable Belt or Web Belt - as appropriate.
Forage Cap or Beret.