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The uniforms of the Royal Navy have evolved gradually since the first uniform regulations for officers were issued in 1748. [1] The predominant colours of Royal Navy uniforms are navy blue and white. Since reforms in 1997 male and female ratings have worn the same ceremonial uniform. [1]
The next major change in Royal Navy uniforms occurred in 1767 when the dress uniform 'suit' was abolished, and the frock became an all-purpose uniform. This state of affairs continued until 1774; when the former frock became the full dress uniform, and a new working or 'undress' uniform was introduced.
The Royal Navy ranks, rates and insignia form part of the uniform of the Royal Navy. The Royal Navy uniform is the pattern on which many of the uniforms of the other national navies of the world are based (e.g. Ranks and insignia of NATO navies officers, Uniforms of the United States Navy, Uniforms of the Royal Canadian Navy, French Naval ...
A Royal Naval rating in 1A uniform (a modern sailor suit). A sailor suit is a uniform that originated in England, traditionally worn by enlisted seamen in a navy or other governmental sea services. It later developed into a popular clothing style for children, especially as dress clothes and school uniforms.
Royal Navy epaulettes for senior and junior officers, 18th and 19th centuries Royal Navy epaulettes for flag officers, 18th and 19th centuries. Uniforms for naval officers were not authorised until 1748. At first the cut and style of the uniform differed considerably between ranks, and specific rank insignia were only sporadically used.
Personal Clothing System is the name of the current combat uniform of the British Armed Forces. This comes in Multi-Terrain Pattern camouflage and gradually replaced the CS95 /DPM uniform. Royal Navy Personal Clothing System (RNPCS)
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Royal Canadian Navy sailors parading in No. 1 Dress, with medals and accoutrements A master seaman of the Royal Canadian Navy (centre foreground) in No. 1A Dress. No. 1 – Navy blue, double-breasted coat and trousers naval dress uniform worn with a white long-sleeve shirt and black necktie, with full-sized medals, swords, and other accoutrements