VOLUNTEER OFFICER’S DRESS.
TO TUB BOITOS. Sib, — New Zealand Begolation 24? states that “ Ihe distinction* in uniform and appointments which an prescribed in H.M.'a regular service to denote the rank of the wearer should be strictly observed by Volunteers of the various grades, as far as they apply to the Volunteer Force.” It may cot be generally known that the badges of rank formerly worn on the collars of the officers’ tunics have been abolished for the last couple of years, and that new badges of rank are worn on the shoulder straps of tunics, patrol jackets, great coats, &c., as follows: Colonel—Crown and two stars below. Lieutenant-Colonel—Crown and one star below. Major—Crown. Captain—Two stars. Lieutenant—One star. 2nd Lieutenant—No badge. " Metal badges of rank may be worn on all shoulder straps,” as a substitute for gold or silver.—l am, do., March & UNIFORM.
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Lyttelton Times, Volume LIX, Issue 6872, 9 March 1883, Page 5
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142VOLUNTEER OFFICER’S DRESS. Lyttelton Times, Volume LIX, Issue 6872, 9 March 1883, Page 5
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