Other Ranks' Mess

1880 - 1902

 

MUSICIANS
 
 
ARMS, ACCOUTREMENTS, AND APPOINTMENTS
 
 
Belts, shoulder and waist, buff, with fixed frogs; broadsword and scabard; dirk and scabard; haversack; musical instrument; canteen, wooden, with strap (on active service only).
 
 
CLOTHING
 
 
Bonnets, feathered with hackle, and cover (dress); glengarry; Kitchener helmets ( white and khaki);coat (single breasted, Scarlet); gaiters (white) one pair; kilt ( Cameron of Erracht tarten); plaid (Cameron of Erracht tartan); shoes, two pairs, black, buckle; greatcoat.
 
 
NECESSARIES
 
 
Same as for private.
 
 
SCHOOL MASTERS
 
 
ARMS, ACCOUTREMENTS, AND APPOINTMENTS
 
 
Belts, waist, black, leather, with sword carriages and snake hook; knot, sword, black leather; broadsword and scabard. ( The uniform and appointments for school masters are identical for all branches of service).
 
 
CLOTHING
 
 
Boots, allowance in lieu of annual; cap and cover; frock coat, with shoulder knots (1st class, 2nd class, 3rd class, 4th class); sash, silk; trousers, black doeskins wool; cloak.
 
 
NECESSARIES
 
According to requirements.
 
 
PIONEERS
 
 
Five Men Carry The Following Equipment
 
 
ARMS, ACCOUTREMENTS, AND APPOINTMENTS
 
 
Belt, waist, buff, with union locket and frog with shifting loop; haversack; sword with saw back, and scabard; canteen, wooden, with strap; axe, pick, with case; bill-hook with case; shovel; gun spikes, two.
 
 
CLOTHING
 
 
Same as for private.
 
 
NECESSARIES
 
 
Same as for private.
 
 
Three Men Carry The Following Equipment
 
 
ARMS, ACCOUNTREMENTS, AND APPOINTMENTS
 
 
Sword, belt, haversack, and canteen, same as the foregoing; axe, felling, with case; bill-hook, with case; spade, with case; gun spikes, two.
 
 
CLOTHING
 
 
Same as for private.
 
 
NECESSARIES
 
 
Same as for private.
 
 
One Man Carries The Following Equipment
 
 
ARMS, ACCOUTREMENTS, AND APPOINTMENTS
 
 
Sword, belt, haversack, and canteen, same as the foregoing; axe, felling, with case; bill-hook, with case; spade, with case; gun spikes, two.
 
 
CLOTHING
 
 
Same as for Corporal.
 
 
NECESSARIES
 
 
Same as for private.
 
 
One Man Carries The Following Equipments
 
ARMS, ACCOUTREMENTS, AND APPOINTMENTS
 
 
Sword, belt, haversack, and canteen, same as the foregoing; axe, felling, with case; bill-hook, with case; spade, with case; gun spikes, two.
 
 
CLOTHING
 
 
Same as for private.
 
 
NECESSARIES
 
 
Same as for private.
 
 
One Man Carries The Following Equipment
 
 
ARMS, ACCOUTREMENTS, AND APPOINTMENTS
 
 
Swords, belts, haversack, and canteen, same as the foregoing; crowbar, with caps and straps; case containing auger, cold and socket chisels, and hammer; gun spikes, two.
 
 
CLOTHING
 
 
Same as for private.
 
 
NECESSARIES
 
 
Same as for private.
 
 
HOSPITAL ORDERLY
 
 
ARMS AND ACCOUTREMENTS
 
 
Belt, buff, waist, with brass locket and frog; sword and scabard, line pattern for drummers.
 
 
CLOTHING
 
 
Same as for private.
 
 
NECESSARIES
 
 
Same as for private.

 

 

 

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