Other Ranks' Mess
1880 - 1902
MUSICIANS
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ARMS, ACCOUTREMENTS,
AND APPOINTMENTS
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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
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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
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Same as for private. |
SCHOOL MASTERS
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ARMS, ACCOUTREMENTS,
AND APPOINTMENTS
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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
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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
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According to requirements. |
PIONEERS
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Five Men Carry The
Following Equipment
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ARMS, ACCOUTREMENTS,
AND APPOINTMENTS
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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
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Same as for private. |
NECESSARIES
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Same as for private. |
Three Men Carry The
Following Equipment
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ARMS, ACCOUNTREMENTS,
AND APPOINTMENTS
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Sword, belt, haversack, and canteen, same as the foregoing; axe, felling, with case; bill-hook, with case; spade, with case; gun spikes, two. |
CLOTHING
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Same as for private. |
NECESSARIES
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Same as for private. |
One Man Carries The
Following Equipment
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ARMS, ACCOUTREMENTS,
AND APPOINTMENTS
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Sword, belt, haversack, and canteen, same as the foregoing; axe, felling, with case; bill-hook, with case; spade, with case; gun spikes, two. |
CLOTHING
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Same as for Corporal. |
NECESSARIES
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Same as for private. |
One Man Carries The
Following Equipments
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ARMS, ACCOUTREMENTS,
AND APPOINTMENTS
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Sword, belt, haversack, and canteen, same as the foregoing; axe, felling, with case; bill-hook, with case; spade, with case; gun spikes, two. |
CLOTHING
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Same as for private. |
NECESSARIES
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Same as for private. |
One Man Carries The
Following Equipment
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ARMS, ACCOUTREMENTS,
AND APPOINTMENTS
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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
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Same as for private. |
NECESSARIES
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Same as for private. |
HOSPITAL ORDERLY
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ARMS AND ACCOUTREMENTS
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Belt, buff, waist, with brass locket and frog; sword and scabard, line pattern for drummers. |
CLOTHING
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Same as for private. |
NECESSARIES
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Same as for private. |
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