Uniforms of the Kapresh Royal Navy
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The uniforms of the Kapresh Royal Navy are the official uniforms of the Royal Navy.
Officer's uniform
No. 1 dress
This is the formal uniform worn on ceremonial occasions. For all commissioned officers it consists of a double-breasted, black tunic with three rows of two buttons; matching trousers; white shirt and yellow tie; white peaked cap; and black leather shoes. It is divided into 1A (with medals and bearing arms), and 1B (with medal ribbons). Female personnel may wear skirts except when carrying a sword or rifle.
No. 2 dress
This mess dress is worn in the evenings for dining. 2A is the formal evening dress for ceremonial dinners; it consists of a black mess jacket with a white pleated tuxedo shirt with miniature medals. A yellow bow tie is also worn in this uniform.
No. 3 dress
This is worn all year round for general duties. It consists of a white shirt with rank insignia on the shoulders, a yellow tie, and an appropriate headdress. 3B and 3C are the same as 3A but with a short sleeved shirt and no tie. All of these uniforms are also allowed to be worn on ceremonial occassions, except for 3C.
Rating's uniforms
No. 1 dress
This is the formal uniform worn on ceremonial occasions, and is a traditional black sailor suit, with matching bell-bottom trousers; white square-neck gun-shirt and lanyard; white seaman's cap; and black leather shoes. It is divided into 1A (with medals and bearing arms), and 1B (with medal ribbons). Female personnel may wear skirts except when carrying a sword or rifle.
No. 2 dress
The mess dress is worn in the evenings for dining. It consists of black trousers and shoes, a black belt, and a white pleated tuxedo shirt. A yellow bow-tie is worn.
No. 3 dress
No. 3 dress is the service uniform. It consists of black trousers and shoes, a black belt, and a white button-up shirt. A white beret is worn. These uniforms can be used for ceremonial occassions, except for 3C.