I was just reviewing these terms and found the banded ties that I referred to as being very 80s. It looks like this banded officer's collar often comes with a built in banded tie with front catch adornment. And, I see that having the collar be an additional color or even contain several cascading layers of bands is common military style? Maybe these all denote rank? Like stripes and braids do? It answers some build questions for cosplaying Star Wars rank and file.
Yes, and a lot of people have a tendency to forget that officers were the upper class (Nobles, Barons, Earls, etc) Their uniforms were custom made (at the early beginnings of Army/Navy) and some of the decorations/designs were not following a strict protocol. That's why some of the "Street Designs" bled into those Army collars...and then, century later, bled back into street fashion
Circle completed!
To this day, officers, at least in the US military, are expected to buy their own uniforms while the enlisted are issued their initial set of uniforms and then provided with a clothing allowance to buy more as needed.Yes, and a lot of people have a tendency to forget that officers were the upper class (Nobles, Barons, Earls, etc) Their uniforms were custom made (at the early beginnings of Army/Navy) and some of the decorations/designs were not following a strict protocol. That's why some of the "Street Designs" bled into those Army collars...and then, century later, bled back into street fashion
Other ranks pay for their further uniform issue in the US? Does that include replacing uniform that is damaged etc?
Sounds similar to certain aspects of the Sharpe book/tv series
I believe so, but I'm not positive, I was a Reservist so anything new that I needed would be issued to me. But for active duty, enlisted people got a clothing allowance that was supposed to go towards paying for new uniforms. Based on what I've read online, it might be enough to replace the occasional worn out uniform, but when the service decides to come out with a brand new uniform design, the uniform allowance is often not enough to cover the cost of buying all of the required numbers of new uniforms
Very interesting, as we don’t really have that here. Officers do have certain allowances for things like mess dress etc, but all basic issued uniform can be swapped for free when needed.
Never heard of that series myself, I will take a look at it. It does sound very much like Sharpe as he gets commissioned from the ranks (didn’t buy one as was standard back then) in the 19th Century, is looked down upon by other officers but respected by his men and others like the Duke of Wellington.
How square are we talking?
Definitely more like the top pair but maybe a 1/4 to 1/2 inch more but certainly not as wide as the last. I also don't like shoes with a center straight line. Not sure why but I don't. So the last pair loses twice. The second pair I couldn't wear, wouldn't fit my toes but they are very nice shoes.
Yeah I think a 1/4 to 1/2 would look just fine. As long as the edges are rounded nicely and not angled, it should work. I'm not sure if that second pair I posted counts since it is a round toe but the stitching gives it a square toe look so I included it. Yeah, I don't like a center line either. Or those very pointy toed crocodile dress shoes some guys like to sport around in.
I suspect the greatest changes began to take form during WWI, then slowly continued to this point. Many officers still buy their own sword like SNCO’s and Warrant Officers buy their own pace sticks
Could be hooks, or Velcro
I can wear very pointy shoes/cowboy boots so, the middle pair is my fav. First and second pairs are to be worn with a complete suit. I don't like the opening of 2 buttons for your shirt; 1 button should be open only if you go without the tie. The third pair is very '60s in design.
I always do too. On that note, I straight bar lace all of my dress shoes and criss cross most of my other shoes/boots.
