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As yet, however, there was no authorised uniform for ratings. Guy on another forum posted this and would like comments on the badges .
In 1860 the badges changed from white to red on ordinary uniforms. Class III uniforms were abolished in the RAN in 1959. When the fore and aft rig with peaked cap was adopted for the CPO under the Uniform Regulations of 7 May 1879, he was given a circular cap badge with a silver anchor surmounted by a gilt crown on a navy blue velvet ground edged with a narrow ring of gilt embroidery. Reply to this topic; Start new topic; Recommended Posts. 1877: White tunic introduced. This uniform was worn by almost every one except those in the seamen or stokers branches who wore the sailors "square rig". Fore and Aft Rig is worn by all officers, warrant officers, chief petty officers and petty officers. Note 1 : It is these Regulations that first introduce the "fore and aft" rig for CPOs and a variety of outfits for the men that in the 1890 Uniform Regulations become the Class I, II and III kit.

1945: Action working dress introduced. 1960: Ceremonial Day coat introduced. This was known as ‘fore and aft’ rig, and issued to ‘all ratings not dressed as seamen. So it was natural that sick berth attendants were also known as "Sick Berth Tiffies". I believe this hat would be for a junior grade officer. Uniform "Fore and Aft Rig" is a nickname for a kind of Royal Navy uniform with a conventional jacket, shirt and tie and peaked cap rather than jumper, bell bottom trousers and round hat (known as square rig). This certainly is a cool item. The colour of the cap badge & buttons is important because they indicate rank. ‘Also, the fore-and-aft sail on the mizzenmast, originally a triangular lateen sail, was changed to accommodate the more modern rig.’ ‘She had two masts and carried fore-and-aft auxiliary sails.’ ‘She carries the traditional Great Lakes fore-and-aft schooner rig with its distinctive triangular ‘raffee’ sail on a foremast yardarm.’ Ships with this rig could point higher into the wind and were usually more maneuverable when working in the changing winds along the coast . 1890 also saw square rig for seaman branch personnel being referred to as ‘Class II’ uniform, while ‘Class III’ uniform referred to a double-breasted ‘fore-and-aft rig’, with black horn rather than gilt buttons, for non-seaman junior sailors such as medical and dental personnel. Thus, in 1890, the RAN followed the new RN uniform regulations, and stated that all CPO fore-and-aft jackets would acquire gilt buttons and become the 'Class I' rig, while the square rig became the 'Class II' uniform worn by 'military branch' seaman personnel. Epaulettes and cocked hat for commissioned officers finally abolished.
Called the "fore-and-aft rig" in contrast to the "square rig," Class III uniform was similar to Class I, but without gilt buttons and with badges worn on the sleeves.Black buttons were worn on blue uniforms and white on white uniforms. Discounting the cap for one moment, it is obvious that the collar and tie of the fore and aft rig were, although physically different, the equivalent of the dark blue jersey [front] and the light blue collar [back] et al, for all parts of each uniform had a front and a back, even the caps as we have said. I got this US Navy Officers Cocked hat, also known as a Fore & Aft hat in today, with the original case. These were white, or gold on the dress uniform, or blue on white uniforms. This uniform was also issued to tradesmen known as "Artificers", who were collectively known as "Tiffies". In 1890, they ceased to wear an arm badge. In 1825, the officers’ dress of frock coat and breeches received an overhaul with the introduction of the ‘fore and aft’ rig, consisting of jacket and trousers; later complemented by a peaked cap with cap-badges and stripes on the sleeves to indicate rank. The cap badge was embroidered in red thread. riflegreen riflegreen Captain; Old Sweats; 291 posts #1; Posted 20 March , 2010 . fore and aft rig - The fore and aft rig, or schooner rig, required only a small crew, and was generally used in the coastal and fishing trades. In 1879 Chief Petty Officers received a fore-and-aft uniform similar to that of the officers, with a cap badge of an anchor within a … ‘Also, the fore-and-aft sail on the mizzenmast, originally a triangular lateen sail, was changed to accommodate the more modern rig.’ ‘She had two masts and carried fore-and-aft auxiliary sails.’ ‘She carries the traditional Great Lakes fore-and-aft schooner rig with its distinctive triangular ‘raffee’ sail on a foremast yardarm.’ The hat was tailored by H.V. By riflegreen, 20 March , 2010 in Sailors, navies and the war at sea. Allien & Co, 734 Broadway, New York. Flying Fid's partly right; an OD or AB would have worn square rig with gold wire cap tally and the bow nicely over the ear - a PO or CPO cook would have worn his No 1 fore and aft rig.