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In 1916 the Cadet section was founded to train future Leaders for Guiding, later known as Young Leaders. At various times their uniform has either been a variation of the adult leader uniform, or of the Ranger uniform, but in each case it has tended to have white details, as for army cadet officers.
In 1917 the Senior Guide section was founded, soon to be known as the Ranger section. In the 1920s a new section was added, Sea Rangers, and the mainstream group became known as Land Rangers, to differentiate. In the 1940s the Air Ranger section was added. In 1968 Land, Sea and Air Rangers, along with Cadets, were merged into the Ranger Guide Service Section, meaning there was no longer a specific group for leadership. But in 1973, Young Leaders returned. In the 1990s Rangers and Young Leaders were again brought together as Senior Section. In 2017 ideas were sought for a new name for the 14-18 age group. And despite four options being offered, there was an overwhelming vote for a fifth option - Rangers!
Below, I will detail the uniform for each section of the age group, at each point. I will provide illustrations where I can - these are not always readily available.
1918 Handbook - Cadets
Uniform: Gymnastic uniform of the school or the Girl Guide uniform with a white hatband round the hat.
The Guide uniform was:
Tunic - Navy blue serge or drill, with two patch pockets and shoulder straps; black bone buttons.
Skirt - Navy blue, with two patch pockets.
Knickers - Navy blue.
Hat - Navy blue, worn with a straight brim, not turned up on the side. Chinstrap to be worn under chin.
Hatband - Navy blue, with official stamp.
Necktie - Triangular, of light blue or Company colour, worn folded neatly into a narrow fold bandage, under collar, not under shoulder strap.
Belt - Brown leather, with official buckle.
Boots or Shoes - black.
Stockings - Black (fancy openwork stockings should not be worn).
Gloves - Brown gauntlet, if any.
Shoulder Knot - Of Patrol colour, worn on left shoulder.
Emblem - Of Patrol Flower or Bird, worn above the left-hand pocket.
Title Tape - Of company number, worn on left arm, covering juncture of the shoulder knot with the shoulder strap.
Brooch - Tenderfoot, worn on loose ends of the tie.
Haversack - Worn on back.
Hair-Ribbon - Black or navy. Hair should be plaited."
1918 Senior Guide Uniform, too, was the same as the Guide uniform of the day, but Senior Guide/Ranger Proficiency badges were embroidered in red rather than in blue, and the Promise badge was worn on a red ground initially, and later had red enamel infil. Senior Guide/Ranger Patrols were trees, rather than the birds and flowers of the Guide section.
Hence, the uniform was
Tunic - Navy blue serge or drill, with two patch pockets and shoulder straps; black bone buttons.
Skirt - Navy blue, with two patch pockets.
Knickers - Navy blue.
Hat - Navy blue, worn with a straight brim, not turned up on the side. Chinstrap to be worn under chin.
Hatband - Navy blue, with red official stamp.
Necktie - Triangular, of light blue or Company colour, worn folded neatly into a narrow fold bandage, under collar, not under shoulder strap.
Belt - Brown leather, with official buckle.
Boots or Shoes - black.
Stockings - Black (fancy openwork stockings should not be worn).
Gloves - Brown gauntlet, if any.
Shoulder Knot - Of Patrol colour, worn on left shoulder.
Emblem - Of Patrol Flower or Bird, worn above the left-hand pocket.
Title Tape - Of company number, worn on left arm, covering juncture of the shoulder knot with the shoulder strap.
Brooch - Tenderfoot, worn on loose ends of the tie.
Haversack - Worn on back.
Hair-Ribbon - Black or navy. Hair should be plaited.
1921 POR - Cadets
The uniform of the school, or gym. dress, with Girl Guide's badge; where no school uniform exists, that of the Girl guides may be adopted. As they qualify in the various activities, badges are awarded to the Cadets; these they wear on their games tunic if the gym. uniform is worn, or on the sleeve if Guide uniform is worn.
Distinguishing Mark - White hatband.
Guide Uniform:
Tunic - Navy blue serge or drill, with two patch pockets and shoulder straps; black bone buttons.
Skirt - Navy blue, with two patch pockets
Knickers - Navy blue
Hat - Navy blue, worn with a straight brim, not turned up on the side. Chinstrap to be worn under chin.
Hatband - Navy blue, with official stamp.
Necktie - Triangular, of light blue or Company colour, worn folded neatly into a narrow fold bandage, under collar, not under shoulder strap.
Belt - Brown leather, with official buckle.
Boots or Shoes - Black.
Stockings - Black (fancy openwork stockings should not be worn).
Gloves - Brown gauntlet, if any.
Shoulder Knot - Of Patrol Colour, worn on left shoulder.
Emblem - Of Patrol Flower or Bird, worn above the left-hand pocket.
Title Tape - Of Company number, worn on left arm, covering juncture of the shoulder knot with the shoulder strap.
Brooch - Tenderfoot, worn on loose ends of the tie.
Haversack - Worn on back.
Hair-Ribbon - Black or Navy. Hair should be plaited.
1921 POR - Ranger Guides
Uniform - as for Guides, with the following exceptions:
Special hat-band, with trefoil badge only.
Tenderfoot badge on a red ground.
Second class badge, a red trefoil instead of a green one, on left arm.
Service star on a red ground.
Proficiency badges with red borders, on right arm.
Patrol Leaders wear the metal Tenderfoot badge (on a red ground) over the trefoil in the centre of the hat-band.
Patrol Leaders' stripes and shoulder knots are optional.
Girls who have been Patrol Leaders in a Guide Company may, on entering the Rangers, retain their Patrol Leaders' stripes, with a cross-bar of white braid to show that they no longer hold office. If a Ranger prefers not to wear the badges she has won, she may keep them in her Patrol corner.
Guide Uniform:
Tunic - Navy blue serge or drill, with two patch pockets and shoulder straps; black bone buttons.
Skirt - Navy blue, with two patch pockets
Knickers - Navy blue
Hat - Navy blue, worn with a straight brim, not turned up on the side. Chinstrap to be worn under chin.
Hatband - Navy blue, with official stamp.
Necktie - Triangular, of light blue or Company colour, worn folded neatly into a narrow fold bandage, under collar, not under shoulder strap.
Belt - Brown leather, with official buckle.
Boots or Shoes - Black.
Stockings - Black (fancy openwork stockings should not be worn).
Gloves - Brown gauntlet, if any.
Shoulder Knot - Of Patrol Colour, worn on left shoulder.
Emblem - Of Patrol Flower or Bird, worn above the left-hand pocket.
Title Tape - Of Company number, worn on left arm, covering juncture of the shoulder knot with the shoulder strap.
Brooch - Tenderfoot, worn on loose ends of the tie.
Haversack - Worn on back.
Hair-Ribbon - Black or Navy. Hair should be plaited.
1921 POR Sea Guides
Uniform:
Skirt - Navy blue
Jersey - Navy blue (ordinary Guide jumper optional).
Hat - Blue linen, with white pique cap cover from May till September. Cap ribbon with "Sea Guides".
Tie - Light blue, or Company colours.
Belt - Brown Leather, with official buckle.
Brooch - Dark blue enamel, worn on tie
Patrol Emblem - On left breast.
Patrol Leaders - As above, with addition of stripes and brooch in front of hat, above ribbon. Boatswain's whistle on white lanyard.
Seconds - As for Guides, with one stripe.
A few new Patrol Emblems will be admissible, such as Sea Gull, Albatross, Tern, Stormy Petrel, Swan, Dolphin, etc.
1924 POR - Cadets
The uniform of the school, or gym. dress, with Girl Guide's badge; where no school uniform exists, that of the Girl Guides may be adopted. As they qualify in the various activities, badges are awarded to the Cadets; thee they wear on their games tunic if the gym. uniform is worn or on the sleeve if Guide uniform is worn.
Distinguishing Mark - White hatband.
Guide Uniform
Tunic - Navy blue serge or drill, with two patch pockets and shoulder straps; black bone buttons.
Skirt - Navy blue, with two patch pockets.
Knickers - Navy blue or black.
Hat - Navy blue, worn with a straight brim, not turned up on the side. Chin-strap to be worn under chin.
Hatband - Navy blue, with official stamp
Necktie - Triangular, of light blue or Company colour, worn folded neatly into a narrow fold bandage, under collar, not under shoulder strap.
Belt - Brown leather, with official buckle.
Boots or Shoes - Black.
Stockings - Black (fancy openwork stockings should not be worn).
Gloves - Brown gauntlet, if any
Shoulder Knot - Of Patrol Colour, worn on left shoulder
Emblem - Of Patrol Flower or Bird, worn above the left hand pocket.
Title Tape - Of company number, worn on left arm, covering juncture of the shoulder knot with the shoulder strap.
Brooch - Tenderfoot, worn on loose ends of the tie.
Haversack - Worn on back.
Hair-Ribbon - Black or Navy. Hair should be plaited.
1924 POR - Rangers
As for Guides, with the following exceptions:
Special hat-band, with trefoil badge only.
Tenderfoot badge on a red ground, or red enamel.
Second class badge, a red trefoil instead of a green one, on left arm.
Service star on a red ground.
Proficiency badges with red borders, on right arm.
Patrol Leaders wear the metal Tenderfoot badge (on a red ground) above the trefoil in the centre of the hat-band.
Patrol emblems, shoulder-knots, and Patrol-Leader's stripes are optional.
Girls who have been Patrol Leaders in a Guide Company may, on entering the Rangers, retain their Patrol Leaders' stripes, with a cross-bar of white braid to show that they no longer hold office. If a Ranger prefers not to wear the badges she has won, she may keep them in her Patrol corner.
A Ranger who is also a Patrol Leader in a Guide Company wears a Ranger Tenderfoot badge on her tie and a Guide badge in her hat.
Guide Uniform
Tunic - Navy blue serge or drill, with two patch pockets and shoulder straps; black bone buttons.
Skirt - Navy blue, with two patch pockets.
Knickers - Navy blue or black.
Hat - Navy blue, worn with a straight brim, not turned up on the side. Chin-strap to be worn under chin.
Hatband - Navy blue, with official stamp
Necktie - Triangular, of light blue or Company colour, worn folded neatly into a narrow fold bandage, under collar, not under shoulder strap.
Belt - Brown leather, with official buckle.
Boots or Shoes - Black.
Stockings - Black (fancy openwork stockings should not be worn).
Gloves - Brown gauntlet, if any
Shoulder Knot - Of Patrol Colour, worn on left shoulder
Emblem - Of Patrol Flower or Bird, worn above the left hand pocket.
Title Tape - Of company number, worn on left arm, covering juncture of the shoulder knot with the shoulder strap.
Brooch - Tenderfoot, worn on loose ends of the tie.
Haversack - Worn on back.
Hair-Ribbon - Black or Navy. Hair should be plaited.
1924 POR - Sea Guides
Skirt - Navy blue.
Jersey - Navy blue (ordinary Guide jumper optional).
Hat - Blue linen, with white pique cap cover from May till September. Cap ribbon with "Sea Guides".
Tie - Light blue, or Company colours.
Belt - Brown leather, with official buckle.
Brooch - Dark blue enamel trefoil, worn on tie.
Patrol Emblem - On left breast.
Patrol Leaders - As above, with addition of stripes and brooch in front of hat, above ribbon. Boatswain's whistle on white lanyard.
Seconds - As for guides, with one stripe.
A few new Patrol Emblems will be admissible, such as Sea Gull, Albatross, Tern, Stormy Petrel, Swan, Dolphin, etc.
1930 POR - Rangers
As for Guides with the following exceptions:
Special hat and hat badge.
Tenderfoot and hat badge.
Service star on red ground.
It is not essential for Rangers to wear their Patrol Leaders' stripes or proficiency badges. Girls who have been Patrol Leaders in a Guide company may, on entering the Rangers, retain their Patrol Leader's lanyard. A Ranger who is also a Patrol Leader in a Guide company wears a Ranger Tenderfoot badge on her tie and a Guide badge in her hat.
Guide Uniform:
Overall or Jumper and skirt - Navy blue serge or cotton, with two patch pockets and shoulder straps; black bone buttons.
Knickers - Navy blue or black.
Hat - Navy blue soft felt.
Hatbadge - Navy blue, with official stamp
Tie - Triangular, of light blue or company colour, worn folded neatly into a narrow fold bandage, under collar, not under shoulder strap.
Belt - Brown leather, with official buckle
Boots or shoes - Black
Stockings - Black
Gloves - Brown gauntlet, if any.
Shoulder Knot - Of patrol colour, worn on left shoulder
Emblem - Of patrol flower or bird, worn above the left-hand pocket
Title Tape - Of company name and number, worn on left arm, covering juncture of the shoulder knot with the shoulder strap.
Brooch - Tenderfoot, worn on tie
Hair-Ribbon - Black or navy. Hair should be plaited.
1930 POR - Sea Rangers
As for Rangers, with the following differences:
Jersey - Navy blue (ordinary Guide jumper optional).
Cap - Blue linen, with white pique cap cover from May 1st till September 30th.
Tally Band - Black with "Sea Rangers" in gold on it.
Tie - Black
Tenderfoot Badge - Dark blue enamel
Knife - On dark blue lanyard worn round the neck and attached to belt on right side.
Patrol Leaders and Seconds - The same as above with the knife on white lanyard worn round the neck and attached to belt on right side. Bosun's pipe on left side. Patrol Leader or Patrol Second badge worn on left breast.
1931 POR - Cadet Rangers
Overall or Jumper and skirt - Navy blue serge or cotton, with two patch pockets and shoulder straps; black bone buttons.
Knickers - Navy blue or black.
Hat - Ranger hat.
Hatbadge - White band with white hat band
Tie - Triangular, of light blue or company colour, worn folded neatly into a narrow fold bandage, under collar, not under shoulder strap.
Belt - Brown leather, with official buckle
Boots or shoes - Black
Stockings - Black
Gloves - Brown gauntlet, if any.
Shoulder Knot - Of patrol colour, worn on left shoulder
Emblem - Of patrol flower or bird, worn above the left-hand pocket
Title Tape - Of company name and number, worn on left arm, covering juncture of the shoulder knot with the shoulder strap.
Brooch - Tenderfoot, worn on tie
Hair-Ribbon - Black or navy. Hair should be plaited.
1935 Sea Guide/Sea Ranger Uniform
Sea Guides
Jersey - Navy blue (ordinary Guide jumper optional
Skirt - Navy
Belt - Brown leather, with official buckle
Cap - Blue linen, with white pique cap cover form May 1st to September 30th.
Tally Band - Black, with "Sea Guides" in gold on it.
Tie - Black
Boots or shoes - Black
Stockings - Black or, for summer uniform, ankle socks (light blue or white).
Tenderfoot Badge - Guide Tenderfoot Badge
Knife - On dark blue lanyard worn round the neck and attached to belt on right side.
Sea Rangers
Jersey - Navy blue (ordinary Guide jumper optional
Skirt - Navy
Belt - Brown leather, with official buckle
Cap - Blue linen, with white pique cap cover form May 1st to September 30th.
Tally Band - Black, with "Sea Rangers" in gold on it.
Tie - Black
Boots or shoes - Black
Stockings - Black or, for summer uniform, ankle socks (light blue or white).
Tenderfoot Badge - Guide Tenderfoot Badge
Knife - On dark blue lanyard worn round the neck and attached to belt on right side.
1938 POR - Cadet Rangers
As for Guides with the following exceptions:
Special hat and white hat badge
Tenderfoot badge
It is not essential for Rangers to wear their Patrol Leader's stripes or proficiency badges. Girls who have been Patrol Leaders in a Guide company may, on entering the Rangers, retain their Patrol Leader's lanyard. Rangers way wear either a triangular tie as Guides do, or a shaped tie like Guiders, but the whole company should wear the same.
Guide Uniform
Overall or Jumper and Skirt - Blue serge or cotton, with two patch pockets and shoulder straps; black bone buttons; or for summer wear, light blue cotton with short sleeves.
Knickers - Navy blue or black.
Hat - Navy blue soft felt, or for summer and camp, blue cotton camp hat.
Hatbadge - Navy blue, with official stamp.
Tie - Triangular, of light blue or company colour, worn folded neatly into a narrow fold bandage, under collar, not under shoulder strap.
Belt - Brown leather, with official buckle.
Shoes - Black or brown (whole company to wear same colour, stockings to match shoes).
Stockings - Black or brown or, for summer uniform, ankle socks (light blue or white).
Shoulder Knot - Of patrol colour, worn on left shoulder.
Emblem - Of patrol flower or bird, worn above the left-hand pocket
Title Tape - Of company name and number, worn on left arm, covering juncture of the shoulder knot with the shoulder strap.
Brooch - Tenderfoot, worn on tie
Hair-Ribbon - Black or navy. Hair should be plaited.
1938 POR - Rangers
As for Guides with the following exceptions:
Special hat and hat badge
Tenderfoot bade of red enamel
It is not essential for Rangers to wear their Patrol Leader's stripes or proficiency badges. Girls who have been Patrol Leaders in a Guide company may, on entering the Rangers, retain their Patrol Leader's lanyard. Rangers way wear either a triangular tie as Guides do, or a shaped tie like Guiders, but the whole company should wear the same.
Guide Uniform
Overall or Jumper and Skirt - Blue serge or cotton, with two patch pockets and shoulder straps; black bone buttons; or for summer wear, light blue cotton with short sleeves.
Knickers - Navy blue or black.
Hat - Navy blue soft felt, or for summer and camp, blue cotton camp hat.
Hatbadge - Navy blue, with official stamp.
Tie - Triangular, of light blue or company colour, worn folded neatly into a narrow fold bandage, under collar, not under shoulder strap.
Belt - Brown leather, with official buckle.
Shoes - Black or brown (whole company to wear same colour, stockings to match shoes).
Stockings - Black or brown or, for summer uniform, ankle socks (light blue or white).
Shoulder Knot - Of patrol colour, worn on left shoulder.
Emblem - Of patrol flower or bird, worn above the left-hand pocket
Title Tape - Of company name and number, worn on left arm, covering juncture of the shoulder knot with the shoulder strap.
Brooch - Tenderfoot, worn on tie
Hair-Ribbon - Black or navy. Hair should be plaited.
1938 POR - Sea Rangers
As for Rangers, with the following differences:
Jersey - Navy blue (ordinary Guide jumper optional)
Cap - Blue linen, with white pique cap cover from May 1st to September 30th
Tally Band - Black with "Sea RAngers" in gold on it.
Tie - Black
Tenderfoot Badge - Blue enamel.
Knife - On dark blue lanyard worn round the neck and attached to belt on right side.
Sea Guides
Jersey, Cap, Tie and Knife - As for Sea Rangers
Tenderfoot Badge - As for Guides
Tally Band - Black, with "Sea Guides" in gold on it.
Patrol Leaders and Seconds
The same as above, with the knife on white lanyard worn round the neck and attached to belt on right side. Bosun's pipe on left side. Lanyards may be made with fancy knots, but must be of regulation length and approved by the Captain and Court of Honour.
1943 POR - Ranger Uniform
Skirt - Navy blue
Jersey - Grey knitted (with long sleeves) worn outside the skirt.
or (for summer wear)
Shirt - Grey cotton or flannel.
Tie - Navy blue triangular, worn scarf-wise, with point at back of neck.
Woggle - Red.
Belt - Brown leather, with official buckle.
Hat - Navy blue beret.
Hat Badge - Red embroidered Trefoil, worn above left eye.
Tenderfoot Badge - Red enamel.
Stockings - Brown (leaf-mould).
Socks - Colour of jersey or shoes.
Shoes - Brown. (Black shoes and stockings may be worn, but the whole company must wear the same.)
Hair should be worn off the collar.
For camping and hiking only - Blue cotton overall with short sleeves and open neck.
Patrol Leaders and Seconds may wear lanyards as an insignia of office.
1943 POR - Sea Ranger Uniform
Skirt - Navy blue.
Jersey - Navy blue.
or (for summer wear)
Shirt - White cotton or flannel.
Tie - Black triangular, worn scarf-wise, with point at back of neck.
Woggle - Royal blue.
Hat - Sea Ranger hat, or when this is unobtainable, a navy blue beret.
Tally Band or Hat Badge - On the Sea Ranger hat a black tally band, with "Sea Rangers" in gold letters, or blue embroidered trefoil in the centre front. On the beret a blue embroidered trefoil is worn above the left eye.
Tenderfoot Badge - Blue enamel
Belt - Brown leather, with official buckle.
Knife - Worn on white lanyard, and attached to belt on right side.
Stockings - Brown (leaf-mould).
Socks - Brown, or to match jersey or skirt.
Shoes - Brown or, for boat work, white canvas.
For boat work only
Navy blue slacks or shorts, of woollen material, may be worn with white shirt, or Sea Ranger flannel. For working rig, navy blue dungarees may be worn.
1943 POR - Cadet Uniform
Overall or Jumper and Skirt - Headquarters Blue cotton overall (or navy blue serge skirt with Headquarters blue cotton jumper), with two patch pockets and shoulder straps; black bone buttons; or for summer wear, blue cotton (official pattern) with short sleeves.
Knickers - Navy blue or to match overall.
Hat - Navy blue soft felt with broad white hatband. Berets of headquarters blue with the white cadet badge on the left side may be worn as a wartime alternative to hats.
Hatbadge - Cadet Badge.
Tie - White triangular, worn folded neatly into a narrow fold bandage (2 1/4 - 2 1/2 in.), under collar, not under shoulder strap. Guide or Ranger Badge worn on tie.
Belt - Brown leather, with official buckle.
Shoes - brown.
Stockings or socks - Brown (leaf-mould) or socks may be Headquarters blue. (Black shoes and stockings may be worn, but the whole company must wear the same)., for summer uniform, ankle socks (light blue or white).
Shoulder Knot - Of patrol colour, worn on left shoulder.
Emblem - Of patrol flower or bird, worn above the left-hand pocket
Title Tape - Of company name and number, worn on left arm, covering juncture of the shoulder knot with the shoulder strap.
Brooch - Tenderfoot, worn on tie
Hair-Ribbon - Black or navy. (Long hair should be plaited).
Scarves - Only navy blue scarves may be worn with uniform.
1947 Land Ranger Uniform
Skirt - Navy blue
Jersey or Shirt (official pattern) - Grey (Worn inside skirt).
Battle Blouse - Navy blue
Flash - Red on Navy (badge worn on both sleeves of the battle blouse as near shoulder seam as possible).
Belt - Brown leather, with official buckle.
Shoes and stockings - Brown.
Tie - Navy blue, triangular, worn scarfwise with County Badge on point at back.
Woggle - Red
Enrolment Badge - Red enamel.
Beret - Navy blue, with red embroidered trefoil worn over left eye.
Knife - Optional.
Whistle - Optional.
Lanyard - White, twisted round tie. (Ranger Office Bearers - Secretary, Treasurer, Patrol Leader, etc - may wear a white lanyard as insignia of office, round the left shoulder of the battle blouse, whistle attached to lanyard and inserted in left pocket.
Hair should be worn off the collar.
For Camp and Informal Occasions
Shorts - Navy blue (Headquarters pattern, either Ranger or Guider's style).
1947 Sea Ranger Uniform
Skirt - Navy blue
Jersey or Shirt - Navy blue jersey (winter), White shirt (summer), worn inside skirt.
Battle Blouse - Navy blue
Flash - Royal blue on navy (worn on both sleeves of the battle blouse as near shoulder seam as possible.
Belt - Brown leather, with official buckle. Boatswain's pipe is attached to left side of belt.
Shoes and stockings - Brown.
Tie - Black, Triangular, worn scarfwise with County Badge on point at back.
Woggle - Royal Blue
Enrolment Badge - Blue enamel.
Hat - Official cap with Sea Ranger cap ribbon (white covers from 1st May to 30th September).
Knife - Attached to lanyard, worn on right side. (Lanyard is worn twisted round tie).
Hair should be worn off the collar.
For Camp and Informal Occasions
Shorts - Navy blue (Headquarters pattern, either Ranger or Guider's style).
1947 Air Ranger Uniform
Skirt - Navy blue
Jersey or Shirt (official pattern) - Mazarine blue (similar to the colour of shirts worn by officers of the W.A.A.F.). Worn inside skirt.
Battle Blouse - Navy blue
Flash - Pale blue on navy, worn on both sleeves of the battle blouse as near shoulder seam as possible.
Belt - Brown leather, with official buckle.
Shoes and Stockings - Brown
Tie - Black, triangular, worn scarfwise with County Badge on point at back.
Woggle - Pale blue
Enrolment Badge - Pale blue enamel
Beret - Navy blue with embroidered pale blue trefoil worn over left eye.
Knife - Optional.
Lanyard - white, twisted round tie, worn by Air Crew Leaders and Seconds round the left shoulder of the battle blouse, whistle attached to lanyard and inserted in left pocket.
Hair should be worn off the collar.
For Camp and Informal Occasions
Shorts - Navy blue (Headquarters pattern, either Ranger or Guider's style).
1947 Cadet Uniform
Skirt - Navy blue
Jersey or Shirt (official pattern) - Blue shirt with navy jersey (worn inside skirt)
or
Dress - Headquarters blue, official pattern.
Jacket or Battle Blouse - Navy blue (official pattern)
Tie - White triangular; or school companies may wear the school tie. A white open-ended tie may only be worn for special occasions when wearing the new Guider's shirt.
Belt - Brown leather, with official buckle.
Shoes and Stockings - Brown
Enrolment Badge - Guide or Ranger, according to enrolment, worn on tie.
Hat or Beret - Navy blue (official pattern) with a 1/2 inch wide white ribbon round the bottom of the band.
Cadet Badge - White and blue enamel trefoil, worn on the beret after investiture.
Gloves - Brown leather.
Cadet Patrol Leader - A white enamel bar brooch, worn on beret below Cadet Badge.
For Camp and Informal Occasions -
Blue Cotton Overall (new design) and stitched cotton hat.
For Camp Only -
Shorts - Navy blue (Headquarters design only)
Shirt - As for ordinary uniform, or open-necked and short sleeves in cellular material.
1950 Land Ranger Uniform
Skirt - Navy
Jersey or Shirt (official pattern) - Silver grey
Battle blouse - Navy blue
Flash (worn on both sleeves of battle blouse) - Red on Navy ground.
Belt - Brown leather, with official buckle.
Shoes - Brown
Stockings - Headquarters standard colour
Tie - Navy blue triangular, worn scarfwise with County Badge on point at back.
Woggle - Red
Enrolment Badge - Red enamel
Beret - Navy blue, with red embroidered trefoil worn over left eye.
Gloves (if worn) - Brown or navy blue.
Knife - Optional
Whistle - Optional
Hair should be worn off the collar.
For Camp and Informal Occasions:
Shorts - Navy blue (Headquarters pattern, either Ranger or Guider's style)
Shirt - As for ordinary uniform; or open-necked and short sleeves in cellular material (section colour or Headquarters blue); or blue cotton overall (headquarters pattern)
Ankle Socks - Grey or fawn.
Note: Rangers who have slacks may wear them instead of shorts. It is left to the Guider in charge to decide on the "informal occasions" when shorts or slacks may be worn.
1950 Sea Ranger Uniform
Skirt - Navy blue
Jersey or Shirt (official pattern) - Navy blue jersey (winter); White shirt (summer).
Battle blouse - Navy blue
Flash (worn on both sleeves of battle blouse) - Royal blue on navy ground.
Belt - Brown leather, with official buckle.
Shoes - Brown
Stockings - Headquarters standard colour.
Tie - Black triangular, worn scarfwise with County Badge on point at back.
Woggle - Royal blue
Enrolment Badge - Royal blue enamel
Hat - Official cap with Sea Ranger cap ribbon (white covers from 1st May to 30th September).
Gloves (if worn) - Brown or navy blue.
Knife - Attached to lanyard, worn on right side.
Whistle - Boatswain's pipe attached to left side of belt.
Hair should be worn off the collar.
For Camp and Informal Occasions:
Shorts - Navy blue (Headquarters pattern, either Ranger or Guider's style). Shirt - As for ordinary uniform; or open-necked and short sleeves in cellular material (section colour or Headquarters blue); or blue cotton overall (Headquarters pattern).
Ankle socks - Grey or fawn.
Note - Rangers who have slacks may wear them instead of shorts. It is left to the Guider in charge to decide on the "informal occasions" when shorts or slacks may be worn.
For Boat Work
Slacks - Navy blue, woollen material.
Shirt - White, or rowing vest (no tie)
Shoes - White canvas.
1950 Air Ranger Uniform
Skirt - Navy blue
Jersey or Shirt (official pattern) - Pale blue
Battle blouse - Navy blue
Flash (worn on both sleeves of battle blouse) - Pale blue on navy ground.
Belt - Brown leather, with official buckle.
Shoes - Brown
Stockings - Headquarters standard colour
Tie - Black triangular, worn scarfwise with County Badge on point at back.
Woggle - Pale blue
Enrolment Badge - Pale blue enamel
Beret - navy blue, with pale blue embroidered trefoil worn over left eye.
Gloves (if worn) - Brown or navy blue
Knife - Optional
Whistle - Optional
Hair should be worn off the collar.
For Camp and Informal Occasions
Shorts - Navy blue (Headquarters pattern, either Ranger or Guider's style).
Shirt - As for ordinary uniform; or open-necked and short sleeves in cellular material (section colour or Headquarters blue); or blue cotton overall (headquarters pattern).
Ankle socks - Grey or fawn.
Note: Ranges who have slacks may wear them instead of shorts. It is left to teh Guider in charge to decide on the "informal occasions" when shorts or slacks may be worn.
For Air Work:
Slacks - Navy blue, woollen material.
Jersey or Shirt - Pale blue.
1950 Cadet Uniform
Skirt and Battle Blouse - Navy blue
Shirt - Headquarters blue (official pattern)
Belt - Brown leather
Shoes - Brown
Stockings - Headquarters standard colour
Enrolment Badge - Guide or Ranger, according to enrolment, worn on tie.
Beret or Hat - Navy blue felt, official pattern, with 1/2 inch wide white ribbon round the bottom of the band.
Cadet badge - White and blue enamel trefoil, worn on the beret after investiture.
Tie - White triangular; or school companies may wear the school tie. A white open-ended tie may only be worn for special occasions and when wearing the new Guider's shirt.
Gloves (if worn) - Brown leather
Flashes - white on blue ground (worn on both sleeves of battle blouse)
Lanyard - white
Cadet Patrol Leader - a white enamel bar brooch, worn on the beret below Cadet Badge.
For Camp and Informal Occasions
a) Headquarters blue cellular shirt with navy blue skirt. Navy blue v-necked jersey or cardigan
b) Blue cotton overall (Headquarters pattern)
c) Shorts (Headquarters pattern) may be worn on the camp site only.
1953 Land Ranger Uniform
Skirt - Navy blue
Jersey or shirt (official pattern) - Silver grey
Battle blouse - Navy blue
Flash (worn on both sleeves of battle blouse) - Red on navy ground.
Title Tape - Of unit name or number worn on shirts and jumpers.
Belt - Brown leather, with official buckle.
Shoes - Brown
Stockings - Headquarters standard colour
Tie - Navy blue triangular, worn scarfwise with County Badge on point at back.
Woggle - Red
Badge - Red enamel
Beret - Navy blue beret, with red embroidered trefoil worn above left eye.
Gloves (if worn) - Brown or navy blue
Knife - Optional
Whistle - Optional
Hair should be worn off the collar.
For camp and informal occasions
Shorts - Navy blue (Headquarters pattern), either Ranger or Guider's style).
Shirt - As for ordinary uniform; or open-necked and short sleeves in cellular material (Grey or Headquarters blue); or
Blue cotton overall - Guider's style.
Hat - Navy stitched (Headquarters pattern)
Ankle socks - Grey or fawn.
Note - Rangers who have navy-blue slacks may wear them instead of shorts. It is left to the Guider in charge to decide on the 'informal occasions' when shorts or slacks may be worn.
Working Rig - for special activities such as car, boat or plane maintenance
Slacks - Navy blue
Shirt - Grey
Shoes - White canvas
When required, a navy blue boiler suit with long sleeves or navy blue dungarees and blue shirt may be worn.
1953 Sea Ranger Uniform
Skirt - Navy blue
Jersey or Shirt - Navy blue jersey (winter), White shirt (summer)
Battle Blouse - Navy blue
Flash (worn on both sleeves of the battle blouse) - Royal blue on navy ground
Title Tape - Of unit name or number worn on shirts and jumpers.
Belt - Brown leather, with official buckle.
Shoes - Brown
Stockings - Headquarters standard colour
Tie - Black triangular, worn scarfwise with County Badge on point at back.
Woggle - Royal Blue
Badge - Blue enamel
Hat - Official cap with Sea Ranger cap ribbon (white covers from 1st May to 30th September).
Gloves (if worn) - Brown or navy blue
Knife - Optional
Lanyard - White
Whistle - Boatswain's call worn attached to left side of belt.
Hair should be worn off the collar.
For Camp and Informal Occasions
Shorts - Navy blue (Headquarters pattern, either Ranger or Guider's style)
Shirt - As for ordinary uniform; or open-necked and short sleeves in cellular material (white or headquarters blue); or
Blue Cotton overall - Guider's style
Hat - Navy stitched (Headquarters pattern)
Ankle socks - Grey or fawn
Note - Rangers who have navy-blue slacks may wear them instead of shorts. It is left to the Guider in charge to decide on the 'informal occasions' when shorts or slacks may be worn.
Working Rig for special activities such as car, boat or plane maintenance:
Slacks - Navy blue
Shirt - White or rowing vest (no tie)
Shoes - White canvas
When required, a navy blue boiler suit with long sleeves or navy blue dungarees and blue shirt may be worn.
1953 Air Ranger Uniform
Skirt - Navy blue
Jersey or shirt - Pale blue
Battle blouse - Navy blue
Flash (worn on both sleeves of the battle blouse) - pale blue on navy ground
Title Tape - Of unit name or number worn on shirts and jumpers
Belt - Brown leather, with official buckle
Shoes - Brown
Stockings - Headquarters standard colour
Tie - Black triangular, worn scarfwise with County Badge on point at back.
Woggle - Pale blue
Badge - Pale blue enamel
Beret - Navy blue beret with pale blue embroidered trefoil worn above left eye.
Gloves (if worn) - Brown or navy blue
Knife - Optional
Whistle - Optional
Hair should be worn off the collar
For Camp and Informal Occasions
Shorts - Navy blue (Headquarters pattern, either Ranger or Guider's style)
Shirt - As for ordinary uniform; or open-necked and short sleeves in cellular material (light blue or Headquarters blue); or
Blue Cotton Overall - Guider's style
Hat - Navy stitched (Headquarters pattern)
Ankle Socks - Grey or fawn
Note - Rangers who have navy-blue slacks may wear them instead of shorts. It is left to the Guider in charge to decide on the 'informal occasions' when shorts or slacks may be worn.
Working Rig - for special activities such as car, boat or plane maintenance:
Slacks - Navy blue
Shirt - Pale blue
Shoes - White canvas
When required, a navy blue boiler suit with long sleeves or navy blue dungarees and blue shirt may be worn.
1953 Cadet Uniform
Skirt and Battle Blouse - Navy blue
Shirt - Headquarters blue (official pattern)
Or Headquarters blue dress
Belt - Brown leather
Shoes - Brown
Stockings - Headquarters standard colour
Badge - Guide or Ranger, according to enrolment, worn on tie
Beret - Navy blue tailored (official pattern) with 1/2 inch white ribbon round the bottom of the band.
Cadet Badge - White and blue enamel trefoil, worn on the beret after investiture
Tie - White triangular; or school companies may wear the school tie. A white open-ended tie may only be worn for special occasions and when wearing the Guider's shirt.
Gloves - Brown leather
Title Tapes - Optional, on left shoulder of shirt or dress
Flashes - on sleeves of battle blouse, white on blue ground.
For Camp and Informal Occasions
a) Headquarters blue cellular shirt with navy blue skirt. Navy blue V-necked jersey or cardigan
b) Blue cotton overall (Headquarters pattern)
c) Shorts (Headquarters pattern) may be worn on the camp site only. Cadets who have navy slacks may wear them instead of shorts.
d) Navy stitched hat - Headquarters style
Working Rig - For special activities such as car, boat or plane maintenance, Cadets may wear:
Hat: Navy blue beret
Slacks - Navy blue
Shirts - Headquarters blue
Shoes - White canvas
When required a navy blue boiler suit with long sleeves or navy blue dungarees and blue shirt may be worn.
1957 Land Ranger Uniform
Battle Blouse or Cardigan - Navy blue
Skirt - Navy blue; plain
Shirt or Jersey - silver grey; long or short sleeves
Sleeve Flash - red on navy blue ground
Tie - Navy blue, triangular
Woggle - Red
Belt (official buckle) - Brown leather
Cap or Beret - Navy blue with red embroidered trefoil
Stockings - Neutral
Shoes - Brown
Gloves (optional) - Brown or navy blue
Title Tape (optional)
Badge - Red
Country, Territory or County Badge - Silk or Cloth
Note: Undergarments are to be suitable in length, colour, and texture.
For Camp and Informal occasions
Shorts or Slacks - Navy blue (shorts not more than 4 inches above the knee)
with Shirt - grey or Headquarters blue; open neck, cellular type, or uniform blouse.
or Dress (official pattern) - Headquarters blue; short sleeves
Hat (official pattern) - Navy blue stitched, or uniform hat
Ankle Socks - Navy blue, white, or neutral
Working Rig for Section Activities
Boiler Suit - Navy, long sleeves,
or Dungarees - Navy blue
with Shirt - Blue
or Slacks - Navy blue
with Shirt - grey, open neck
1957 Sea Ranger Uniform
Battle Blouse or Cardigan - Navy blue
Skirt - Navy blue; plain
Shirt or Jersey - Navy blue (winter) with long sleeves, white (summer) with short sleeves
Sleeve Flash - Royal blue on navy blue ground
Tie - Black, triangular
Woggle - Royal blue
Belt (official buckle) - Brown leather
Cap or Beret - Cap, Navy blue with cap ribbon and white cover
Stockings - Neutral
Shoes - Brown
Gloves (optional) - Brown or navy blue
Title Tape (optional)
Badge - Royal blue
Country, Territory or County Badge - Silk or Cloth
Note: Undergarments are to be suitable in length, colour, and texture.
For Camp and Informal occasions
Shorts or Slacks - Navy blue (shorts not more than 4 inches above the knee)
with Shirt - White or Headquarters blue; open neck, cellular type, or uniform blouse.
or Dress (official pattern) - Headquarters blue; short sleeves
Hat (official pattern) - Navy blue stitched, or uniform hat
Ankle Socks - Navy blue, white, or neutral
Working Rig for Section Activities
Boiler Suit - Navy, long sleeves,
or Dungarees - Navy blue
with Shirt - Blue
or Slacks - Navy blue
with Shirt - white or navy, open neck
1957 Air Ranger Uniform
Battle Blouse or Cardigan - Navy blue
Skirt - Navy blue; plain
Shirt or Jersey - Pale blue; long or short sleeves
Sleeve Flash - Light blue on navy blue ground
Tie - Black, triangular, worn scarf-wise
Woggle - Light blue
Belt (official buckle) - Brown leather
Cap or Beret - Navy blue with light blue embroidered trefoil
Stockings - Neutral
Shoes - Brown
Gloves (optional) - Brown or navy blue
Title Tape (optional)
Badge - Light blue
Country, Territory or County Badge - Silk or Cloth
Note: Undergarments are to be suitable in length, colour, and texture.
For Camp and Informal occasions
Shorts or Slacks - Navy blue (shorts not more than 4 inches above the knee)
with Shirt - Light blue or Headquarters blue; open neck, cellular type, or uniform blouse.
or Dress (official pattern) - Headquarters blue; short sleeves
Hat (official pattern) - Navy blue stitched, or uniform hat
Ankle Socks - Navy blue, white, or neutral
Working Rig for Section Activities
Boiler Suit - Navy, long sleeves,
or Dungarees - Navy blue
with Shirt - Blue
or Slacks - Navy blue
with Shirt - Pale blue, open neck
1957 Cadet Uniform
Battle Blouse or Cardigan or V-neck Pullover - Navy blue
with Skirt - Navy blue, plain
and Shirt (official pattern) - Headquarters blue
or Dress (official pattern) - Headquarters blue, long or short sleeves
Petticoat (if any) - Navy blue or black
Knickers - Navy blue, black, or fawn.
Tie - White
Belt (official buckle) - Brown leather
Beret (official pattern) - Navy blue felt, with white ribbon
Stockings - Neutral
Shoes - Brown
Sleeve Flash - white lettering on navy
Title Tape - Optional
Lanyard - White
Gloves (optional) - Brown
Badge - Guide or Ranger, according to enrolment
Investiture Badge - White and blue enamel
Country, Territory or County Badge - silk or woven
For Camp and Informal Occasions
Dress (official pattern) - Headquarters blue, short sleeves
Or Shorts or Slacks (on camp sites only) - Navy blue; Guider or Ranger Headquarters style
with Shirt - Headquarters blue; cellular type
Hat (official pattern) - Navy blue; stitched
1960 Land Ranger Uniform
Coat and Skirt (official pattern) - Navy blue
or Dress (official pattern) - Headquarters blue, long or short sleeves
Cardigan - Navy blue
Shirt or Jersey - Silver grey; long or short sleeves
Armlet - Navy blue
Shoulder Flash - Red on Navy blue ground
Tie - Navy blue, triangular
Title Tape (optional) - According to registration
Woggle - Red
Investiture Badge - Red enamelled
Country, Territory or County Badge - Silk or Cloth
Belt (official buckle) - Brown leather
Hat - Navy blue felt with red embroidered trefoil
Stockings - Neutral
Shoes - Black or Brown, of a suitable pattern
Gloves (optional) - Brown
Note: Undergarments are to be suitable in length, colour and texture.
For Camp and Informal Occasions
Shorts or Slacks - Navy blue (shorts not more than 4 inches above the knee)
with Shirt - Grey or Headquarters blue; open neck, cellular type or Uniform shirt.
or Threepiece Outfit (skirt, shorts and blouse) - Navy blue; paper pattern and material only supplied
Hat (official pattern) - Navy blue stitched, or uniform hat/beret
Ankle Socks - Navy blue, white, or neutral
Working Rig for Section Activities
Boiler Suit - Navy blue; long sleeves
or Dungarees - Navy blue
with Shirt - Blue
or Slacks - Navy blue
with Shirt - Grey, open neck.
1960 Sea Ranger Uniform
Coat and Skirt (official pattern) - Navy blue
or Dress (official pattern) - Headquarters blue, long or short sleeves
Cardigan - Navy blue
Shirt or Jersey - White short sleeves (summer), Navy blue (winter)
Armlet - Navy blue
Shoulder Flash - Navy with Royal Blue lettering
Tie - Black, triangular
Title Tape (optional) - According to registration
Woggle - Royal blue
Investiture Badge - Royal blue enamel
Country, Territory or County Badge - Silk or Cloth
Belt (official buckle) - Brown leather
Hat - Navy blue cap with cap ribbon and white cover
Lanyard - White; worn crossed on tie, secured to right side of belt.
Knife - Attached to lanyard
Whistle - Boatswain's Call. Attached to left side of belt.
Stockings - Neutral
Shoes - Black or Brown, of a suitable pattern
Gloves (optional) - Brown
Note: Undergarments are to be suitable in length, colour and texture.
For Camp and Informal Occasions
Shorts or Slacks - Navy blue (shorts not more than 4 inches above the knee)
with Shirt - White or Headquarters blue; open neck, cellular type or Uniform shirt.
or Threepiece Outfit (skirt, shorts and blouse) - Navy blue; paper pattern and material only supplied
Hat (official pattern) - Navy blue stitched, or uniform hat/beret
Ankle Socks - Navy blue, white, or neutral
Working Rig for Section Activities
Boiler Suit - Navy blue; long sleeves
or Dungarees - Navy blue
with Shirt - Blue
or Slacks - Navy blue
with Shirt - White, open neck.
1960 Air Ranger Uniform
Coat and Skirt (official pattern) - Navy blue
or Dress (official pattern) - Headquarters blue, long or short sleeves
Cardigan - Navy blue
Shirt or Jersey - Pale blue, long sleeves
Armlet - Navy blue
Shoulder Flash - Navy blue with pale blue lettering
Tie - Black, triangular
Title Tape (optional) - According to registration
Woggle - Pale blue
Investiture Badge - Pale blue
Country, Territory or County Badge - Silk or Cloth
Belt (official buckle) - Brown leather
Hat - Navy blue felt with pale blue embroidered trefoil on wings
Stockings - Neutral
Shoes - Black or Brown, of a suitable pattern
Gloves (optional) - Brown
Note: Undergarments are to be suitable in length, colour and texture.
For Camp and Informal Occasions
Shorts or Slacks - Navy blue (shorts not more than 4 inches above the knee)
with Shirt - Light blue or Headquarters blue; open neck, cellular type or Uniform shirt.
or Threepiece Outfit (skirt, shorts and blouse) - Navy blue; paper pattern and material only supplied
Hat (official pattern) - Navy blue stitched, or uniform hat/beret
Ankle Socks - Navy blue, white, or neutral
Working Rig for Section Activities
Boiler Suit - Navy blue; long sleeves
or Dungarees - Navy blue
with Shirt - Blue
or Slacks - Navy blue
with Shirt - Light blue, open neck.
1960 Cadet Uniform
Coat and Skirt (official pattern) - Navy blue
or Dress (official pattern) - Headquarters blue, long or short sleeves
Cardigan - Navy blue
Shirt or Jersey - Headquarters blue
Armlet - Navy blue
Shoulder Flash - Section Colour
Tie - White, triangular
Title Tape (optional) - According to registration
Woggle - Section Colour
Investiture Badge -White and blue enamel
Country, Territory or County Badge - Silk or Cloth
Belt (official buckle) - Brown leather
Hat - Navy blue felt with white ribbon
Stockings - Neutral
Shoes - Black or Brown, of a suitable pattern
Gloves (optional) - Brown
Note: Undergarments are to be suitable in length, colour and texture.
For Camp and Informal Occasions
Shorts or Slacks - Navy blue (shorts not more than 4 inches above the knee)
with Shirt - Headquarters blue; open neck, cellular type or Uniform shirt.
or Threepiece Outfit (skirt, shorts and blouse) - Navy blue; paper pattern and material only supplied
Hat (official pattern) - Navy blue stitched, or uniform hat/beret
Ankle Socks - Navy blue, white, or neutral
Working Rig for Section Activities
Boiler Suit - Navy blue; long sleeves
or Dungarees - Navy blue
with Shirt - Blue
or Slacks - Navy blue
with Shirt - Headquarters blue, open neck.
1964 Land Ranger Uniform
Coat and Skirt (official pattern) - Navy blue
or Dress (official pattern) - Guide blue, long or short sleeves
Cardigan - Navy blue
Shirt or Jersey - Silver grey, long or short sleeves
with Skirt - Navy blue, plain
Armlet (optional) - Navy blue
Tie - Navy blue; triangular
Woggle - Red
Investiture Badge - Red enamel
Country, Territory or County Badge - Silk or cloth
Section Flash (if worn) - Navy blue with red lettering
Title Tape (optional) - According to registration
Belt (official buckle) - Brown leather
Hat (official pattern) - Navy blue with red piping; red embroidered trefoil
Stockings - Neutral
Shoes - Brown or black leather; of a suitable pattern
Gloves (optional) - Brown
Note: Undergarments are to be suitable in length, colour and texture.
For Camp and Informal Occasions
Shorts or Slacks - Navy blue (shorts not more than 4 inches above the knee).
with Shirt - Silver grey or Guide blue; open neck cellular type, or uniform
Anorak or Windcheater - Navy or Guide blue
Hat (official pattern) - Navy blue stitched, or uniform
Ankle Socks - Navy blue, white, or neutral.
Working Rig for Section Activities
Boiler Suit - Navy blue; long sleeves
or Dungarees - Navy blue
with Shirt - Blue
or Slacks - Navy blue
with Shirt - Silver Grey; open neck
1964 Sea Ranger Uniform
Coat and Skirt (official pattern) - Navy blue
or Dress (official pattern) - Guide blue, long or short sleeves
Cardigan - Navy blue
Shirt or Jersey - White; short sleeves may be worn throughout the year provided the whole crew wear the same.
with Skirt - Navy blue, plain
Armlet (optional) - Navy blue
Tie - Black; triangular
Woggle - Royal blue
Investiture Badge - Royal blue enamel
Country, Territory or County Badge - Silk or cloth
Section Flash (if worn) - Navy with royal blue lettering
Title Tape (optional) - According to registration
Belt (official buckle) - Brown leather
Hat (official pattern) - Navy blue cap, with cap ribbon and white cover
Stockings - Neutral
Shoes - Brown or black leather; of a suitable pattern
Gloves (optional) - Brown
Lanyard - White; worn crossed on tie, secured to right side of belt
Knife - Attached to lanyard
Whistle - Boatswain's Call. Attached to left side of belt.
Note: Undergarments are to be suitable in length, colour and texture.
For Camp and Informal Occasions
Shorts or Slacks - Navy blue (shorts not more than 4 inches above the knee).
with Shirt - White or Guide blue; open neck cellular type, or uniform
Anorak or Windcheater - Navy or Guide blue
Hat (official pattern) - Navy blue stitched, or uniform
Ankle Socks - Navy blue, white, or neutral.
Working Rig for Section Activities
Boiler Suit - Navy blue; long sleeves
or Dungarees - Navy blue
with Shirt - Blue
or Slacks - Navy blue
with Shirt - White; open neck
Boating Rig
Slacks or Shorts - Navy blue
Shirt - White or Section Colour
or Rowing Vest - white
Cap - Uniform cap
Socks - White
Shoes - White Canvas
Tie (optional) - Black
1964 Air Ranger Uniform
Coat and Skirt (official pattern) - Navy blue
or Dress (official pattern) - Guide blue, long or short sleeves
Cardigan - Navy blue
Shirt - Pale blue, long sleeves
with Skirt - Navy blue, plain
Armlet (optional) - Navy blue
Tie - Black; triangular
Woggle - Pale blue
Investiture Badge - Pale blue enamel
Country, Territory or County Badge - Silk or cloth
Section Flash (if worn) - Navy with pale blue lettering
Title Tape (optional) - According to registration
Belt (official buckle) - Brown leather
Hat (official pattern) - Navy blue with pale blue piping; pale blue embroidered trefoil on wings.
Stockings - Neutral
Shoes - Brown or black leather; of a suitable pattern
Gloves (optional) - Brown
Note: Undergarments are to be suitable in length, colour and texture.
For Camp and Informal Occasions
Shorts or Slacks - Navy blue (shorts not more than 4 inches above the knee).
with Shirt - Light blue or Guide blue; open neck cellular type, or uniform
Anorak or Windcheater - Navy or Guide blue
Hat (official pattern) - Navy blue stitched, or uniform
Ankle Socks - Navy blue, white, or neutral.
Working Rig for Section Activities
Boiler Suit - Navy blue; long sleeves
or Dungarees - Navy blue
with Shirt - Blue
or Slacks - Navy blue
with Shirt - Light blue colour; open neck
1964 Cadet Uniform
Coat and Skirt (official pattern) - Navy blue
or Dress (official pattern) - Guide blue, long or short sleeves
Cardigan - Navy blue
Shirt or Jersey - Guide blue
with Skirt - Navy blue, plain
Armlet (optional) - Navy blue
Tie - White, open-ended
Woggle - Section colour
Investiture Badge - According to section
Country, Territory or County Badge - Silk or cloth
Section Flash (if worn) - Navy with white lettering
Title Tape (optional) - According to registration
Belt (official buckle) - Brown leather
Hat (official pattern) - Navy blue tailored beret with white ribbon
Stockings - Neutral
Shoes - Brown or black leather; of a suitable pattern
Gloves (optional) - Brown
Note: Undergarments are to be suitable in length, colour and texture.
For Camp and Informal Occasions
Shorts or Slacks - Navy blue (shorts not more than 4 inches above the knee).
with Shirt - Guide blue; open neck cellular type, or uniform
Anorak or Windcheater - Navy or Guide blue
Hat (official pattern) - Navy blue stitched, or uniform
Ankle Socks - Navy blue, white, or neutral.
Working Rig for Section Activities
Boiler Suit - Navy blue; long sleeves
or Dungarees - Navy blue
with Shirt - Blue
or Slacks - Navy blue
with Shirt - Section colour; open neck
1968 Ranger Guide Service Section Uniform
Jacket and Skirt (official pattern) - Navy blue
or
Cardigan or Jersey - Navy blue
with
Skirt (official pattern) - Navy blue
Blouse (official pattern) - Aquamarine
Cap (official pattern) - Navy blue piped with aquamarine
Title Tape (optional) - According to registration
Investiture Badge - Aquamarine enamelled gilt
Armlet (official pattern) (optional) - Navy blue
Windcheater or anorak (if any) - Navy or Guide blue
Stockings - Neutral
Shoes - Brown or black leather of a suitable pattern
Informal Occasions
Skirt, Slacks, Jeans, or Shorts - Navy blue
with
T-shirt - Aquamarine
or
Camp Dress (official pattern) - Guide blue
Note: The aquamarine blouse is worn inside the skirt.
General Appearance
a) Hair should be worn in a neat and suitable style.
b) Handbags (if carried) should be navy blue and of the official pattern.
c) Umbrellas (if carried) should be navy blue or black.
d) No jewellery is worn in uniform, with the exception of wedding, engagement or signet rings.
e) Uniform and mufti must not be mixed.
1973 Ranger Uniform
Jacket and Skirt (official pattern) - Navy blue
or
Cardigan or Jersey - Navy blue
with
Skirt (official pattern) - Navy blue
Blouse (official pattern) - Aquamarine
Cap (official pattern) - Navy blue piped with aquamarine
Title Tape (optional) - According to registration
Investiture Badge - Aquamarine enamelled gilt
Armlet (official pattern) (optional) - Navy blue
Windcheater or anorak (if any) - Navy blue
Stockings - Neutral
Shoes - Brown, black or navy blue of a suitable pattern
Summer Uniform
Dress (official pattern) - Guide blue
For an Appropriate Activity or Occasion
Skirt, Slacks, Jeans, or Shorts - Navy blue
with
Shirt (official pattern) - Guide blue
or
Camp Dress (official pattern) - Guide blue
Track Suit - Royal blue
or
Clothing suitable to the activity.
Note: The aquamarine blouse is worn inside the skirt.
General Appearance
a) Hair should be worn in a neat and suitable style.
b) Handbags (if carried) should be navy blue and of the official pattern.
c) Umbrellas (if carried) should be navy blue or black.
d) No jewellery is worn in uniform, with the exception of wedding, engagement or signet rings.
e) Uniform and mufti must not be mixed.
1973 Young Leader Uniform
Jacket and Skirt (official pattern) - Navy blue
or
Cardigan or Jersey - Navy blue
with
Skirt (official pattern) - Navy blue
Blouse (official pattern) - Aquamarine
Cap (official pattern) - Navy blue piped with aquamarine
Title Tape (optional) - According to registration
Investiture Badge - White enamelled gilt
Armlet (official pattern) (optional) - Navy blue
Windcheater or anorak (if any) - Navy or Guide blue
Stockings - Neutral
Shoes - Brown or black leather of a suitable pattern
Informal Occasions
Skirt, Slacks, Jeans, or Shorts - Navy blue
with
T-shirt - Aquamarine
or
Camp Dress (official pattern) - Guide blue
Note: The aquamarine blouse is worn inside the skirt.
General Appearance
a) Hair should be worn in a neat and suitable style.
b) Handbags (if carried) should be navy blue and of the official pattern.
c) Umbrellas (if carried) should be navy blue or black.
d) No jewellery is worn in uniform, with the exception of wedding, engagement or signet rings.
e) Uniform and mufti must not be mixed.
1980 Ranger Uniform
Skirt or Pinafore dress (official pattern) - Navy blue
Blouse (official pattern) - Aquamarine (worn inside the skirt)
With Jacket (official pattern) - Navy blue
or Cardigan or Jersey - Navy blue
or Polo-necked Under-jersey - Navy blue
or Dress (official pattern) - Guide blue
Cap (official pattern) - Navy blue piped with aquamarine
Title Tape (optional) - According to registration
Investiture Badge - Aquamarine enamelled gilt
Windcheater or anorak (if any) - Navy blue
Stockings - Neutral
Shoes - Brown, black or navy blue of a suitable pattern
Alternative Wear as appropriate to the Activity
Skirt, Slacks, Jeans, or Shorts - Navy blue
with
Blouse (official pattern) - Aquamarine
or Shirt (official pattern) - Guide blue
or T-Shirt - Guide blue
or
Camp Dress (official pattern) - Guide blue
Camp Hat - Blue
General Appearance
a) Hair should be worn in a neat and suitable style.
b) Handbags (if carried) should be navy blue, official pattern.
c) Umbrellas (if carried) should be navy blue or black.
d) No jewellery is worn in uniform, with the exception of wedding, engagement or signet rings and plain gold or silver ear-studs or sleepers.
e) Uniform and plain clothes must not be mixed.
1980 Young Leader Uniform
Skirt or Pinafore dress (official pattern) - Navy blue
Blouse (official pattern) - Aquamarine (worn inside the skirt)
With Jacket (official pattern) - Navy blue
or Cardigan or Jersey - Navy blue
or Polo-necked Under-jersey - Navy blue
or Dress (official pattern) - Guide blue
Cap (official pattern) - Navy blue piped with aquamarine
Title Tape (optional) - According to registration
Investiture Badge - White enamelled gilt
Windcheater or anorak (if any) - Navy blue
Stockings - Neutral
Shoes - Brown, black or navy blue of a suitable pattern
Alternative Wear as appropriate to the Activity
Skirt, Slacks, Jeans, or Shorts - Navy blue
with
Blouse (official pattern) - Aquamarine
or Shirt (official pattern) - Guide blue
or T-Shirt - Guide blue
or
Camp Dress (official pattern) - Guide blue
Camp Hat - Blue
General Appearance
a) Hair should be worn in a neat and suitable style.
b) Handbags (if carried) should be navy blue, official pattern.
c) Umbrellas (if carried) should be navy blue or black.
d) No jewellery is worn in uniform, with the exception of wedding, engagement or signet rings and plain gold or silver ear-studs or sleepers.
e) Uniform and plain clothes must not be mixed.
1990 Ranger Uniform
Choice of tops (all official pattern):
Hooded Sweatshirt - Aquamarine
Sweatshirt - Aquamarine
Polo Shirt - Aquamarine
Shirt - Aquamarine cotton
With choice of:
Cullottes - Navy blue
Shorts - Navy blue
Trousers - Navy blue
Jogging Trousers - Navy blue
And
Hat (optional) - Aquamarine
Belt (optional) - Brown leather with official buckle
With
Badge Tab - Aquamarine
Promise Badge - Aquamarine enamel
1990 Young Leader Uniform
Choice of tops (all official pattern):
Sweatshirt - Aquamarine
Polo Shirt - Aquamarine
T-shirt - Aquamarine
Shirt - Aquamarine cotton
With choice of:
Cullottes - Navy blue
Shorts - Navy blue
Trousers - Navy blue
Jogging Trousers - Navy blue
And
Hat (optional) - Aquamarine
Belt (optional) - Brown leather with official buckle
With
Badge Tab - Aquamarine
Promise Badge - White enamel
2002 Senior Section Uniform
Grey sweatshirt with ice blue trim
or
Ice blue sweatshirt with aqua trim
and aqua zip-neck top with grey polo collar and light blue sleeves
or light blue blouse with aqua collar-lining
Badge tab with grey, aqua and ice blue vertical stripes.
Worn with trousers or skirt of choice.
2019 Ranger Uniform
Grey hoodie with aqua trim
Aqua polo shirt with grey trim
Grey Badge tab
Trousers or skirt of choice.
2019 Young Leader Uniform
Navy hoodie with light grey trim
Navy polo shirt with grey trim
Navy badge tab with grey top.
With skirt or trousers of own choice.