Battledress is a form of military uniform.
"Battle-dress" or Battledress was the specific title of a military uniform adopted by the British Army in the late 1930s and worn until the 1960s.
No. The Royal Engineers adopted their lanyard in the 1950's to "brighten up their battledress". The tall tales about them being awarded an Artillery lanyard are just that, tall tales and leg pulling.
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Related words. battledress. noun. the ordinary uniform of a soldier that is different from the uniform that is worn for special ceremonies. bearskin. noun. body armour. noun. breastplate. noun. camouflage. noun. chevron. noun. combat. noun. dress uniform. noun.
Dress Blue uniform? Class A uniform? Fatigue dress, or battledress,as some call it? If you worked in an office, at the rear,you were likely to be wearing a hat and jacket if you were outside. If you were laying down in a hole at the front, with bullets going past you, you were usually dressed in fatigues.
Answer 1: I THINK IT STANDS FOR GAME SHARK Answer 2: The GS (General Service) Button are a range of buttons used on British Forces uniform and some battledress (in the earlier half of the 20th century). They are usually either brass or bronze, depending on the rank of the individual who's uniform they adorn.
Dungarees, fire-retardant overalls, standard military battledress, dress whites, wetsuits, immersion survival suits (to survive going overboard in cold weather,) flight helmets, flash hoods and gloves (in case of fire or a flash from an explosion,) boots, and high-visibility vests.
It's Called Camouflage !Camouflage is a method of Crypsis (hiding). It allows an otherwise visible organism or object to remain unnoticed, by blending with its environment. Examples include a tiger's stripes, the battledress of a modern soldier and a butterfly camouflaging itself as a leaf. Thetheory of camouflage covers the various strategies which are used to achieve this effect.
Top left pocket would be his AB64 (paybook). To right pocket could have; pack of cigarette's, wallet and note book and Pencil. On the front of his trousers there is a small pocket. This is for a first field dressing. In left or right side pocket would be a clasp knife. Half way down the left leg on the front is a large pocket. In there would be a shell dressing, plus what ever you would want to put in there.
The standard uniform for all ranks of the Canadian Army during the Second World War was Serge Battledress. Adopted by the British in 1937 and by Canada in 1939, it was worn on parades, in the field as combat dress and worn off duty as a walking out dress. Canadian and British made battledresses were generally similar in design however there were major differences in materials and construction. British battledress was made of a brownish wool serge and was closely cut in order to save on material. Canadian battledress was greener than the British and was cut fuller in the waist and shoulders. The blouse had two breast pockets and 5 concealed buttons down the front. Initially, the collar was closed with two small hooks and eyes, but in a version adopted in 1942, the collar is closed with a tab and button. All buttons were pressed steel, except for plastic (rubber) epaulette buttons on early blouses.The main features of the trousers were a large map pocket on the left leg and a small pocket for the field dressing on the front right hip. Three buttons on the outside of the trouser waist were used to fasten the trousers to the blouse in order to prevent the blouse riding up in the back. Six buttons for the attachment of braces were sewn on the inside of the waist.Initially, all ranks were to wear the collar of the blouse closed, however it was not long before officers were permitted to wear the blouse collar open, showing a shirt collar and necktie. Blouse collars were often lined with battldress material or khaki cotton. Until late 1944, Other Ranks were not permitted to wear the collar open, even off duty.
Legend has it that Duke Leopold V. of Austria (1157-1194) was involved in a battle during the Crusades, and after the fight his white battledress was soaked in blood. When he removed his belt, though, the cloth underneath was still white. That very sight is said to have inspired the red, white and red stripes on the Austrian flag. The colors on the Austrian flag represent the following: * White - peace and honesty * Red - hardiness, bravery, strength & valour
Lanyard - The Royal Engineers lanyard is navy blue and worn on the right shoulder. Since 19th century plain lanyards were used for securing the jackknife which was issued to all mounted troops. It was intended to be worn around the waist but soldiers soon found it to be more convenient to wear it on the shoulder with the knife in the breast pocket. The Royal Engineers, as did other corps and regiments of the British Army, introduced the lanyard to brighten up their battledress uniform in 1951.