Uniform Accessories

Capes

a. Cape, black, female (officers only). (1) Type. The cape is an optional purchase item. (2) Description. The black cape will be made from an approved specification or pattern. The material is wool gabardine, black, in Army shade 149. The cape is fully lined with white rayon satin. The cape has fitted shoulders with front and back darts, a high, rounded soft collar, and Army slits, and it is devoid of visible stitching. The black…

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Uniform Accessories

Cap, cold weather, AG shade 489

a. Type. The cold-weather cap is an optional purchase item. b. Description. The cap is made of AG shade 489 fabric with a black synthetic fur visor and side flaps. Snap fasteners are attached to hold the visor and flaps in the up position. An eyelet in the center of the front visor is provided to center and attach headgear insignia. Because of the thickness of the fur pile, headgear insignia worn on the cap…

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Uniform Accessories

Buttons

a. Regular Army (1) Type. The buttons are clothing bag issue items. (2) Description. Regular Army buttons are yellow-gold plated with the coat of arms of the United States superim- posed. Buttons are available in sizes 20-ligne, 25-ligne, 30-ligne, and 36-ligne; there are 40-ligne to an inch. The previously optional white gold anodized aluminum buttons are no longer authorized for wear (see fig 27–3). [1] (3) How worn. Regular Army buttons are worn on the…

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Uniform Accessories

Boots, combat, leather, black

Interested in AR-670-1 compliant boots? Click HERE to read the top 10 list of the best AR670-1 compliant military boots! a. Type. The combat boots are clothing bag issue items. b. Description. The issue boot is made of black leather with a deep lug tread sole made of vulcanized rubber, a removable cushioned insert, a closed-loop speed lace system, and a leather padded collar. Soldiers are required to possess two pairs of issue (specification) boots.…

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Uniform Accessories

Belts, web waist and buckles

Interested in AR-670-1 compliant military belts? Click HERE to read the top 10 list of the best AR670-1 compliant military belts! a. Belt, web waist, black tip. (1) Type. The black tip belt is a clothing bag issue item. (2) Description. The belt is black cotton web or black woven elastic, with a black tip, and is 11/4 inches wide. (3) How worn. (a) The black tip belt is worn with the black, open-faced buckle.…

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Wear of Decorations, Service Medals, Badges, Unit Awards, and Appurtenances

General

This chapter covers the decorations, medals, badges, unit awards and appurtenances, both U.S. and foreign, authorized for wear on Army uniforms. The term “awards” is an all-inclusive term covering any decoration, medal, badge, ribbon, or appurtenance bestowed on an individual or unit. The term “awards” is used throughout this chapter. The term “ribbon” is an all-inclusive term covering that portion of the suspension ribbon of a service medal or decoration that is worn instead of…

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Army Black Mess and Evening Mess Uniforms—Female

General guidelines

Personnel will wear knee-length mess skirts no longer than 1 inch above or 2 inches below the crease in the back of the knee. The black evening mess skirt is worn full length. Personnel may wear the black dress gloves and black scarf when wearing the black all-weather coat. Personnel may wear white gloves with all uniforms. The black fabric pumps with sheer stockings are the only authorized footwear for these uniforms.

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Army Black Mess and Evening Mess Uniforms—Female

Items normally worn with the Army black mess and black evening mess uniforms

a. Accessories. (1) Buttons (para 27–4). (2) Capes. (a) Black (para 27–6a). (b) Blue (para 27–6b). (3) Coat, black all weather (para 27–8). (4) Gloves. (a) Black, leather, unisex, dress (only when the black all-weather coat is worn) (para 27–12b). (b) White, dress (para 27–12c). (5) Handbag, black, dress fabric (para 27–13b). (6) Scarf, black (para 27–21a). (7) Shoes, pumps, black (paras 27–23f and g). (8) Stockings, sheer (para 27–24d). (9) Umbrella, black (para 27–27).…

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Army Black Mess and Evening Mess Uniforms—Female

Headgear

No headgear is authorized for wear with the Army black mess or black evening mess uniforms for females.     For further reading on the AR670-1 army compliant guide, check out the website buttons above. Be sure to read all about our top 10 lists, such as the top 10 AR670-1 compliant sunglasses or the top 10 AR670-1 compliant army boots. For all of our offered review articles, click here.

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Army Black Mess and Evening Mess Uniforms—Female

Cummerbund, black

The cummerbund is made from a commercial design. It is made of silk or satin material, with four or five pleats running the entire length of the cummerbund. The black cummerbund is worn with the pleats facing down.     For further reading on the AR670-1 army compliant guide, check out the website buttons above. Be sure to read all about our top 10 lists, such as the top 10 AR670-1 compliant sunglasses or the…

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