The Sun.
London, England, 1846-03-26 00:00:00

MIDSHIPMEN.

Coat—Blue cloth, single breasted, with nine notched holes
on each breast, and three on each cuff and pocket-flap, with
buttons to correspond, lined with white serge, stand-up col-
lar, with a white turnback on each side of the collar, with
notched- hole and button.
Swords—Of the same pattern as Mates, but of such length
as may be convenient.
Sword Belts—The same as the Lieutenant's undress waist
belt.

MASTER'S ASSISTANT.
The same as Midshipmen, but instead of the white turn
back a button-hole of blue twist at each end of the collar,
with a corresponding button.
NAVAL CADETS.
The same as Midshipmen, but instead of the white turn-
back, a button-hole of white twist on the collar, with a cor-
responding button.
GUNNERS, BOATSWAINS, AND CARPENTERS.
Coat—Blue cloth ; if lined, to be with serge, fall-down
collar, blue lappells to button across, and round cuffs; nine
buttons on the lappells, and three on each cuff and pocket,
with corresponding blue twist button holes, and three but-
tons in the fold of the skirts. Plain gilt buttons, with an
anchor and cable engraved thereon.
Waistcoat—White.
Cravat or stock—Black.
Hat—Plain sound.
Sword—Of the same pattern an 4 length as Commissioned
Officers, but the back-piece of the handle is to be plain, with
a flute round the top and down the back, with a black fish-
skin gripe, bound with three gold wires; the etchings on the
blade not blued or gilt.
Sword Knot—Of blue silk, mixed with gold fringe, but no
bullion.
Sword Belt—The same as Mates.
PETTY OFFICERS,
Who have not an uniform, are to wear a mark of distinc-
tion on the upper part of the left sleeve of their jackets, viz.,
those of the first class an anchor, surmounted by a crown;
these of the second class an anchor.
CIVIL BRANCH.
DIRECTOR-GENERAL OF NAVAL HOSPITALS AND FLEETS.
Dress Uniform—The same uniform and appointments as
Commodores of the Second Class, except that the
Coat—is to be single-breasted, at angles with the skirt,
with nine buttons on the breast, to be placed in threes;
and the
Epaulettes—to have a star only within the crescent, sur-
mounted by crown on the strap.
N.B. The devices for the epaulettes of all Civil Officers
to be embroidered in gold and silver, according to patterns.
Undress Uniforms—The same as Commodores of the Se-
cond Class, except that the
Coat—is to be single-breasted, at angles with the skirt,
with nine buttons on the breast, to be placed in threes.
Epaulettes—The same as in dress.
MEDICAL INSPECTORS OF HOSPITALS AND FLEETS.
Dress Uniforms—The same as the Director-General, with
the following exceptions:—
Coat—The distinction lace on the cuffs to be omitted.
Epaulettes—The same as the Director-General, but with a
crown only within the crescent.
Hat—The same as the Captains.
Scabbard—The same as the Captains.
Sword Belt—The same as the Captains.
Undress Uniforms—The same as the Director-General,
with the following exceptions:—
Coat—The distinction lace to be omitted.
Epaulettes—The same as in dress, or on board ship, two
straps, the same as those of the epaulettes, without bullions..
Hat—The same as in dress.
Scabbard—The same as in dress.
Sword Belt—The same as in dress.
DEPUTY MEDICAL INSPECTOR OF HOSPITALS AND FLEETS.
Dress Uniform—The same as Inspector, but the
Coat—to have the lace round the hip buttons omitted;
and the
Epaulettes—to have bullions same as Commanders, with a
star only to be placed within the crescent.
Scabbard—The same as Commanders.
Undress Uniform—The same as Inspector, but,
Epaulettes—The same as in dress; or, on board ship, two
straps, the same as those of the epaulettes, without bullions.
Scabbard—The same as in dress.
SECRETARIES TO COMMANDERS-IN-CHIEF.
Dress Uniform—The same as Deputy Inspectors, but
Coat—to have only eight buttons on the breast, placed by
pairs.
Undress Uniform—The same as Deputy Inspector, but
Coat—to have only eight buttons on the breast, in pairs.
SECRETARIES TO JUNIOR FLAG-OFFICERS.
Dress Uniform—The same as Secretaries to Commanders-
in-Chief, with the following exceptions:—
Coat—The lace to be only one inch wide, instead of one
inch and a half, and half an inch instead of three-quarters of
an inch.
Epaulettes—The same as Lieutenants, without the de-
vices thereon.
Hat—The same as Lieutenants.
Or Secretaries to Junior Flag-Officers may wear the uniform
of the rank they hold.
Undress Uniform—The same as secretaries to Commanders-
in-Chief, except the
Epaulettes—which are to be the same as in dress ; or, on
board ship, two straps, the same as those of the epaulettes,
without bullions.
Hat—The same as in dress.
Or Secretaries toJunior Flag-Officers may wear the undress
uniform of the rank they hold.
SURGEONS.
Dress Uniform—The same as Secretaries to Junior Flag-
Officers, except that the
Coat—is to have nine buttons on the breast, placed by
threes.
Undress Uniform—The same as Secretaries to Junior Flag-
Officers, except that the
Coat—is to have nine buttons on the breast, placed in
threes.