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London, England, 1846-03-26 00:00:00

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MARCH 26, 1846.

Commanders, by the anchor surmounted by a star, and the
bullions to be only three inches and a quarter long, and one
inch and three eighths in circumference.
Hats—The same as the Admiral's, but bound with black
silk instead of gold lace, of the oak-leaf pattern, and looped
with four bright gold bullions, the two centre twisted.
Scabbards—The same as the Admiral's, but the chape to
be only six inches and a half long ; both lockets and chape
to be ornamented with fluted threads and scrolls instead of
oak leaves.
Commanders and officers below that rank to have the
lockets plain, and the chaps threaded, six inches long, with
horse-shoe bottom.
Sword Belts—Black Morocco leather, lined, the same di-
mensions as the Admiral's, embroidered in gold, with three
straight lines, one down the middle, and one at each margin
near the edge; gilt clasps, with circular fronts, with em-
bossed laurel edges, crown and anchor in the centre; plain
carriage and girdle buckles with stads under, and plain gilt
ring and hook..
Undress Ur,iforin--The sace as Commodores of the Second
Class, with t'ae following exceptions :
Coat—Th e distinction lace on the cuffs to be omitted.
Epaulettee—Tne same; or on board ship, two straps, the
same as those of the epaulettes without bullions.
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with the :anchor only within the crescent.
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Undress 'Uniform—Coat—The same as Commanders.
Epaulettes,—The same as in dress; or .on board ship, two
straps, the mune as those of the epaulettes, without bullions.
Hat—Th.e same.
Sword Be Its—The same as Commanders.
MASTERS OF THE FLEET.
Dress Uniform—The same uniform and appointments as a
Lieutenant, except that the
Epaulettes—are to have crossed anchors, without cables,
within the crescent, surmounted by a gold and silver star on
the strap.
Undress Uniform—The same as Lieutenants, except that
the

Epaulettes—are to be the same as in dress; or on board
ship, two straps, the same as those of the epaulettes, with-
out bullion.

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Dress Uniform—The same uniform and appointments as
Lieutenants, with the following exceptions :
Coats—The lace to be only three quarters of an inch wide.
Trousers to have no lace on the outside seams.
Epaulette—One to be worn on the right shoulder, of the
same pattern as Lieutenants, but smaller; the device to be
also smaller, and the bullions to be only two inches and a
half long, and three-quarters of an inch in circumference.
Undress Uniform—Coats—The same as Lieutenants.
Trousers—The same as in dress.
Epaulette--Same as in dress; or on beard ship, a strap on
the right shoulder, the same as that of the epaulette; without
bullions.

SECOND 31ASTEES.
Dress Uniform—The same uniform and appointments as
Mates, except that the device on the epaulette is to be the
same as the Masters, but smaller. '
Undress Uniform—The same as the Mates, except that
the device on the epaulette is to be the same as the Masters,
but smaller.

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 round.
Sword—Of the same pattern an' length as Commissioned
Officers, but the back-piece of the handle is to be plain, with
a date 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;
those 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 Tiniforms—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—Me same as the Director-General,
with the following exceptions:—
Coat—The distinction lace to be omitted.
Epaulettes—Me 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 bunions 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, theAame as those of the epaulettes, without bullions.
ScabbarM—The same as in dress.
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SECRETARIES TO JUNIOR FLAG-OFFICERS.
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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 to Junior Flag-Officers maywear 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.