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  2. Uniforms of the Royal Navy - Wikipedia

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    The uniforms of the Royal Navy have evolved gradually since the first uniform regulations for officers were issued in 1748. [1] The predominant colours of Royal Navy uniforms are navy blue and white. Since reforms in 1997 male and female ratings have worn the same ceremonial uniform. [1]

  3. Royal Navy ranks, rates, and uniforms of the 18th and 19th ...

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    The next major change in Royal Navy uniforms occurred in 1767 when the dress uniform 'suit' was abolished, and the frock became an all-purpose uniform. This state of affairs continued until 1774; when the former frock became the full dress uniform, and a new working or 'undress' uniform was introduced.

  4. Royal Navy officer rank insignia - Wikipedia

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    Royal Navy epaulettes for senior and junior officers, 18th and 19th centuries Royal Navy epaulettes for flag officers, 18th and 19th centuries. Uniforms for naval officers were not authorised until 1748. At first the cut and style of the uniform differed considerably between ranks, and specific rank insignia were only sporadically used.

  5. Royal Navy - Wikipedia

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    The Royal Navy ranks, rates and insignia form part of the uniform of the Royal Navy. The Royal Navy uniform is the pattern on which many of the uniforms of the other national navies of the world are based (e.g. Ranks and insignia of NATO navies officers, Uniforms of the United States Navy, Uniforms of the Royal Canadian Navy, French Naval ...

  6. Sailor suit - Wikipedia

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    A Royal Naval rating in 1A uniform (a modern sailor suit). A sailor suit is a uniform that originated in England, traditionally worn by enlisted seamen in a navy or other governmental sea services. It later developed into a popular clothing style for children, especially as dress clothes and school uniforms.

  7. List of equipment of the Royal Navy - Wikipedia

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    This is a list of equipment used in the Royal Navy. Naval ships Lists of active ships Category:Naval ships of the United Kingdom List of active Royal Navy ships List of active ships of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary List of active Royal Marines military watercraft List of active ships of Serco Marine Services List of ships by name List of ship names of the Royal Navy List of ship names of the Royal ...

  8. Royal Navy other rank insignia - Wikipedia

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    A chief petty officer in the blue uniform wears three buttons on their sleeves to indicate rank, the same rank insignia (but topped with a star) used by Chilean Navy midshipmen. The WO2 rank began to be phased out in April 2014 for most branches except Submariner engineers, with no new appointments; existing holders of the rank retain it until ...

  9. Uniforms of the British Armed Forces - Wikipedia

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    Each branch of the British Armed Forces has its own uniform regulations. Many of these uniforms are also the template for those worn in the British cadet forces. Uniforms of the British Army; Uniforms of the Royal Navy; Uniforms of the Royal Marines; Uniforms of the Royal Air Force