The Light Dragoons


Officers Mess Dress


This illustration by military artist Alix Baker shows the blue mess dress with pale dull yellow collar edged in gold lace and gold olivet Buttons. The waistcoat matches the facings colour, pale yellow and also has a stand-up collar with gold lace edge. The photo of Lieutenant Richard Worsley shows him wearing mess dress.


The Light Dragoons: Uniforms | Regimental details


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