Full Dress Tunic, Staff Sergeant Rank

This type of tunic was part of the earlier uniforms in use by members of the regiment. It consisted of scarlet tunic, dark blue pants, and colonial pattern helmet. The accoutrements and insignia could vary depending on the rank and qualifications. This one was worn by a skill-at-arms instructor, at the level of staff sergeant. It is also to be noted that the insignia is specific to king Edward VII reign (1901 – 1910), which precedes the adoption of the VRI (Queen Victoria’s Royal Cypher) as the regimental badge.