RMMM:Formal Dress Uniform Class B/C-21 through C-23
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Formal Dress Uniform, Class B: Royal Manticoran Merchant Marine
The formal dress uniform, Class B, is reserved exclusively for personnel in the grades of C-21 through C-23, and is the service equivalent to civilian formal wear or court attire. It is the most luxurious of uniforms afforded the upper leadership of the Royal Manticoran Merchant Marine and offers personnel two tiers of formality. The second, Class B, is the lesser formal, civilian equivalent of "black tie," and is worn with the RMMM sash and standard RMMM shoulder boards.
Uniform
Tunic
Personnel in the grades of C-21 through C-23 will wear a long, American Civil War style, frock coat in navy blue. The frock coat should be hemmed so as to fall right above the wearers knees when standing at military attention with arms at their sides. The frock coat styling is in the same manner as all other RMMM uniform tunics, with the main difference being the length. The collar is mandarin, in the same styling as those found on the uniform tunics of the Star Empires' armed forces, and is trimmed, top and bottom, with 1/4" perm-gold piping. The tunic also features a plastron (bib), which is trimmed on each side, and top, with continuous 1/4" perma-gold piping. The tunic will zip up the front, with the zipper being hidden from view by the plastron (bib). While the plastron (bib) should extend to meet the bottom hem, as with a standard tunic, the zipper should start at the waist.
The rear of the tunic features stylized tails, and two gold standard RMN buttons should be placed at the tip of the points, one on each point, directly below the waist so that they may be visible when the sash is worn. Standard gold belt keepers may also be installed at the waist of the tunic to assist with holding up the sword belt and sash. The tunic will feature loops for the attachment of standard RMMM shoulder boards.
Plastron
The plastron is held in place on the front of the uniform tunic by snaps, however the plastron will feature a double row of 22 gold standard RMN buttons, 11 buttons on each side. The buttons are decorative in nature and may be sewn directly the to face of the fabric.
The button placement is completed in the same manner as on the shorter, standard tunic. To place the buttons, first measure in from one side of the plastron 1/2" and make a mark with a fabric pencil. Then measure in from the top of the plastron 1/2" and cross your first mark, forming a cross "+." The center of the button shank should be sewn to the mark. To place the bottom button, first measure in from the side of the plastron 1/2" and make a mark as before. Then measure up from the bottom of the plastron 5" and cross your mark, forming a cross "+." The center of the button shank should be sewn to the mark. Place the remaining buttons evenly between your top and bottom buttons, and repeat for the opposite side. For a visual representation of proper placement, please see the measurement guide graphics at the bottom of this page.
Undershirt
Personnel in the grades of C-21 through C-23 may wear a white, close fitting, mock turtleneck or a white, mandarin collar, dress shirt. The dress shirt should be worn closed at the neck.
Trousers
Personnel in the grades of C-21 through C-23 will wear navy blue uniform trousers and a navy blue uniform belt with a gold military friction buckle. The trousers are worn unbloused with shined, black, military style, low quarters or black, low-topped boots.
| Formal Dress Uniform Example C-21 through C-23 This image shows the Trade Minister |
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Headgear
All ranks will wear a navy blue RMMM beret with the RMMM flash positioned over the left eye
| Standard RMMM Beret |
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Branch Patch
All ranks will wear the RMMM patch affixed to the upper right sleeve.
| RMMM Branch Patch |
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Assignment and Company Patches
Personnel in the grades of C-21 through C-23 do not display any patches on the upper left sleeve.
Name Badge
All ranks will wear a gold, metal, name badge with black lettering. The name badge should be affixed to the right breast of the uniform tunic with clutch pins or magnets. The name badge features the wearers LAST NAME, FIRST INITIAL. Those personnel honored with a Peerage in The Royal Manticoran Navy, The Official Honor Harrington Fan Association, may elect to display their Peerage name instead. For example: CALABASAS. For proper placement, please see the measurement guide graphics at the bottom of this page.
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Rank Insignia
Personnel in the grades of C-21 through C-23 will display rank insignia on each collar. Standard RMMM shoulder boards are worn on each shoulder. The RMMM shoulder boards are identical to those worn by the RMN. Additionally, they will display the appropriate number of stripes for their current rank on the cuff of each sleeve. The rank insignia and stripes will be gold. As Crown appointees, independent of the Royal Manticoran Merchant Marine hierarchy, these personnel, when wearing RMMM uniforms, will display a crown, embroidered in a gold metallic that matches the rank stripes, rather than any of the normal departmental insignia. The crown should be 1" across and 1" in height. For proper placement, please see the measurement guide graphics at the bottom of this page.
| Tunic Collar and Shoulder Boards C-21 |
Tunic Collar and Shoulder Boards C-22 |
Tunic Collar and Shoulder Boards C-23 |
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| Trade Minister C-21 Crown Appointee |
Transport Minister C-22 Crown Appointee |
Home Secretary C-23 Crown Appointee |
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Speciality Items
Formal Dress Uniform Sash
Personnel in the grades of C-21 through C-23 will wear a yellow gold sash, tied on the left, with its two tassels hanging to just above the hem of the frock coat. The sash is worn near the belly button, at the wearers natural waist. A video tutorial on how to wear this type of sash may be viewed here.
The video details the manner of wear on an American Civil War uniform, as the RMMM sash is a reproduction from that era. Slight modifications may be necessary to achieve a proper look with the RMMM uniform, but this video should provide a firm starting point.
Parade Gloves
Personnel have the option of purchasing and wearing white cotton parade gloves with the formal dress uniform.
Awards
Medals
All ranks may display medals, if earned, on the left breast of the uniform tunic. For proper placement, please see the measurement guide graphics at the bottom of this page.
If medals are unavailable, members may wear a standard ribbon rack, utilizing the same placement as indicated by the measurement guide graphics at the bottom of the page.
For proper display of medals please consult Uniform FAQ 014
Aerospace Wings and Space Warfare Pin
All ranks are authorized to wear aerospace wings, if earned, directly above the ribbons of the left breast of the uniform tunic. Additionally, personnel are authorized to display a space warfare pin, if earned, directly below the ribbons on the left breast of the uniform tunic. The wings and space warfare pins are metal and should be gold or silver, as appropriate. For proper placement, please see the measurement guide graphics at the bottom of this page.
| Officer Aerospace Wings Example May be worn by C-18 through C-20 if earned. |
Officer Space Warfare Pin May be worn by C-18 through C-20 if earned. |
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For more information on the Aerospace Wings, the different varieties, and how to earn them, please click here.
For more information on the Space Warfare Pins, including how to earn them, please click here.
Award Stripes
All ranks may display award stripes, if earned, on the upper right sleeve of the uniform tunic, below the RMMM patch. The stripes are worn on the outer part of the sleeve and run from the back sleeve seam to the front sleeve seam at an angle. The ends of the stripes should be folded over, or ideally, tucked into the seams. For proper placement, please see the measurement guide graphics at the bottom of this page.
Chivalrous Orders
Members may display any earned chivalrous awards that are represented by an award ribbon or a chest star. The wearing of awards that hang about the neck and those represented by a sash are also authorized with the Dress Uniform. For more information on this topic please consult TRMN-05, "Proper Wear and Display of the Knightly Orders and Chivalrous Awards."
Measurement Guide
| Right Arm Example All Ranks |
Left Arm Example C-21 through C-23 |
Both Arms Cuff Example C-21 through C-23 |
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| Tunic Detail C-21 through C-23 |
Collar Detail C-21 through C-23 |
Tunic Plastron Button Placement C-12 through C-23 |
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Wearing of Arms
Due to the formal nature of this uniform, the wearing, or display, of arms is not authorized while wearing the formal dress uniform.
Necessaries
The following links represent recommended sources for RMMM uniform items.
Uniform
No off-the-shelf uniform is available - see "DIY"
Uniform Trousers (Mens) - Dark Navy
Uniform Trousers (Womens) - Dark Navy
Uniform Trouser Belt (Unisex) - Navy
Name Badge, Ribbons and Awards
Name Badge (LAST, FI - font Optima)
Medals (Note: RMN medals should be substituted until such time as RMMM specific medals may become available)
Aerospace Wings (Choose the officer version you have earned)
Award Stripes (Choose those which you are authorized to display)
Chivalrous Orders (Choose the ribbon(s) and chest star(s) that you are authorized to display)
Patches and Rank Insignia
Branch Patch (Note: Please utilize the logo version of the patch until such time as the uniform version may become available)
Beret Patch (Note: Please utilize the RMN beret patch until such time as the RMMM beret patch may becomes available)
Company Patch - Contact Chapter Leadership
Embroidered Crown Insignia (Note: Specify RMMM C-21 through C-23. Send the shop a private message to specify)
Rank Braid (Note: Typically 12" is sufficient per ring per sleeve - make sure to order the appropriate amount suitable for your grade. All grades in this section utilize 1" permagold braid)
RMMM Buttons (You will need 24 in total)
DIY
(Note: Please solicit assistance from a member of the Uniform Board, as the pattern requires some simple, but specific, modifications)
Fabric (Bandshoppe color is NAVY. You will need approximately 4 or 5 yards)
Permagold Cordage (Style # P/5001 - N. Recommend 4 yards - you will need to call ELC to add this to your order)
Lining Material of your choice
Sewing Machine and basic supplies
All other items listed above
Specialty Items
Alternative Formal Dress Uniform Sash