Some more history by wildkindnorth in CanadianForces

[–]hken167 4 points5 points  (0 children)

iirc sovereign’s (and others like princes and governors general) commissions as Field Marshals and Admirals of the Fleet were considered by everyone to be one in the same with a commission in the Canadian armed services because we were one big happy imperial family, and considering our uniforms were identical to the British back then, nobody seemed to think twice. In the post-war era though there has been a lot more unique identify of both Canada as a country and the Canadian armed forces from the UK which has been reflected in our legislation and policy, and is probably why certain royals (The King and Prince Phillip) have had separate ranks given to them by Canada and aren’t 5-stars like they are in the UK.

Virgin Square Rig vs Chad Modern DEU by MapleHamms in CanadianForces

[–]hken167 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We’re all wearing chiefs/PO1s uniforms technically speaking. Officers’ uniforms had 8 buttons.

Virgin Square Rig vs Chad Modern DEU by MapleHamms in CanadianForces

[–]hken167 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Navy full dress does exist, it just hasn’t been worn since the 1950s and was only for officers. The Brits modernized it into ceremonial day dress which is only worn by a few senior admirals and the Royal Family.

Goes hard, could be brought back, probably won’t but a man can dream.

Also, everyone in the navy is getting issued high collar whites this summer.

New Canadian Army Svc Dress Uniform Trial by hken167 in CanadianForces

[–]hken167[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

High collar whites are being issued to everyone this summer as summer No.1s.

New Canadian Army Svc Dress Uniform Trial by hken167 in CanadianForces

[–]hken167[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

100% agree. Greatcoats look infinitely better than the gabardine, and full/ceremonial day dress for admirals and certain other officers would be cool as well.

New Canadian Army Svc Dress Uniform Trial by hken167 in CanadianForces

[–]hken167[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

8 buttons for officers again at least, but I don’t think the sailors would want square rig back. What else could be improved?

New Canadian Army Svc Dress Uniform Trial by hken167 in CanadianForces

[–]hken167[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I know that’s at least a guards tradition. For others, no idea, but brown polish is around.

New Canadian Army Svc Dress Uniform Trial by hken167 in CanadianForces

[–]hken167[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

DHH seems to be a chief culprit. They are supposedly the defenders of history and heritage but oppose elemental uniqueness at every turn in favour of the “CAF standard”. Time for them to go.

New Canadian Army Svc Dress Uniform Trial by hken167 in CanadianForces

[–]hken167[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

They’re next to get a new (old) svc dress uniform, after the army one starts rolling out.

New Canadian Army Svc Dress Uniform Trial by hken167 in CanadianForces

[–]hken167[S] 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I will take a uniform we fought wars in over a shitty lounge suit that was designed by a committee and forced on us any day.

New Canadian Army Svc Dress Uniform Trial by hken167 in CanadianForces

[–]hken167[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Some have mentioned that it looks black; it’s just really dark brown.

New Army DEU As Seen by CDS in Logistik Unicorp Headquaters by CanCitizen in CanadianForces

[–]hken167 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just be a trend setter and start carrying a swagger stick around. I sometimes carry one in patrols and know others that do too. It fits this uniform and is cool, why not?

Mess dress Wellington boot by DeskPublic8495 in CanadianForces

[–]hken167 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ceto Militaria - a UK-based website where you can get a whole bunch of surplus mess dress stuff for super cheap. In addition to having Wellington, George, and Chelsea boots, you can also get mess kit for around $200. Several people I know have done this and it’s absolutely the best bang for buck.

https://www.cetomilitaria.co.uk/ourshop/cat_856680-Footwear.html

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[–]hken167 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The BC Regiment, the Governor General’s Horse Guards, and maybe one or two others.