Dress instructions | Appendix 3, Annex D Buttons
NOTE
- Navy, Army and Air Force universal buttons shall not be shined or plated. They shall be worn in their original colour.
- Army buttons shall be worn in accordance with branch or regimental policy.
- Army mess dress jackets may use either 30-ligne or 26-ligne buttons for front closure in accordance with branch or regimental policy.
| Description | Worn With | Where Worn |
|---|---|---|
1. 36-Ligne: a. Regular |
(1) Navy: jacket, service dress, navy blue; and jacket, high collar, white (optional) | (a) Front closure. |
b. Short |
(1) Navy: jacket, service dress, navy blue | (a) Front facing. |
2. 30-Ligne a. Regular |
(1) Navy: jacket, service dress, white (F) (optional, obsolete pattern) | (a) Front closure. |
| (2) Army (see Note 3) and air force: jacket, service dress; and jacket, mess dress | (a) Front closure. | |
| (3) Winter fur cap (RMCC- only) | (a) Centred on the bag 2 cm from the bottom of the bag. | |
3. 26-Ligne: a. Short shank |
(1) Navy: shoulder straps, flag officer | (a) Fastening buttons. |
b. Regular |
(1) Navy: jacket, high collar, white (optional) | (a) Breast pocket. |
| (2) Army (see Note 3) and air force: jacket, service dress; jacket mess dress | (a) Breast pocket, shoulder straps and shoulder boards (where applicable). | |
c. Screw shank |
(1) Navy: all shoulder boards | (a) Fastening buttons. |
4. 20-Ligne: a. Regular |
(1) Cap, service |
(a) Chin strap fastening. |
| (2) Gorget patches, for Army General Officer and Colonel | (a) Centred on point of gorget, cosmetic only. (b) RCMS, RCDC and Legal Branch are authorized Branch buttons. |
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