Royal Manticoran Merchant Marine Dress Uniform

Dress Uniform: Royal Manticoran Merchant Marine

The dress uniform is worn exclusively by personnel in the grades of C-12 through C-17, and is the most formal uniform that many in those grades will wear during their time in the service. It is worn for formal duties, such as those involving interaction with the public.

Uniform

Tunic

Personnel in the grades of C-12 through C-17 will wear a standard, Royal Manticoran Navy style, tunic in navy blue. The tunic should be hemmed so as to fall to the bottom of the wearers clenched fist when standing at military attention with arms at their sides. 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). 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 18 gold standard RMN buttons, 9 buttons on each side. The buttons are decorative in nature and may be sewn directly the to face of the fabric.

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-11 through C-22 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-11 through C-22 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.

Dress Uniform Example C-11 through C-22 This image shows a member of the Deck Department

Headgear

All ranks will wear a navy blue RMMM beret with the RMMM flash positioned over the left eye

Standard RMMM Beret

Branch Patch

All ranks will wear the RMMM patch affixed to the upper right sleeve.

RMMM Branch Patch

Assignment and Company Patches

Personnel in the grades of C-12 through C-17 will wear their assignment patch and company patch affixed to the upper left sleeve.

Standard Assignment Patch Example RMMS Morning Star	Company Patch Example Karstadt Lines, Karstadt Group Ldt.

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.

RMMM Name Badge

Rank Insignia

Personnel in the grades of C-12 through C-17 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, personnel in the grades of C-12 through C-17 will display the appropriate number of stripes for their current rank, as well as their departmental insignia on the cuff of each sleeve. The rank insignia and stripes will be gold or silver as appropriate, and the departmental insignia will be embroidered in a gold metallic that matches the rank stripes. Departmental insignia should be 1" across and either 1", or appropriately proportional, in height. For proper placement, please see the measurement guide graphics at the bottom of this page.

Tunic Collar and Shoulder Boards C-11

Fourth Officer C-11 Deck Department	Fourth Engineer C-11 Engineering Department	Junior Purser C-11 Catering/Hotel Department	Nurse C-11 Medical Department

Tunic Collar and Shoulder Boards C-12

Third Officer C-12 Deck Department	Third Engineer C-12 Engineering Department	Purser C-12 Catering/Hotel Department	Senior Nurse C-12 Medical Department

Tunic Collar and Shoulder Boards C-13

Third Officer C-13 Deck Department	Third Engineer C-13 Engineering Department	Purser C-13 Catering/Hotel Department	Senior Nurse C-13 Medical Department

Tunic Collar and Shoulder Boards C-14

Second Officer C-14 Deck Department	Second Engineer C-14 Engineering Department	Assistant Cruise Director C-14 Catering/Hotel Department	Assistant Merchant Surgeon C-14 Medical Department

Tunic Collar and Shoulder Boards C-15

Second Officer C-15 Deck Department	Second Engineer C-15 Engineering Department	Assistant Cruise Director C-15 Catering/Hotel Department	Assistant Merchant Surgeon C-15 Medical Department
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Tunic Collar and Shoulder Boards C-16

First Officer C-16 Deck Department	First Engineer C-16 Engineering Department	Cruise Director C-16 Catering/Hotel Department	Merchant Surgeon C-16 Medical Department
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Tunic Collar and Shoulder Boards C-17

Fleet Manager C-17 Deck Department	Fleet Port Manager C-17 Engineering Department	Fleet Passenger Director C-17 Catering/Hotel Department	Fleet Medical Director C-17 Medical Department

Tunic Collar and Shoulder Boards C-18

Superintendent C-18

Tunic Collar and Shoulder Boards C-19

Managing Director C-19

Tunic Collar and Shoulder Boards C-20

Owner C-20 Deck Department

Tunic Collar and Shoulder Boards C-21

Board Director C-21 Deck Department

Tunic Collar and Shoulder Boards C-22

Home Secretary C-22 Deck Department

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.

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-11 through C-16	Left Arm Example C-17 through C-19	Left Arm Example C-20 through C-22

Tunic Detail C-11 through C-22	Collar Detail C-11 through C-22	Tunic Plastron Button Placement C-11 through C-22	Both Arms Cuff Example C-11 through C-22

Wearing of Arms

Due to the formal nature of this uniform, the wearing, or display, of arms is not authorized while wearing the dress uniform.

Necessaries

The following links represent recommended sources for RMMM uniform items.

Uniform

Dress Uniform Pre-Order (Specify for RMMM - Bandshoppe color is NAVY)

Uniform Trousers (Mens) - Dark Navy

Uniform Trousers (Womens) - Dark Navy

Uniform Trouser Belt (Unisex) - Navy

Beret - Navy Blue

Black Boots

Black Low Quarters

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)

Officer Space Warfare Pin

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)

Ship Assignment Patch - Contact Chapter Leadership

Company Patch - Contact Chapter Leadership

Rank Insignia

Shoulder Boards

Embroidered Department Insignia (Note: Specify RMMM C-12 through C-17. You will need to provide your department. 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 1/2" permasilver or permagold braid)

Alternative Rank Braid Kits (Note: These kits are appropriate only for the grades of C-13 through C-17)

RMMM Buttons

DIY

(Note: Please solicit assistance from a member of the Uniform Board, as the pattern requires some simple, but specific, modifications)

Base Pattern - View A

Fabric (Bandshoppe color is NAVY. You will need approximately 3 or 4 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