CGBR LOG - 04

Uniforms

Indian Coast Guard

Directorate of Logistics
Coast Guard Headquarters
New Delhi - 110001

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1. Morale and uniform are woven together. The high morale of Indian Coast Guard must
be reflected in immaculately stitched uniforms which every member of ICG dons. As the
essence of any uniform is uniformity, there should be no deviations, from the laid down
specifications. Manufacturing defects, lack of knowledge of the correct specifications by
the tailor or personal preferences should therefore not come in the way of uniformity. In
the past three decades ICG uniforms have undergone many changes. Many new uniforms
have been added and many have been changed. It is therefore important that correct
details of all uniforms, their specifications and correct stitching pattern are available.
2. CGBR on Uniforms is an effort to consolidate details of all uniforms and accessories,
their correct specifications and method of wearing for easy single point reference.
I am sure this book will answer many questions very frequently raised regarding
specifications and method of wearing of different articles of uniforms.
3. My compliments to Principal Director of Logistics for preparing and publishing of
this book whose need was felt for long.

New Delhi
17 Jan 2013

(MP Muralidharan)
Vice Admiral
Director General
Indian Coast Guard

C ontent
Section -I
Uniform for Officers
Dress No. 1

Winter Ceremonial Dress

08

Dress No. 2

Summer Ceremonial Dress

10

Dress No. 3

Winter Working Dress

12

Dress No. 4

Summer Semi Formal Dress

14

Dress No. 4A/4B

Tropical White Summer Dress

/Modified Summer Ceremonial Dress

16

Dress No. 5

Winter Formal Mess Dress

18

Dress No. 6

Summer Formal Mess Dress

20

Dress No. 6A

Summer Semi Formal Mess Dress

22

Dress No. 6B

Summer Mess Dress

24

Dress No. 7

Modified Winter Working Dress

26

Dress No. 7A

Modified Winter Working Dress

28

Dress No. 8

Summer Working Dress

30

Dress No. 8A

Summer Working Dress

32

Dress No. 9

Overall

34

Dress No. 10

Action Rig

36

Dress No. 10A

Summer Working Dress

38

Flying Overall

40

Section -II
Civil Attire
Formal Attire

43

Informal Dress

44

Casual Rig

46

Section -III
Uniforms for SOs/EPs
Dress No. 1

Winter Ceremonial Dress

50

Dress No. 2

Summer Ceremonial Dress

52

Dress No. 3

Winter Working Dress

54

Dress No. 4

Summer Semi Formal Dress

56

Dress No. 7

Modified Winter Working Dress

58

Dress No. 8

Summer Working Dress

60

Dress No. 8A

Summer Working Dress

62

Dress No. 9

Overall

64

Dress No. 10

Action Rig

66

Dress No. 10A

Summer Working Dress

68

Sports Rig

70

Section -IV
Accessories to be worn with CG Uniforms
Head Gear

74

Head Gear Badges

75

Rank Badges for Officers

76

Georgette Patches for Officers

78

Rank Badges for SOs

80

Arm Badges for EPs

81

Chest Badges

83

Medals and Ribbons

87

Miscellaneous Accessories

91

Aiguillettes, Epaulettes and Shoulder Cords

95

Foot Wear

97

Medals and Decorations

99

SECTION I
Uniforms for Officers

Dress No 1

Winter Ceremonial Dress

Peak Cap/White Turban

White Full Sleeved Shirt
Black Neck Tie
Black Jacket
Stripes on Sleeves
White Twisted Cord & Star of Dia 2.6 cm in golden
zari on lapels (for Asst. Comdt. under training Phase II)
Medals
Name Tally
Chest Badges
Black Winter Trousers
Black Socks
Black Shoes
Georgette Patches (Type A) as per rank

Occasions to wear

At Divisions, Formal Calls, State Occasions,

Investiture Ceremony and other formal
occasions in cold weather.

Notes

1. Sword shall be worn with Dress No. 1

compulsorily by Comdts and above and optionally
by other officers unless otherwise ordered.
2. Black Boots and Gaiters / Anklets to be worn
when ordered.
3. Aiguillettes are to be worn by entitled officers.
Equivalent Dresses

Army
Navy
Air Force

: No 1
: No 1
: No 1

Dress No 2

Summer Ceremonial Dress

Peak Cap / White Turban

White Tunic
Shoulder Straps
Gilt Buttons Size 1
Medals
Name Tally
Chest Badges
White Trousers
White Socks
White Shoes
Georgette Patches (Type B) as per rank

Occasions to wear

At Divisions, Formal Calls, State Occasions, Investiture Ceremony and other formal occasions in warm
weather.

10

Notes

1. Sword shall be worn with Dress No 2 compulsorily by Comdts and

above and optionally by other officers, unless otherwise ordered.
2. Black Boots and Gaiters/Anklets to be worn when ordered.
3. Black Shoes to be worn when ordered.
4. Aiguillettes to be worn by entitled officers.
Equivalent Dresses

Army
Navy
Air Force

: No 2
: No 2
: No 2

11

Dress No 3

Winter Working Dress

Peak Cap/White Turban

White Full Sleeved Shirt
Black Neck Tie
Black Jacket
Stripes on Sleeves
White Twisted Cord & Star of Dia 2.6 cm in
golden zari on lapels (for Asst. Comdt. under
training Phase II)
Ribbons
Name Tally
Chest Badges
Black Winter Trousers
Black Socks
Black Shoes
Georgette Patches (Type A) as per rank

Occasions to wear

Normal working dress in cold weather.

12

Notes

1. Black Boots and Gaiters/Anklets to be worn when ordered.

2. Ordinarily Shoulder Cord is to be worn by all entitled personnel.
However, Coast Guard Assistants, Staff Officers and AsDC shall wear
Aiguillettes when so directed.
Equivalent Dresses

Army
Navy
Air Force

: No 1
: No 3
: No 3

13

Dress No 4
Summer Semi
Formal Dress

Peak Cap / White Turban

White Tunic
Shoulder Straps
Gilt Buttons size 1
Ribbons
Name Tally
Chest Badges
White Trousers
White Socks
White Shoes
Georgette Patches (Type B) as per rank

Occasions to wear

At semi formal occasions in warm weather.

When attending as witness in a Coast Guard Court.

14

Notes

1. Black Shoes to be worn instead of White Shoes when

ordered.
2. Black Boots and Gaiters / Anklets to be worn when ordered.
3. Ordinarily Shoulder Cord is to be worn by all entitled
personnel. However, Coast Guard Assistants, Staff Officers
and AsDC shall wear Aiguillettes when so directed.
Equivalent Dresses

Army
Navy
Air Force

: No 2
: No 4
: No 4

15

Dress No 4A/4B

Tropical White Summer Dress/

Modified Summer Ceremonial Dress
For Comdts and above

Peak Cap / White Turban

White Bush Jacket
Shoulder Straps
Ribbons (for Dress No 4A)
Medals (for Dress No 4B)
Name Tally
Chest Badges
White Trousers
White Socks
White Shoes
Georgette Patches (Type A) as per rank

Occasions to wear

As substitute of Dress No 8As in warm weather.

16

Notes

1. CGA/Staff Officers/AsDC (Irrespective of Rank) to Flag Officers may also wear on

special occasions and to conform with the Flag Officers on other occasions.
2. Shoulder Cord to be worn by entitled officers with Dress No 4A.
3. Aiguillettes to be worn by entitled officers with Dress No 4B.
4. Negative Sword.
Equivalent Dresses

Army
Navy
Air Force

: Nil
: No 4A/4B
: Nil

17

Dress No 5

Winter Formal Mess Dress

Peak Cap / White Turban

White Full Sleeved Frill Shirt
Black Bow Tie
Black Mess Jacket
Stripes on Sleeves
White Twisted Cord & Star of Dia 2.6 cm
in golden zari on lapels (for Asst. Comdt.
under training Phase II)
Gilt Buttons Size 2
Miniature Medals
Chest Badges
Name Tally
Black Winter Trousers
Black Kamarband
Black Socks
Black Shoes
Georgette Patches (Type A) as per rank

1. At Formal Functions, State Functions,

Banquets and Receptions after sunset in cold
weather.
2. Formal Entertainments, Receptions, Dinner
etc at Service Establishments / Messes.

18

Notes

1. Black Silk Saree with Thin Golden Border, Shawl Scarf and
Black Ladies Coat may be worn in lieu of Black Mess Jacket, Black
Winter Trousers, Black Kamarband and Black Bow Tie by women
officers on medical grounds.
2. Aiguillettes to be worn by entitled officers.
Equivalent Dresses

Army
Navy
Air Force

: No 6A
: No 5
: No 9
19

Dress No 6

Summer Formal Mess Dress

Peak Cap / White Turban

White Full Sleeved Frill Shirt
Black Bow Tie
White Mess Jacket
Shoulder Straps
Gilt Button Size 2
Miniature Medals
Name Tally
Chest Badges
Black Summer Trousers
Black Kamarband
Black Socks
Black Shoes
Georgette Patches (Type A) as per rank

Occasions to wear

1. At Formal Functions, State Functions, Banquets

and Receptions after sunset in warm weather.
2. Formal Entertainments, Receptions, Dinner etc at
Service Establishments / Messes in warm weather.

20

Notes

1. Black Cotton / Silk Saree with Thin Golden Border and Black Shawl Scarf may be
worn by lady officers in lieu of White Mess Jacket, Black Summer Trousers, Black
Kamarband and Black Bow Tie on medical grounds.
2. Miniature Medals and Chest Badges are not to be worn with Saree.
3. Aiguillettes are to be worn by entitled officers.
Equivalent Dresses

Army
Navy
Air Force

: No 6A
: No 6
: No 8
21

Dress No 6A

Summer Mess Dress

(Semi Formal)

Peak Cap / White Turban

White Half Sleeved Shirt
Shoulder Straps
Name Tally
Chest Badges
Black Summer Trousers
Black Kamarband
Black Socks
Black Shoes
Miniature Medals
Georgette Patches (Type A) as per rank

Occasions to wear

Semi Formal Evening Wear in Service Messes

during summer.

22

Notes

1. Black Cotton / Silk Saree with Thin Golden Border in

place of Black Summer Trousers and Black Kamarband may
be worn by lady officers on medical grounds.
2. No Medals and Chest Badges are to be worn with Saree.
3. Aiguillettes are to be worn by entitled officers.
4. Shirt White Full Sleeved may be worn at mosquito prone
stations in lieu of shirt white half sleeved.
Equivalent Dresses

Army
Navy
Air Force

: Nil
: No 6A
: Nil
23

Dress No 6B

Summer Mess Dress

Peak Cap / White Turban

White Half Sleeved Shirt
Shoulder Straps
Ribbons
Name Tally
Chest Badges
Black Summer Trousers
Black Kamarband
Black Socks
Black Shoes
Georgette Patches (Type A) as per rank

Occasions to wear

Ordinary Evening Wear in Service Messes

during summer.

24

Notes

1. Black Cotton / Silk Saree with Thin Golden Border in

place of Black Summer Trousers and Black Kamarband may
be worn by lady officers on medical grounds.
2. No Ribbons and Chest Badges are to be worn with Saree.
3. Shoulder Cord is to be worn by entitled officers.
4. Shirt White Full Sleeved may be worn at mosquito prone
stations in lieu of shirt white half sleeved.
Equivalent Dresses

Army
Navy
Air Force

: No 6B
: No 6B
: No 10

25

Dress No 7

Modified Winter
Working Dress

Peak Cap / White Turban

White Full Sleeved Shirt
Black Neck Tie / Black Cravat
Black Jersey
Slip-on Shoulder Straps
Name Tally
Black Winter Trousers
Black Socks
Black Shoes
Georgette Patches (Type A) as per rank if
Black Cravat is worn.

Occasions to wear

Working dress in cold weather.

26

Notes

1. Black Silk Saree and Black Ladies Coat may be

worn in lieu of Black Jersey and Black Winter Trousers
by women officers on medical grounds.
2. Beret Cap / Black Turban may be worn in lieu of
Peak Cap / White Turban.
3. Shoulder Cord is to be worn by entitled officers.
4. No Chest Badges and Ribbons are to be displayed
on Jersey except Name Tally.
Equivalent Dresses

Army
Navy
Air Force

: No 3A
: No 7
: No 5

27

Dress No 7A
Modified Winter
Working Dress

Peak Cap / White Turban

Black Battle Jacket
Black Trousers
White Full Sleeved Shirt
Slip-on Shoulder Straps
Black Neck Tie / Cravat with CG Crest
Black Socks
Black Shoes
Name Tally
Ribbons
Chest Badges
Georgette Patches (Type A) as per rank

Occasions to wear

Working dress in cold weather.

28

Notes

1. Black Silk Saree and Black Ladies Coat may be worn in lieu of
Black Battle Jacket and Black Winter Trousers by women officers
on medical grounds.
2. Beret Cap / Black Turban may be worn in lieu of Peak Cap /
White Turban.
3. Shoulder Cord is to be worn by entitled officers.
Equivalent Dresses

Army
Navy
Air Force

: No 3
: No 7A
: No 7

29

Dress No 8

Summer Working Dress

Peak Cap / White Turban

White Half Sleeved Shirt
Shoulder Straps
Name Tally
White Shorts
White Stockings
White Shoes
Georgette Patches (Type A) as per rank

Occasions to wear

Working dress in warm weather.

30

Notes

1. Beret / Black Turban may be worn in lieu of Peak Cap / White Turban.
2. Black Boots / Shoes to worn when ordered.
3. Gym Shoes or Sandal may be worn, when permitted at sea.
4. Sea Cap may be worn when permitted at sea.
5. White Skirt, White Pantyhose may be worn by lady officers in lieu of
White Shorts and White Stocking.
6. Shoulder Cord is to be worn by entitled officers.
Equivalent Dresses

Army
Navy
Air Force

: Nil
: No 8
: Nil

31

Dress No 8A

Summer Working Dress

Peak Cap / White Turban

White Half Sleeved Shirt
Shoulder Straps
Ribbons
Name Tally
Chest Badges
White Trousers
White Belt and Buckle with CG Crest
White Socks
White Shoes
Georgette Patches (Type A) as per rank

Occasions to wear

Working dress in warm weather.

32

Notes

1. Beret / Black Turban may be worn in lieu of Peak Cap / White Turban
2. Black Boots / Shoes to be worn when ordered.
3. In cold weather, when permitted, Black Battle Jacket / Black Jersey
may be worn over the Shirt. Rank Badges / Shoulder Badges / Chest
Badges are to be worn as per the provisions laid down for Black Battle
Jacket / Black Jersey.
4. Sea Cap may be worn when permitted at sea.
5. Shoulder Cord to be worn by entitled officers.
6. White Saree in place of White Trousers may be worn by lady officers
on medical grounds.
7. Gym Shoes or Sandals may be worn, when permitted, at sea.
Equivalent Dresses

Army
Navy
Air Force

: No 4
: No 8A
: No 6

33

Dress No 9
Overall

Peak Cap / White Turban

Overall White
Slip-on Shoulder Straps
Cloth Name Tab
Cloth Blood Group Tab
White socks
Black Non-Slip Shoes

Occasions to wear

For working in Confined

Spaces/Machinery Compartments.

34

Notes

1. Beret / Black Turban may be worn in place

of Peak Cap/White Turban.
2. Sea Cap may be worn onboard ships.
Equivalent Dresses

Army
Navy
Air Force

: Nil
: No 9
: Nil

35

Dress No 10
Action Rig

Peak Cap / White Turban

Light Blue Shirt Full Sleeved
Slip-on Shoulder Straps
Cloth Name Tab
Cloth Blood Group Tab
Navy Blue Trousers (Cotton Drills)
Black Non-Slip Shoes / Boots
Black Socks
Georgette Patches (Type A) as per rank

Occasions to wear

1. Normal Working Dress at sea and during

Action Stations.
2. Basic Fire Fighting Rig.
3. Working Dress Ashore/Afloat.

36

Notes

1. Web Belt, Anklets and Boots to be worn when ordered.

2. Beret / Black Turban may be worn in place of Peak Cap /
White Turban.
3. Sea Cap may be worn onboard ship.
Equivalent Dresses

Army
Navy
Air Force

: No 7
: No 10
: No 12

37

Dress No 10A

Working Dress Summer

Peak Cap / White Turban

Shirt Light Blue Half Sleeved
Trousers Navy Blue Gaberdine
Belt Navy Blue and Buckle with CG Crest
Chest Badges
Name Tally
Ribbons
Slip-on Shoulder Straps
Georgette Patches (Type A) as per rank

Occasions to wear
Summer Working Rig

38

Notes

1. In cold weather, when permitted, Black Battle Jacket / Black Jersey

may be worn over the Shirt by officers. Rank Badges / Shoulder
Badges / Chest Badges are to be worn as per the provisions laid
down for Black Battle Jacket / Black Jersey.
2. Beret / Black Turban may be worn in lieu of Peak Cap / White
Turban.
3. Sea Cap may be worn when permitted at sea.
4. Shoulder Cord to be worn by entitled officers.
5. Black Boots / Anklets / Gaiters to be worn when ordered.
6. Navy Blue Saree may be worn by lady officers in lieu of Trousers
Navy Blue on medical grounds.
Equivalent Dresses

Army
Navy
Air Force

: Nil
: No 10A
: Nil
39

Flying
Overall

40

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SECTION II
Civil Attire
(Formal, Informal and Casual)

42

Formal Attire. It comprises of National Dress or Lounge Suit of a dark colour (preferably black

or dark blue) in the evening. In the day time they may be of a lighter colour. Decent Shoes, preferably
of Oxford Pattern and socks of matching colour are to be worn. Women officers should wear Saree with
Belerina Shoes/Sandals.

43

Informal Dress. It comprises of Combination Suit, Full Sleeved Shirt and Tie/Cravat or Safari Suit

with shoes and socks. Women officers should wear Saree or Kurta with Salwar or Churidar.

44

45

Casual Rig.

It comprises of Tucked in Shirt or Bush Shirt and Trousers/Jeans, with or without

a Jacket with shoes and socks and corresponding wear for women officers.

46

47

48

SECTION III
Uniforms for SOs/EPs

49

Dress No 1

Winter Ceremonial Dress

Peak Cap/White Turban

White Full Sleeved Shirt
Black Neck Tie
Black Jacket
Stripes on Sleeves (SOs)
Arm Badges (EPs)
Medals
Name Tally
Chest Badges
Black Winter Trousers
Black Socks
Black Shoes

Occasions to wear
At Divisions, Formal Calls, State
Occasions, Investiture Ceremony and other
formal occasions in cold weather.

50

Notes

1. Black Boots and Gaiters / Anklets to be worn when ordered.

2. Black Boots are to be worn instead of Black Shoes by U/Nvk
and below.
Equivalent Dresses

Army
Navy
Air Force

: No 1
: No 1
: No 1
51

Dress No 2

Summer Ceremonial Dress

Peak Cap/White Turban

White Tunic
Shoulder Straps (SOs)
Arm Badges (EPs)
Gilt Buttons Size 1
Medals
Name Tally
Chest Badges
White Trousers
White Socks
White Shoes (P/Nvks/Uttam Yantriks and above)
Black Boots (U/Nvk and below)

Occasions to wear
At Divisions, Formal Calls, State
Occasions, Investiture Ceremony and other
formal occasions in warm weather.

52

Notes

1. Black Shoes to be worn instead of White Shoes when ordered.

2. Black Boots and Gaiters / Anklets to be worn when ordered.
Equivalent Dresses

Army
Navy
Air Force

: No 2
: No 2
: No 2

53

Dress No 3

Winter Working Dress

Peak Cap / White Turban

White Full Sleeved Shirt
Black Jacket
Stripes on Sleeves (SOs)
Arm Badges (EPs)
Ribbons
Name Tally
Chest Badges
Black Winter Trousers
Black Socks
Black Shoes

Occasions to wear
At Semi Formal Occasions in cold weather.

54

Note

Black Boots and Gaiters / Anklets to be worn when ordered.

Equivalent Dresses

Army
Navy
Air Force

: No 1
: No 3
: No 3

55

Dress No 4

Summer Semi Formal Dress

Peak Cap / White Turban

White Tunic
Shoulder Straps (SOs)
Arm Badges (EPs)
Gilt Buttons size 1
Ribbons
Name Tally
Chest Badges
White Trousers
White Socks
White Shoes (P/Nvks/Yantriks and above)
Black Shoes (U/Nvk and below)

Occasions to wear
1. At Semi Formal Occasions in warm weather.
2. When attending as witness in a Coast Guard Court.

56

Notes

1. Black Shoes to be worn instead of White Shoes when ordered.

2. Black Boots and Gaiters / Anklets to be worn when ordered.
Equivalent Dresses

Army
Navy
Air Force

: No 2
: No 4
: No 4
57

Dress No 7

Modified Winter
Working Dress

Peak Cap / White Turban

White Full Sleeved Shirt
Black Neck Tie / Black Cravat with CG Crest
Black Jersey
Slip-on Shoulder Straps (SOs)
Arm Badges (EPs)
Name Tally
Black Winter Trousers
Black Socks
Black Shoes

Occasion to wear
Working Dress in cold weather.

58

Notes

1. Beret Cap / Black Turban may be worn in lieu of Peak cap / White Turban.
2. No Chest Badges are to be displayed on Jersey except Name Tally.
Equivalent Dresses

Army
Navy
Air Force

: No 3A
: No 7
: No 5
59

Dress No 8

Summer Working Dress

Peak Cap / White Turban

White Half Sleeved Shirt
Shoulder Straps (SOs)
Arm Badges (EPs)
Name Tally
White Shorts
White Stockings
White Shoes

Occasion to wear
Working Dress in warm weather.

60

Notes

1. Beret / Black Turban may be worn in lieu of Peak Cap / White Turban.
2. U/Nvk and below to wear Black Shoes and Black Stockings.
3. Black Boots / Shoes to be worn in place of White Shoes when ordered.
4. Gym Shoes or Sandal may be worn, when permitted at sea.
5. Sea Cap may be worn when permitted at sea.
Equivalent Dresses

Army
Navy
Air Force

: Nil
: No 8
: Nil
61

Dress No 8A

Summer Working Dress

Peak Cap / White Turban

White Half Sleeved Shirt
Shoulder Straps (SOs)
Arm Badges (EPs)
Ribbons
Name Tally
Chest Badges
White Trousers
White Belt and Buckle with CG Crest
White Socks
White Shoes

Occasion to wear
Working Dress in warm weather.

62

Notes

1. Beret / Black Turban may be worn in lieu of Peak Cap / White Turban.
2. U/Nvk and below to wear Black Shoes and White Socks.
3. Black Boots / Shoes to be worn in place of White Shoes when ordered.
4. In cold weather, when permitted, Black Jersey may be worn over the Shirt by SOs / EPs.
Rank Badges / Shoulder Badges are to be worn as per the provisions laid down for
Black Jersey.
5. Sea Cap may be worn when permitted at sea.
6. Gym Shoes or Sandals may be worn, when permitted at sea.
Equivalent Dresses

Army
Navy
Air Force

: No 4
: No 8A
: No 6
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Dress No 9
Overall

Peak Cap / White Turban

Overall Navy Blue
Slip-on Shoulder Straps (SOs)
Arm Badges (EPs)
Cloth Name Tab
Cloth Blood Group Tab
Black Socks
Black Non-Slip Shoes

Occasion to wear
For working in Confined Spaces/Machinery
Compartments.

64

Notes

1. Beret / Black Turban may be worn in place of Peak Cap / White Turban.
2. Sea Cap may be worn onboard ships.
Equivalent Dresses

Army
Navy
Air Force

: Nil
: No 9
: Nil

65

Dress No 10
Action Rig

Peak Cap / White Turban

Light Blue Shirt Full Sleeve
Slip-on Shoulder Straps (SOs)
Arm Badges (EPs)
Cloth Name Tab
Cloth Blood Group Tab
Navy Blue Trousers (Cotton Drills)
Black Non-Slip Shoes
Black Socks

Occasions to wear

1. Normal Working Dress at sea and during

Action Stations.
2. Basic Fire Fighting Rig.
3. Working Dress Ashore/Afloat.

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Notes

1. Web Belt, Anklets and Boots to be worn when ordered.

2. Beret / Black Turban may be worn in place of Peak Cap / White Turban.
3. Sea Cap may be worn onboard ships.
Equivalent Dresses

Army
Navy
Air Force

: No 7
: No 10
: No 12

67

Dress No 10A

Summer Working Dress

Peak Cap / White Turban

Shirt Light Blue Half Sleeve
Trousers Navy Blue Gaberdine
Belt Navy Blue and Buckle with CG Crest
Chest Badges
Name Tally
Ribbons
Slip-on Shoulder Straps (SOs)
Arm Badges (EPs)
Black Shoes
Black Socks

Occasions to wear

Summer Working Rig

68

Notes

1. In cold weather, when permitted, Black Jersey may be worn over the Shirt by SOs / EPs. Rank
Badges / Shoulder Badges are to be worn as per the provisions laid down for Black Jersey.
2. Beret / Black Turban may be worn in lieu of Peak Cap / White Turban.
3. Sea Cap may be worn when permitted at sea.
4. Black Boots / Anklets / Gaiters to be worn when ordered.
Equivalent Dresses

Army
Navy
Air Force

: Nil
: No 10A
: Nil

69

Sports Rig

70

White Sports T-shirt with Collar

White Short
White Gym Shoes
White Socks
White Divided Skirt may be worn by
lady officers in lieu of White Short

Note

White Trousers may be worn in lieu of White Shorts / White Skirt when attending as spectators

71

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SECTION IV
Accessories to be worn
with Uniforms

73

Head Gear
Peak Cap. The crown of the cap shall be of bright white, PVC coated ribbed cloth (of approved

design), with interlining of heat resistant material and a lining of moisture proof material. The seam
of the circular crown shall be 4.7 cm away from the line where it joins the bevel. A grommet shall be
fitted inside to keep the crown fully stretched, circular and flat. The peak shall be of compressed fiber
with the top in glossy black and the underside in matt green. There shall be a 1 cm wide adjustable
chin strap in shiny material with two buckles, anchored on a cloth covered button on each side. The
depth of the peak at the centre to be 5.5 cm for SOs/EPs, 6.5 cm for Dy Comdt and below, 7.5 cm for
Comdt (JG) and above. It shall be set at an angle of 35 degree to the bevel and the bevel shall be at an
angle of 10 degree to the crown. In case of SOs/EPs and officers below the rank of Comdt (JG), the top
of the peak shall be in glossy black, while in case of Comdt (JG) and above it shall be covered in black
wool. Comdt (JG) to DIG (Senior Grade) shall have one row of oak leaves in golden zari embroidery
of the approved design and for flag officers two such rows shall be provided.

Beret Cap. The Beret, made of black wool, shall be of single piece and circular lined with black

satin, with an interlining of polyethylene film. A braided draw tape, 18 cm longer than the circumference
shall be provided inside the head band and the two ends tied with a double bow knot. There shall be
two eyelets on the right side centre, 1.5 cm above the head band seam and 2.5 cm apart. There shall
be an inner reinforcement piece for the badge. When laid flat, the radius of the crown shall be 4.5 cm
more than that of the head band. The Beret, when worn, shall have the head band horizontal, the badge
vertically above the left eye-brow and the double bow knot at the centre back. The right part shall be
pulled down tight over the right ear.

Sea Caps. Sea Cap for Officers, SOs/EPs shall be made of black cloth of approved specifications.

It should have the crown of Jet black colour with the top visor of similar colour. In case of SOs/EPs,
Coast Guard Emblem in golden yellow thread on white background with symmetry on front two panels

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shall be embossed on front side of the crown. In case of Officers, the CG Emblem shall be embossed
without any background on front side of the Crown. Comdt (JG) to DIG senior grade shall have single
brass on the peak whereas Flag Officers shall have double brass.

Turban
White Turban. The turban shall consist of a Pugree, a headband and a badge. The Pugree, of

bright white, soft muslin, should be long enough to go round the head six times crossing over in the
centre and folded to a uniform width of 7.5 cm. It must cover the hair completely, reach the nape of
the neck and form six unwrinkled, evenly spaced overlapping layers. It is secured by tucking in at the
back with no lose ends shown. The black headband should show a 2.5 cm equilateral triangle at the
centre of the forehead. The badge shall be fixed to the Pugree directly above the headband triangle.
Black Turban. Black turban shall be identical to the white turban except that the cloth shall be black.

Headgear Badges
Peak Cap and Turban Badges for Officers. The Peak Cap badge

shall have a wreath of gold zari laurel leaves surrounding a foul silver anchor,
embroidered on a black cloth background. The Ashoka lions atop shall be
embroidered in gold and silver zari on a background of red velvet. The black
cloth background shall follow the outline of the badge at 5 mm width. The
badge shall be 6.5 cm in height and 9 cm in width. The badge shall be stitched
to a 3.5 cm wide mohair band. The turban badge of Dy Comdt and below
shall be the same as the peak cap badge. In case of Comdt (JG) to DIG (Senior
Grade), there shall be one row of oak leaves in golden zari attached to the
bottom of the Turban Badge, and in case of flag officers there shall be two such
rows. Turban badges shall have a pin and holder at the back.
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Beret Badge for Officers. Identical in design to the Turban Badge except that it shall be 4.5

cm high and 6.2 cm wide. It shall be stitched to the beret vertically above the left eyebrow.

Peak Cap, Beret and Turban Badges for SOs / EPs. These badges, to be used with

both peak cap and beret, shall be of anodized aluminum. The badge for SOs shall have a laurel wreath
with Ashoka lion atop in golden colour, with a foul silver anchor in the centre of the wreath. The badge
for EPs shall have an oval shape made of anodised aluminium in place of the laurel wreath with Ashoka
Lions atop in golden colour with a foul silver anchor in centre of the oval shape. All badges shall have
black woolen backing and a black rexene stiffener. Peak Cap Badges shall have a clip to fix the badge to
the 3.5 cm wide mohair band, while turban and beret badges shall have a pin and holder arrangement.

Rank Badges-Officers
Shoulder Straps for Officers. Shoulder straps, covered in black wool over a padded, water

resistant base shall have a long shank No 3 button with its centre 2 cm from the top end. The strap
should be flat longitudinally but along the width it is to be slightly curved with the edges 3 mm below
the centre. The length of the strap shall be 11 cm at the edges and 13 cm at the middle. The width
shall be 5.6 cm. The straps shall be secured to the garment using two ends of a lace and a button.
When properly worn, the strap should tilt five degree forward. The full stripe shall be 1.3 cm wide
and the half stripe 6 mm wide. The first stripe shall be fixed 7 mm from the edge and the gap between
stripes shall be 4 mm. DIGs broad stripe shall be 4.1 cm wide. In addition a star made of golden zari
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with 2.6 cm outer diameter shall be placed 8 mm above the stripes. Asst. Comdt. Under Training Phase
II shall wear white twisted cord attached to Star made of golden zari (Dia 2.6 cm) placed at centre of
the shoulder strips.
Flag Officers Shoulder Straps. Flag Officers standard shoulder straps shall be of gold and

silver zari with Ashoka Lions with a background of Navy Blue velvet cloth, crossed sword and baton (with
sword point facing aft) and stars appropriate to the rank; two stars for IG and three stars for ADG. The
outer diameter of star shall be 2.5 cm. The 5 mm wide edging shall be black for all flag officers. The
strap shall be flat. With working dresses, flag officers may wear shoulder straps with stripes in lieu.
The dimensions shall be as
Length at centre

Length at edge

Width


Black border all-round
Gilt button size 3
Height of Ashoka Lions
Width of Ashoka Lions
Length of Baton

Length of Sword

Size of Star (outer dia)

follows:
:

:

:

:

:

:

:

:

:

:

14.5 cm
12.0 cm
5.6 cm
0.5 cm
1.6 cm
4.0 cm
3.2 cm
4.3 cm
4.8 cm
2.5 cm

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Slip-on Shoulder Straps for Officers. Slip-on shoulder straps, to be used by officers with

No 7, 7A, 9, 10 and 10A dresses, are to be 12 cm long. At the sleeve end they should be 5.6 cm
wide and at the other end 5.2 cm wide. The widths, gaps and other distances shall be identical to the
regular shoulder straps.

Stripes on Sleeves. Width of officers stripes shall be 1.5 cm for full stripes, 0.7 cm for half

stripes and 4.5 cm for the broad stripe. Gaps between stripes shall be 0.7 cm. Outer diameter of the
star shall be 2.6 cm. Stripes of DIGs and above should begin 5 cm from the sleeve edge and that of
other officers 7.5 cm. Asst. Comdt. under training phase II are to wear white twisted cord attached to
star made of golden zari (Dia 2.6cm) on lapels instead of stripes on sleeves.

Georgette Patches. The georgette patches are to be used by the officers of the rank of

Commandants and above on all CG uniforms except Dress No 7 (when wearing neck tie) and Dress
No 9. Georgette patches are to be clipped on the shirt collar with a metal clip underneath the collar.
In case of uniforms with black jacket, white tunic and mess jackets, Georgette Patches may be fixed
suitably by stitching/Velcro in lieu of metal clip. The Georgette Patches are to be worn in the centre of
the collars in such a way that the shorter inner edge is in line with the fold of the collar.
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Entitled Officers and Description of Georgette Patches. The design for georgette

patches is to be same for all types of uniforms but is to vary depending on the rank of officers. The
specifications of georgette patches to be worn by officers of various ranks are as follows:
(a) Commandant and DIG with less than 04 years Service. The length of inner
edge and outer edge of the georgette patches measuring from base to apex is to be 55 mm and
60 mm respectively. The georgette patches are to have a chain of two oak leaves in gold imitation
zari.
(b) Deputy Inspector General with 04 years and above Service. The length
of inner edge and outer edge of the georgette patches measuring from base to apex is to be 55
mm and 60 mm respectively. The georgette patches are to have one star in gold imitation zari.
(c) Inspector General. The length of inner edge and outer edge of the georgette patches
measuring from base to apex is to be 60 mm and 65 mm respectively. The georgette patches are
to have two stars in gold imitation zari.
(d) Additional Director General. The length of inner edge and outer edge of the
georgette patches measuring from base to apex is to be 70 mm and 75 mm respectively. The
georgette patches are to have three stars in gold imitation zari.
Specifications.
(a) Button. Georgette patches are to have a round brass electroplated button of size 12 mm

diameter with the embossing of the Ashoka and Satyamev Jayate in hindi below the Ashoka. This
button is to be in the middle of triangle at the top.
(b) Oak Leaf. The design of the embellishment on the georgette patches is a chain of two
oak leaves in gold imitation Zari with the top end of the lower oak leaf pointing outwards. The
width of the oak leaf is to be 9 mm.
(c) Star. The five pointed stars are to be made in gold imitation zari and are to point upwards
towards the golden button. The outer diameter of the star is to be 15 mm and the inner
diameter is to be 6 mm.
(d) Shape of Georgette Patches. The top of the georgette patches is to be made
pointed with the height of triangle as 15 mm. The width of the georgette patches is to be 22
mm long. The bottom edge is to be slightly skewed to adjust for the variation between the inner
and outer length so that it confirms to the cut of the shirt collar. However, in case of Dress No 2
and 4, the bottom edge is to be straight.
(e) Georgette Patches worn with Dress No 2 and 4. The length of outer
edge of georgette patches is to be same as inner edge whilst wearing with Dress No 2 and 4.
(f) Background. The colour of the background velvet cloth of the collar tabs is to be black.

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Georgette Patches (Type A)

to be worn with all Dresses except No 2 and 4

Commandant &
Deputy Inspector General

(With less than 4 years Service)

Deputy Inspector General

(With 4 years and
above Service)

Inspector General

Additional Director General

Georgette Patches (Type B)

to be worn with Dress No 2 and 4

Commandant &
Deputy Inspector General

(With less than 4 years Service)

Deputy Inspector General

(With 4 years and
above Service)

Inspector General

Additional Director General

Rank Badges-Subordinate Officers

Shoulder Straps for SOs. The strap shall be of the same design as officers. At a distance of

5.5 cm from the outer ends in the case of ADH and U/ADH and 6 cm in case of P/ADH, there shall be
a metallic badge in golden colour depicting a laurel wreath surrounding an anchor in case of ADH, two
metallic crossed anchors in golden colour in case of U/ADH and Ashoka Emblem in golden colour in case
of P/ADH. U/ADH shall, in addition, have a silver ribbon with 7 mm width and two such ribbons in case
of P/ADH with 7 mm gap in between the two ribbons. The ribbons are to be set 7 mm from the edge.

Slip-on Shoulder Straps for SOs.

Slip-on shoulder straps to be used by SOs with No 7, 9,

10 and 10A dresses are to be 12 cm long. At the sleeve end they should be 5.6 cm wide and at the
other end 5.2cm wide. The widths, gaps and other distances shall be identical to the regular shoulder
straps of SOs. In place of the metallic badge, there shall be an embroidered badge.
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Stripes on Sleeves for SOs. Design, widths and gaps of U/ADH and P/ADH stripes shall be

the same as those on shoulder straps. The first stripe shall begin 9 cm from the sleeve edge and the
embroidered badge shall be placed 5 cm from the top edge of the stripe. The embroidered badge of
ADH shall be placed at the corresponding place.

Arm Badges for EPs

Branch Badges for EPs. These are to be worn by EPs at the centre of the right upper arm

of all dresses, except No 7. They are to be black on white with summer dresses and golden yellow on
black with winter dresses. The back ground of the emblem shall be 9 cm high and 6 cm wide, with a
flat bottom and a peaked top meeting at an angle of 1200 in case of arm badges for summer dresses
and a tapered top with flat bottom in case of arm badges for winter dresses.

Branch Badges on Summer Uniforms

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Branch Badges on Winter Uniforms

Rank Badges for EPs. These are to be worn by EPs at the centre of the left upper arm of all dresses.

They are to be black on white with summer dresses and golden yellow on black with winter dresses.
P/NVKs, Yantriks, U/Yantriks to have two crossed foul anchors with Ashoka lions atop and U/NVK ranks
a single foul anchor. The background shall be 9 cm high and 6 cm wide with a flat bottom and a peaked
top-, meeting at a 120 degree angle.

Rank Badges on Summer Uniforms

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Rank Badges on Winter Uniforms

Star Badges for EPs. One star to indicate professional qualification for U/NVK rank, two for

P/NVK and three for ADH and Instructor ranks. To be worn just below the Branch Badge.

Star Badges on Summer Uniforms

Star Badges on Winter Uniforms

Good Conduct Badges. These are of three types one stripe, two stripes and three stripes.

The stripes are of V shape with a 135 degree angle. They are 10 cm across horizontally and 1.1 cm in
width. They are to be set 1.1 cm apart.

3 GCBs on Dress No 2

3 GCBs on Dress No 1

Chest Badges
Pilot Badge. The wings, anchor and the Ashoka lions shall be made

of gold colour brass metal with letter P embossed on blue background and
surrounded by a golden circle on circular disc on top of anchor positioned
just below the Ashoka Emblem. The badge shall have a width of 7.5 cm
and a height of 2.8 cm. The badge is worn immediately above the ribbons/
medals.

Observer Badge. This badge is similar to that of Pilots badge except

that the letter P is replaced with letter O.

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ACDs Badge. The badge consists of raised half wings with black backing

embroidered in golden zari surrounding a coiled rope and anchor in silver

zari. The badge shall be 3.2 cm wide and 2.9 cm in height.

ATCOs Badge. The brass metallic badge will consist of a representation

of a Flying Eagle clenching a symbolic Radar Wave in its claws. The size will
be 4.5 cm x 5.5 cm.

QFI / QNI Torch.

The Torch shall be made of brass metal of one inch

in length

Proficiency Award Insignia.

The Proficiency Award Insignia (PAI)

will be a brass eagle measuring 3 cm from wing tip to wing tip.

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Safety Award Insignia.

The Safety Award Insignia will be six pointed star made of brass,
measuring 1.5 cm from point to point. The Safety Award Insignia will consist of following three
categories:Good performance
Superior performance
Excellent performance

-
-
-

One Star
Two Stars
Three Stars

Diver Badge.

Made from anodized aluminum, in golden colour. The

badge depicts a diver in arch-backed posture with the Ashoka lions on his
back. The badge is 7 cm wide and 3 cm high.

Parachutist Badge.

This badge depicts a pair of wings with a

parachute in the centre. The wings are embroidered in golden zari and the
parachute in silver zari against a black background. The full size badge is 7
cm wide and 3 cm high and the miniature badge 5.7 cm wide and 2.3 cm
high.

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Bilingual Name Tally. Matt finish white plastic, 8 cm by 2 cm with

a 1 mm black border. The letters shall be 5 mm high with Hindi on top and
English below. There shall be a brass hook and pin arrangement, fixed at the
back top edge, for securing. The hook is to be fixed at the top edge, and not
in the middle, to prevent the tally tilting down when worn.

Cloth name tabs 12 cm by 3 cm of white colour, with the name in 1 cm high letters written in hindi
in black colour. To be stitched 1.5 cm above the right pocket on overall and light blue shirt full sleeved.
A similar badge is to be stitched 1.5 cm above the left pocket on overall and light blue shirt full sleeved
for depicting Blood Group.

Surface Operation Badge. The badges are to be of soft copper/brass with nickel finish

in gold plating for officers and silver plating for Subordinate Officers / Enrolled Personnel. The
dimensions would be 7.0 cm x 2.8 cm. The badges are to be lacquered on top. There should be a
metal pin, with a lifebuoy in the centre and two crossed bower anchors on a background of the ocean
swells. The badge is to be worn on the left side of the chest 1.5 cm above left pocket; if the ribbons
are worn it should be 1.0 cm above the ribbons. The badges will be worn on all uniforms (except no.
7, 8, 9 & 10) including mess jackets. Personnel falling due for the badge would be entitled to wear
the same as and when they become eligible. Personnel entitled for ships diver badge will be eligible
to wear SD badge on the right side of the chest 1.0 cm above the name tally in addition to surface
operation badge on the left side. The design of the badge is as follows:-

Badge for Officers

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Badge for SOs/EPs

Command Insignia. A gold metal circular insignia consisting of a

star pyramid atop an anchor shank encircled by a life buoy with the word
Command embossed on the top half of the life buoy. The circular shaped
insignia with Command inscription is to be of soft copper/brass in gold
plating. The approximate dimensions would be 25.40 mm/2.54 cm/1 inch.
The insignia is to be worn on the right chest in centre of the pocket. The
insignia will be worn with all uniforms (except no. 8s & 10s) including mess
jackets.

MCPE Badge. MCPE badge is worn by Officers after passing Mid

Career Professional Examination. It is a circular badge depicting a five

pointer star in silver colour with letters MCPE in oval shape at the bottom.

Medals and Ribbons

Medals. Medals shall be fixed on a 7 cm high ribbonboard in one row, in order of precedence right

to left. The bottom of the medals shall be dressed horizontally and shall hang 2 cm clear of the bottom
edge of the ribbonboard. With up to 4 medals there should be no gap or overlap. Above that number,
the medals shall be arranged with the ribbon of the first showing in full, and the rest placed with under
lap right to left. The width of the medal board shall be 12 cm up to 6 medals, 14 cm up to 8 medals,
15 cm up to 12 medals and 18 cm if there are more. Medals are to be worn horizontally centered on
the left chest with the top edge 6 cm below the highest point of the sleeve joint. Bars and Mentionin-Dispatch shall be worn at the centre of the ribbon above the respective medal. Not more than one
emblem shall be worn on one ribbon. No medals are to be worn with saree by women officers.

Medals on Dress No. 1

Miniature Medals on Dress No. 6

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Ribbons. Ribbons, worn with summer uniforms, shall be in rows

of up to 4 against a metal backing and 1 mm thick flat padding,

arranged in the same sequence as the medals. Ribbon width shall
be 1.3 cm. There shall be no gap or overlap between ribbons, but
there shall be a gap of 1 mm between rows. When the number of
ribbons is not divisible by 4, the lowest row shall be made up of 2
or 3 ribbons and the second lowest of 3 ribbons in case the lowest
row is of 2 ribbons. Ribbons to be worn horizontally centered on the
left chest of summer uniforms with the lowest row 1.5 cm above the
top of the pocket. On No 3 dress, the ribbons shall be arranged in
rows such that the bottom row is stitched to the jacket 2 cm above
the highest point of the chest pocket. The rows, with a maximum of
4 ribbons, shall be vertically dressed on the left. On the right, the
ribbons should be dressed to follow the line of the lapel as closely as
possible. Bars and Mentions-in-Dispatch shall be worn in the centre
of the respective ribbon, with no more than one emblem on one
ribbon. No ribbons are to be worn on saree by women officers.

DGICGs Commendation Badge.

DGICG Commendation
badge shall be made in oval shape of the same circumference and half
the thickness as that of standard medals. A badge made of brass will
be issued for the commendation. A Silver coated metallic badge will be
issued for the second and subsequent commendations.

Regional Commanders Commendation Badge. Regional

Commanders badge will be in rectangular shape (Dimension of the

Badge 29 x 22 mm) rounded at the corners, made of brass of 01mm
thickness, letters and emblem engraved in golden embossing. The
design of the badge is as Shown.
Note. A person can wear a maximum of two Commendation badges
even he/she has been awarded more than two. In case of single badge,
it is to be worn on left pocket at the centre and in case of two badges,
they are to be worn on left pocket vertically aligned one above the other
at the centre of the pocket.

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Ten Ribbons on Dress No. 3

with one Bar

Nine Ribbons on Dress No. 8A

Presidents Tatrakshak Medal. The medal shall be circular in

shape, made of silver with gold gilt, one and three-eighth inches in diameter
and shall have embossed on the obverse the design of the Coast Guard Crest
in the centre and words Presidents Coast Guard Medal above and India
below, along the edge of the medal separated by two five pointed heraldic
stars. On the reverse, it shall have embossed the State Emblem in the center
and a wreath joined by a plain clasp at the top along the upper edge. On the
rim the name of the person to whom the medal has been awarded, shall be
inscribed. Each medal shall be suspended from the left chest. The riband of
an inch and three-eighth in width, shall be silver white with Navy Blue Band
in the middle dividing it in three equal parts.

Tatrakshak Medal. The medal shall be circular in shape, made of

Bronze, one and three-eighth inches in diameter and shall have embossed
on the obverse the design of the Coast Guard Crest in the centre and words
Coast Guard Medal above and India below, along the edge of the medal
separated by two five pointed heraldic stars. On the reverse, it shall have
embossed the State Emblem in the center and a wreath joined by a plain
clasp at the top along the upper edge. On the rim the name of the person
to whom the medal has been awarded, shall be inscribed. Each medal shall
be suspended from the left chest. The riband of an inch and three-eighth in
width shall have four silver white and five Navy Blue alternate strips of equal
width.
Coast Guard Silver Jubilee Medal. The medal shall be circular

in shape, made of cupro-nickel, 35 mm in diameter and fitted to the ribbon

bar. It shall have embossed on the front, Coast Guard logo in the centre with
inscription Coast Guard Silver Jubilee Medal on the top of Coast Guard
logo and below it with inscription 1977-2002. On the reverse, the design
of the state emblem in the centre with inscription rVj{kd jtr t;arh ind
on the top of the state Emblem and below it with inscription 1977-2002.
On the rim the name of the person to whom the medal has been awarded be
inscribed. The medal shall be suspended from the left chest and the riband
of an inch and three-eighth in width, will be silver white with Navy Blue in
two equal parts.

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50 Years of Independence Medal.

The medal shall be circular in shape, made of Cupronickel material, 35 mm in diameter and fitted to a plain horizontal bar with standard fitting. It shall
have embossed on its obverse the image of Red Fort and the inscription 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF
INDEPENDENCE in oval shape along the rim above it and 1947-1997 below it in oval shape along
the rim. On the reverse the medal shall have embossed the map of India with inscription in Hindi
Lora=rk dh Lo.kZ t;arh ind in oval shape above the map along the rim.

09 and 20 Years Coast Guard Service Medal. The medals shall be circular in shape,

made of Cupro-nickel material, 35 mm in diameter and fitted to a plain horizontal bar with standard
fitting. It shall have embossed on its obverse the State Emblem and the inscriptions 09 years and 20
years rVj{kd lsok in Hindi and English above and below it along the rim. On its reverse, it shall have
crest of the Coast Guard and its motto in the centre. The medal shall be worn suspended from left
chest by a silk ribbon which shall be 32 millimeters in width. The 09 years long service ribbon shall be
of sky blue background with horizontal silver white one wave of 2 mm in width in the centre. The 20
years long service ribbon shall be of navy blue background with horizontal silver white two waves of 2
mm in width in the centre. Medals will be worn in the order of precedence after 50 years independence
anniversary medal and before coast guard silver jubilee medal with 20 years long service medal first
followed by nine years medal.

09 Year CG Service Medal

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20 Year CG Service Medal

Miscellaneous Accessories

Tie. Black Neck Tie shall be made of plain weave, black polyester

fabric made of two pieces with the joint to lie under the collar with
triangular ends. Length should be 152 cm and width at the broad
end 8 cm. The tie may be worn with a single or double knot. The
tip of the front end should reach 2 cm below the waist band. The tie
should be free of wrinkles or twists when worn.

Bow Tie. The material should be plain black silk of double ended design.

The bow should be 12 cm long and 4 cm wide. Do not wear a readymade

bow tie.

Shawl Scarf.

The material should be plain weave, black polyester

fabric. It shall have Clergy collar design, with a width of 4.2 cm at the
front centre, tapering to 2 cm at the back where it is closed with a Velcro
arrangement.

Black Woolen Scarf.

May be worn by officers and SOs/EPs

with black Winter Uniforms. It shall be made of black knitted wool.
The dimensions of the Scarf shall be 120 cm x 45cm.

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Black Cravat.

May be worn by officers and SOs/EPs with Dress No. 7. The cravats shall be made
of black cloth of approved specifications and design as shown in photographs.

Cravat for Officers

Cravat for SOs/EPs

Guilt Buttons (Size 1, 2 and 3).

These, round, convex gilt buttons for officers shall be in

three sizes. Size 1 (24 mm dia), size 2 (19 mm dia), and size 3 (16 mm dia). They shall have a coiled
rope rim with raised Ashoka lions atop with words Indian Coast Guard written in English in circular
shape around Ashoka Lions and a star just below the Ashoka Lions. Buttons for SOs/EPs are same as
officers except that size 2 is not applicable.

Size 1
Kamarband.

Size 2

The material should be plain weave, black polyester

fabric, which should not wrinkle when worn. Both edges shall be convex
with the top edge projecting 2 cm above at the centre and the bottom
edge projecting 4 cm below at the centre. The width at the front centre
to be 16 cm and at the back centre 10 cm. There should be a 15
cm overlap at the back. Securing arrangements, of buckles and Velcro,
should not be visible.
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Size 3

Belt White and Navy Blue with Buckle. The material for white belt should be of

bright white, high tenacity multi-filament synthetic material in double oxford design. The belt shall be
120 cm long, 3.5 cm wide and 2 mm thick. Both ends of the belt shall be heat sealed. Buckle with the
Coast Guard crest shall be of nickel-chrome plated brass. The Coast Guard crest shall be 3.4 cm high
and 2.4 cm wide. The material and dimensions of Navy Blue belt will be same except that the colour
will be Navy Blue instead of white.

Stocking White and Black. Stockings, both white and black, are made from cotton yarn

on the inside and nylon yarn on the outside. The top portion (15.5 cm to 18.5 cm) is to have 1 mm x
1 mm ribs, the rest (except for heel, sole and toe which shall be plain) shall be ribbed in 7 mm x 1 mm.
The stockings, when worn, should reach just below the top of the shin bone.

Socks White and Black. Socks are of two types, white and black. They shall have 5 cm

elastic at the top and the rest (except heel, sole and toe which should be plain) shall be ribbed in 4
mm x 1 mm. White socks shall have nylon yarn outside and cotton yarn inside. Black socks shall have
terry pile inside and plain knitting outside. Socks when worn should reach half way up the shin bone
and should not sag.

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Sword and Accessories

Sword. The blade shall be 80 cm long. The blade shall be 22 mm wide

near the hilt and it shall be 5.5 mm thick. The blade shall taper to a spear
point and on both sides it shall have specified designs. The handle shall be in
gilt with a lions head and thumb rest stop.
Scabbard. The scabbard, made of leather, shall be 85 cm long. The gilt

fittings at the top and in the middle shall have rings to take the sword belt.
Sword Knot & Belt. The sword knot shall be of gold and blue cord

with barrel shaped mould covered with blue and gold gimp with blue bullion
at the end. The adjustable belt in black leather shall be 3.8 cm wide with a
crested gilt buckle and two straps of 2 cm width. The length of these straps
shall be 52 cm and 28 cm with spring hooks to take the scabbard rings and,
at the top of the shorter strap, a gilt hook to suspend the sword short.

Raincoats, Gaiters and Anklets

Raincoat. It shall be made of orange colour, light weight, rubberized

fabric. It shall have an adjustable belt. Souvesters shall be of the same fabric,
with chin straps.

Gaiters. These shall be made of black leather/rexine with four eyelet

holes on each side fastened with leather loops. There shall be strap and
buckle at the top. The Gaiters shall be 24 cm high at the front and 26 cm
high at the back.

Anklets.

These shall be made of white leather/rexine, 16 cm high,

fastened with two sets of buckles and straps.

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Aiguillettes, Epaulettes and Shoulder Cords

Aiguillettes.

These are of two types, all gold and gold/blue. The all gold type is worn on the
left by Flag Officers. The gold and blue type is worn on the left shoulder by Staff Officers and Coast
Guard Assistants to Flag Officers and AsDC. All such officers shall wear aiguillettes with dresses 1, 2,
5 and 6. Coast Guard Assistants and Staff Officers shall also wear them with dresses 3 and 4 when so
directed. The aiguillettes are made of gold zari cord and consist of a front plait of 42 cm and a rear
plait of 67 cm. There shall be two plain cords on either side of each plait. In the front, the inner cord
shall be 42 cm long and the outer cord 52 cm long. The two plaits and the two front cords shall be
fixed together at the bottom. At the rear, the 120 cm long cord shall start on the outer side, go around
the two inner cords and brought back on the inner side. The length of the cords at the end of the plaits
is 22 cm including the netted head and metal tack. When worn, the arm should go through the two
sets of plaits and cords. When the aiguillettes are worn with the white tunic, the small loop is attached
to the top button. With winter uniforms and the white mess jacket the small loop is attached to a small
button fitted under the lapel in the corresponding position of the second button of the tunic. With No
1, 3 and 5 dresses, an epaulette, covered with plaited cord of the same pattern as the aiguillette plait,
is worn on the appropriate side and the aiguillettes fastened to it. With No 2, 4 and 6 dresses, the
shoulder strap of rank is used for this purpose.

Flag Officers Aiguillettes

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Shoulder Cord. These are of two types, all gold and gold / blue, corresponding to the two types

of aiguillettes. The shoulder cord shall be made of three 62 cm long cords placed side by side. Officers
required to wear cords are Coast Guard Assistants, Staff Officers and AsDC. Cords shall be worn with
dresses 3, 4, 6B, 7, 7A, 8, 8A and 10A.

ADCs Epaulettes

ADCs Shoulder Cord

Ladies Shoulder Bag. Two types of shoulder bags for women officers shall be made of white

and black leather or synthetic leather material of decent design. The approximate size shall be 28 cm
x 22 cm x 10 cm. They shall be closed with a suitable closing arrangement in the centre. There shall
be a 2.5 cm wide adjustable shoulder sling made of the same material. The black bag may be carried,
slung on the shoulder, with dresses 3 and 7 and the white bag with dresses 8 and 8A.
Ladies Purse. The purse for women officers shall be made of leather or synthetic leather material

in black colour. It shall be approximately 28 cm long at the base and 25 cm long at the top. The mouth
shall have a suitable securing arrangement. The purse may be carried with dresses 5, 6 and 6A.

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Foot Wear

Black Shoes

White Shoes

Black Boots

Black Non-slip Shoes

White Gym Shoes

PVC Sandals

Black Shoes for Ladies

White Ballerina
Shoes for Ladies

Black Shoes.

The black upper portion, of plain grain chrome leather, shall be of derby design
with the toe and the vamp in one piece. The sole should be of black rubber. There shall be four pairs
of black eyelets to take 4 mm wide, 60 cm long flat laces.

Black Shoes for Ladies.

The black upper portion, of plain grain chrome leather, shall be of

derby design with the toe and the vamp in one piece. The sole should be of black rubber. There shall
be three pairs of black eyelets to take 4 mm wide, 45 cm long flat laces.

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White Shoes.

These shoes, for men and women, shall be identical in design, shape, workmanship
and finish to their respective black counterparts except that the upper portion of the shoe shall be of
white PU coated leather, the heel and sole of tan brown PVC or rubber, and the eyelets and laces should
be white.
White Ballerina Shoes for Ladies.

Women officers may also wear ballerina design white

shoes. The toe, vamp and quarters shall be of a single piece joined at the quarter. The heel should be
32 mm and sole design shall be similar to the Derby Shoe.

Black Boots. The toe and the vamp shall be of one piece, black chrome, leather. The quarters

shall be in two pieces joined at the back by a vertical band. The heel and sole shall be of black rubber.
There shall be seven pairs of black enameled eyelets to take 100 cm long flat laces with a black cotton
loop at the back to take the lace.
Black Non-slip Shoes. The black non-slip shoes shall be identical in shape, design, workmanship

and finish to the black shoes worn by men except that the upper portion of the shoe shall be of printed
grain leather and the sole and the heel shall be made of rubber with non-slip design.
White Gym Shoes. The gym shoes shall have white canvas upper and white rubber toe cap and

welt. The flat sole shall be black. There shall be five pairs of white eyelets to take 4 mm wide, 70 cm
long flat laces.
PVC Sandals. The tan brown PVC sandals shall have two crossed vamp straps with the longer

one going behind the heels and fastening on the outer side. The sole and heel should be of non-slip
design.

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Order of Precedence-Medals and Decorations

The following is the order of precedence in which decorations and medals are worn:(Gazette Notification No. 106-Pres/2004 dt 19 Jul 04)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12
13.
14
15.
16.

17.
18.
19.

20.

21.
22.
23.
24.
25.
26.
27.

28.
29.
30.
31.
32.
33.
34.
35.
36.

Bharat Ratna
Param Vir Chakra
Ashoka Chakra
Padma Vibhushan
Padma Bhushan
Sarvottam Yudh Seva Medal
Param Vishisht Seva Medal
Maha Vir Chakra
Kirti Chakra
Padma Shri
Sarvottam Jeevan Raksha Padak
Uttam Yudh Seva Medal
Ati Vishisht Seva Medal
Vir Chakra
Shaurya Chakra
Presidents Police and Fire Services Medal
for gallantry
Presidents Police Medal for gallantry
Presidents Fire Services Medal for gallantry
Presidents Correctional Service Medal for
gallantry
Presidents Home Guards and Civil Defence
Medal for gallantry
Yuddh Seva Medal
Sena / Nao Sena / Vayu Sena Medal
Vishisht Seva Medal
Police Medal for gallantry
Fire Services Medal for gallantry
Correctional Service Medal for gallantry
Home Guards and Civil Defence Medal for
gallantry
Uttam Jeevan Raksha Padak
Parakram Padak
General Service Medal - 1947
Samanya Seva Medal - 1965
Special Service Medal
Samar Seva Star - 1965
Poorvi Star
Pashchimi Star
Op Vijay Star

37.
38.
39.
40.
41.
42.
43.
44.
45.
46.

47.

48.

49.

50.

51.
52.
53.
54.
55.

56.

57.
58.
59.
60.
61.
62.
63.
64.
65.
66.
67.
68.

Siachen Glacier Medal

Raksha Medal - 1965
Sangram Medal
Op Vijay Medal
Sainya Seva Medal
High Altitude Medal
Police (Antrik Suraksha Seva) Padak
Police (Special Duty) Medal - 1962
Videsh Seva Medal
Presidents Police and Fire Services Medal
for distinguished service
Presidents Police Medal for distinguished
service
Presidents Fire Services Medal for
distinguished service
Presidents Correctional Service Medal for
distinguished service
Presidents Home Guards and Civil Defence
Medal for distinguished service
Meritorious Service Medal
Long Service and Good Conduct Medal
Police Medal for meritorious service
Fire Services Medal for meritorious service
Correctional Service Medal for meritorious
service
Home Guards and Civil Defence Medal for
meritorious service
Jeevan Raksha Padak
Territorial Army Decoration
Territorial Army Medal
Indian Independence Medal - 1947
Independence Medal - 1950
50th Anniversary of Independence Medal
25th Independence Anniversary Medal
30 Years Long Service Medal
20 Years Long Service Medal
9 Years Long Service Medal
Commonwealth Awards
Other Awards

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Drawing Board Memoirs

Project Director
DIG KS Sheoran, TM

Project Coordinator
Lt Cdr Vijay R Raina
Editorial Board
DIG NG Raveendran, TM
Comdt Alok K Madhukar, TM
Comdt Amitabh Banerjee
Comdt(JG) Ashish Pillania
Comdt (JG) Nupur Kulshrestha
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The voyage to acquire this glamorous official document

was a fun all the way. The selection of models was a
first milestone and when we had chosen our own models,
not because of budgetary constraints but we felt ours are
better-dont believe it, just accept it. When we started
with fabrication of uniforms, we realised that identifying
the correct specifications was a challenge even bigger
amidst the numerous policy letters. The last minute
corrections and suggestions while the cameraman was
ready to shoot, though irritating, would be the moments
to cherish in years to come.
The photo shoot, which we thought will be over in a
week, went on for a month due to the high resolution
cameras, which proved to be superior to the human eyes
in reflecting errors. At the end, making of this book
made us to learn the art of bookmaking and of course
correct ourselves to wear uniform in right ways.