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Technical Specification for
CEREMONIAL ITEMS, WOOD/CANE/FIBREGLASS - (PACE STICKS, WALKING STICKS, CANE,
STAFF, MINIATURE DRUM STICKS & CASES)
Defence Clothing (DC)
PROPERTY OF MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
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PREFACE
TABLE 1 – PRODUCT LIST
Item Name CEREMONIAL ITEMS, WOOD/CANE/FIBREGLASS
Development File No.
Product Support File No.
NATO Stock No. User Description Pattern No.
7720-99-125-0995 Infantry Regiments Staff, Drum Major D00076
7720-99-125-0996 The Rifles Staff, Bugle Major 18857
7720-99-127-7210 Army Bag, Staff, Drum Major D00077
7720-99-136-5881 Royal Irish Regt Staff, Drum Major 20566
7720-99-973-3249 The Rifles Case, Staff, Bugle Major 24180
7720-99-973-3259 Infantry Regiments Staff, Drum Major (Practice) D00078
8115-99-127-7209 Army Case, Staff, Drum Major D00011
8455-99-977-1594 Grenadier Guards Miniature Drum Stick 21889
8455-99-977-1595 Coldstream Guards Miniature Drum Stick 21888
8455-99-977-1596 Scots Guards Miniature Drum Stick 21891
8455-99-977-1597 Irish Guards Miniature Drum Stick 21890
8455-99-977-1598 Welsh Guards Miniature Drum Stick 21892
8465-99-355-6354 RAF Walking Stick, Chief of Air Staff’s Warrant Officer
35/R/1297 TG
8465-99-446-6681 RAF Walking Stick 35/R/1297
8465-99-666-5850 Tri-Service Pace Stick - 39in D00963 TG
8465-99-579-8003 Tri-Service Pace Stick - 41in D00963
8465-99-551-3446 Tri-Service Pace Stick - 43in D00963 TG
8465-99-384-4147 Tri-Service Pace Stick - Outsize D00963 TG
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Any colour shown in this document is for representation and must not be used for colour matching
IPR STATEMENT
This specification contains information which is proprietary to the Secretary of State for Defence and shall remain the property of the Secretary of State. It is issued in strict confidence and must not be seen by any unauthorised person. The specification is supplied solely for the purpose of Information/Tender/Contract and shall not be copied or reproduced or used for any other purpose whatsoever without the express prior written permission of the Secretary of State as represented by the Intellectual property rights group
Technical data in this document refers to the edition current at the date of tender or contract unless otherwise stated
CROWN COPYRIGHT RESERVED
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TABLE 2 – ISSUE RECORD
Issue No. Comments Issue Date 2 Page 1: Change of specification title (reflected
throughout) The following NSN’s added replacing UK/SC/5768 7720-99- : 125-0995 127-7210 136-5881 973-3259 and 8115-99-7209 The following NSN’s added: 7720-99-125-0996 7720-99-973-3249 8455-99-355-6354 Page 8: Paragraph’s relating to Laboratory and Abrasion Resistance deleted Page 42 & 43: A to B dimensions amended to reflect overall length
26 February 2013
1 New specification replacing UK/SC/6258 (Pace Stick – Tri Service) and removing Miniature Drum Sticks from UK/SC/5126
28 May 2012
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PART 1
1. THE PRODUCT
Use of the Product
Used on parade and ceremonial duties
FIGURE 1: Pace Sticks
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TABLE 3 – RELATED SPECIFICATIONS AND DOCUMENTS
Specification/Document Detail BS EN 301 Synthetic resin adhesive
BS EN 1652 Copper and copper alloys – Plate, sheet, strip and circles for general purposes
BS EN 10277 Part 2
Bright steel products – Technical delivery conditions Steels for general engineering purposes
BS 1210 Screws, wood
BS 4290 Method for specifying electroplated coatings of silver and silver alloys for decorative and protective purposes
BS 4292
Part 2
Method for specifying electroplated coatings of gold and gold alloys. Gold and gold alloys for decorative and protective purposes
UK/SC/5126 Badges, buttons pins, plates and titles. Made from GM brass and nickel silver
Drawing List A1/6855 Pace Stick, Tri Service
2. PATTERNS
a. Master Patterns: DC holds a Master Pattern for this product. Potential contractors may view the pattern on site by arrangement with the DC Commercial Department
b. Standard Patterns: A Standard Pattern may be obtained from the DC Technical Information Office and may be used to provide the criteria for all materials, components and manufacturing features not fully defined in this specification
c. Drawings: Drawings may be obtained from the DC Technical Information
Office
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PART 2
3. PRODUCT DESIGN
a. Product Description: Ceremonial items that are predominantly made from wood, cane or fibreglass i.e. pace stick, walking stick and miniature drum sticks
TABLE 4 – PRODUCT COMPONENTS
4.1 Embellishments and fittings
• Gilding metal embellishments and fittings are to conform to the requirements of CuZn 10/CW501L of BS EN 1652
• Patterns; 21888, 21889, 21890, 21891, 21892
4.2 Embellishments and fittings
• Brass embellishments and fittings are to conform to the requirements of CuZn 30/CW505L of BS EN 1652
• Patterns; 25953 and D00963
4.3 Miscellaneous • Other components not specified above are to be as specified in the data sheets
• Any components not specified in the data sheets must be as in the Standard Patterns or an alternative approved by DC with similar performance characteristics
TABLE 5 – PRODUCT CONSTRUCTION
5.1 Design and assembly
• The design, assembly, textures and shades of all items are to be strictly in accordance with that of the guiding standard pattern, except those caused through the effects of natural wear and tear and ageing
• Construction is detailed in the data sheets
5.2 Metal Fittings • As detailed in the data sheets
5.3 Measurements • All measurements specified in the data sheets are in millimetres unless otherwise stated - See data sheets
• Table 8 denotes dimensional tolerances to be adhered to unless otherwise specified in the data sheets or drawings
5.4 Packaging • All items are to be individually packed in suitably sealed clear polythene bag, and labelled as per Section 4
• Individually packed items are to be boxed and delivered as detailed in the requirements of the contract
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TABLE 6– PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS OF METAL EMBELLISHMENTS Visual Requirement of Finished Insignia The Items are to be compared against the appropriate Standard Pattern for mechanical imperfections and any streakiness or unequal colouring. They are to be viewed, under no magnification, at a distance of between 30cm to 40cm in daylight or in a daylight colour-matching booth. Laboratory
Property Requirement Method of Test
Tropical exposure
No visible contrast with the Standard Pattern
• Four sample items are to be stored in a suitable tropical chamber for a period of 28 days at 32° and 90% RH
• After this period if none of the Items have changes in appearance the Items are acceptable
Abrasion Resistance of Finished Items The Item is to be securely mounted face side down, onto each of the four moving heads of a Martindale abrasion tester. (One convenient method is to attach the item directly to the moving head using double-sided tape). The heads are to be mounted onto the abrasion tester and a load of 576gms applied and rubbed against the standard worsted abradant fabric* for 60 minutes. At the end of the test the Item is to be removed and examined. If none of the Items have significantly changed in appearance then they are acceptable. *The Abradant is to be crossbred worsted fabric with the following finished particulars.
Warp Weft
Yarn count R55 tex/2 R74 tex/2 R74 tex/2
Singles Twist turns/meter 490 �20Z 550 �20 Z 490 � 20 Z 550 �20 Z
Folding test turns/meter 470 �20 S 410 �20 S
Fiber fineness 19 μm 19 μm
Threads/cm 19 12
Mass 185 g/m² -
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4. PACKAGING AND LABELLING REQUIREMENTS
a. Package and Labelling should be in accordance with the contract. b. Items should always be packaged in a way to prevent damage during transit
and storage. c. Each item is to be first wrapped in fully bleached, acid free lightweight
unglazed tissue paper. It shall be free from foreign matter to prevent damage by rubbing, before being packed in suitably sealed clear polythene bags.
d. The bag shall be clearly identified with Item Description, NSN, Contract Number, Size, Denomination and Year of Manufacture.
e. Multiple quantities of individually packaged NSN’s may be shipped in the same box. Mixed NSN multiple packaging is not permitted.
f. Multiple packaging label - Each outer package is to be clearly labelled with the Item Description, NSN, Contract Number, Size, Quantity, Denomination and Year of Manufacture
TABLE 7 – SPECIMEN LABELLING
Individual package label
Item Description NSN Contract Number Size (where applicable) Denomination Year of Manufacture
Multiple packaging label
Item Description NSN Contract Number Size (where applicable) Quantity Denomination Year of Manufacture
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TABLE 8 – DIMENSIONAL TOLERANCES The following tolerances apply unless otherwise specified within the data sheets Where items are to be fitted together the plus and minus tolerances may need to be adjusted to allow for correct fitting
In millimetres
From To +/- tolerance for wood
+/- tolerance for metal
ware
0.001 9 0.5 0.5
10 49 1 0.5
50 149 2 1
150 299 2 1
300 599 5 2
600 899 5
900 999 5
1000 1999 5
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PART 3
5. DATA SHEETS
a. The following section contains data sheets listing bill of materials, manufacturing information, dimensions and images for each NSN listed in Table 1.
b. Relevant Standard Patterns are to be used to govern shade, all shades
depicted on data sheets are for guidance only.
c. Any pattern suffixed with TG is a pattern To Guide for manufacture of a range of similar design.
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NSN 7720-99-125-0995 Pattern No. D00076
Description Staff, Drum Major, Infantry Regiments
User Army Infantry Regiments
DETAIL
All measurements are in mm. Refer to Table 8 for tolerances.
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CONTINUATION OF 8465-99-125-0995
BILL OF MATERIALS
Staff • Best Malacca cane, free from nodules, polished natural finish
Metal wear • Brass to BS EN 1652 material designation CuZn10/CW501L, gilt plated to BS 4292 Part 2 and burnished in accordance with the Standard Pattern
• Staff Shoe –Stainless steel, polished finish
• All burrs and sharp edges are to be removed
Adhesive • Synthetic resin adhesive to BS EN 301 Type 1
MANUFACTURING INFORMATION Description • Staff, Drum Major Infantry Regiments with crown, dome and bell
head, cypher and ornamentation, ferrules, bands and chains as required by the current Army List and/or contract/order
Construction • The Staff shall be manufactured in accordance with the Master/Standard Pattern
• The dimensions shall be as detailed on image above, however the head and ferrule dimensions are nominal and the staff shall have a balance construction
• The head is to be surmounted by the Crown
• The head ring shall be knurled as shown on the Master/Standard Pattern
• At the bottom of the head are two ornamental rings with a leaf design between
• The underside of the head has the Royal Cypher affixed to one side and the regimental insignia within the Garter, surmounted by the scroll bearing the name of the regiment on the opposite side
• The regimental insignia will be representational of the Officers metal Cap Badge; if this is too large then the Collar Badge will be used. The insignia shall be manufactured in accordance with UK/SC/5126
• The regimental battle honours shall be affixed to the head ring, however if there is insufficient space the surplus shall be affix to the head dome
• The regimental insignia, battle honours and title of regiment to be attached shall be as stated in the current Army List and/or the contract or order
• The head is mounted on a cane that has metal bands fixed at intervals to which is attached the metal chains
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NSN 7720-99-125-0996 Pattern No. 18857
Description Staff, Bugle Major, The Rifles
User Army, The Rifles
DETAIL
All measurements are in mm. Refer to Table 8 for tolerances.
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CONTINUATION OF 8465-99-125-0996
BILL OF MATERIALS
Staff • Close grained wood, ebonised
Metal wear • Nickel silver to BS EN 1652 material designation CuNi18Zn20/CW409J, bright silver plated silver plated to BS 4290
• Staff Shoe –Stainless steel, polished finish
• All burrs and sharp edges are to be removed
Adhesive • Synthetic resin adhesive to BS EN 301 Type 1
MANUFACTURING INFORMATION Description • Staff, Bugle Major, The Rifles with dome head, insignia to top and
side, ferrules, bands and chains. Without battle honours
Construction • The Staff shall be manufactured in accordance with the Master/Standard Pattern
• The dimensions shall be as detailed on image above, however the head and ferrule dimensions are nominal and the staff shall have a balance construction
• The head is to be surmounted by The Rifles insignia. A wreath of laurel surmounted by a St Edwards crown. Within the wreath, a Maltese Cross and on the centre of the cross, a bugle with strings as shown on the Master/Standard
• The underside of the head has a bugle with strings insignia affixed as shown on the Master/Standard
• The head is mounted on a cane that has metal bands fixed at intervals to which is attached the metal chains
• The staff is to be supplied with;
• An outer Carrying Case, NSN: 7720-99-973-3249, Pattern No. 24180
• An Inner Protective Cotton Bag (or other suitable fabric material to prevent scratching)
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NSN 7720-99-127-7210 Pattern No. D00077
Description Bag, Staff, Drum Major
User Army
DETAIL
All measurements are in mm. Refer to Table 8 for tolerances.
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CONTINUATION OF 8465-99-127-7210
BILL OF MATERIALS
Main material • Soft, cotton, pre-shrunk, free from extraneous matter or chemicals which may have an adverse effect on the gilt or silver plating, or an alternative approved by DC
• The colour shall be natural/loomstate or an alternative approved by DC
MANUFACTURING INFORMATION Electronic Patterns
• Electronic patterns in ‘Gerber®’ format, to guide for manufacture may be obtained from the DC Technical Information Office
• Electronic Pattern Number D00077
Description • Shaped fabric bag to protect the Staff Drum Major
Construction • The bag shall be manufactured in accordance with the Standard Pattern
• The dimensions shall be as detailed on image above
• The bag shall be closed with a draw cord
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NSN 7720-99-136-5881 Pattern No. 20566
Description Staff, Drum Major, Royal Irish Regiment
User Army, Royal Irish Regiment
DETAIL
All measurements are in mm. Refer to Table 8 for tolerances.
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CONTINUATION OF 7720-99-136-5881
BILL OF MATERIALS
Main material • Black coloured fibreglass or an alternative approved by DC
Metal wear • Brass to BS EN 1652 material designation CuZn10/CW501L, silver plated to BS 4290 and burnished in accordance with the Standard Pattern
• Staff Shoe –Stainless steel, polished finish
• All burrs and sharp edges are to be removed
Adhesive • Synthetic resin adhesive to BS EN 301 Type 1
MANUFACTURING INFORMATION Description • Staff, Drum Major, Royal Irish Regiment with crown, dome and
bell head, cypher and ornamentation, ferrules, bands and chains as required by the current Army List and/or contract/order
Construction • The Staff shall be manufactured in accordance with the Master/Standard Pattern
• The dimensions shall be as detailed on image above, however the head and ferrule dimensions are nominal and the staff shall have a balance construction
• The head is to be surmounted by the Crown
• The head ring shall be knurled as shown on the Master/Standard Pattern
• At the bottom of the head are two ornamental rings with a leaf design between
• The underside of the head has the Royal Cypher affixed to one side and the regimental insignia within the Garter, surmounted by the scroll bearing the name of the regiment on the opposite side
• The regimental insignia will be representational of the Officers metal Cap Badge; if this is too large then the Collar Badge will be used. The insignia shall be manufactured in accordance with UK/SC/5126
• The regimental battle honours shall be affixed to the head ring, however if there is insufficient space the surplus shall be affix to the head dome
• The regimental insignia, battle honours and title of regiment to be attached shall be as stated in the current Army List and/or the contract or order
• The head is mounted on a cane that has metal bands fixed at intervals to which is attached the metal chains
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NSN 7720-99-973-3249 Pattern No. 24180
Description Case, Staff, Bugle Major
User Army, The Rifles
DETAIL
All measurements are in mm. Refer to Table 8 for tolerances.
BILL OF MATERIALS
Main material • 9mm exterior grade plywood or other suitable board material as approved by DC
• The case shall be fitted with two lockable suitcase fasteners on the outside
MANUFACTURING INFORMATION Construction • The case shall be manufactured in accordance with the
Master/Standard Pattern
• The dimensions shall be as detailed on image above
• It shall be complete with internal fitments to secure the staff as the Master/Standard Pattern
• The case is to be dark stained with two coats of polyurethane
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NSN 7720-99-973-3259 Pattern No. D00078
Description Staff, Drum Major, Infantry Regiments (Practice)
User Army Infantry Regiments
DETAIL
All measurements are in mm. Refer to Table 8 for tolerances.
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CONTINUATION OF 8465-99-973-3259
BILL OF MATERIALS
Main material • Best Malacca cane, free from nodules, polished natural finish
Metal wear • Brass to BS EN 1652 material designation CuZn10/CW501L, gilt plated to BS 4292 Part 2 in accordance with the Standard Pattern
• Staff Shoe –Stainless steel, polished finish
• All burrs and sharp edges are to be removed
Adhesive • Synthetic resin adhesive to BS EN 301 Type 1
MANUFACTURING INFORMATION Description • Staff, Drum Major, Infantry Regiments (Practice) with crown, dome
and bell head, ferrules, bands and chains
Construction • The Staff shall be manufactured in accordance with the Master/Standard Pattern
• The dimensions shall be as detailed on image above, however the head and ferrule dimensions are nominal and the staff shall have a balance construction
• The head is to be surmounted by the Crown
• The head ring shall be knurled as shown on the Master/Standard Pattern
• At the bottom of the head are two ornamental rings with a leaf design between
• The head is mounted on a cane that has metal bands fixed at intervals to which is attached the metal chains
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NSN 8115-99-127-7209 Pattern No. D00011
Description Case, Staff, Drum Major
User Army
DETAIL
All measurements are in mm. Refer to Table 8 for tolerances.
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CONTINUATION OF 8465-99-127-7210
BILL OF MATERIALS
Main material • Aluminium faced plywood
• Aluminium extrusions, corner joints and “lidmaker” sections
• 27mm Medium Density Fibreboard (MDF)
• Green baize fabric
• Brace hinges
• Turn and lock catch
• Toggle clip catch
• Composite rubber feet
• Aluminium rivets and backing washers as in the Standard Pattern
• Pan head wood screws, 20mm
• 25mm open cell polyurethane foam
• Leather covered spring handle, 170mm by 25mm
• Stainless steel square loops, 28mm inside, 36mm outside, Ø 4mm thickness
• Stainless steel handle plates 50mm by 22mm
MANUFACTURING INFORMATION Construction • The aluminium faced plywood case shall be manufactured in
accordance with the Standard Pattern (D00011)
• The internal dimensions shall be as specified below a) Length 1610mm +/- 5mm b) Width and height 152mm +/- 5mm
• The case shall be constructed from aluminium faced plywood panels
• Junctions of the plywood/aluminium panels are to be joined with locating aluminium extrusions and the corner joints are to be protected with aluminium ball corners
• The joint from the base to the lid shall be constructed using “lidmaker” aluminium sections
• Four rubber feet are to be fitted to the base corners
• The carrying handle is to be fitted to the lid. The centre of the handle is to be positioned 710mm ± 10mm from the Staff Drum Major head end of the case
• Two turn and lock catches shall be fitted to the front of the case
• One toggle clip catch shall be fitted to each end of the case
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CONTINUATION OF 8465-99-127-7210
MANUFACTURING INFORMATION continued
Construction • Three braced hinges shall be fitted to the rear of the case
• Three 27mm Medium Density Fibreboard (MDF) internal dividers, padded and lined with green baize, shall be fitted. Half of each of each divider is to be fitted to the base and half to the lid, with a machined recess to hold the staff body firmly in place in the middle of the case
• The end of the case which holds Staff Drum Major Head shall be completely lined with 25mm open cell polyurethane foam (packing case foam), as shown on the Standard Pattern. The end that holds the Staff Drum Major Shoe shall also be lined with 25mm open cell foam
• Fixings, with the exception of the central dividers, are to be rivets. All rivets that penetrate the plywood/aluminium panels are to be backed with washers
• The central dividers are to be attached with 20mm pan head screws
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NSN 8455-99-977-1594 Pattern No. 21889
Description Miniature Drum Sticks – (half pair)
User Grenadier Guards, worn on sash, Drum Major
DETAIL
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CONTINUATION OF 8455-99-977-1594
BILL OF MATERIALS Main material • Drum stick – close grained wood, ebonised
Embellishments • Gilding metal – bright gilt plated
• The design is to be as the standard pattern
• All burrs and sharp edges are to be removed
MANUFACTURING INFORMATION
Drum stick • Close grained wood, turned and finished to match the standard pattern
• The upper 23mm section is to have reduced diameter of 13mm to accommodate the metal cap
• The upper 3mm are then to be chamfered to allow the metal cap to fit neatly
Embellishments • Cap – gilding metal, bright gilt plated with side ornamentation including two lion’s heads, alternating with two flaming grenades, between two bands of rose motifs as per the standard pattern
• The top is decorated with a six petal rose design
• The cap is to be a tight fit to the stick and is to be secured by a small brass pin inserted through a hole beneath one of the lion’s heads
• Ring - gilding metal, bright gilt plated with ornamental design as per the standard pattern
• The ring is to fit tightly to the drum stick and is to be secured by a small brass pin inserted through a hole in the centre of the ornamental band
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NSN 8455-99-977-1595 Pattern No. 21888
Description Miniature Drum Sticks – (half pair)
User Coldstream Guards, worn on sash, Drum Major
DETAIL
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CONTINUATION OF 8455-99-977-1595
BILL OF MATERIALS Main material • Drum stick – close grained wood, ebonised
Embellishments • Gilding metal – bright gilt plated
• The design is to be as the standard pattern
• All burrs and sharp edges are to be removed
MANUFACTURING INFORMATION
Drum stick • Close grained wood, turned and finished to match the standard pattern
• The upper 23mm section is to have reduced diameter of 13mm to accommodate the metal cap
• The upper 3mm are then to be chamfered to allow the metal cap to fit neatly
Embellishments • Cap – gilding metal, bright gilt plated with side ornamentation including two lion’s heads, alternating with two representations of the Regimental badge (Star of the Order of the Garter), between two bands of rose motifs as per the standard pattern
• The top is decorated with a six petal rose design
• The cap is to be a tight fit to the stick and is to be secured by a small brass pin inserted beneath one of the Regimental badges
• Ring - gilding metal, bright gilt plated with ornamental design as per the standard pattern
• The ring is to fit tightly to the drum stick and is to be secured by a small brass pin inserted through a hole in the centre of the ornamental band
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NSN 8455-99-977-1596 Pattern No. 21891
Description Miniature Drum Sticks – (half pair)
User Scots Guards, worn on sash, Drum Major
DETAIL
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CONTINUATION OF 8455-99-977-1596
BILL OF MATERIALS Main material • Drum stick – close grained wood, ebonised
Embellishments • Gilding metal – bright gilt plated
• The design is to be as the standard pattern
• All burrs and sharp edges are to be removed
MANUFACTURING INFORMATION
Drum stick • Close grained wood, turned and finished to match the standard pattern
• The upper 23mm section is to have reduced diameter of 13mm to accommodate the metal cap
• The upper 3mm are then to be chamfered to allow the metal cap to fit neatly
Embellishments • Cap – gilding metal, bright gilt plated with side ornamentation including two lion’s heads, alternating with two representations of the Regimental badge (Star of the Order of the Thistle), between two bands of shamrock motifs as per the standard pattern
• The top is decorated with a six petal rose design
• The cap is to be a tight fit to the stick and is to be secured by a small brass pin inserted through a hole beneath one of the lion’s heads
• Ring - gilding metal, bright gilt plated with ornamental design as per the standard pattern
• The ring is to fit tightly to the drum stick and is to be secured by a small brass pin inserted through a hole in the centre of the ornamental band
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NSN 8455-99-977-1597 Pattern No. 21890
Description Miniature Drum Sticks – (half pair)
User Irish Guards, worn on sash, Drum Major
DETAIL
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CONTINUATION OF 8455-99-977-1597
BILL OF MATERIALS Main material • Drum stick – close grained wood, ebonised
Embellishments • Gilding metal – bright gilt plated
• The design is to be as the standard pattern
• All burrs and sharp edges are to be removed
MANUFACTURING INFORMATION
Drum stick • Close grained wood, turned and finished to match the standard pattern
• The upper 23mm section is to have reduced diameter of 13mm to accommodate the metal cap
• The upper 3mm are then to be chamfered to allow the metal cap to fit neatly
Embellishments • Cap – gilding metal, bright gilt plated with side ornamentation including two representations of the harp and crown of the Order of St. Patrick, alternating with two representations of the Regimental badge (Star of the Order of St Patrick), between two bands of rose motifs as per the standard pattern
• The top is also decorated with the Regimental badge
• The cap is to be a tight fit to the stick and is to be secured by a small brass pin inserted through a hole beneath one of the lion’s heads
• Ring - gilding metal, bright gilt plated with ornamental design as per the standard pattern
• The ring is to fit tightly to the drum stick and is to be secured by a small brass pin inserted through a hole in one of the Regimental badges
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NSN 8455-99-977-1598 Pattern No. 21892
Description Miniature Drum Sticks – (half pair)
User Welsh Guards, worn on sash, Drum Major
DETAIL
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CONTINUATION OF 8455-99-977-1598
BILL OF MATERIALS Main material • Drum stick – close grained wood, ebonised
Embellishments • Gilding metal – bright gilt plated
• The design is to be as the standard pattern
• All burrs and sharp edges are to be removed
MANUFACTURING INFORMATION
Drum stick • Close grained wood, turned and finished to match the standard pattern
• The upper 23mm section is to have reduced diameter of 13mm to accommodate the metal cap
• The upper 3mm are then to be chamfered to allow the metal cap to fit neatly
Embellishments • Cap – gilding metal, bright gilt plated with ornamentation including two lion’s heads alternating with two leeks, between two bands of rose motifs as per the standard pattern as per the standard pattern
• The top is decorated with a six petal rose design
• The cap is to be a tight fit to the stick and is to be secured by a small brass pin inserted through a hole beneath one of the lion’s heads
• Ring - gilding metal, bright gilt plated with ornamental design as per the standard pattern
• The ring is to fit tightly to the drum stick
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NSN 8465-99-355-6354 Pattern No. 36/R/1297 TG
Description Walking Stick, Chief of Air Staff’s Warrant Officer
User RAF
DETAIL
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CONTINUATION OF 8465-99-355-6354
BILL OF MATERIALS Main material • Timber – Cherry, turned, high grade clear lacquer finish
Metal wear • Stick top – sterling silver, spun
• Badge - sterling silver, moulded
• Ferrule – Brass, nickel plated
• Ferrule tip – steel
• All burrs and sharp edges are to be removed
Adhesive • Synthetic resin adhesive to BS EN 301 Type 1
MANUFACTURING INFORMATION
Stick • Cherry wood, turned to match the standard pattern. The two ends are reduced in diameter to neatly hold the metal fittings
Top • The top piece is spun sterling silver, the badge is moulded and hard soldered
• The top is to be a tight fit on the stick and is secured with adhesive
Ferrule • Brass, nickel plated as per the standard pattern. The tip is steel
• The ferrule is to be a tight fit to the stick and is secured with adhesive and two fixing pins
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NSN 8465-99-446-6681 Pattern No. 36/R/1297
Description Walking Stick
User RAF
DETAIL
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CONTINUATION OF 8465-99-446-6681
BILL OF MATERIALS Main material • Timber – Beech, turned, high grade black lacquer finish
Metal wear • Stick top – non ferrous metal, spun, nickel plated
• Badge - non ferrous metal, moulded , nickel plated
• Ferrule – Brass, nickel plated
• Ferrule tip – steel
• All burrs and sharp edges are to be removed
Adhesive • Synthetic resin adhesive to BS EN 301 Type 1
MANUFACTURING INFORMATION
Stick • Beech wood, turned to match the standard pattern. The two ends are reduced in diameter to neatly hold the metal fittings
Top • The top piece is spun metal, the badge is moulded and hard soldered in place before the piece is nickel plated
• The top is to be a tight fit on the stick and is secured with adhesive
Ferrule • Brass, nickel plated as per the standard pattern. The tip is steel
• The ferrule is to be a tight fit to the stick and is secured with adhesive and two fixing pins
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NSN 8465-99-579-8003 Pattern No. D00963
Description Pace Stick. Tri – Service (41 inch)
D00963 To Guide for:
8465-99-666-5850 (39in), 8465-99-551-3446 (43in), 8465-99-384-4147 (Outsize)
User Tri-Service graduates of Junior and Senior Drill Courses
DETAIL
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CONTINUATION OF 8465-99-579-8003
DRAWINGS
Drawing list for A1/6855 – Pace Stick, Tri Service
Item list for A1/6855 Sheets 1 and 2 – Pace Stick, Tri Service
Drawing A1/6855 – Pace Stick, Tri Service
Drawing A1/6856/1, A1/6856/2 and A1/8856/3 – Leg, left hand
Drawing A1/6857/1, A1/6857/2 and A1/8857/3 – Leg, right hand
Drawing A3/6858/1, A3/6858/2 and A3/8858/3 – Arm
Item list for A4/6869 – Ferrule
Drawing A4/6969 – Ferrule
Drawing A4/6860 – Screw, locking
Drawing A4/6861 – Cap
Drawing A4/6862 – Plate stop
Drawing A4/6863 – Plate nut
BILL OF MATERIALS
Timber • Canadian Maple, natural, unfinished. Or an alternative approved by DC
Ferrule • Brass sheet or strip to BS EN 1652, mild steel to BS EN 10277-2
Arm and plates
• Brass sheet or plate to BS EN 1652
Screws • Brass, countersunk head to BS 1210
Adhesive • Synthetic resin adhesive to BS EN 301 Type 1
MANUFACTURING INFORMATION Construction • Component parts of the Pace Stick is to be manufactured from the
materials specified in the Bill of Materials and is to conform to the drawings listed above
• Each leg is to be tapered at one end, and a steel tipped brass ferrule fitted. The ferrule must be a close fit, with no looseness and the timber shall project the full length of the inside of the ferrule. Both this portion of the leg and the inside of the ferrule are be well coated with synthetic resin adhesive and secured with a single countersunk head brass screw
• The hinge, slot plates and locking plate are to be securely and neatly fitted into position as shown on the relevant drawing
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CONTINUATION OF 8465-99-579-8003
MANUFACTURING INFORMATION Construction • When the legs of the Pace Stick are spread and locked, by means
of the locking screw through the legs and one of the locating holes in the arm, the distance between the tips of the ferruled legs is to measure the exact number of inches as stipulated for that hole
• When folded together, the legs are to show no appreciable deviation from one another along their length
Finishing • The screws are to be properly turned in, with the heads slightly below the plate surfaces
• All burrs and sharp edges are to be removed
• Timber components are to be sanded smooth and left unfinished
SCHEDULE OF NATO STOCK NUMBERS
SIZE (INCHES) SIZE (MM) NSN 39 991 8465-99-666-5850
41 1042 8465-99-579-8003
43 1093 8465-99-551-3446
Outsize 8465-99-384-4147
DIMENSIONS
NSN 8465-99-
Reference Points
Hole marking on arm
Distance between reference
points (mm)
Tolerance (+/-mm)
A to B 991 1
A to C 802 1
D to E 12 60.60 0.2
D to F 21 97.20 0.2
D to G 24 109.35 0.2
D to H 27 121.50 0.2
D to I 30 133.60 0.2
666-5850
J to K 143.00 1
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CONTINUATION OF 8465-99-579-8003
DIMENSIONS
NSN 8465-99-
Reference Points
Marking on arm*
Distance between reference
points (mm)
Tolerance (+/-mm)
A to B 1042 1
A to C 853 1
D to E 12 58.20 0.2
D to F 21 93.00 0.2
D to G 24 104.60 0.2
D to H 27 116.15 0.2
D to I 30 127.70 0.2
579-8003
J to K 137.10 1
A to B 1093 1
A to C 904 1
D to E 12 56.00 0.2
D to F 21 89.25 0.2
D to G 24 100.30 0.2
D to H 27 111.30 0.2
D to I 30 122.35 0.2
551-3446
J to K 131.75 1
Labelling The stick is to be clearly and indelibly marked with 3mm high characters, on the inner face of the leg just above the arm, with the Size, NSN, Contract No. and Year of Manufacture