Service Dress is the style of khaki service dress uniform introduced by the British Army for use in the field from the early 1900s, following the experiences of a number of imperial wars and conflicts, including the Second Boer War.

Khaki is a common color in military uniforms and equipment, particularly those intended for use in desert or arid regions, as seen on these German and Senegalese officers. The color khaki (UK: / ˈkɑːki /, US: / ˈkæki /) is a light shade of tan with a slight yellowish tinge.

In January 1902, the British army adopted a universal khaki uniform for home service wear, the Service Dress, after experience with lighter khaki drill in India and South Africa. The traditional scarlet, blue and green uniforms were retained for full dress and off duty "walking out dress" wear.

2021年6月1日 · While known for the casual pants, khaki has a long history as the first widespread military camouflage. In England, irregular units, including gamekeepers adopted drab colors to hide from game...

For the re-conquest of the Sudan, 1897-98, all the troops were uniformed in khaki, and it was this campaign which really brought about its establishment as universal service dress for the British Army.

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“The British Army adopted khaki serge for its service uniform in 1902 and for the battledress field uniform 1939-1962,” says Thomas. “Khaki serge was a much heavier fabric than khaki drill and was intended for fighting in winter in northwest Europe.

2013年11月22日 · Sticking out like a sore thumb? For more than 150 years, British soldiers marched into battle wearing their best parade square finery — red coats adorned with bright coloured facings, white cross belts and rows of gleaming buttons.

2013年10月7日 · “The British Army adopted khaki serge for its service uniform in 1902 and for the battledress field uniform 1939-1962,” says Thomas. “Khaki serge was a much heavier fabric than khaki drill and was intended for fighting in winter in north-west Europe.

2019年7月8日 · This uniform had evolved from designs used for service on the North West Frontier of India, being made of khaki coloured cotton. Khaki, the Hindustani word for dust, was a light sandy shade and whilst it camouflaged men in the arid north of India, was highly visible against the verdant jungles of Malaya .