CGBR Uniforms Indian Coast Guard

CGBR LOG - 04 

Uniforms 

Indian Coast Guard 

Directorate of Logistics 

Coast Guard Headquarters 

New Delhi - 110001

Preface 

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

Content 

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 


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. 9 Overall 64 

Dress No. 10 Action Rig 66 


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 

7

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. 

8

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 : No 1 

Navy : No 1 

Air Force : No 1 

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Dress No 2 

Summer Ceremonial Dress 

• Peak Cap / White Turban 

• White Tunic 

• Shoulder Straps 

• Gilt Buttons Size 1 

• Medals 



• White Trousers 

• White Socks 

• White Shoes 

• Georgette Patches (Type B) as per rank 


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. 


Army : No 2 

Navy : No 2 


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Dress No 3 

Winter Working Dress 






• White Twisted Cord & Star of Dia 2.6 cm in 

golden zari on lapels (for Asst. Comdt. under 

training Phase II) 

• Ribbons 








Normal working dress in cold weather. 

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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. 


Army : No 1 

Navy : No 3 


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Dress No 4 

Summer Semi 

Formal Dress 




• Gilt Buttons size 1 

• Ribbons 






• Georgette Patches (Type B) as per rank 


At semi formal occasions in warm weather. 

When attending as witness in a Coast Guard Court. 

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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. 


Army : No 2 

Navy : No 4 


15

Dress No 4A/4B 

Tropical White Summer Dress/ 

Modified Summer Ceremonial Dress 

For Comdts and above 


• White Bush Jacket 


• Ribbons (for Dress No 4A) 

• Medals (for Dress No 4B) 








As substitute of Dress No 8As in warm weather. 

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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. 


Army 

Navy 

Air Force 

: Nil 

: No 4A/4B 

: Nil 

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Dress No 5 

Winter Formal Mess Dress 


• White Full Sleeved Frill Shirt 

• Black Bow Tie 

• Black Mess Jacket 


• White Twisted Cord & Star of Dia 2.6 cm 

in golden zari on lapels (for Asst. Comdt. 

under training Phase II) 


• Miniature Medals 




• Black Kamarband 




1. At Formal Functions, State Functions, 

Banquets and Receptions after sunset in cold 

weather. 

2. Formal Entertainments, Receptions, Dinner 

etc at Service Establishments / Messes. 

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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. 


Army : No 6A 

Navy : No 5 


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Dress No 6 

Summer Formal Mess Dress 


• White Full Sleeved Frill Shirt 

• Black Bow Tie 

• White Mess Jacket 


• Gilt Button Size 2 




• Black Summer Trousers 






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. 



Army : No 6A 

Navy : No 6 


21

Dress No 6A 

Summer Mess Dress 

(Semi Formal) 


• White Half Sleeved Shirt 











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. 


4. Shirt White Full Sleeved may be worn at mosquito prone 

stations in lieu of shirt white half sleeved. 


Army 

Navy 

Air Force 

: Nil 

: No 6A 

: Nil 

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Dress No 6B 

Summer Mess Dress 




• Ribbons 









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. 


Army : No 6B 

Navy : No 6B 


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Dress No 7 

Modified Winter 

Working Dress 



• Black Neck Tie / Black Cravat 

• Black Jersey 

• Slip-on Shoulder Straps 





• Georgette Patches (Type A) as per rank if 

Black Cravat is worn. 


Working dress in cold weather. 

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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. 


4. No Chest Badges and Ribbons are to be displayed 

on Jersey except Name Tally. 


Army : No 3A 

Navy : No 7 


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Dress No 7A 


Working Dress 


• Black Battle Jacket 

• Black Trousers 



• Black Neck Tie / Cravat with CG Crest 




• Ribbons 




Working dress in cold weather. 

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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. 



Army : No 3 

Navy : No 7A 


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Dress No 8 

Summer Working Dress 





• White Shorts 

• White Stockings 




Working dress in warm weather. 

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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. 



Army : Nil 

Navy : No 8 

Air Force : Nil 

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Dress No 8A 





• Ribbons 




• White Belt and Buckle with CG Crest 





Working dress in warm weather. 

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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. 


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. 


Army : No 4 

Navy : No 8A 


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Dress No 9 

Overall 


• Overall White 


• Cloth Name Tab 

• Cloth Blood Group Tab 

• White socks 

• Black Non-Slip Shoes 


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. 


Army : Nil 

Navy : No 9 


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Dress No 10 

Action Rig 


• Light Blue Shirt Full Sleeved 




• Navy Blue Trousers (Cotton Drills) 

• Black Non-Slip Shoes / Boots 




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 ship. 


Army : No 7 

Navy : No 10 


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Dress No 10A 

Working Dress Summer 


• Shirt Light Blue Half Sleeved 

• Trousers Navy Blue Gaberdine 

• Belt Navy Blue and Buckle with CG Crest 



• Ribbons 




Summer Working Rig 

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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. 


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. 


Army 

Navy 

Air Force 

: Nil 

: No 10A 

: Nil 

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Flying 

Overall 

40

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

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

SECTION III 

Uniforms for SOs/EPs 

49

Dress No 1 

Winter Ceremonial Dress 





• Stripes on Sleeves (SOs) 

• Arm Badges (EPs) 

• Medals 







At Divisions, Formal Calls, State 

Occasions, Investiture Ceremony and other 

formal occasions in cold weather. 

50

Notes 


2. Black Boots are to be worn instead of Black Shoes by U/Nvk 

and below. 


Army : No 1 

Navy : No 1 


51

Dress No 2 

Summer Ceremonial Dress 



• Shoulder Straps (SOs) 



• Medals 





• White Shoes (P/Nvks/Uttam Yantriks and above) 

• Black Boots (U/Nvk and below) 


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. 



Army : No 2 

Navy : No 2 


53

Dress No 3 

Winter Working Dress 




• Stripes on Sleeves (SOs) 


• Ribbons 







At Semi Formal Occasions in cold weather. 

54

Note 

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


Army : No 1 

Navy : No 3 


55

Dress No 4 

Summer Semi Formal Dress 





• Gilt Buttons size 1 

• Ribbons 





• White Shoes (P/Nvks/Yantriks and above) 

• Black Shoes (U/Nvk and below) 


1. At Semi Formal Occasions in warm weather. 

2. When attending as witness in a Coast Guard Court. 

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Notes 

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



Army : No 2 

Navy : No 4 


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Dress No 7 


Working Dress 



• Black Neck Tie / Black Cravat with CG Crest 

• Black Jersey 

• Slip-on Shoulder Straps (SOs) 






Occasion to wear 

Working Dress in cold weather. 

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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. 


Army : No 3A 

Navy : No 7 


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Dress No 8 







• White Shorts 

• White Stockings 



Working Dress in warm weather. 

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Notes 


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. 



Army : Nil 

Navy : No 8 


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Dress No 8A 






• Ribbons 




• White Belt and Buckle with CG Crest 




Working Dress in warm weather. 

62

Notes 


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. 


6. Gym Shoes or Sandals may be worn, when permitted at sea. 


Army : No 4 

Navy : No 8A 


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Dress No 9 

Overall 


• Overall Navy Blue 








For working in Confined Spaces/Machinery 

Compartments. 

64

Notes 

1. Beret / Black Turban may be worn in place of Peak Cap / White Turban. 



Army : Nil 

Navy : No 9 


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Dress No 10 

Action Rig 


• Light Blue Shirt Full Sleeve 





• Navy Blue Trousers (Cotton Drills) 




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. 



Army : No 7 

Navy : No 10 


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Dress No 10A 



• Shirt Light Blue Half Sleeve 

• Trousers Navy Blue Gaberdine 

• Belt Navy Blue and Buckle with CG Crest 



• Ribbons 






Summer Working Rig 

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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. 



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


Army 

Navy 

Air Force 

: Nil 

: No 10A 

: Nil 

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Sports Rig 

• White Sports T-shirt with Collar 

• White Short 

• White Gym Shoes 


• White Divided Skirt may be worn by 

lady officers in lieu of White Short 

70

Note 

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

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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. DIG’s 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 Officer’s 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 follows:- 

Length at centre : 14.5 cm 

Length at edge : 12.0 cm 

Width : 5.6 cm 

Black border all-round : 0.5 cm 

Gilt button size 3 : 1.6 cm 

Height of Ashoka Lions : 4.0 cm 

Width of Ashoka Lions : 3.2 cm 

Length of Baton : 4.3 cm 

Length of Sword : 4.8 cm 

Size of Star (outer dia) : 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 officer’s 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) 


(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 & 


(With less than 4 years Service) 


(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 120 0 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 

Rank Badges on Winter Uniforms 

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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 Pilot’s badge except 

that the letter “P” is replaced with letter “O”. 

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ACD’s 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. 

ATCO’s 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. 

in length 

The Torch shall be made of brass metal of one inch 

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 - One Star 

Superior performance - Two Stars 

Excellent performance - 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 ship’s 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 

Badge for SOs/EPs 

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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. 

Ten Ribbons on Dress No. 3 

with one Bar 

Nine Ribbons on Dress No. 8A 

DGICG’s 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 Commander’s Commendation Badge. Regional 

Commander’s 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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President’s 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 “President’s 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 20 Year CG Service Medal 

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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 

Size 2 

Size 3 

Kamarband. 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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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 lion’s 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. 

ADC’s Epaulettes 

ADC’s 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. Bharat Ratna 

2. Param Vir Chakra 

3. Ashoka Chakra 

4. Padma Vibhushan 

5. Padma Bhushan 

6. Sarvottam Yudh Seva Medal 

7. Param Vishisht Seva Medal 

8. Maha Vir Chakra 

9. Kirti Chakra 

10. Padma Shri 

11. Sarvottam Jeevan Raksha Padak 

12 Uttam Yudh Seva Medal 

13. Ati Vishisht Seva Medal 

14 Vir Chakra 

15. Shaurya Chakra 

16. President’s Police and Fire Services Medal 

for gallantry 

17. President’s Police Medal for gallantry 

18. President’s Fire Services Medal for gallantry 

19. President’s Correctional Service Medal for 

gallantry 

20. President’s Home Guards and Civil Defence 

Medal for gallantry 

21. Yuddh Seva Medal 

22. Sena / Nao Sena / Vayu Sena Medal 

23. Vishisht Seva Medal 

24. Police Medal for gallantry 

25. Fire Services Medal for gallantry 

26. Correctional Service Medal for gallantry 

27. Home Guards and Civil Defence Medal for 

gallantry 

28. Uttam Jeevan Raksha Padak 

29. Parakram Padak 

30. General Service Medal - 1947 

31. Samanya Seva Medal - 1965 

32. Special Service Medal 

33. Samar Seva Star - 1965 

34. Poorvi Star 

35. Pashchimi Star 

36. Op Vijay Star 

37. Siachen Glacier Medal 

38. Raksha Medal - 1965 

39. Sangram Medal 

40. Op Vijay Medal 

41. Sainya Seva Medal 

42. High Altitude Medal 

43. Police (Antrik Suraksha Seva) Padak 

44. Police (Special Duty) Medal - 1962 

45. Videsh Seva Medal 

46. President’s Police and Fire Services Medal 

for distinguished service 

47. President’s Police Medal for distinguished 

service 

48. President’s Fire Services Medal for 

distinguished service 

49. President’s Correctional Service Medal for 

distinguished service 

50. President’s Home Guards and Civil Defence 

Medal for distinguished service 

51. Meritorious Service Medal 

52. Long Service and Good Conduct Medal 

53. Police Medal for meritorious service 

54. Fire Services Medal for meritorious service 

55. Correctional Service Medal for meritorious 

service 

56. Home Guards and Civil Defence Medal for 

meritorious service 

57. Jeevan Raksha Padak 

58. Territorial Army Decoration 

59. Territorial Army Medal 

60. Indian Independence Medal - 1947 

61. Independence Medal - 1950 

62. 50th Anniversary of Independence Medal 

63. 25th Independence Anniversary Medal 

64. 30 Years Long Service Medal 



67. Commonwealth Awards 

68. 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 

Published by 

Directorate of Logistics 

Coast Guard Headquarters 

New Delhi-110001 

Photography 

Satyansh Singh, 

Jiten Saraswat (Akshay Media) 

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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-don’t 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. 

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CGBR Uniforms Indian Coast Guard

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