Imperial Constancian Armed Forces Uniform Patterns Regulation of 1731

The Imperial Constancian Armed Forces Uniform Patterns Regulation of 1731, introduced in the third month of the year, replaced the uniforms mandated under the Pattern M1698. Issued under the authority of the Autokrator of Constancia, the regulations codified attire for the Imperial General Staff, Imperial Guard, and the service branches of the Imperial Constancian Armed Forces.

Pattern M1731

The Pattern M1731 regulations reintroduced differentiation and formality in uniforms for different branches, ranks, and occasions.

Importantly it codified distinct service dress uniforms for officers and other ranks in the army, navy, and air force, allowing for greater sartorial distinction.

In so doing it brought back more ornate court and ceremonial uniforms drawing on Constancian and Neo-Babkhan aesthetic traditions for the Imperial General Staff and Imperial Guard.

An improved field uniform design introduced, maintaining the use of khaki as a default colour scheme but added trim and piping colour distinctions based on branch and rank. The M1731 field uniform also addressed the deficiencies of material and production which had bedeviled the M1698.

The comprehensive regulations reflected the Imperial leadership's desire to project a more professional, respectable, and sophisticated military image in peacetime or ceremonial contexts, while still maintaining standardised utility in combat uniforms.

Imperial General Staff

Pattern M1731

Uniform	Image	Short description	Notes
Basilikoi Anthropoi		Purple tunic, white pantaloons, black jackboots, and a red fez
Basilikoi Mandatōres		Crimson tunic, white pantaloons, black jackboots, and a red fez
Court		Gold-embroidered white fakeolion turban, purple silk tunic embroidered in gold with the motif of the dual-headed Constancian eagle and the royal monograms worn over cream cavalry breeches and black leather riding boots	Reserved for officers of general grade at court
Field		Black beret or forage cap, khaki cargo pants, a grey tunic, and a khaki jacket	Purple trim on facings for officers, green trim for other ranks

Imperial Guard

Pattern M1731

Uniform	Image	Short description	Notes
Kabbadion		Gold-embroidered white fakeolion turban, a purple silk kabbadion embroidered in gold with the motif of the dual-headed Constancian eagle and the royal monograms worn over cream cavalry breeches and black leather riding boots	Court attire for officers
Aurgarion		Green tunic worn over khaki trousers and brown leather jackboots.	Court attire for other ranks
Field		Black beret or forage cap, khaki cargo pants, a grey tunic, and a khaki jacket	Purple trim on facings for officers, green trim for other ranks

Imperial Constancian Army

Pattern M1731

Uniform	Image	Short description	Notes
Service (Officer)		Green long coat with intricate braiding and insignia, alongside grey cavalry trousers, tall riding boots and a peaked cap with regimental or service arm emblem
Service (Other Ranks)		Green uniform tunic with grey trousers, tunic, and peaked cap
Field		Black beret or forage cap, khaki cargo pants, a grey tunic, and a khaki jacket	Purple trim on facings for officers, green trim for other ranks

Imperial Constancian Navy

Pattern M1731

Uniform	Image	Short description	Notes
Naval Service (Officer)		Black boots, white cargo trousers, a grey tunic, and a white jacket, dark blue peaked cap
Naval Service (Other Ranks)		White cargo trousers, a grey tunic, and a white jacket, dark blue beret, whitened boots or work shoes
Field		Black beret or forage cap, khaki cargo trousers, a grey tunic, and a khaki jacket	Purple trim on facings for officers, dark blue trim for other ranks

Imperial Constancian Air Force

Pattern M1731

Uniform	Image	Short description	Notes
Air Service (Officer)		Black boots, white cargo trousers, a grey tunic, and a khaki jacket, white peaked cap with light blue headband.
Air Service (Other Ranks)		Black boots, white cargo trousers, a grey tunic, and a khaki jacket, light blue beret.
Field		Black beret or forage cap, khaki cargo trousers, a grey tunic, and a khaki jacket	Purple trim on facings for officers, azure blue trim for other ranks