British general's shoulder straps query

[achern]

Gentlemen, I have with me here a pair of shoulder straps for the rank of General, but I am not sure which era this dates from, or for which type of uniform it is for.

Could anyone help me out on this please?

Thanks!
-alf

[Marc Sherriff]

Mess Dress, pre 1955, although some officers continued to wear the old "King's Crown" for some time.

[achern]

Thank you Marc. Would this Mess Dress set of straps be for any regiment in particular, or was it a standard style across the board?

Mess Dress, pre 1955, although some officers continued to wear the old "King's Crown" for some time.

[Dave Alexander]

Pre 1953. Generals do not serve, as such, in regiments they are on the General Staff. They are often given honorary positions as Colonel-in- Chief of various regiments, however.

[achern]

Thank you, Dave.

Would these straps be worn with buttons? I can't seem to find any button holes on the straps.

[Dave Alexander]

Buttons worn on everday dress but I don't think on Mess Dress which has a stand-up collar.