TSM Bailey was photographed by Robert Howlett and Joseph Cundall in July 1856 soon after his return from the Crimea. He wears the new uniform that was issued around that time. In 1855 the waist-length tailed coatee, worn on campaign, was discontinued and replaced by a single breasted scarlet tunic. The blue velvet collar had a yellow loop on each side. This can just be seen beneath his beard. It was of yellow worsted for the rank and file but was probably gold for a high ranking NCO like Bailey. The blue velvet cuff is hidden under his gauntlets but had a chevron shaped button loop, also yellow or gold. These decorative loops can be seen in the illustration of a private of the Scots Greys 1860.
His rank is displayed on his right sleeve, three gold stripes with an embroidered Victorian crown above. A circular memorandum from Horse Guards of 22 May 1850 ordered that for line cavalry the RSM (1st Class Staff) should have four chevrons and a crown, and Troop Sergeant-Majors (2nd Class Staff) three chevrons and a crown. The RSM and QMS wore their four chevrons inverted on the forearm.
He has two medals, the pale blue ribboned Crimea medal with a clasp for SEVASTOPOL, and the French Medaille Militaire with yellow and pale green ribbon. His yellow edged shoulder straps are embroidered with 1DG and he has a white leather pouch-belt, and white waist-belt that supports his sword. His 1847 pattern brass helmet has a red horse-hair falling plume. His trousers are dark blue with a yellow cloth stripe.
