The Dublin Guard provided most of the ceremonial parties that took over barracks and installations from the British, wearing a dark green uniform with brown leather webbing. When the Free State Army was expanded to over sixty thousand men, most of its troops were equipped with dyed British uniforms and webbing.
The Dublin Guard played a significant role in taking over British-held barracks and installations, donning a dark green uniform with brown leather straps. As the Free State Army grew to over sixty thousand soldiers, many of them adopted British uniforms and webbing.