Regimental Badges

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The Ranger Regiment is an important contribution of the Army’s new global posture and was established as part of Future Soldier, the biggest transformation of the British Army in over 20 years. Commercial photographers often placed their name and trade details on the photographic print. This can be useful if also matched to a cap badge. For instance, a soldier with an East Lancashire Regiment cap badge in a portrait attributed to a Carnarvon studio very probably belonged to the 11th Battalion (Accrington Pals), as they were the only battalion of the regiment ever to be based in that town (in training in 1915).

Portrait photographs such as this one were purely unofficial - the British Army did not photograph its First World War recruits. The images were typically taken in a commercial studio while on the first leave after being fitted with a uniform. They were given to loved ones or exchanged with friends.It follows a long history of birds being used as emblems and logos around the world. Peregrine derives from the medieval Latin word ‘peregrinus’ which means wanderer. It is the most geographically dispersed bird of prey and can be found on every continent, less Antarctica. The Peregrine Falcon is also the fastest bird on the planet, with a diving speed of over 200 miles per hour. Copies of all these books can be freely consulted from open shelves at the Explore History Centre at IWM London. Brassey’s History of Uniforms: World War One British Army by Stephen Bull (Brassey’s, London, 1998) Illustrated book showing most known examples; shoulder titles can sometimes pinpoint a specific unit, such as a battalion, battery or field ambulance

A bit like a football fan’s scarf, it identifies who you are and what you are. When you have lots of different corps and regiments together you will see people gravitate towards their own cap badge.” From Scarlet to Khaki – Understanding the Twentieth Century British Army Uniforms in Your Family Album by Jon Mills Commodity Assurance Manager for Defence Clothing at Defence Equipment and Support, Laurence Harvey said: “We are proud to be playing a key role in the Coronation and have worked rapidly to ensure that the new cap badges and other ceremonial dress items are ready for the event.

The Army Special Operations Brigade will contribute to collective deterrence by training, advising and if necessary, accompanying partner forces across the world. While many regiments have a cloth badge for officers and a metal badge for soldiers, everyone serving in the Ranger Regiment will wear a metal badge, irrespective of rank. Beret and Belt

Many veterans continue to proudly wear their cap badges long after they have left service because it provides a visible connection and sense of belonging to their regiment. Forty-six of the British Army’s Corps and Regimental cap badges showing His Majesty The King's cypher have been unveiled. It is part of the newly established Army Special Operations Brigade. It will be routinely deployed alongside partner forces around the world to counter Violent Extremist Organisations and hostile state threats. A booklet full of information on dating uniforms, including within the years 1914–18; also covers rank badges. We know that serving members and veterans of the Armed Forces wear their cap badges with great pride and to see the new ones on display on the international stage will be a special moment.”

National symbols

To see the various towns and camps within the UK where First World War infantry battalions were billeted and trained, use British Regiments 1914–18 by Brigadier E A, James. Your Research British Army Brand Manager, Ross Addison said: “It has been a tremendous honour and privilege to play a part in this historical occasion. Some designs relate to the function of the corps or regiment that the badge belongs to. Here on the Royal Artillery cap badge a gun is incorporated into the design. The badge overall is a distinctive triangular shape, and easily identified, even in a blurred photograph.

An unique gun-metal grey colour has been chosen for the regimental beret and stable belt, taking inspiration from the Peregrine Falcon’s grey plumage. Equipment shown with the uniform can be revealing – e.g. if leather gaiters and spurs are worn, this indicates horse-riding, so perhaps a cavalry, ambulance, artillery or transport unit. The Regiment, initially announced earlier this year, will stand-up on 1 December 2021, commencing cadres and training for its four battalions. The Ranger Regiment cap badgeWorn for the first time by military personnel taking part in the Coronation, they will become the official new symbol for the Regiments and Corps. The design of the badges reflect the cypher and the Tudor Crown, which appears in The King's cypher. Illustrated with photographs of actual badges, in full colour, plus some notes on how they were worn, and other badges. A detailed source for uniforms, sadly not in print; a companion volume by the same author covers German Army Uniforms. The design for the Army Special Operations Brigade formation flash is inspired by the badge of the Special Service Brigade. The Special Service Brigade was a formation of the British Army during the Second World War.