Regimental badges - National Army Museum
WEBSoldiers’ headwear has always featured some form of insignia demonstrating regimental identity. Here we take a look at some common features of these badge designs, investigating the origins and meaning behind their words and symbols.
Awards and decorations of the British Armed Forces - Wikipedia
WEBThe British Armed Forces recognises service and personal accomplishments of individuals while a member of the Royal Navy, British Army or Royal Air Force with the awarding of various awards and decorations. Together with rank and qualification badges, such awards are a means to outwardly display the highlights of a serviceperson's career.
British Army officer rank insignia - Wikipedia
WEBListed in the table below are the insignia—emblems of authority—of the British Army. Badges for field officers were introduced in 1810 and the insignia was moved to the epaulettes in 1880.
Ranks | The British Army
WEBThe rank system forms the backbone of the Army's structure and it defines a soldier or officer's role and degree of responsibility. Soldiers and Officers have different rank systems. Broadly speaking, officers have more leadership duties.
Divisional insignia of the British Army - Wikipedia
WEBInitially only a few divisions wore the division sign as a badge on clothing, including some which had been wearing one before the order. This practice became more widespread, especially in 1918 but not universal. [1] .
Why Do British Soldiers Wear Cap Badges, And What Do They …
WEBApr 20, 2022 · The cap badge is a special part of British Army headdress that took shape in the late 1800s and continues to be worn today. Each regiment of the British Army has a rich historical lineage filled with accomplishments and …
Regimental Standards and Cap Badges - Army Lists
WEBIn the British Army, all battallions of the Guards and of Line Regiments carry two colours. With the former the King's Colour is crimson, the Regimental Colour being the Union Jack, and all the Battle honours are placed on each colour.
Guide to British Military Badges and Insignia - Blog - Contact Left
WEBApr 6, 2023 · Blog. Guide to British Military Badges and Insignia. The use of badges and insignia within the British military dates back centuries, with the earliest examples being found on medieval armour and banners. Today, military badges and insignia are used to signify rank, branch of service, specialisation, and more.
British Army ranks - National Army Museum
WEBThere are two distinct tiers within the British Army’s rank structure: officers and other ranks. Officers are at the top of the hierarchy. Their ranks indicate that they hold positions of authority, granted through a commission - a formal document of …
Badges of the British Army, 1820-1960 - Archive.org
WEBMar 3, 2022 · Badges of the British Army, 1820-1960 : an illustrated reference guide for collectors by Wilkinson, Frederick, 1922-
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