The Gordon Highlanders Baldric Drum Major Sash - Regimental Embroidered Cross Belt Sash - 92nd Gordon Highlanders

The Gordon Highlanders Drum Major Baldric Sash - The Drum Major's Baldric Sash of The Gordon Highlanders is one of the most magnificent and ornate sashes in the British Army. Worn by the Drum Major and Pipe Major of the world-famous 92nd (Gordon Highlanders) Regiment of Foot - "The Gay Gordons".

Unlike the plain wool Sergeant's Sash, the Drum Major's Baldric is a heavily embroidered ceremonial cross-belt, worn from the left shoulder to the right hip, designed to carry the mace and to display the full heritage of the regiment on parade.

This is a heritage piece that preserves the legacy of the Gordons, who fought from the Napoleonic Wars to both World Wars. Now part of The Highlanders, 4th Battalion, The Royal Regiment of Scotland (4 SCOTS).

Design & Construction:

Our Gordon Highlanders Drum Major Sash is made to exact regulation pattern for Drum Majors of The Gordon Highlanders.

Front Face:

Base: Heavyweight scarlet red melton wool / doeskin

Embroidery: Hand-embroidered in heavy gold bullion wire and silver wire

Centre Device: Large embroidered Gordon Crest - Stag's Head with Gordon Coronet with scroll bearing the regimental motto "BYDAND"

Battle Honours: Embroidered regimental battle honours of The Gordons around the centre

Floral Emblems: Scottish Thistles, Gordon thistle wreath in gold wire

Border: Heavy gold Russia braid and gold lace edging

Reverse & Lining:

Fully lined with authentic Gordon Highlanders Tartan - The distinctive Gordon sett with yellow over-check on Government tartan base

Internal padding for shape and comfort on parade

Leather backing with adjustable chrome / brass buckles and sword / mace hooks

Fittings:

Regulation Drum Major chrome fittings, mace hook, and carrying strap, with heavy brass or chrome buckle at shoulder.

Features:

Regiment: The Gordon Highlanders (92nd Regiment of Foot) - 1794 to 1994

Role: Drum Major / Pipe Major Baldric Sash - Ceremonial Full Dress

Motto: BYDAND - (Steadfast)

Tartan: Gordon Tartan Lining (Government with Yellow Over-Check)

Material: Scarlet Melton Wool + 100% Wool Gordon Tartan + Bullion Wire Embroidery

Embroidery: 100% Hand Embroidered - Gold & Silver Bullion Wire, Not Printed

Width: 4.5 Inches / 11.5 cm (Regulation Drum Major Width)

Length: One Size - Adjustable with Leather Straps

The Gordon Highlanders Heritage:

Raised in 1794 by Alexander, 4th Duke of Gordon, the Gordons became one of the most celebrated Highland regiments. Their yellow stripe in the tartan comes from the Duke's original instruction to include the bright colour to distinguish them from the Black Watch. The motto "Bydand" means "Steadfast" or "Abiding" - a perfect motto for this magnificent, enduring sash.

Ideal For:

Gordon Highlanders Association, Highland Pipe Bands, Drum Majors, Scottish Regimental Collectors, The Highlanders Museum, Military Reenactment, Film & TV Costume for Highland Regiments.

Specifications:

Product: The Gordon Highlanders Drum Major Baldric Sash

Regiment: Gordon Highlanders (92nd) - BYDAND

Type: Drum Major Baldric / Cross Belt Sash

Base Fabric: Scarlet Melton Wool

Embroidery: Hand-Embroidered Gold & Silver Bullion Wire

Lining: Gordon Highlanders Tartan Wool

Fittings: Chrome / Brass - Adjustable

Made: Handmade - Sialkot Regulation Production

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