Queen Elizabeth II Drum Major Baldric Sash - EIIR - Royal Canadian Legion / RAF - Black Gold Embroidered Ceremonial Cross Belt

Drum Major Baldric Sash - EIIR - Black & Gold - Royal Canadian Legion / RAF Pattern - This magnificent Drum Major Baldric Sash is the ceremonial cross-belt worn by the Drum Major of the Royal Canadian Legion Pipe Band and RAF / RCAF Association Pipes & Drums during the reign of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II (EIIR).

Worn from the left shoulder to the right hip to carry the mace, this sash displays a lifetime of service, affiliation and honour on parade. This pattern is standard for Royal Canadian Air Force, Royal Air Force, and Royal Canadian Legion Drum Majors.

Base & Braid Work:

Base: Heavyweight Black Melton Wool / Doeskin - Regulation Parade Quality

Borders: Double Heavy Gold Russia Braid with twin Light RAF Blue piping stripes running full length - Distinctive RCAF / RAF Drum Major pattern

Fringe: Heavy Gold Bullion wire fringe at bottom end - Regulation Drum Major finish

Hand-Embroidered Devices - Top to Bottom:

EIIR Cipher with Queen's Crown - "EIIR" in gold bullion wire under the Queen Elizabeth II Crown (St. Edward's Crown) - Denotes Queen's reign

RAF / RCAF Wings Badge - Embroidered Pilot Wings with Crown - Royal Air Force / Royal Canadian Air Force affiliation

Squadron / Unit Badge - Light blue roundel with aircraft - Embroidered unit crest with motto scroll (100th Anniversary / Bomber Command pattern)

Royal Canadian Legion Badge - Large embroidered badge with Red Maple Leaf and LEGION scroll - Royal Canadian Legion Pipes & Drums

Each badge is 100% hand-embroidered in gold and silver bullion wire, silk and chenille - Not printed. Museum quality.

Reverse & Fittings:

Fully lined with black satin and padded for shape

Genuine leather backing with adjustable chrome / brass buckles

Mace hook and carrying strap for Drum Major's mace

This is the EIIR - Queen Elizabeth II pattern (Pre-2022)

Features:

Era: EIIR - Queen Elizabeth II - With Queen's Crown

Service: Royal Canadian Legion / RAF / RCAF Pipe Band

Role: Drum Major Baldric / Cross Belt Sash

Base: Black Melton Wool - Gold Russia Braid with RAF Blue Piping

Badges: EIIR Cipher, RAF Wings, Squadron Badge, Canadian Legion Maple Leaf

Embroidery: 100% Hand Embroidered Gold Bullion Wire

Width: 4.5 inch / 11.5 cm - Regulation Drum Major Width

Fringe: Gold Bullion Fringe Bottom

Ideal For:

Royal Canadian Legion Pipe Bands, RCAF Pipes & Drums, RAF Association, Canadian Forces, Remembrance Day Parade, Royal British Legion, Air Force Veterans, Collectors of EIIR era militaria.

Specifications:

Product: Drum Major Baldric Sash - EIIR - Canadian Legion / RAF

Era: EIIR - Queen Elizabeth II

Base: Black Melton Wool

Braid: Double Gold Russia Braid + Light Blue Piping

Embroidery: Hand-Embroidered Bullion - EIIR, RAF Wings, Legion Badge

Fringe: Gold Bullion

Fittings: Chrome - Adjustable Leather Straps

We can make this sash with any badges you need - King Charles III - CIIIR cipher with King's Crown for new production, or with your Squadron / Fire Department / Police Department badges instead of Legion badge. Send your badges and we will embroider.