King's/Queen's Crown Drum Major Baldric Sash - Royal Navy/HMS - Navy Blue & Gold - Naval Drum Major Cross Belt

Drum Major Baldric Sash - Royal Navy - HMS Pattern - Navy & Gold - This is the ceremonial cross-belt sash worn by the Drum Major of the Royal Navy, Royal Marines Band Service, HMS Ships Company and Sea Cadet Corps Pipes & Drums.

Worn from the left shoulder to the right hip to carry the mace, this sash is the naval equivalent of the Army Drum Major's baldric, in the distinctive Royal Navy colours.

Base & Braid Work:

Base: Heavyweight Royal Navy - Navy Blue Melton Wool / Doeskin - Regulation Admiralty shade

Borders: Heavy Gold Russia Braid with thin black edging - The regulation Royal Navy Drum Major pattern

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

Hand-Embroidered Devices - Top to Bottom as in Image:

Top Badge: Royal Navy Crown Badge - King's / Queen's Crown above fouled anchor / naval emblem - The crown of the Royal Navy - Embroidered in gold bullion

Middle Badge: Large Ship's Crest / HMS Badge - Light blue / yellow circular badge with ship / naval emblem inside - This is the HMS Ship's Badge - Custom to each ship - e.g. HMS Collingwood, HMS Raleigh, HMS Excellent

Lower Scrolls: Two gold embroidered scrolls below badge - As in your photo: "HMS" scroll + Ship's Name / Motto scroll - Fully customizable

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

Reverse & Fittings:

Fully lined and padded for perfect parade shape

Genuine leather backing with adjustable brass / chrome buckles

Mace hook and carrying strap for Drum Major's mace

Can be made with King Charles III - CIIIR King's Crown or Queen's Crown EIIR as required

Features:

Service: Royal Navy / Royal Marines / HMS / Sea Cadets

Role: Drum Major / Band Drum Major / Pipes & Drums Drum Major

Colour: Royal Navy Navy Blue with Gold Braid

Badges: Royal Navy Crown, HMS Ship's Badge, Custom HMS Name Scrolls

Embroidery: 100% Hand Embroidered Gold Bullion Wire

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

Fringe: Gold Bullion Fringe

Ideal For:

Royal Navy Pipes & Drums, Royal Marines Band Service, HMS Ships Companies, Sea Cadet Corps, Royal Naval Association, Naval Pipe Bands, RNZN, RAN, Commonwealth Navies.

Specifications:

Product: Drum Major Baldric Sash - Royal Navy / HMS

Base: Navy Blue Melton Wool

Braid: Gold Russia Braid

Embroidery: Hand-Embroidered - RN Crown + HMS Badge

Fringe: Gold Bullion

Fittings: Brass / Chrome - Adjustable

Send me your Ship's Badge / Ship Name - e.g. HMS ARK ROYAL, HMS QUEEN ELIZABETH - I will make a free digital proof of your Royal Navy Drum Major Baldric with your ship's crest embroidered.