Highland Rifles Drum Major Baldric Sash - Red Green & Gold - Stag Head - Crossed Rifles - Scottish Drum Major Cross Belt

Drum Major Baldric Sash - Red & Green - Highland Rifles Pattern - This is a highly distinctive and colourful ceremonial cross-belt sash worn by the Drum Major of Highland Rifle Regiments - Including The Gordon Highlanders, Seaforth Highlanders, Queen's Own Highlanders and Highland Pipe Bands.

This is the "Hunting / Rifle" pattern - The red and green are the traditional facing colours of Highland Rifle Regiments, derived from the Gordon and Hunting Stewart tartans. The stag head is the badge of the Seaforth and Gordon regiments.

Worn from the left shoulder to the right hip to carry the mace, this sash stands out on any parade.

Base & Braid Work:

Base: Vertical bi-color - Scarlet Red & Rifle Green - Regulation Highland Rifle colours

Borders: Heavy Gold Russia Braid on both edges with thin black piping - High visibility

Backing: Black wool backing as seen in your photo - For strength and shape

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

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

Top Badge: Crossed Rifles / Crossed Swords with Crown - The Infantry Rifle Regiment badge - In gold bullion wire

Red Scroll: Curved red scroll with regimental motto - e.g. "CUIDICH 'N RIGH" or "BYDAND" - The motto of the Highland Regiments

Middle Badge: Large Stag's Head with Antlers - The famous badge of The Seaforth Highlanders, Gordon Highlanders and The Highlanders - Embroidered in gold wire with laurel wreath below

Lower Badge: Castle / Tower Badge - Large embroidered castle with laurel wreath - The badge of the Gordon Highlanders / 92nd Foot

All badges are 100% hand-embroidered in heavy gold bullion wire - Not printed. This is museum quality heavy embroidery as shown in your sample.

Reverse & Fittings:

Fully lined, heavily padded for perfect parade drape

Genuine black leather backing with adjustable brass / chrome buckles

Mace hook and carrying strap for Drum Major's mace

This is the Scottish Highland pattern - Can be made with King's Crown CIIIR

Features:

Pattern: Highland Rifles - Red & Green Stripe with Gold

Role: Drum Major / Pipe Major Baldric / Cross Belt - Full Ceremonial Dress

Regiments: Gordon Highlanders, Seaforth Highlanders, Queen's Own Highlanders, Highland Pipe Bands

Emblems: Stag Head, Crossed Rifles, Castle, Regimental Motto Scroll

Material: Red & Green Melton Wool + Heavy Gold Bullion Wire Hand Embroidery

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

Fringe: Heavy Gold Bullion Fringe

Ideal For:

Gordon Highlanders, Seaforth Highlanders, The Highlanders (4 SCOTS), Highland Rifle Regiments, Scottish Pipe Bands, Highland Games Drum Majors, Royal Regiment of Scotland.

Specifications:

Product: Drum Major Baldric Sash - Red Green - Highland Rifles

Base: Red & Green Melton Wool - Gold Braid Borders

Embroidery: Hand-Embroidered - Stag, Rifles, Castle

Fringe: Heavy Gold Bullion

Fittings: Brass / Chrome - Adjustable

Send me your exact regimental name - GORDON HIGHLANDERS, SEAFORTH HIGHLANDERS, ARGYLL & SUTHERLAND - and I will make a free digital proof with the correct tartan lining and badge.