Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service Drum Major Baldric Sash - Ceremonial Unit - Red & Gold - UK Fire Service Cross Belt

Drum Major Baldric Sash - Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service - Ceremonial Unit - This is the official ceremonial cross-belt sash worn by the Drum Major of the Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service - Ceremonial Unit / Band.

Worn from the left shoulder to the right hip to carry the mace, this sash is the UK Fire Service equivalent of the British Army Drum Major's baldric, and is worn on Remembrance Day parades, Fire Service memorials, Passing Out parades and official county ceremonies.

Base & Braid Work:

Base: Heavyweight Scarlet Red / Fire Service Red Melton Wool - Regulation UK Fire & Rescue shade

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

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

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

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

Top Badge: Drum Badge - Gold embroidered side drum - The traditional badge of the Drum Major

Scroll 1: "CEREMONIAL UNIT" - Top curved scroll in gold on black

Scroll 2: "DEVON & SOMERSET" - County / Service name scroll

Central Badge: Large Fire & Rescue Service Star Badge - The 8-pointed Fire Service star with Garter and crest in centre - Badge reads "DEVON & SOMERSET FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE" with Devon & Somerset coat of arms - Hand embroidered in full colour

Scroll 3: "FIRE & RESCUE"

Scroll 4: "SERVICE"

Bottom Badge: Lyre / Harp Badge - Gold embroidered Lyre with laurel wreath - The universal badge of the Bandmaster / Musician

All badges and scrolls are 100% hand-embroidered in gold bullion wire and colour silk - Not printed. This is the standard required by UK Fire & Rescue Services.

Reverse & Fittings:

Fully lined and heavily padded for perfect parade drape

Genuine leather backing with two black carriers with brass studs (as in photo) for mace / sword

Adjustable brass / chrome buckles

Mace hook and carrying strap for Drum Major's mace

Features:

Service: Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service

Unit: Ceremonial Unit / Fire Service Band

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

Colour: Fire Service Red with Gold Braid

Badges: Drum, DEVON & SOMERSET, Fire Service Star Badge, Lyre Harp

Material: Scarlet Melton Wool + Heavy Gold Bullion Wire Hand Embroidery

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

Fringe: Heavy Gold Bullion Fringe

Ideal For:

Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service, UK Fire & Rescue Services, UK Fire Service Bands, Ceremonial Units, County Fire Brigades, Fire Service Pipes & Drums, Devon & Somerset Ceremonial Unit.

Specifications:

Product: Drum Major Baldric Sash - Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue

Base: Scarlet Red Melton Wool

Braid: Double Gold Russia Braid

Embroidery: Hand-Embroidered - Fire Star Badge + Scrolls

Fringe: Gold Bullion

Fittings: Brass - Adjustable Leather Straps with Carriers

Custom for any UK Fire Service:

We can make this exact sash for ANY UK Fire Service - Just change the scrolls and star badge text - e.g. "LONDON FIRE BRIGADE", "SCOTTISH FIRE & RESCUE", "WEST MIDLANDS FIRE SERVICE", "HAMPSHIRE & ISLE OF WIGHT".