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The first is the National Color, which is a 36 in × 48 in (91 cm × 122 cm) version of the national flag trimmed with a 2 + 1 ⁄ 2 in-wide (6.4 cm) gold fringe, and is the equivalent of the King's Colour in the British Army. The second is the Organizational Color, which is the equivalent of the regimental colour; this is the same dimensions ...
The first great clash of the British Civil Wars (1642-51) took place at Edgehill on 23 October 1642. During this battle, King Charles I’s ‘Banner Royal’ was both lost and recovered in heroic fashion. The banner was borne that day by Sir Edmund Verney, the Knight Marshal.
Feb 27, 2014 · This is why the American Continental Army chose blue to be their color, the opposite of the british red. Why Red though? Red would blend in with the fire of muskets and other guns
Infantry battalions of the British Army carry two Colours. Colours were introduced in a series of orders issued by King George II in 1743, 1747 and 1751. Before this armies had carried standards of different designs into battle.
Regulations for the use of Colours within the British Army were first introduced at the end of the 17th Century. By the mid-18th Century the use of a personal coat of arms was banned, and the number of Colours reduced to the Sovereign’s Colour and the Regimental Colour, for most regiments.
2 days ago · The first Army National color was of blue incorporating the design of an eagle displayed (somewhat similar to that in the coat of arms adopted for the United States) and the name of the...
Jul 13, 2021 · Infantry colours, and their cavalry counterparts, known as Standards and Guidons, are among the most sacred of symbols of the Army. The flags embody the honour, spirit and heritage of the regiments that proudly carry them, according to the National Army Museum.
