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Queen approves new cap badge
Published Tuesday 17th January 2006
The cap badge for the new Duke of Lancaster's Regiment (King's, Lancashire and Border) (Picture: Army)
The new cap badge is modelled (Picture: Army)Her Majesty The Queen, Duke of Lancaster, has approved the Regimental cap badge for the new Duke of Lancaster's Regiment (King's, Lancashire and Border).
It was announced in December 2004 that as part of a plan known as the Future Infantry Structure (FIS), The King's Own Royal Border Regiment, The King's Regiment and The Queen's Lancashire Regiment will combine to form a new and larger regiment for the North West of England. Since then all three regiments have directed their efforts to achieving the best possible outcome for serving and future members of the Regiment, and to delivering an effective, well-recruited and well-supported regiment as a vital component of the restructured Army.
News of the new badge has been eagerly awaited - the cap badge, worn by every officer and man, is always the most visible, identifiable, and memorable symbol of regimental identity.
The badge, authorised by the College of Arms before submission to the Queen for final approval, comprises the Red Rose of Lancaster surmounted by the Royal Crown, surrounded by a Laurel Wreath, with the regimental motto on a scroll beneath.
The central red rose and crown are derived from the present badge of The Queen's Lancashire Regiment. The laurel wreath comes from the badge of The King's Own Royal Border Regiment and the motto, 'Nec Aspera Terrent' (Difficulties be Damned) from the King's Regiment. The badge will be produced to a high standard in matt gold with polished highlights, with the rose in red enamel. When worn in a beret, the badge will be backed with the red diamond of The King's Own Royal Border Regiment.
"We are naturally delighted that our cherished Red Rose will form the central and key element of the new badge," said Brigadier Geoff Sheldon, Colonel of The Queen's Lancashire Regiment.
"The new Duke of Lancaster's Regiment will reflect all that is best in the North West, and there is no more powerful symbol of this proud and historic region than the Red Rose of Lancaster."
The Red Rose also reflected the shared core identity of the three antecedent regiments in the historic County Palatine of Lancaster, added Brigadier Sheldon.
The new badge will be adopted by the three Regular Army battalions of the existing regiments, plus the Territorial Army's Lancastrian and Cumbrian Volunteers which is to become the 4th Battalion of the new Regiment, on Formation Day, 1 July 2006.
However, the badge will make its first appearance when the regimental recruiting staff of the three present regiments adopt the uniform of The Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment in the near future.
The new title of the Duke of Lancaster's Regiment was jointly arrived at, jointly proposed and jointly fought for by all three existing regiments working in harmony. It is an historic one, rich in connotations of northern chivalry. It has fluency, dignity and resonance. Importantly, it also renews and reinforces the much-cherished link with the Sovereign, Duke of Lancaster, and confirms the new regiment's ancient status as a Royal regiment.
Over the past 12 months much work has also been done to agree every last detail of regimental life, including uniform and badges. The overall aim has been to draw on the very best customs and heritage of all the predecessors to forge a strong Regimental identity. This task was undertaken with great care and sensitivity, and the Formation Committee is confident that the result will be a Regiment in which all can take justifiable pride.
The new uniform of The Duke of Lancaster's Regiment will incorporate other important distinctions from the antecedent regiments in a carefully balanced package. From The King's Own Royal Border Regiment will come the handsome Lion of England collar badges of the old King's Own, and the Glider shoulder flash commemorating the airborne service of The Border Regiment in World War II.
The King's Regiment will bring their unique 'Kingsman' rank, by which all private soldiers of the new regiment will be known, their motto, and distinctive fleur-de-lys buttons whose design derives from an 18th Century victory over the French in the West Indies. In addition to the Red Rose and Royal Crown, The Queen's Lancashire Regiment will contribute their maroon stable belt and lanyard. All three of the present regiments are entitled, as Royal regiments, to wear royal blue facings (collar and cuffs) in ceremonial uniform, and a red hat band. These will also be carried over into the new regiment.
Published Tuesday 17th January 2006
The cap badge for the new Duke of Lancaster's Regiment (King's, Lancashire and Border) (Picture: Army)
The new cap badge is modelled (Picture: Army)Her Majesty The Queen, Duke of Lancaster, has approved the Regimental cap badge for the new Duke of Lancaster's Regiment (King's, Lancashire and Border).
It was announced in December 2004 that as part of a plan known as the Future Infantry Structure (FIS), The King's Own Royal Border Regiment, The King's Regiment and The Queen's Lancashire Regiment will combine to form a new and larger regiment for the North West of England. Since then all three regiments have directed their efforts to achieving the best possible outcome for serving and future members of the Regiment, and to delivering an effective, well-recruited and well-supported regiment as a vital component of the restructured Army.
News of the new badge has been eagerly awaited - the cap badge, worn by every officer and man, is always the most visible, identifiable, and memorable symbol of regimental identity.
The badge, authorised by the College of Arms before submission to the Queen for final approval, comprises the Red Rose of Lancaster surmounted by the Royal Crown, surrounded by a Laurel Wreath, with the regimental motto on a scroll beneath.
The central red rose and crown are derived from the present badge of The Queen's Lancashire Regiment. The laurel wreath comes from the badge of The King's Own Royal Border Regiment and the motto, 'Nec Aspera Terrent' (Difficulties be Damned) from the King's Regiment. The badge will be produced to a high standard in matt gold with polished highlights, with the rose in red enamel. When worn in a beret, the badge will be backed with the red diamond of The King's Own Royal Border Regiment.
"We are naturally delighted that our cherished Red Rose will form the central and key element of the new badge," said Brigadier Geoff Sheldon, Colonel of The Queen's Lancashire Regiment.
"The new Duke of Lancaster's Regiment will reflect all that is best in the North West, and there is no more powerful symbol of this proud and historic region than the Red Rose of Lancaster."
The Red Rose also reflected the shared core identity of the three antecedent regiments in the historic County Palatine of Lancaster, added Brigadier Sheldon.
The new badge will be adopted by the three Regular Army battalions of the existing regiments, plus the Territorial Army's Lancastrian and Cumbrian Volunteers which is to become the 4th Battalion of the new Regiment, on Formation Day, 1 July 2006.
However, the badge will make its first appearance when the regimental recruiting staff of the three present regiments adopt the uniform of The Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment in the near future.
The new title of the Duke of Lancaster's Regiment was jointly arrived at, jointly proposed and jointly fought for by all three existing regiments working in harmony. It is an historic one, rich in connotations of northern chivalry. It has fluency, dignity and resonance. Importantly, it also renews and reinforces the much-cherished link with the Sovereign, Duke of Lancaster, and confirms the new regiment's ancient status as a Royal regiment.
Over the past 12 months much work has also been done to agree every last detail of regimental life, including uniform and badges. The overall aim has been to draw on the very best customs and heritage of all the predecessors to forge a strong Regimental identity. This task was undertaken with great care and sensitivity, and the Formation Committee is confident that the result will be a Regiment in which all can take justifiable pride.
The new uniform of The Duke of Lancaster's Regiment will incorporate other important distinctions from the antecedent regiments in a carefully balanced package. From The King's Own Royal Border Regiment will come the handsome Lion of England collar badges of the old King's Own, and the Glider shoulder flash commemorating the airborne service of The Border Regiment in World War II.
The King's Regiment will bring their unique 'Kingsman' rank, by which all private soldiers of the new regiment will be known, their motto, and distinctive fleur-de-lys buttons whose design derives from an 18th Century victory over the French in the West Indies. In addition to the Red Rose and Royal Crown, The Queen's Lancashire Regiment will contribute their maroon stable belt and lanyard. All three of the present regiments are entitled, as Royal regiments, to wear royal blue facings (collar and cuffs) in ceremonial uniform, and a red hat band. These will also be carried over into the new regiment.
