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The Standards of RBLS Colour Bearing
The Standard should be looked upon as the rallying point of the Branch and as a constant symbolic reminder to Remembrance and the Legion`s Motto:
"Service Not Self"
ts colours are BLUE and GOLD. In the dexter (upper left) corner is the Union Flag which is composed of the Crosses of St. George, St Andrew and St. Patrick, symbolising unity and chivalry. The blue indicates loyalty and fidelity and the gold signifies service - "as gold is tried by fire".
Many Colour Bearers are specially selected by the Branch Members for this important post of honour, but it is essential that the person selected should be strong and well able to handle the Standard under all conditions.
Most of our ceremonial takes place around Remembrance time, but please surf to any of our Major events mentioned below for further information or details: |
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- Beating Retreat.
- President`s Night at the Tattoo.
- Area Colour Bearing Competitions.
- National Colour Bearing Competition (Annual Conference)
- Anzac Day (Edinburgh Castle)
- Founders Day (Jedburgh Abbey)
- Scottish National War Memorial Service (Edinburgh Castle)
- Remembrance Day (High Street, Royal Mile Edinburgh)
- Hamilton Festival of Remembrance.
- Dundee Festival of Remembrance.
- Falkirk Festival of Remembrance.
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Citation of the Standard
I would remind you that these standards are no mere flags of silk or bunting, but rather are sacred emblems, which have been solemnly dedicated, in ample form.
Your Standards represent the ideal of Service to God, Queen and Country.
The SPEARHEAD should remind us of a pillar of flame, or the finger pointing to heaven, which is generally depicted in our churches by their spires.
The UNION FLAG bears the crosses of St George, St Andrew & St Patrick
St George is the Patron Saint of Fighting Men.
St Andrew was a Disciple of Christ.
St Patrick was the First Christian Missionary to this Country.
Beneath these crosses all the great epics of chivalry in our history have been achieved. Added to these crosses are the BLUE and the old GOLD of the Royal British Legion.
The BLUE is to remind us of those gallant souls who have passed on beneath the deep waters and in the air.
The GOLD represents those shining warriors who, sanctified by service, have passed unsullied to the Throne of Grace.
The TASSELS remind us of the beginning and ending of life, and the CORD, the golden line along all good Legionaries should pass during their brief sojourn on earth.
The GOLDEN FRINGE or the frame binds us together in one great brotherhood.
Thus you have represented on your Standards your Service to God, your Queen and Country. |
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