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Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day Celebrations.

Susannah 11/11/2020 0

Every year we as a nation unite to remember those who have fallen fighting for our country. This year celebrations will be a little different due to C...

75th Anniversary of VE Day

Susannah 30/01/2020 0

This year marks the 75th Anniversary of VE, or Victory in Europe Day. On 8th May 1945, Winston Churchill made an announcement on the radio at 3pm afte...

Mess Dress Uniform

Susannah 26/11/2019 0

Mess dress uniform is not to be confused with full dress uniform. Mess dress is the semi-formal uniform worn by the military, police and other public ...

The Life Guards Regiment

Susannah 30/10/2019 0

The Life Guards (LG), along with The Blues & Royals, are the most senior regiments in the British Army. Together they form the Household Cavalry Regim...

The Royal Logistic Corps

Susannah 22/08/2019 0

The Royal Logistic Corps (RLC) is not only the largest Corps in the British Army, it is also an incredibly diverse organisation. Its soldiers work on ...

Military Sword Belt Ensembles

Susannah 09/07/2019 0

Sword belts in the military are worn around the waist, their purpose being to hold a ceremonial sword. There are various styles of belts available, so...

The Royal Marines

Susannah 13/11/2017 0

The Royal Marines are the amphibious troops of the Royal Navy and one of the world’s most elite commando forces. They are held at a very high readin...

The Royal Regiment Of Scotland

Rosie 16/10/2017 0

The Royal Regiment of Scotland is the most senior and only Scottish line infantry regiment forming a core part of the British Army. The regiment c...

The Royal Air Force Regiment

Susannah 05/10/2017 0

The Royal Air Force Regiment (RAF) is the ground fighting force for the Royal Air Force and provides a range of force protection. The Royal Air Force ...

Foot Guards

Susannah 19/09/2017 0

The Foot Guards are the Regular Infantry regiments of the Household Division of the British Army. There are five active regiments of the Foot Guards a...

Yeomen Warders

Susannah 04/09/2017 1

Beefeaters, is the affectionate name given to what are more formally known as the Yeomen Warders of Her Majesty’s Royal Palace and Fortress the Tower ...

Dalton Barton World War II Letter

Rosie 15/08/2017 0

The Wyedean Weaving Company established itself in Haworth in 1964 as a manufacturer of narrow fabrics, braid and uniform accoutrement. The business or...

Cocked Hats

03/08/2017 0

A bicorne, or cocked hat, is a two-cornered cocked hat which was worn during the 18th and 19th centuries and was adopted from the European and America...

David Wright Founder of Wyedean

Rosie 11/07/2017 0

Wyedean was formally founded on 7th April, 1964, by David Wright. Before starting his own business, David’s first job after leaving school was as an a...

What is a Spur?

Susannah 08/06/2017 0

Spurs are usually worn in pairs on the heels of riding boots. Their purpose is to help direct the horse to move forward or laterally while riding. The...

The Household Cavalry

25/10/2016 0

The Household Cavalry (HCav) is made up of the Life Guards and the Blue and Royals - the most senior regiments of the British Army. These two regiment...

What is a Lanyard used for?

24/08/2016 1

A lanyard is also referred to a fourragère – and is a braided cord with a sharp spike at one end. The fourragère is a very old component of some milit...

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