The Royal Navy finally abolished the stripes in May 1955, except for those who must be clearly recognisable as non-combatant under the Geneva Convention. These include medical and dental officers, and ...

Pagination 96 p. : col. ill., ports. ; 31 cm. Cuff stripes -- Officers' cuff slashes and burrons -- Cocked hats from 1827 -- Cap badges -- Cap peaks and hat bands -- Epaulettes and scales -- Royal ...

But what are its origins? Distinction lace – or ‘gold rings’ – on the cuffs of naval officers’ uniforms evolved from the highly decorative gold embroidery or gold lace that adorned Royal Navy officers ...

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the Royal Navy having seniority over both the Army and RAF. Rank insignia for non-commissioned ranks is, with the exception of Warrant Officer and Master Aircrew, worn on the upper arm of dress ...

From counter narcotics operations in the Caribbean to complex cyber-crime investigations, you'll play a crucial part in enforcing the strict code of conduct that comes with life in the Royal Navy ...

Royal fans are in a frenzy as Prince William steps out at an official royal engagement today sporting a new beard and military uniform ... from the Commissioned Warrant Officers Course and ...

The Warrant Officer of the Royal Air Force (WORAF) is the senior Warrant Officer ... from different branches of the UK's armed forces, including the Army and Navy. I am grateful for the opportunities ...

Trafalgar Ancestors lists all those who fought in Nelson's fleet at the Battle of Trafalgar. This includes Royal Navy commissioned and warrant officers, ratings, supernumeraries and Royal Marines.

Promotion in the Royal Navy is based entirely on merit ... you can be promoted to Chief Petty Officer and even on to Warrant Officer, on a salary of over £62,073. This is the highest rank you can ...

A former Royal Navy warrant officer has been elected as Watton's new mayor and chairman of the town council. Paul Cooper, who is one of Breckland's longest serving driving instructors, has been a ...

a set of standing and marching royal guards in bear ... image from British magazine: Officers and Attached Officers, 21st Lancers Antique image from British magazine: Officers and Attached Officers, ...