Message from the National Parade Marshal, Mrs Helen Richardson

Women's Section Dress.   

Beret.  Black or dark navy in colour (to match suit).'Stiffened (blocked to height of cap badge) with Women's Section cap badge (obtainable from Head Office) worn centrally between the eyes; no beret ribbon; bottom of beret not more than one inch above eyebrows; beret worn straight - not pulled over to side. Only the current pattern RBLWS official beret badge should be worn by RBLWS Standard Bearers.Shaped hats are not permitted.

Hair.  Clean, neat, tidy and not resting on collar.

Facial Jewellery.  (i.e. earrings, nose rings etc) - None.

Suit.  Neatly pressed plain black or dark navy suit (skirt, of regulation length, i.e. approximately one and half inches below the knee, not trousers).

Tie. Official Women's Section tie; neat and pressed; motif to be prominently displayed, no tie-pin visible.

Shirt.  Freshly laundered, pressed plain white shirt.  Not button down collar.

Lapel Badge.  Not worn.

Medals.  Officially issued campaign and service medals only may be worn when in uniform.

Tights/Stockings.   Black.

Shoes.  Plain black, low heeled lace up shoes; well polished all over; not patent.

Competition Bars.  Awarded to the Winner and Runner Up at County/District, Regional and National competitions.  These are worn on the left lapel by Standard Bearers but are NOT worn in competitions.  Once attaining five individual bars at the same level, not necessarily consecutively these should be removed and replaced with a five- year bar. The five-year bar must be worn in lieu of single-year bars. Five-year bars may be purchased from Head Office.

Bearing. Generally smart military bearing.

Sling.  Only current equipment supplied by Royal British Legion Industries, should be worn.  The leather sling and socket used for carrying the Standard should be worn over the right shoulder with the socket in the centre front of the body. The Women's Section sling badge is worn 4 inches from the top of the shoulder.

Gauntlets.  White, leather gauntlets.  Should be clean and in good repair.

Dress for Marshals.  Turnout for marshals should conform to the dress regulations for Standard Bearers.  In addition, suitable white cotton gloves should be worn.

Canes.  Various styles are available although it is important that the size of cane is matched to the marshal. Canes should not be carried by marshals at Standard Bearer Competitions.

Please note: There is an amendment to the Ceremonial Handbook 2007.

CHAPTER 6 - THE STANDARD BEARER - page 6-2 
6.2.3. Women's Section Dress

 6.2.3.5. Tie.  Official Women's Section tie; neat and pressed; motif to be prominently displayed; no tie-pin visible.