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room for the embellishments until today,
although essentially a part of the ceremonial
“sash”, they stand as a symbol of the Drum
Major’s original appointment.

The shoulder belt worn by the Drum Major
today carries, in addition to the battle honours,
the title, badge and device of the regiment.
This shoulder belt is purchased and presented
to the Corps of Drums.

The Drum Major’s shoulder belt is made
of facing cloth of the same colour as the
authorised regimental facings. It is
embellished with a silver plated shield on
which are fastened two miniature ebony
drumsticks, the whole being surmounted
by a gold embroidered Crown and Royal
Cypher, the name of the regiment is
embroidered below the shield on scrolls.
Gold letters and edging scrolls are as for
facing colour. No battle honours or other
distinctions are to be carried on these
belts.