New - Royal Company of Archers Sword Belt Buckle - ERII Pattern
New - Royal Company of Archers Sword Belt Buckle - ERII Pattern
Royal Company of Archers Sword Belt Buckle - ERII Pattern
The Royal Company of Archers is a ceremonial unit that serves as the Sovereign's Bodyguard in Scotland.
Hand crafted to order by our regimental silversmith. Gold plated on solid brass sword belt buckle featuring the Crest of the royal arms of Scotland (1837), of a lion sejant affrontée Gules, imperially crowned Or, holding in the dexter paw a sword and in the sinister paw a scepter both erect and Proper. Overlaying a Saltire design and surrounded by the title Queen’s Bodyguard For Scotland.
Size approx. 10.5cmx 6,75cm ( Belt width 4.50 cm not supplied )
The Royal Company of Archers is a ceremonial unit that serves as the Sovereign's Bodyguard in Scotland, a role it has performed since 1822 during the reign of King George IV, when the company provided a personal bodyguard to the King on his visit to Scotland. It is currently known as the Queen's Bodyguard For Scotland, and is located in Edinburgh, the capital city. The Royal Company of Archers has a long history in Scotland as a body that celebrated both the recreation and talent of local archers. As a body established by the Monarch, the Company has a long history of unique prizes, influential supporters, and ceremonial roles.
The officers' dress rank is indicated by two or, in the case of the captain, three, golden eagle feathers being worn in the bonnet.