42" x 36" CCF Contingent Banner (Regal) Embroidered 2 1/4 inch Gold fringe

Contingent Banner 42 x 36 double-sided, excluding fringe, fully embroidered by hand in gold and silver bullion and coloured silks with the badge of the Schools authorised coat of arms or, by default, the CCF badge for the COMBINED CADET FORCE within a circlet inscribed with the relevant title, embroidered in gold lettering, the whole surmounted by the Tudor Crown within the Union wreath, all proper. All upon a ground of Royal blue, sleeved in red, edged with gold metallic fringe and matching gold metallic cords and tassels. There has not been a clear understanding for some time within the Army Cadet Force and Combined Cadet Force on the subject of Colours, Flags or Banners designed and purchased for cadet units from private funding. As these items were never authorised, they were never provided at public expense nor were there clear guidelines established for their design. Following extensive consultation and investigation involving the Army Honours and Distinctions Committee (AHDC) at the MOD, decisions were made. As Standards, Guidons and Colours are borne by the Armed Services, such nomenclature would be inappropriate for Cadet Contingents. However, it was thought that Banners would be appropriate. They would be purchased by private funding, provided that commonality was established in their design and usage. In association with the College of Arms, designs were prepared for a Stand of Banners, comprising a Union Banner and a Contingent Banner. These were finally approved and are illustrated above. We have worked closely with the MOD and the College of Arms and are fully conversant with the design and production requirements for the new Banners. Full details and specifications are provided overleaf.