Technical Specification for Full Colour Stand THE ... 5808... · UK/SC/5808 Issue 1 19 February 2004 Page 4 of 34 PART 1 1. THE PRODUCT a. Use of the Product. The Full Stand for the

UK/SC/5808 Issue 119 February 2004

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Technical Specification for

Full Colour StandTHE PARACHUTE REGIMENT

4th BATTALION (V)

Defence ClothingIntegrated Project Team

PROPERTY OF :-DEFENCE CLOTHING

INTEGRATED PROJECT TEAMDLO Caversfield

Skimmingdish LaneBicester

OxonOX27 8TS


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PREFACE

TABLE 1 – PRODUCT LIST

Item NameFull Colour Stand

THE PARACHUTE REGIMENT

4th BATTALION (V)

Development File No RDG/P/6/39

Technical Support File No. DCIPT/WW/4/7/1NATO Stock Nos ITEM DESCRIPTION Patt Nos.8345-99-993-4464 Queens Colour D000198345-99-933-4465 Regimental Colour D000208345-99-122-9124 Pike 201648345-99-122-4809 Lion and Crown Mount 170148345-99-977-8814 Cords and tassels 222438345-99-125-0989 Cover 33448345-99-973-3226 Belt INF 1249A8115-99-139-0345 Box (wood) N.A

Any colour shown in this document is for representation and must not be used for colourmatching.

IPR STATEMENT

This specification contains information which is proprietary to the Secretary of State for Defenceand shall remain the property of the Secretary of State. It is issued in strict confidence and must notbe seen by any unauthorised person. The specification is supplied solely for the purpose ofInformation/Tender/Contract and shall not be copied or reproduced or used for any other purposewhatsoever without the express prior written permission of the Secretary of State as represented bythe Intellectual property rights group.

Technical documents in this specification refer to the edition current at the date of tender orcontract unless otherwise stated.

CROWN COPYRIGHT RESERVED


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TABLE 2 – ISSUE RECORD

Issue No Comments Issue Date

1 Issue of stand specification. SupersedesUK/SC/3534 Issue 5 dated 23 November2001.

19 February 2004


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PART 1

1. THE PRODUCT

a. Use of the Product. The Full Stand for the Parachute Regiment 4th Battalion (V) completewith Queen's colour, Regimental Colour, Royal Crest, Cords, Tassels, Pike, Belt Leathercover for ceremonial purposes and Wooden Transit Box.

FIGURE 1. Photograph of the Full Stand for 'The Parachute Regiment 4th Battalion (V)'.

PHOTOGRAPH of Stand in completion

QUEEN'S COLOUR

FRONT VIEW BACK VIEW

REGIMENTAL COLOUR


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TABLE 3 - RELATED SPECIFICATIONS AND DOCUMENTS

Specification/Document DetailBS EN ISO105

Part BO2Part EO1Part X12

Textiles. Tests for colour fastness.Colour fastness to artificial light: Xenon arc fading lamp testColour fastness to waterColour fastness to rubbing

BS EN 1049Part 2

Textiles. Woven Fabrics. Construction. Method of Analysis.Determination of Number of Threads per Unit Length.

BS EN 1773 Textiles. Fabrics. Determination of Width and Length.

BS EN 12127 Textiles. Fabrics. Determination of mass per unit area using smallsamples.

BS EN ISO 2060. Textiles. Yarns from packages. Determination of linear density(mass per unit length) by the skein method Textiles.

BS 946 Designation of yarns

BS 84:1956 Parallel screw threads of Whitworth form

DEF STAN 03-17 Electro-deposition of Gold

UK/SIC/2545 Belts, buff, Colours Infantry.

UK/SC/3933 Braid, Cord, Lace and Embroidery: Metal Gold and Metal Silver.

Official Painting Original held by DC IPT, Copy issued to contractor.

Shade Card for SilkEmbroidery Threads

Available from DC IPT, Pattern number 9561 as in Table 16.

2. PATTERNS.

a. Master Patterns. The DC IPT at Caversfield holds a Master Pattern for this product.Potential contractors may view the pattern on site by arrangement with the DC IPTCommercial Department.

b. Standard Patterns. A Standard Pattern may be obtained from the DC IPT TechnicalInformation Office and may be used to provide the criteria for all materials, componentsand manufacturing features not fully defined in this specification.

c. Painting A copy of the official approved water-colour paintings, supplied by theCollege of Arms, are obtainable from the DC-IPT and are to be used to provide thecriteria for the detailed design for colours.


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PART 2

3. PRODUCT DESIGN

a. Product Description.

i. Queens Colour. An embroidered and appliqued design on a union flag background. Allelements of the embroidery and applique are to strictly match in colours and materials to theStandard Pattern 103C. The design is to follow the copy of the official approved water-colourpainting supplied by the College of Arms that is to be obtained from the DC-IPT.

i. Regimental Colour. An embroidered and appliquéd design on a midnight bluebackground. All elements of the embroidery and appliqué are to strictly match in colours andmaterials to the Standard Pattern 103C. The design is to follow the copy of the officialapproved watercolour painting supplied by the College of Arms that is to be obtained fromthe DC-IPT.

ii. Lion and Crown Mount Cast brass, Electro Gold plated

iii. Cords and Tassels Gold wire and crimson flecked cord with a gold and crimson fringedtassel on each end, fitted with a gold and crimson slider.

iv. Pike. One piece pike fitted with a brass shoe at the base and a brass ferrule with twobrass rings at the top to secure the cord.

v. Belt. White Buff leather carrying belt with gilded metal fittings to comply with PatternNo.1249, Nato stock No. 8345-99-973-3226

vi. Leather cover Black long grain hide leather with polished brass cone to comply withNato stock No. 8345-99-125-0989

vii. Box Wooden Box for transporting finished stand of colours, measuring:274.5cms. x 15cms. x 15cms. (9' x 6'' x 6'') internal measurements. Nailed constructionwith removable lid

TABLE 4 – PRODUCT COMPONENTS QUEEN’S COLOUR

4.1 Main material, GroundCloth

Cloth Silk, Super lute, Crimson.• Pattern No. 8292U, Nato stock Number 8305-99-973-0919

• Length of material required 250cms.

• Construction and colourfastness are to comply with therequirements of Tables 17 and 18.


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4.2Material Pike Pocketapplique and tasselwooden mould cover

• Cloth Silk, Super lute, Crimson.

• Pattern No. 8305-99-973-0919


• Construction and colour fastness are to comply with therequirements of tables 17 and 18

4.3 Material applique • Cloth Silk, super lute White. Pattern No.8292A Nato stock Number 8305-99-973-0931• Length of material required 50cms.

• Construction and colour fastness are to comply with therequirements of Tables 17 and 18.

4.4 Material applique • Cloth Silk, Super lute Blue.Pattern No. 8292R Nato stock Number 8305-99-973-0916

• Length of material required. 50cms.

• Construction and colour fastness are to comply with therequirements of Tables 17 and 18

4.5 Material applique • Cloth Silk, Super lute YellowPattern No. 8292G Nato stock No. 8305-99-973-0932


• Construction and colour fastness are to comply with therequirements of Tables 17 and 18

4.6 Fringing, three outer edges of colour

• Fringe hangers, alternate Crimson and gold wire with a goldwire heading, 50mm. Depth including heading to complywith the requirements of UK/SC/3933.

• Colour fastness is to comply with the requirements of Table18

4.7 Yarn, embroidery • Silk, dyed to match the standard pattern and the copy of theofficial water-colour painting as supplied by the College ofArms. Colour fastness is to comply with the requirements ofTable 18.

• Shade to be as defined in the thread shade card availablefrom DC IPT.

TABLE 4 - PRODUCT COMPONENTS QUEEN'S COLOUR -CONTINUED


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4.8 Wire thread • Thread, wire, gold and silver as shown on the Standardpattern and the copy of the official water colour painting assupplied by the College of Arms. Size gauge as on thestandard pattern. Colour fastness is to comply with therequirements of Table 18.

4.9 Canvas lining, pikepocket

• Holland, linen, natural to be of a suitable quality as on thestandard pattern.

• Weight/Definition -110gms per linear mtr, 100% Naturallinen holland

TABLE 5 – PRODUCT COMPONENTS REGIMENTAL COLOUR

5.1 Main Material,Ground Cloth

• Cloth, Silk, Super lute, Maroon.Pattern No.8292T , NATO stock Number 8305-99-973-0928.



5.2 Material Pike Pocket,appliqué and tasslewooden mould cover.

• Cloth, Silk, Super lute, Crimson.Pattern No. 8292U, NATO stock Number 8305-99-973-0919.



5.3 Material, appliqué. • Cloth, Silk, Super lute, Yellow.Pattern No. 8292G, NATO stock Number 8305-99-973-0932.



5.4 Fringing, three outeredges of colour.

• Fringe hangers, alternate maroon and gold wire with a goldwire heading, 50mm depth including heading to comply withthe requirements of UK/SC/3933.

• Colour fastness is to comply with the requirements of Table18.

TABLE 4 - PRODUCT COMPONENTS QUEEN'S COLOUR CONTINUED


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5.5 Yarn, embroidery • Silk, dyed to match the standard pattern and the copy of theofficial water colour painting as supplied by the College ofArms. Colour fastness is to comply with the requirements ofTable 18

• Shade to be as defined in the thread shade card availablefrom the DC IPT.

5.6 Wire thread • Thread, wire, gold and silver as shown on the standardpattern and the copy of the official water colour painting assupplied by the College of Arms. Size gauge as on thestandard pattern. Colour fastness is to comply with therequirements of Table 18.

5.7 Canvas lining, pikepocket.

• Canvas, linen, natural to be of a suitable quality as on thestandard pattern.

• Weight/Definition . 110 grms per linear mtr. 100% naturallinen holland.

5.8 Padding, Roses • 4 ply knitting yarn 100% acrylic colour any pale pink.

TABLE 5 - PRODUCT COMPONENTS REGIMENTAL COLOUR - CONTINUED


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TABLE 6 – PRODUCT COMPONENTS -

MOUNT,CORDS & TASSELS, PIKE, BELT, COVER & BOX

6.1 Lion and CrownMount

• Pressed, cast brass, Electro Gold plated and polished.

• 24 Carat Gold with Cobalt, 5 microns thick.

• Pattern No. 17014, NATO stock Number 8345-99-122-4809.

• Electro plating to meet the requirements ofDEF STAN 03-17

• Screw thread 3/8'' BSW to meet the requirements ofBS 84:1956

6.2 Cords and tassels • 6mm Gold wire and crimson silk flecked cord with crimsonand gold fringed tassel on each end. Fitted with a gold andcrimson slider.

• Pattern No. 22243, NATO Stock Number 8345-99-977-8814

• The tassel body is constructed from a wooden mould coveredin Cloth, Silk, Super lute, Crimson. Pattern No. 8292U,NATO stock Number 8305-99-973-0919, and netted withgold twist.

• All gold materials to comply with the requirements ofUK/SC/3933.

6.3 Wood for pike • European Ash (Fraxinus Excelsior) or Ramin (Gonystylus-spp), seasoned, of uniform colour, straight grained, free fromknots, worm holes and other imperfections. Pattern No.20164, Nato stock No. 8345-99-122-9124

• Colour stained Dark Brown to match the current regimentalpike.

6.4 Ferrule for pike • Polished Brass ferrule with two fixed and two loose rings totake cord and tassel. Threaded 3/8'' BSW hole to fit screwend of lion and crown mount. See figure 11.

6.5 Shoe for pike • Polished Brass shoe to fit bottom of pike. Screw throughcentre to fix to pole. See figure 11.

6.6 Belt • Belt, White buff leather with gilded metal fittings to complywith Pattern No. 12


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6.7 Leather for case • Black long grain hide leather with polished brass cone. Tocomply with Nato.stock No.8345-99-125-0989 colour caseinfantry regiment. To comply with the requirements of Table13.

6.8 Box • Wooden box constructed in planed Swedish Pine. Nailedconstruction. 274 x 15 x 15cms. (9' x 6''x 6'') internalmeasurement. To comply with the requirements of Table 14.

TABLE 6 - PRODUCT COMPONENTS - CONTINUED


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TABLE 7 – PRODUCT CONSTRUCTION QUEEN’S COLOUR

7.1 Background • Cloth, Silk, Super lute Union Flag of Crimson, Blue and White

Pattern No. 8292U, Nato stock No. 8305-99-973-0919,Crimson

Pattern No. 8292R, Nato stock No. 8305-99-973-0916, Blue

Pattern No. 8292A, Nato stock No. 8305-99-973-0931, White

Length of material required, crimson 250cms,blue 50cms., White50cms

• Construction and colourfastness are to comply with the requirements ofTables 17 and 18.

7.2 Pike pocket • Cloth silk Super lute, Crimson• Pattern No. 8292U, Nato stock No. 830599-973-0919. Pike pocket , lined with natural linen canvas as Standard Pattern 103C Sized to fit Pike as figure 14.

7.3 Fitting up. • A small hole is cut in the top left corner of the colour with a clearanceof approximately 25mm from the heading and top edge of the colour.

• The area around the hole is strengthened with a two patches of canvascovered in Cloth silk Super lute, crimsonPattern No. 8292U, Nato Stock No. 8305-99-973-0919

• The hole is further reinforced with a hand sewn grommet and a giltmetal two part threaded eyelet of 16mm internal diameter inserted . Tomatch Standard Pattern 103C.

7.4 Design • Cloth, Silk, Super lute , Crimson, Blue and WhitePattern No.8292U, Nato stock No.8305-99-973-0919, CrimsonPattern No.8292R, Nato stock No.8305-99-973-0916, BluePattern No.8292A, Nato stock No.8305-99-973-0931, White

• In the centre is a crimson circle bearing the battalion number IV.surrounded by the Regimental title.

• The crimson centres (see figure 4 )are worked off the Colour andappliqued to back and front.

• A St Edwards Crown (figure 4 ) completely worked through surmountsthe centre.

• Ten pairs of Battle Honour Scrolls (see figure 3 ) are worked off theColour and appliqued on, to read correct from both sides.

• The whole design is to be placed symmetrically and centrally on thebackground fabric.


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FIGURE 2. The Queen’s Colour of The Parachute Regiment IV Battalion

FRONT VIEW

BACK VIEW


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FIGURE 3 . BATTLE HONOURS

LEFT SIDE OF CENTRE


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RIGHT SIDE OF CENTRE


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FIGURE 4. CROWN & CENTRE


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TABLE 8 – PRODUCT CONSTRUCTION REGIMENTAL COLOUR

8.1 Background • Cloth, Silk, Super lute, Maroon.Pattern No. 8292T, NATO stock Number 8305-99-973-0928.

8.2 Pike pocket • Cloth, Silk, Super lute, Crimson.• Pattern No. 8292U, NATO stock Number 8305-99-973-0919 pike

pocket, lined with natural linen canvas as Standard Pattern 103C.Sized to fit Pike as figure 14.

8.3 Fitting up • A small hole is to be cut in the top left corner of the colour with aclearance of approximately 25mm from the heading and top edge of thecolour.

• The area around the hole is to be strengthened with two patches ofcanvas covered in Cloth, Silk, Super lute, Maroon.Pattern No. 8292T, NATO stock Number 8305-99-973-0928.

• The hole is further reinforced with a hand-sewn grommet and a giltmetal two part threaded eyelet of 16mm internal diameter inserted. Tomatch Standard Pattern 103C.

8.4 Design • Cloth, Silk, Super lute, Maroon.• Pattern No. 8292T, NATO stock Number 8305-99-973-0928.

• In the centre is a crimson circle bearing the regimental badge of aWinged Parachute surmounted by a lion and crown. The whole badge issurrounded by the Regimental title.

• The crimson centres are worked off the Colour and appliquéd to backand front.

• A St Edwards Crown ( figure 4) completely worked through surmountsthe wreath and centre.

• All elements of floral wreath and crown are worked right through thecolour.

• A motto scroll worded '' UTRINQUE PARATUS '' ( see figure 5 ) isborne across the bottom of the floral wreath.

• One pair of Battle Honour Scrolls worded " FALKLAND ISLANDS1982 " (see figure 6 ) is borne centrally beneath the floral wreath. BattleHonour Scrolls are worked off the colour and appliquéd on, to readcorrect from both sides.


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TABLE 8 –CONTINUED PRODUCT CONSTRUCTION REGIMENTAL COLOUR

8.5 Designcontinued • The battalion number four in Roman Numerals is embroidered in gold

wire, positioned in the top left corner from the front below the cornerbadge, one set of numerals is added to each side of colour to allownumerals to read correct from both sides.

• The whole design is to be placed symmetrically and centrally onbackground fabric.


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FIGURE 5. The Regimental Colour of The Parachute Regiment IV Battalion

FRONT VIEW

BACK VIEW


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FIGURE 6. Battle Honour for the Regimental Colour.

BATTLE HONOUR

The colours shown in this figure are for representation only

And must not be used for colour matching.

FIGURE 7. Motto scroll.

MOTTO SCROLL


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FIGURE 8. Crown and centre appliqué and embroidery for the Regimental Colour


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TABLE 9 – PRODUCT CONSTRUCTION LION AND CROWN MOUNT

9.1 Lion andCrown Mount

• Made from pressed and cast brass, Electro Gold Plated, polished andfree from imperfections. To comply with Pattern No. 17014, Nato stockNo. 8345-99-122-4809.

• It is a detachable item, screwed into the top of the pike.

• Length of screw 20mm below base on crown.

• Bottom of the Lion and Crown Mount to be marked with theContractors name.

• 152mm high from base of the crown to the tip of the Lions crown.

FIGURE 9. The Lion And Crown Mount -


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The colours shown in this figure are for representation onlyand must not be used for colour matching

BACK VIEW

PLAN


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TABLE 10 – PRODUCT CONSTRUCTION CORDS AND TASSELS

10.1 • Gold wire and crimson flecked cord with a gold and crimson fringedtassel on each end, fitted with a gold and crimson slider.

• The tassel body is constructed from a wooden mould covered incrimson silk material and netted with gold twist.

• Overall length including tassles. .................... 2286mm.

• Tassel length .................................................. 127mm.

FIGURE 10. Cords and Tassels


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11.1 Pike • One piece pike.

• The pike is to be sanded after turning, stained Dark Brown in colour andpolished to match finish on standard pattern.

• The pike is fitted with a polished brass shoe at the base and a polishedbrass ferrule with two brass rings at the top which secure the cord.

• The ferrule has an internal thread measuring 3/8'' British StandardWhitworth of sufficient length to accommodate the 20mm long threadon base of crown.

• Length of pike including fittings ............................................2400mm.

• Diameter of pike .....................................................................32mm

• Internal diameter of ferrule......................................................17mm

• External length of Ferrule .......................................................73mm

• Internal diameter of Shoe.........................................................20.5mm

• External length of Shoe ..........................................................50mm

•

TABLE 11- PRODUCT CONSTRUCTION - PIKE


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FIGURE 11. PIKE

SHOE

FERRULE


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TABLE 12 – PRODUCT CONSTRUCTION BELT

12.1 • Made from Buff Leather, pure cod liver oil dressed and free from acidand sulphur tannage

• The belt shall be in the following dimensions,:The shoulder part to measure 990mm in length, 85 mm in width.The Breast part to measure 450 mm in length, 85mm in width.The Frog to be the size and shape as the sealed pattern, No.1249 thePatch to be good firm piece of Buff strongly and neatly closed to theFrog.

• Substance:Belt 3.5mm to 4mmFrog 2.75mm to 3mm

• The metal fittings shall be fringed in accordance with the sealed pattern.The design shall be clearly defined and free sharp edges flaws and sandholes, the loops to be hard soldered and positioned in accordance withthe sealed pattern. No. 1249

• Marking: The belt shall be indelibly marked on the inside with the vocab. number, date of manufacture and contract number.


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FIGURE 12. Belt

ENLARGED VIEW OF FITTINGS

BELT


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TABLE 13 – PRODUCT CONSTRUCTION LEATHER COVER

13.1 • Made from Ox Hide, vegetable tanned, straw grain• The case shall be the following dimension:

Overall length including top 1360mm, diameter 190mm Leather section only 1170mm Polished brass top 190mm overall length, waist circumference 350mm• Substance 2/2.5mm leather• Lining made from MOD 8546A Cotton/Calico No 6 material with

Quilted chamois protective liner to brass top.• Base tie made from 25mm Black Mohair Braid

FIGURE 13. Leather Cover


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TABLE 14 – PRODUCT CONSTRUCTION BOX

14.1 • Constructed from 20 mm thick Swedish Pine with planed finish. Nailedconstruction. Removable lid retained by screws

• Sides, ends, lid and bottom of box constructed from single planks,without joins.

• 4 x 95 mm wide strengthening bands are spaced along length of box• Inside of box and lid are lined with Kraft union paper to provide

waterproof barrier

FIGURE 14. Box

WOODEN BOXSHOWN WITHLID IN PLACE


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TABLE 15 – PRODUCT INFORMATION

15.1 Assembly,Storage andTransportation

• The colour, Pike, Lion and Crown Mount, Cords and Tassels should beassembled for use.

• The tassels on the cords should be wrapped in sulphur free paper (DefStan 81-89), care being taken that the cord is not twisted in thewrapping process.

• Sulphur free paper should be placed over the colour near the pike andunderneath the cord and tassels. This should be turned up andaccommodated within the depth of the colour.

• The colour should then be rolled with, layers of sulphur free paperinterleaved between the layers.

• The Lion and Crown Mount in place on top of the colour should becovered in a protective packaging to ensure freedom from damageduring transportation.

• The pike and colour should be covered in a protective leather cover.

• The pike below the leather cover should be covered in a woollen sleeve.

15.2 HandlingInstructions

• A statement is to be printed onto a label and adhered to the inside of thebox lid. Refer to Table 16 for statement.

TABLE 16 – HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS LABEL

Print and adhere to the inside of the box lid. Label size 100mm Square

HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS FOR

COLOURS, STANDARDS AND GUIDONS

Colours, Standards and Guidons are vulnerable items and require carefulhandling at all times. On no account are these items to be laundered ordry cleaned.

If an item becomes excessively soiled or marked consult with themanufacturer before attempting to clean.

Under no conditions are Colours, Standards, or Guidons to be packedaway or rolled when wet. Should any of these items become wet they areto be dried carefully and thoroughly by being hung in a warm area andleft to dry naturally. Never apply direct heat in an attempt to force dry. Inhot and humid climates these items should be frequently aired and storedin a cool place. Ideally, when not in use on parade, they should bewrapped in sulphur-free paper and stored in the container in which theyare issued. The continued display of these items involving exposure tobright sunlight and/or humidity causes rapid deterioration and should belimited to special occasions.


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FIGURE 15 – MEASUREMENTS OF COLOURSQueens Colour (Regimental Colour)

FIGURE 16 – MEASUREMENTS OF BOX

1142mm

915mm

50mm Fringe

Pike pocket

60mm

Colour


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TABLE 16 – PATTERN NO 9561 SHADE CARD FOR SILK EMBROIDERY THREADS

Reference used on Shade card

Red No 1

Red No 2

Red No 3

Red No 4

Red No 5

Red No 6

Yellow No 1

Yellow No 2

Yellow No 3

Green No 1

Green No 2

Green No 3

Green No 4

Green No 5

Green No 6

Green No 7

Green No 8

Green No 9

Green No 10

Green No 11

Green No 12

Green No 13

Green No 14

Purple No 1

Purple No 2

Purple No 3

Blue No 1

Brown No 1

Reference used on Shade card

Brown No 2

Brown No 3

Grey No 1

Grey No 2

Grey No 3

Black No 1

Cream No 1


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TABLE 17 – MATERIAL SCHEDULE

Ground Cloth, Silk Super Lute

The finished fabric is to comply with the following requirements:

Property Requirement Method of Test

Width cm 127 (Minimum) BS EN 1773

Mass g/m² 130 +10 / - 5%

BS EN 12127

Threads per cmWarpWeft

190 (Minimum)22 (Minimum)

BS EN 1049Part 2

Composition WarpWeft

China Organza SilkChina Tham Silk

TABLE 18 Embroidery Silks

Embroidery yarns are to have the following construction:Resultant denier

Number of plies

Single turns per cm

Folding turns per cm

185

2

2.4

2.4

Direction of twist “Z”

Direction of twist “S”

Resultant denier

Number of plies

Single turns per cm

Folding turns per cm

588

2

3.1

3.0

Direction of twist “Z”

Direction of twist “S”

The ground cloth and embroidery yarns are to comply with the following table for colour fastness.

Agency Requirement Method ofTest

Minimum ratingfor colour

change

Minimumrating forstaining

BS EN ISO105

Water 4 Silk 3Cotton 3

E01

Rubbing:wet and dry - Cotton 3 X12

Light 5 B02

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