HMS EXETER History

HTML marquee Tag Recommended Veteran's Rig.......... Requesting the HMS Exeter Standard at an event near you!!.......... Parades and a guide for Standard Barers..........

Here's some advice on rig from our very own "Tame Tarmac Tyrant" Dean (Gob on Legs) Deakins:

Some of the things we as an Association need to ensure you fully understand, being part of the Parade what is acceptable attire.

Campaign Medals are to be worn
Those representing those bereaved to wear Campaign Medals awarded to the spouse/family member.
Appropriate Dress as follows;
- Men:
  - Dark Grey or Black Trousers
  - Black or Navy Blazer with Exeter Badge (Optional either the Round or Pentagonal shaped crests are acceptable depending on who you are representing, to be worn in the centre of the left breast pocket of your blazer).
  - White Shirt
  - Exeter crested tie (Type 42 Association tie is acceptable but an Exeter tie is desirable)
  - Highly polished black shoes or boots (no trainers of any description)
  - Black Socks
  - Polished full sized Medals awarded by the Crown & a poppy worn on the left breast above the pocket. Those representing the 68 Exeter, medals only awarded by the Crown to be worn on the right hand side of the breast
  - Veterans badge on the right lapel
  - Beret is optional with highly polished badge (of highest rank held)
  - Navy or Black overcoat in case of inclement weather
  - If required Black Umbrella (not golf styled)
- Women:
  - Women please don't feel you have to dress like the men in blazer etc.. there is some guidance below for dresses or skirts. Skirts/dresses should be on or below the knee.
  - Black, Navy or Dark Grey; Skirt or Trousers worn with White Blouse/Blazer with optional Exeter Badge
  - Black, Navy or Dark Grey Dress
  - Type 42 or Wrens Scarf (not essential)
  - Black flat sensible shoes, if able to be polished, to be shiny!
  - Black socks or tights
  - Polished full sized Medals awarded by the Crown & a poppy worn on the left breast. Those representing the 68 Exeter, medals only awarded by the Crown to be worn on the right hand side of the breast
  - Veterans badge on the right lapel
  - Beret is optional with highly polished badge (of highest rank held)
  - Navy or Black overcoat in case of inclement weather
  - If required Black Umbrella (not golf styled)
  - Females are permitted to carry a plain design Navy or Black shoulder/cross body bag to ensure it doesn't interfere with marching
It would also be appreciated if members could have the hair above the collar and cut tidily as part of a high standard of personal presentation.
The Parade Marshal’s decision on the day is final, if he is not happy, you will not march. Anyone who has a ticket but who fails to meet the dress code will not be permitted to march. Any queries should be addressed to the Association Secretary in the first instance.