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A chevron is a rank insignia worn by Non-Commissioned Officers (Lance Corporal, Corporal, Sergeant, and Staff Sergeant) of the British Army and most of the Commonwealth Countries’ defence, police and cadet forces. Active Gear offers a wide range of chevrons to choose from done at the highest quality to suit your units, companies, battalion’s needs. We have gold embroidered chevrons on scarlet felt backing for your Ceremonial Dress.

Centuries ago the sword knot was used to wrap a swordsman wrist and securing his grip to the hilt to prevent his loss of his blade in battle. Presently, the sword knot is now mandatory, but ornamental and decorative accessory to service personnel. 

In the Caribbean, one chevron designates a lance corporal, two a corporal, and three a sergeant. A Staff/Colour Sergeant wears chevrons similar to that of sergeant with a crown placed above the chevrons. This insignia is worn on the right shirt or jacket sleeve of the uniforms. Chevrons worn in the Caribbean are usually either worsted embroidered (Green, Khaki or white) or machine stitched (black or white).

In the Caribbean, one chevron designates a lance corporal, two a corporal, and three a sergeant. A Staff/Colour Sergeant wears chevrons similar to that of sergeant with a crown placed above the chevrons. This insignia is worn on the right shirt or jacket sleeve of the uniforms. Chevrons worn in the Caribbean are usually either worsted embroidered (Green, Khaki or white) or machine stitched (black or white). 

British swagger sticks are often topped with a silver cap, bearing regimental insignia. A swagger stick remains an essential part of an officer's equipment.  They are available with thistle and ball Fittings, flat and round tips, crested ferrule, Chrome planted, gold planted, leather covered, polish finished with various lengths from 18’’ to 36’’.

The primary purpose for the Sword Frog is to hold the sword in place while on parade & secure the blade while not at the carry. 

The first British Army rank insignia were introduced in 1760. Badges for field officers were first introduced in 1810. These badges consisted of (and still consist of) crowns and pips. 

The first British Army rank insignia were introduced in 1760. Badges for field officers were first introduced in 1810. These badges consisted of (and still consist of) crowns and pips.