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The Cap StarEight pointed star of the Most Illustrious Order of St PatrickIn the centre, is a Shamrock with an Imperial Crown on each leafBehind the Shamrock is the Cross of St PatrickRoman Numerals MDCCLXXXIII 1783, The year Order of St Patrick was formedThe Regimental Motto Quis Separabit at the top of the Shamrock

Come on the MicksAction Fun Adventure - Qualifications4Regimental MottoQuis SeparabitFrom the Motto of the Order of St PatrickWho Shall Separate UsThese words occur in the Regimental CollectAre taken from the Bible (Romans Chapter VIII, Verses 35 - 39Come on the MicksAction Fun Adventure - Qualifications5Regimental Quick MarchSt Patricks DayPlayed by Irish Pipers at the Battle of Fonten in 1745

Let Erin Remember

Come on the MicksRegimental Slow MarchAction Fun Adventure - Qualifications6Regimental Traditions & AffiliationsSt Patricks Day is the traditional regimental celebrationFresh Shamrock is presented to the regiment no matter where they are, usually by a member of the Royal FamilyFirst preformed in 1901 by HM Queen Alexander, then HM Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother and now by the Her Royal Highness the Duchess of CambridgeAffiliated to: 4th Battalion The Royal Australian RegimentHMS PortlandMontserrat Defence ForceB Company 1 (NI) Bn ACFAction Fun Adventure - Qualifications7Head Dress and ButtonsBearskin: Plume of St Patricks Blue on the right side

The buttons bear a Harp of Ireland with a crown on top

In rows of Fours on the front and cuffs and back of the ceremonial tunic

B Company 1 (NI) Bn ACFAction Fun Adventure - Qualifications8Forage Cap: has a green band, the peak can be changed to suit the rank you have attained

e.g. 2 bands for a L/Sgt, 3 for a Sgt/C/Sgt, 4 Gold Braid bands for a WOII and 5 Gold Bands for a WOI

Beret: is Karki with a Brigade of Guards flash behind the Cap Star

Head Dress

Come on the MicksAction Fun Adventure - Qualifications9Badges of Rank in the Guards DivisionThe Irish Guards (along with the rest of the Household Division) have a unique rank structureWhere the rest of the Army have Lance-Corporals who wear one chevron and Corporals who wear two chevronsThe Guards have Lance-Corporals who wear two chevrons and the rank of Lance-Sergeant who is a full Corporal but who wears three chevrons and is senior by appointment to a normal Corporal. The rank structure was appointed by Queen Victoria who stated that her Guards would not wear only one chevron when mounting guard outside the Royal Palaces so she stated that the Lance-Corporal would wear two chevrons. Come on the MicksAction Fun Adventure - Qualifications10That left the problem of what the full Corporal would wear to show that he was a full Corporal so the rank of Lance-Sergeant was appointed. Even though the Lance-Sergeant is only a full Corporal to the eyes of outside Regiments and Corps, he still has full Sergeants' Mess privileges, and has to pay a Sgts Mess bill each monthBadges of Rank in the Guards DivisionCome on the MicksAction Fun Adventure - QualificationsBadges of Rank in the Guards Division

Lance Corporal 2 Stripes 1 Band on Forage Cap2 White stripes on TunicLance Sergeant 3 Stripes2 Bands on Forage Cap3 White Stripes on Tunic

Come on the MicksAction Fun Adventure - Qualifications12Sergeant 3 Stripes 3 Bands on Forage Cap3 Gold stripes on TunicBadges of Rank in the Guards Division

Colour SergeantCalled Sir 3 Stripes small crown above stripes3 Bands on Forage Cap3 White Gold Stripes with Small Crown on Tunic

B Company 1 (NI) Bn ACFAction Fun Adventure - Qualifications13Badges of Rank in the Guards Division

Warrant Officer Class 2Company Sergeant MajorLarge Crown4 Gold Braid Bands on Forage CapCoat of Arms worn on the TunicAlways addressed as SirNo abbreviations such as CSMAddressed as Company Sergeant Major

Warrant Officer Class 1Regimental Sergeant MajorLarge Coat of Arms5 Gold Braid Bands on Forage CapCoat of Arms worn on the TunicAlways addressed as SirNo abbreviations such as RSMAddressed as The Sergeant Major

B Company 1 (NI) Bn ACFAction Fun Adventure - Qualifications14

Victoria CrossesB Company 1 (NI) Bn ACFWon 6 Victoria Crosses in the 1st & 2nd World Wars

Sgt M OLeary 1st February 1915Sgt J Moyney 13th September 1917L/Cpl T Woodcock13th September 1917Lt Col JN Marshall MC4th November 1918L/Cpl J Kenneally28th April 1943Guardsman E Charlton*21st April 1945** Last Victoria Cross awarded in the European Theatre of War Action Fun Adventure - Qualifications15Formation of the Irish Guards 4th Regiment of Foot GuardsFormed 1st April 1900By HM Queen Victoria to commemorate the bravery of the Irish Soldiers in the Boer War (South Africa) 1899 1900Note: Irish Guards formed to as the direct result of the ancient and traditional valour of the Irish raceFirst Recruit Mr James OBrien of Limerick was enlistedMany serving Irish soldiers transferred to the Irish GuardsMounted Infantry from the Irish Guards served in the South African WarThe Battalion received first Colours from King Edward VII in 1902Come on the MicksAction Fun Adventure - Qualifications16

Formation of the Irish Guards 4th Regiment of Foot GuardsColonel in Chief of all Regiments of Foot Guards Regiments is the Sovereign Colonel of the Regiment has been distinguished officersFirst Colonel of Regiment: Field Marshall Earl Roberts of KandaharBecause of this, the regiment gained the nickname "Bob's Own" Now known affectionately as "The Micks" 9th (2011) Colonel of the Regiment is HRH Prince WilliamCome on the MicksAction Fun Adventure - Qualifications17ColoursThe Irish Guards have 64 Battle Honours.20 Battle Honours appear on the ColoursOn the anniversary of a Battle Honour the Colours are decked with a Laurel Wreath

Come on the MicksAl Basrah 2003Iraq 2003\Action Fun Adventure - Qualifications18Regimental Mascots of the Irish GuardsThe Regimental Mascot is an Irish WolfhoundIts handler wears a Drummers Tunic and is attached to the Drums and PipesHe leads the Regiment on all paradesMascots named after High Kings and Legendary Chieftains of IrelandFirst Mascot (Regimental Pet) was Brian Boru 1902

Come on the MicksAction Fun Adventure - Qualifications19Mascot NameYears ServedBrian Boru1902-1910Leitrim Boy1910-1917Doran1917-1924Cruchan1924-1929Pat1951-1954Shaun1960-1967Fionn1967-1976Cormac of Tara1976-1985Mascot NameYears ServedConnor1985-1992Malachy1992-1994Cuchulian1994-2000Aengus2000-2003Donnchad2003-2005Fergal2006-2007ConmaelDomhnall2009-2012201216 Mascots to dateCome on the MicksAction Fun Adventure - Qualifications20Regimental CustomsIrish Guardsmen always parade 5 minutes before the time statedWhen the Bugler or Piper plays Retreat or Last Post Irish Guardsmen stand still (Officers do not)When answering roll call, Irish Guardsmen call out HereWhen a Colour Sergeant or above is present, they call out Here SirCome on the MicksAction Fun Adventure - Qualifications21Regimental CustomsWhen entering or leaving a room where a Senior NCO or above is present, Irish Guardsmen ask for leave to fall in/oute.g. May I have your leave to fall out, Sir, pleaseIf you wish to join the parade you should approach the Senior person present in Quick Time, Halt, Salute, and ask: May I have your leave to join the parade, Sir, PleaseSalute again and turn to the right and join the paradeCome on the MicksAction Fun Adventure - Qualifications22SummaryYoure a Mini MickWear your Cap Star with prideBe Proud to be an Irish GuardsmanCome on the MicksAction Fun Adventure - Qualifications23Stereo Mixer 2005-12-30 14-57-14

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