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Regimental History Irish Guards

Action – Fun – Adventure - Qualifications. Regimental History Irish Guards. The Regiment. Consists of Regimental Headquarters Includes The Regimental Association The Regimental Band The 1 st Battalion Irish Guards. Come on the Micks. The Regiment Consists of:. Regimental Headquarters

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Regimental History Irish Guards

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  1. Action – Fun – Adventure - Qualifications Regimental History Irish Guards

  2. The Regiment Consists of Regimental Headquarters Includes The Regimental Association The Regimental Band The 1st Battalion Irish Guards Come on the Micks

  3. The Regiment Consists of: • Regimental Headquarters • Including The Regimental Association • The Regimental Band • 1st Battalion Irish Guards • All Irish Guardsmen serving in all establishments • All Irish Guard (Mini Mick) Cadet Detachments Come on the Micks

  4. The Cap Star • Eight pointed star of the Most Illustrious Order of St Patrick • In the centre, is a “Shamrock” with an “Imperial Crown” on each leaf • Behind the Shamrock is the “Cross of St Patrick” • Roman Numerals MDCCLXXXIII – 1783, The year Order of St Patrick was formed • The Regimental Motto “Quis Separabit” at the top of the Shamrock Come on the Micks

  5. Regimental Motto • “Quis Separabit” • From the Motto of the Order of St Patrick • Who Shall Separate Us • These words occur in the Regimental Collect • Are taken from the Bible (Romans Chapter VIII, Verses 35 - 39 Come on the Micks

  6. Regimental Quick March • “St Patricks Day” • Played by Irish Pipers at the Battle of Fonten in 1745 • “Let Erin Remember” Regimental Slow March Come on the Micks

  7. Regimental Traditions & Affiliations St Patricks Day is the traditional regimental celebration Fresh Shamrock is presented to the regiment no matter where they are, usually by a member of the Royal Family First preformed in 1901 by HM Queen Alexander, then HM Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother and now by the Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Cambridge Affiliated to: 4th Battalion The Royal Australian Regiment HMS Portland Montserrat Defence Force

  8. Head Dress and Buttons • Bearskin: 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

  9. Head Dress • Forage 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 Come on the Micks

  10. Badges of Rank in the Guards Division The Irish Guards (along with the rest of the Household Division) have a unique rank structure Where the rest of the Army have Lance-Corporals who wear one chevron and Corporals who wear two chevrons The 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 Micks

  11. Badges of Rank in the Guards Division That 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 month Come on the Micks

  12. Badges of Rank in the Guards Division Lance Corporal – 2 Stripes 1 Band on Forage Cap 2 White stripes on Tunic Lance Sergeant – 3 Stripes 2 Bands on Forage Cap 3 White Stripes on Tunic Come on the Micks

  13. Badges of Rank in the Guards Division Sergeant 3 Stripes 3 Bands on Forage Cap 3 Gold stripes on Tunic Colour Sergeant Called “Sir” 3 Stripes small crown above stripes 3 Bands on Forage Cap 3 White Gold Stripes with Small Crown on Tunic

  14. Badges of Rank in the Guards Division Warrant Officer Class 1 Regimental Sergeant Major Large Coat of Arms 5 Gold Braid Bands on Forage Cap Coat of Arms worn on the Tunic Always addressed as “Sir” No abbreviations such as RSM Addressed as The Sergeant Major Warrant Officer Class 2 Company Sergeant Major Large Crown 4 Gold Braid Bands on Forage Cap Coat of Arms worn on the Tunic Always addressed as Sir No abbreviations such as CSM Addressed as “Company Sergeant Major”

  15. Victoria Crosses Won 6 Victoria Crosses in the 1st & 2nd World Wars Sgt M O’Leary 1st February 1915 Sgt J Moyney 13th September 1917 L/Cpl T Woodcock 13th September 1917 Lt Col JN Marshall MC 4th November 1918 L/Cpl J Kenneally 28th April 1943 Guardsman E Charlton* 21st April 1945* * Last Victoria Cross awarded in the European Theatre of War

  16. Formation of the Irish Guards 4th Regiment of Foot Guards Formed 1st April 1900 By HM Queen Victoria to commemorate the bravery of the Irish Soldiers in the Boer War (South Africa) 1899 – 1900 Note: Irish Guards formed to as the direct result of the ancient and traditional valour of the Irish race First Recruit Mr James O’Brien of Limerick was enlisted Many serving Irish soldiers transferred to the Irish Guards Mounted Infantry from the Irish Guards served in the South African War The Battalion received first Colours from King Edward VII in 1902 Come on the Micks

  17. Formation of the Irish Guards 4th Regiment of Foot Guards Colonel in Chief of all Regiments of Foot Guards Regiments is the Sovereign Colonel of the Regiment has been distinguished officers First Colonel of Regiment: Field Marshall Earl Roberts of Kandahar Because 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 William Come on the Micks

  18. Colours The Irish Guards have 64 Battle Honours. 20 Battle Honours appear on the Colours On the anniversary of a Battle Honour the Colours are decked with a Laurel Wreath Al Basrah 2003 Iraq 2003\ Come on the Micks

  19. Regimental Mascots of the Irish Guards The Regimental Mascot is an Irish Wolfhound Its handler wears a Drummers Tunic and is attached to the Drums and Pipes He leads the Regiment on all parades Mascots named after High Kings and Legendary Chieftains of Ireland First Mascot (Regimental Pet) was Brian Boru 1902 Come on the Micks

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  21. Regimental Customs Irish Guardsmen always parade 5 minutes before the time stated When the Bugler or Piper plays Retreat or Last Post Irish Guardsmen stand still (Officers do not) When answering roll call, Irish Guardsmen call out “Here” When a Colour Sergeant or above is present, they call out “Here Sir” Come on the Micks

  22. Regimental Customs When entering or leaving a room where a Senior NCO or above is present, Irish Guardsmen ask for leave to fall in/out e.g. May I have your leave to fall out, Sir, please If 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, Please” Salute again and turn to the right and join the parade Come on the Micks

  23. Summary You’re a Mini Mick Wear your Cap Star with pride Be Proud to be an Irish Guardsman Come on the Micks

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