Scots Guard Mess Dress Collar Embroidery Badge Pair

Key Design & Motif Elements

• Central Emblem (The Thistle Crest): Features the official Scottish Thistle emblem tailored specifically for the formal Mess Dress uniform, rendered with intricate detail.

• Orientation (Facing Pair): Crafted as a mirror-image pair with the thistle heads and leaves angling symmetrically inward toward the collar opening/center chest.

• Detailing & Highlights: High-relief metallic gold wire forms the bulb and leaves, with fine silver wire or rich purple/green silk thread accents detailing the thistle flower top.

• Border Style: Clean, contour-cut shape outlining the thistle silhouette, mounted on a solid felt backing tailored to sit flush on high-collared Mess jackets.

Standard Materials & Craftsmanship

• Embroidery Wire: High-grade gold or silver bullion wire (fine coiled metallic spring wire).

• Background Fabric: High-density scarlet, dark blue, or black wool felt / cloth matching regimental Mess jacket collar facings.

• Inner Filling: Multi-layer felt padding beneath the gold wire to create a prominent, high-relief 3D padded finish.

• Craftsmanship: 100% hand-embroidered by expert artisans using traditional British military wirework techniques.

Sizing & Specifications

• Standard Size: Approx. 1.5" x 2.25" inches (3.8 cm x 5.7 cm) per badge—proportional for Mess Dress collar stands.

• Thickness / Profile: 3 mm to 5 mm padded raised profile.

• Weight: Approx. 10–15 grams per pair.

• Quantity: Sold as a Matched Pair (Left & Right).

Backing Options

• Raw Felt Backing (Standard Sew-On): Plain felt back for direct hand-stitching onto Mess jacket collar stands.

• Clutch Pin Backing: 2 metal butterfly clutch pins per badge for quick attachment and easy removal before dry cleaning.

• Velcro (Hook & Loop): Ultra-thin hook velcro backing pre-stitched to each badge, with matching loop swatches included.

• Safety Brooch Pin: Single horizontal brooch pin mounted on stiffened backing for versatile attachment.

Need Changes or Custom Options? Use the choices below to upload your design file or tell us how you'd like your badge customized—including embroidery details, background options, and backing style.