Irish Guards Hand-Embroidered Collar Badge Pair

Key Design & Motif Elements

• Shamrock Motif: The central design features the iconic green shamrock—the traditional national and regimental symbol of the Irish Guards.

• Order of St. Patrick Star Accent: Incorporated into senior officer gorget/collar tabs, featuring stylized rays from the eight-pointed Star of St. Patrick.

• Regimental Crown: A miniature Royal Crown (Tudor Crown) positioned above or within the shamrock design for formal/ceremonial variations.

• Symmetrical Pair: Crafted as a mirrored pair (left and right collars facing inward toward each other).

Standard Materials & Craftsmanship

• Embroidery Thread: Fine Gold & Silver Bullion Wire (coiled metallic wire) for raised metallic highlights, combined with vibrant green silk thread for the shamrock leaves.

• Base Fabric: Premium Dark Navy Blue, Scarlet Red (for senior officers/staff), or Black Wool Felt / Blazer Cloth backing.

• 3D Padding: Subtle internal padding to ensure the shamrock and crown give a clean, raised 3D effect on suit lapels or uniform collars.

Sizing & Specifications

• Standard Size: 1.25 × 1.5 inches (3 × 4 cm) to 1.5 × 2 inches (4 × 5 cm) per badge—designed to fit neatly on lapels and collar stands.

• Format: Sold as a matching Left & Right Pair.

• Placement: Positioned on the lower lapels of blazer jackets, officer service dress collar stands, or mess dress jackets.

Backing Options

• Sew-On (Standard): Border left with a small felt margin for direct hand-stitching onto blazer lapels or tunic collars.

• Clutch Pin Backing: Dual brass pins with butterfly clutch backs on the rear for easy removal without stitching.

• Stiffened Buckram: Internal board lining to keep the collar badges rigid and flat over time.

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