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 and 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.