Hand Embroidered Bagpipe Major Rank Badge

 Key Design & Motif Elements

• Bagpipe Motif: A prominent, hand-embroidered set of Great Highland Bagpipes (featuring drone pipes, chanter, blowpipe, and bag cover texture) rendered in gold or silver bullion wire.

• Chevron Array & Crown: Typically features a 3-stripe or 4-stripe chevron base, with or without a royal crown motif above the bagpipes to denote specific Pipe Major or Senior Sergeant ranks.

• Dimensional Relief: Thick cotton and felt padding under the bagpipes and chevrons to create a rich, 3D raised effect.

• Custom Pipe Bag Detailing: Can feature fine wire stitching or silk thread accents to represent tartan patterns on the bag cover.

Standard Materials & Craftsmanship

• Metallic Thread: Premium Gold or Silver Bullion Wire (high-grade coiled metallic wire).

• Base Fabric: Premium, color-fast wool felt, melton cloth, or velvet. Standard backing colors include Black, Navy Blue, Royal Blue, Bottle Green, or Crimson Red (to match Highland dress jackets like Argyll or Prince Charlie jackets).

• Craftsmanship: 100% hand-stitched by skilled artisans using traditional metallic wire techniques.

Sizing & Specifications