Regulation Colours

It was also to consist of the Union Jack throughout, as a symbol of royal allegiance[citation needed].

On 1 July 1751 a third royal warrant was issued stating "No Colonel is to put his Arms, Crest, Device, or Livery on any part of the Appointments of the Regiment under his Command."

Over time, these colours have evolved to include the battle honours awarded to each regiment, though these have also been limited.

Unlike the rest of the Army, all five Foot Guards infantry regiments sport a different variant pattern.

Given the status of the guards regiments as units under royal patronage and for the defence of the British Royal Family and facilities belonging to them, the design of the colours are: Unlike most infantry regiments, all five carry all battle honours on both colours.

Their design is scarlet with the regimental insignia and arms at the centre with the Royal Cypher at the corners.