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4 Organizations That Make Use of Blazer Badges

When people think of blazer badges, many different organizations might be called to mind and this is for good reason – many organizations make use of these badges not only to ensure that they can easily be identified, but also to give their members a sense of belonging to the organization. Some of the organizations that make use of these badges are private, while others are a part of the government. Many of the reasons for making use of these badges will depend on what sort of organization has chosen to make use of them. The Police The police are perfect the most recognisable organization that makes use of blazer badges and you can see it on just about every...

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A Short History of Blazers and Blazer Badges

It is extremely difficult to attempt to trace an exact history of the blazer badges because there are so many theories about where these items originated from. Even though identifying its origins is a daunting task, there are many people who believe that the origins of this and the blazer badges that adorn them can be traced to about one of two origins. The first origin story is traced back to the Lady Margaret Boat Club, which was established as far back as 1825 in Cambridge. It is believed that individuals who belonged to this club were expected to uniforms that were decorated with bright scarlet. Because of the colour associated with these uniforms, they are said to have been nicknamed...

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4 Things You Didn’t Know About Military Blazer Badges

Most people know military blazer badges when they see them, simply because they are just about everywhere. Not only are these items worn by people who are currently serving in the military, but they are also worn by veterans and many others. While some might have a good understanding of why these badges are worn – in order to identify certain regiments, among other reasons – there is still a lot that will surprise even the most avid badge enthusiast. Sometimes, the most fascinating things about these badges is not what is etched onto them, but the history behind the formation of these representations. They have a Rich History One thing that you might not know about military blazer badges...

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4 Great Perks of Military Blazer Badges

When people think of military blazer badges, they often imagine these to be those badges that decorate regiment clothing with little or no purpose other than to fulfil a requirement by the "higher ups" to dress correctly, but this is not necessarily the case. These days, these badges are so much more than adornments on a parade outfit – they are the often the essence of an official uniform for a variety of reasons. If you think that blazer badges have always been part of the military uniform, think again. At one point or another, uniforms consisted of nothing more than a group of people who chose to wear a certain colour in order to more easily identify themselves as...

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The Buyer’s Guide to Regiment Polo Shirts

Shopping for regiment polo shirts isn't just about picking the right badge and colour – it is about choosing an item that is going to look great from the moment it slips over your head, and this can be trickier than it might appear at first. Most people, when tasked with buying a polo shirt, will simply pick the first one that catches their eye, but they often forget about things like fit, material and even temperature. This guide is all you need to pick that perfect polo shirt. What Should it Look Like?Before you actually make a purchase, it helps to know what your regiment polo shirts should look like when you put them on. The polo shirt has...

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