Royal Marines London 2014 ref only

[Gra30]

Hi,
Just reference as this is only the 4th time but a unique piece of history certainly for the Royal.
Best wishes
Gra

http://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/news-and-latest-activity/news/2014/june/18/140618-rm-palace-guard
Previous by C Stadden

 

[Gra30]

I could say the interpretation on toes 12 inches apart must be personal, but I won't.
Wink

 

[Nap]

Brilliant Gra......

I see that 40 Commando are getting the freedom of Weston Super Mare today ........great event and honour for both WSM and the Commando themselves.....in full blues and colours flying

Nap

 

[MCPWilk]

Now all we need is to see this in 120mm (with sentry box, of course).

Mike

 

[Gra30]

As an apprentice sculptor, I have 2 for an idea you will like Mike a lot
Best wishes
Gra

 

[Waterman]

I would echo Mikes suggestion, the pair with a Sentry Box, but would prefer as in the earlier Guard Mounting illustration, 1936 I believe. In those days Royal Marines could Drill and March properly.

 

[billyturnip]

[quote="Waterman, post: 663547, member: 7891")In those days Royal Marines could Drill and March properly.[/quote]

Unlike us matelots who`ve never been able to do either.

Roger

 

[Waterman]

Very true Roger, but I would be the last to say it. Actually when Jack pulled King George 6th s Gun Carriage at his funeral they looked very impressive .

 

[martin tabony]

No SLRs in 36. Let's see who's the first to "call in the ravens" at the tower!!

Martin

 

[Waterman]

Yes that illustration looks like when 41 Cdo done London Duties 28yrs ago. Also in 1936 the RMs done them wearing what is now the Bands Ceremonial tunic. Scarlet collar, and yellow lace, gold for SNCOs.Graham has put a 1936 illustration of this previously on PF. Both times we took over from the Coldstreams,

 

[Helm]

Ah the real rifle not todays toy one
Steve

 

[Waterman]

Yes Steve, the SLR was a good rifle to drill with, and had a wicked looking bayonet. It was also a good personal weapon, and pretty reliable too.

 

[prhayes68]

I could say the interpretation on toes 12 inches apart must be personal, but I won't.
Wink

Maybe he's lucky the GSM is on his honeymoon at the moment

Pete

 

[prhayes68]

Yes that illustration looks like when 41 Cdo done London Duties 28yrs ago. Also in 1936 the RMs done them wearing what is now the Bands Ceremonial tunic. Scarlet collar, and yellow lace, gold for SNCOs.Graham has put a 1936 illustration of this previously on PF. Both times we took over from the Coldstreams,

And the Guardsmen would be wearing the Slade Wallace equipment. Apparently a very popular day when Edward VIII suggested it no longer be worn.

Pete

 

[Waterman]

We used to be issued 38 pattern equipment Khaki which then had to be blackened with Kiwi Boot polish and shined,brass work gleaming, and pouches pack etc boxed with stiff cardboard. When we went into the field,brass work had to be blackened over. When we came out, it would be parade in full marching order, No3 blues brass buttons etc, Bugle and Side Drum, Brass Rope Tension pattern, supplied by Henry Potter of Aldershot, everything gleaming again. Just endless mindless Bullshit. Thank God we eventually went to 58 pattern. I've even seen men under punishment Blancoing coal, and on board ship the Naval Discipline Act stated that they would pick 2lbs of oakum per day. Times really have changed.

 

[Gra30]

Maybe he's lucky the GSM is on his honeymoon at the moment

Pete

I meant the Royal Pete
He still has the wrath of the Corps RSM to face, it has been mentioned in Royal Marines circles already.
Best wishes mate

 

[prhayes68]

I meant the Royal Pete
He still has the wrath of the Corps RSM to face, it has been mentioned in Royal Marines circles already.
Best wishes mate

Hi Graham,

I know you meant the RM. Still Mr. Mott wouldn't be shy about saying something if he saw that!

Pete

 

[Gra30]

Hi Graham,

I know you meant the RM. Still Mr. Mott wouldn't be shy about saying something if he saw that!

Pete

Yeah, but we take him with a pinch of salt , we fear the RSM more.

 

[martin tabony]

It must be nice having such a small amount of kit to clean!

Martin

 

[Waterman]

Actually Martin, for an infantry Corps Drummers had a huge amount of kit, ranging from working No 8s for on board ship, through to Trpical rigs that yes we paraded in in this country to make sure it was in order, various battle orders, walking out dress, Full ceremonials , and a lot of other variations. Granted we never had to look after a manky horse, but the old rope brass drums took a lot of cleaning and maintaining. They used to have a saying in the Corps, join the Navy and see the world, join the Royal Marines,and polish the Bastard.