Well Done Indeed

[Volunteer Soldier]

Thought the young men carrying Her Majesty's coffin today did a splendid job. Well done and thank you.

[Peter Brydon]

In the absence of a like button - agreed.

P.

[KLR]

It reminds me of the poor lad who broke his ankle carrying Churchill's coffin - but carried on....

[Waterloo1815]

Originally Posted by Volunteer Soldier

Thought the young men carrying Her Majesty's coffin today did a splendid job. Well done and thank you.

Exactly my thoughts.
Regards,
Leo

[jeep]

I fully endorse the comments above, but one question. There was a WO1 and I presume Scots Guards immediately following the hearse. What was his appointment/function given that the RRS and Royal Company of Archers were providing all Guards of Honour and escorts?

[manchesters]

He was referred to as the Garrison Sergeant Major (Edinburgh?) on one programme I was watching.

However I am unsure why he was not wearing the large Royal Arms badge on his upper arm rather than the smaller Royal Arms on his lower arm if he was a GSM?

Anyone assist?

regards

[mike_vee]

Originally Posted by manchesters

However I am unsure why he was not wearing the large Royal Arms badge on his upper arm rather than the smaller Royal Arms on his lower arm if he was a GSM?

Isn't that only for London District ?

GSM LONDIST : Large Royal Arms superimposed on 4 chevrons on upper right forearm.

RSM of Ft Guards Bn and Superintendent Clerk LONDIST : Large Royal Arms on upper right forearm.

Other Warrant Officers Class 1 : Royal Arms on lower right forearm

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[mike_vee]

Originally Posted by jeep

There was a WO1 and I presume Scots Guards immediately following the hearse. What was his appointment/function given that the RRS and Royal Company of Archers were providing all Guards of Honour and escorts?

Just saw clip and he is Tony Gibson , Edinburgh "Garrison Sergeant Major".

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