Summary: Film about creation of regimental colours.
Description: "Heraldry in the British Army is a rich and colourful living tradition", of which the regimental colours are the most evocative part. Always in the forefront of battle, "they have enabled many a brave man to lay down his life for his country more courageously." Standards must be periodically renewed, and the life of a new colour begins at the Royal College of Arms. Artist draws up design; passed by Garter King of Arms and Inspector of Regimental Colours, Sir George Bellew; design approved and signed by Sovereign; colour made up by seamstress. "No amount of care is too good for this kind of work." Completed standard is formally presented by the sovereign or a deputy. End scene shows Coldstream Guards practising Trooping the Colour before Chelsea Barracks.
Production Details: Central Office of Information (Production sponsor)
Marcus Cooper Ltd (Production company)
Personalities, Units and Organisations: Bellew, George R (person)
British Army, Coldstream Guards (regiment/service)
Keywords: arts, British military - heraldry: regimental colours (object name)
ceremonies, British - state: Trooping the Colour (object name)
GB, England & London, SW <Chelsea & Chelsea Barracks> (geography)
Physical Characteristics: Colour format: B&W
Sound format: Sound
Soundtrack language: English
Title language: English
Subtitle language: None
Technical Details: Format: 35mm
Number of items/reels/tapes: 1
Footage: 308 ft; Running time: 3 mins
