Regimental colours

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Regimental Colours is the name for the ceremonial flag bearing the symbol of a military infantry regiment.

In some countries, such as the United Kingdom and the United States, each infantry regiment has two colours: the first, known as the Queen's Colour or the National Colour, has the basic design of the national flag, and represents the military's loyalty towards the sovereign and the nation. The second colour, known as the Regimental Colour, usually has a plain colour field, and bears emblems and battle honours representing the traditions of the regiment itself. Historically, their roots can be traced back at least as far as the Roman Empire. Traditionally, in British military history their custody is assigned to the most junior officer in the regiment.

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• Colours, standards and guidons