Colours & Stripes Were Not Decorative

Distinction, in its original form, was never decorative. Colours and stripes carried meaning long before they carried style. Red spoke of courage and sacrifice, the willingness to stand firm under pressure. Blue signalled loyalty and command, steadiness, hierarchy, and trust earned over time. These elements were not chosen freely; they were assigned, worn with responsibility, and understood without explanation. In this world, distinction came not from display, but from service, recognised quietly by those who knew what to look for.

This philosophy is woven into our Grenadier Line knee-high, a disciplined burgundy colour structured by fine blue lines, echoing the language of regimental dress. It is not a statement made for attention, but a signal understood by those who recognise order, loyalty, and restraint. A modern expression of distinction, earned, not announced.