The King's Badge

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The King's Badge

On 7 March 1918, His Majesty King George V visited the Depot Royal

Marines, at Deal in Kent. On this occasion he inspected Royal Marines

Recruit squads, and took the salute of the 4th Battalion at a March

Past. Six weeks later the 4th Battalion were to storm ashore on to the

Mole in the raid on Zeebrugge, where they won great fame and two

Victoria Crosses.

To mark his visit, His Majesty directed that the senior Recruit squad

in Royal Marines training would in future be known as the King's

Squad. He also directed that his Royal Cypher, surrounded by a Laurel

Wreath, would be known as the King's Badge, and would be awarded to

the best all round recruit in the King's Squad, provided that he was

worthy of the honour. The badge was to be carried on the left

shoulder, and worn in every rank. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II was

graciously pleased to approve that the custom and privilege of the

King's Squad remain unaltered. The King's Badge is not awarded to

every squad, and is only presented if a Recruit measures up to the

very exacting standards required.

The Commando Medal

The Commando Medal is awarded to any officer or man who shows

throughout training that he possesses the following qualities to an

outstanding degree:

LEADERSHIP

UNSELFISHNESS

CHEERFULNESS UNDER ADVERSITY

COURAGE AND DETERMINATION

HIGH PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS

These Qualities Define The Command Spirit

If merited, this medal is awarded in each Troop or Commando Course and

in exceptional circumstances a second medal may be awarded, but this

is rare.

This schedule is daunting, but it is achieved by precise programming

and detailed planning, carried out by dedicated instructors. The

instructors, who will all have recent operational experience with the

Brigade, are carefully chosen. They stay with the Troop throughout the

30 weeks. The relationship between instructors and trainees is firm

and fair, but it is also supportive and compassionate.

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