1997 1RNZIR New Colours Parade Presentation - Pt 1

The making of this video was the intiative of the 1RNZIR Commanding Officer at the time Lt Col PJ Gibbons, to record this special occassion that took place on 12th April 1997 in Palmerston North, NZ. The unit trooped it's old Queens and Regimental Colours for the last time, before presenting the new Colours on parade for the first time.

[@dmohr4622]

Honoured to be part of this special occasion. Onward.

[@terryharris1291]

To all who have served under these Colours -Onward.

[@juliusschwencke142]

Current Queens'colours based on the New Zealand ensign are sadly not up to the standard of an early Kings colour lodged in the Auckland War Memorial Museum.The needlework and detail are outstanding. Current guidons and colours manufactured outside of the United Kingdom lack the finish, rich embroidery and detail that British Army guidons and colours. A quick comparison with QAMR's current guidon, and a Royal Tank Regiment Standard will prove the point. Although different in shape, the workmanship is apparent.

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..QAMR's guidon was manufactured in Australa.