Garter Star Badge


The Garter Star badge is not unique to the Coldstream Guards but it is more associated with them than any other regiment. It's origin dates back to 27th May 1660 when Charles II bestowed the Order of the Garter on General George Monck, the first Colonel of the regiment.


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