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The Inspector of Regimental Colours is an officer of arms responsible for the design of standards, colours and badges of the British Army and of those Commonwealth states where the College of Arms has heraldic jurisdiction.[1] The office was created in 1806, and is currently held by David White, Garter Principal King of Arms.[2]

  1. ^ "Naval, Military and R.A.F. insignia". College of Arms. Retrieved 27 September 2012.
  2. ^ Edwards, T. J. (1953). Standards, Guidons and Colours of the Commonwealth Forces. Gale & Polden. pp. 89–96, 134.

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