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Made by veterans, for veterans
The Sandbag and Light Veterans Group is a very small
group of British ex-Forces. The Group has two aims; the first to produce
a beautiful reproduction of the Oath of Allegiance using the words most, if not
all, military personnel say at the start of their service, and secondly to
create a small number of jobs for ex-military personnel. All Oaths are handmade
by real Veterans using MOD licensed items and we ask you for your support in
reaching our aims. We can do an Oath for every Corps or Regiment but we
haven't got space to list them all. If you cannot find your Regiment or Corps
please contact us we will be more than happy to make your Oath using your
details.
The Oath of Allegiance and the Sovereign's
Shilling
Our original, personalised Oath of Allegiance with
Sovereign's Shilling is a beautiful, quality gift or keepsake for any former or
still serving sailor, soldier or airman. It is a perfect way to mark a new
member of the military family’s passing-out ceremony.
The Sovereign's shilling,
sometimes called the King or Queen's shilling, is an historical slang term
referring to the payment of one shilling given to recruits to the Armed forces
of the UK in the 18th and 19th centuries, although the practice dates back to
the end of the English Civil War. To "take the shilling" was to agree
to serve as a sailor or soldier in the Royal Navy or the British Army and the
term is still used informally.
Bearing a genuine coin to represent the “Queen’s
shilling” and a stylish reproduction of the words spoken on enlistment, each Oath is hand made by ex- service
personnel so we can guarantee it is made with real pride and passion and a genuine
understanding of what it means to say those words and to serve your country.
With crisp, clear print on high-quality textured
paper, we insert your choice of name, regiment or corps and date of enlistment to
make the Oath truly personal to you or the recipient of the gift. This is
finished off with a licensed cap badge, a gleaming, hand-polished coin from a year
relevant to you and the staple belt colours.
The overall size of the frame is 30 x 40cm and
comes with a clear perspex cover which allows us to post it out to you safely
and prevents damage in the event of mis-handling during delivery. Should there
be an issue with a cover being broken when it gets to you, we can easily send
you a replacement. It is easy to dust with a soft, clean cloth so is also practical
for those moving a lot. Should you wish to replace with glass, any local framer
would be able to help.
· Frame colour available: beech light wood effect
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Each Oath is hand-made by ex-service personnel
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Each Oath comes with a genuine MOD licensed cap badge
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Each Oath includes a polished coin chosen, where
possible, to complement the year of enlistment, the regiment or the recipient
of the gift.
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Each Oath is completed with an elegant facsimile in
the style of the Monarch on enlistment’s signature.
Please
read our reviews and you will see everything we send out has to “pass
muster” before it is issued. Should you require
one of our exceptional quality framed Oaths within just a few days, call us on 01207 693965 or message us and we
should be able to arrange that for you.
To purchase your Oath of Allegiance, please call us
on 01207 693965 or follow the eBay link. We will need you to provide us the
full date, place and full name you wish to use. If you can't remember, or
if this is a gift for someone and you don't know these details, please ring us
on 01207 693965 and we will help you find the information.
We
can do an Oath of Allegiance for all regiments or corps
so if you have any questions about this, or would like to discuss a frame we
haven't advertised, please just get in touch.
Finally, this Sandbag and
Light Veterans Project has come from our desire to try to provide jobs for
ex-service personnel to help them use their creative skills. Creative work is
shown to relieve stress and to counter negative feelings. Each Oath is made by
hand right down to the staple belt colours so each Oath is unique and something
to be proud of. If you are thinking of purchasing an Oath of Allegiance, please
consider supporting us in this endeavour. Finally, if you run a veteran’s group or association
please contact us to speak about the group discounts available.