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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

·        Each Oath is hand-made by ex-service personnel

·        Each Oath comes with a genuine MOD licensed cap badge

·        Each Oath includes a polished coin chosen, where possible, to complement the year of enlistment, the regiment or the recipient of the gift.

·        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.