RNPS

The following extract from the RNPS Rules applies:

"Insignia

19. The crest is not the property of the Society as such, but its use by the Society is in accordance with the ancient armorial practice found in many Highland and Scottish units. Members of bands who are not themselves individual Members or Friends of the Society are not entitled to this privilege. This device may be used, under the founder President's name, on the notepaper of the Society, and it may be engraved on trophies associated with the Society and emblazoned on pipe banners and drums used by members of the Society. Pipe banners of the Society are held by the Quartermaster for parading only with the approval of the Committee. Suitable shoulder straps and bonnet badges, for wear with kilted dress, are available at modest cost to Members and Friends of the Society from the Quartermaster.

Uniform

20. It is not intended to lay down a standard dress for pipers, or for bands that may be formed on an occasional basis, as this may be varied to suit the occasion. However, it is normally desirable that:

a. An Establishment or Ships' Pipe Band, or pipe section of a military band, should be uniformly dressed. 'Mixed Marriages' of some pipers and drummers wearing Naval uniform and others Highland dress should be avoided.

b. An individual piper or drummer representing the Society should be dressed correctly in Naval uniform or Highland dress.

21. In a kilted band, members may wear their own tartan if desired, but it is important that the Naval aspect of the Society should be emphasised as much as possible. Formal engagements should always be undertaken in uniform, or formal kilted dress bearing the Society's insignia. In day dress it is preferred that navy blue hose will be worn as a means of identification and in an attempt at a small measure of uniformity when 2 or more Members or Friends are representing the Society. Also in day dress a navy blue balmoral is the norm, although a navy blue glengarry is acceptable."