The uniforms of the Guards are closely tied to their image as palace-protectors. Visitors to London expect the sight of scarlet tunics and tall bearskin caps amongst the soldiers on duty - but with five Regiments, how do you distinguish one Regiment from another? 

It comes down to the little details: the buttons, collars, and plumes. 

Grenadier Guards

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    Buttons

    Spaced in 1s

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    Collar Badge

    Grenade

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    Plume

    White - worn on the left

Coldstream Guards

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    Buttons

    Spaced in 2s

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    Collar Badge

    Garter Star

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    Plume

    Red - worn on the right

Scots Guards

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    Buttons

    Spaced in 3s

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    Collar Badge

    Thistle

  3. APOLOND OFFICIAL 20220224 016 067

    Plume

    No plume is worn

Irish Guards

  1. Irish

    Buttons

    Spaced in 4s

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    Collar Badge

    Shamrock

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    Plume

    Blue - worn on the right

Welsh Guards

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    Buttons

    Spaced in 5s

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    Collar Badge

    Leek

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    Plume

    White, Green, White - worn on the left

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