Recognising Members of the Lieutenancy

Recognising Members of the Lieutenancy

On formal occasions a male Lord-Lieutenant can be recognised by his uniform, which is based on the dress uniform of an Army officer. A female Lord-Lieutenant will wear a distinctive badge but no uniform. 

The Vice Lord-Lieutenant and male Representative Deputy Lieutenants wear a similar uniform to the Lord-Lieutenant though those with former military service, may opt to wear the uniform of their Service. There is no uniform for female Deputy Lieutenants, but those who have a military background, of appropriate rank, may wear the uniform of their rank and arm of the Service in which they last served.

Deputy Lieutenants carrying out civic duties in civilian dress may wear a Deputy Lieutenant’s badge.  England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have different badges.  The English Lieutenancy male and female versions of the badge are shown here.