1st Battalion The Parachute Regiment (1 PARA) Pre-Tied Bow Tie

1 PARA Pre-Tied Bow Tie The mess night standard, without the knotting. This 1 PARA pre-tied bow tie carries the Parachute Regiment's colours in a format built for regimental dinners, mess nights and formal occasions — consistent, sharp, and ready to wear straight from the box. 1st Battalion, The Parachute Regiment has been at the sharp end of British military operations for over eight decades — from Aden and the Falklands to Sierra Leone, where in 2000 Operation Barras saw D Squadron SAS and 1 PARA's Pathfinder Platoon rescue hostages held by the West Side Boys in one of the most audacious special forces operations in recent British military history. Iraq and Afghanistan followed. The maroon beret and Pegasus are earned through P Company, not given. Utrinque Paratus — Ready for Anything. Specification Style: Pre-tied — no knotting required Adjustable neck strap to suit a wide range of collar sizes Material: Polyester Care: Wipe clean MOD Licensed As an official MOD Licence holder, every badge and insignia on this bow tie is used under strict licence terms. 8% of every sale is donated annually to the MOD, distributed to military welfare charities. Buying this bow tie honours 1 PARA and everyone who has earned the right to wear the maroon beret.