For other uses, see Sash (disambiguation). A depiction of Captain Kidd, showing a red sash around his waist Sergeants were permitted sashes of crimson wool, with a single stripe of facing colour following the clothing regulations of 1727. Whereas it remained vague whether the sash was to be worn over the shoulder or around the waist, it was clarified in 1747 that sergeants had to wear their sashes around the waist. From 1768, the sergeant's waist sash had one (until 1825) resp. three (until 1845) stripes of facing colour; in regiments with red or purple facings the sergeant's sash had white stripes or remained plain crimson. [3] [4] THE RAINBOW – “Depicts that promise and is the sign of GOD’S COVENANT to us, as his promise never to destroy the world. So the rainbow teaches us to be faithful to our promise in the pledge, and thus prevent strong drink from destroying the world.” sash". Oxford English Dictionary (Onlineed.). Oxford University Press. (Subscription or participating institution membership required.)

The sash in the picture to the left (circa 1900, image courtesy of Healthy Investment, Bury, Lancs) belonged to a Chief Ruler, the highest ranking officer in a Rechabite District. It clearly shows the Rechabite emblem with its many symbols, most of which were related to Christian themes. White sashes were presented to new members at the conclusion of the Rechabite initiation ceremony. The symbolism of the colour white was explained via a reading from the book of Revelations 7.9. The main theme being that the robes of the Twelve tribes were made white by washing them in the blood of the Lamb. “From which we learn that white is an emblem of purity. The white sash, therefore, is to teach you that your life must be pure and free from immoral blemishes, and I trust that while you wear the robe of purity you will keep yourself unspotted from the world”.(6) The Rechabite sash, therefore acted as a reminder to members of their duties from a Christian perspective. The ‘immoral blemishes’ were to be avoided at all costs and very probably related to both the consumption of alcohol and a breaking of the Rechabite pledge in which all members consented to a life of total abstinence.THE SERPENT – “Is the emblem of evil and denotes cunning and deceit. Just as the serpent can penetrate through where no other animal may pass, so drink creeps into every aspect of living and by the cunning and deceitful advertising the brewers get in everywhere to tempt people to drink. Solomon said “Drink biteth like a Serpent and stingeth like an Adder; and whosever is deceived by it is a fool.”” Rogers, James (August 29, 2017). "George Washington's 'rediscovered' Revolutionary War sash on display". Fox News. 21st Century Fox . Retrieved September 4, 2020. Major) R. (Robert) Money Barnes, Military uniforms of Britain & the Empire: 1742 to the present time, London: Seeley Service & Co, 1960, p. 52. A presidential sash is a cloth sash worn by presidents of many nations in the world. Such sashes are worn by presidents in Africa, Asia, Europe and, most notably, in Latin America.

THE LAMB – “Stands for MEAKNESS, INNOCENCE AND MODESTY and teaches us that we must be prepared to make sacrifices if needs be to preserve these qualities in our characters, and to make sacrifices for others.” The images in the Rechabite emblem which include the beehive motif, each have a different meaning and lesson to teach – In the mid- and late-16th century waist and shoulder sashes came up as mark of (high) military rank or to show personal affection to a political party or nation. During the Thirty Years' War the distinctive sash colour of the House of Habsburg was red while their French opponents wore white or blue sashes and the Swedish voted for blue sashes. Designed to replicate the traditional timber sash window whilst incorporating the benefits of uPVC. Our sash windows operate like traditional box sash windows – both the top and bottom sashes slide up and down as standard, and most of them tilt inwards for easy cleaning. They are also double glazed, A energy rated. All our sliding sash windows are made-to-measure and delivered to your property ‘ready to fit’. Since they come with a 10-year warranty, you don’t have to worry about your investment. In Canada, hand-woven sashes (known as ceintures fléchées or sometimes "L'Assomption sashes" after a Quebec town named L'Assomption in which they were mass-produced) were derived from Iroquois carrying belts sometime during the 18th century. As a powerful multi-use tool, this sash found use in the fur trade, which brought it into the North West by means of French voyageurs. During this period, the weave got tighter and size expanded, with some examples more than four metres in length. Coloured thread was widely used. The sash is a shared cultural emblem between French-Canadians and Métis peoples. Today, it is considered to be primarily a symbol of the 1837 Lower Canada Rebellion Patriotes and the Métis Nation. In modern times, Bonhomme Carnaval, the snowman mascot of the Quebec Winter Carnival, wears a ceinture fléchée as part of his attire in recognition of the province's heritage.THE DOVES – “Signify GENTLENESS AND KINDNESS and teaches us that we have to deal gently and kindly with those who fall prey to demon drink.”

Keller, Jared (November 16, 2016). "The Strange Case of George Washington's Disappearing Sash". Smithsonian. Smithsonian Institution . Retrieved September 4, 2020. Sashes are a distinctive feature of some regiments of the modern French Army for parade dress. They are worn around the waist in the old Algerian or zouave style ("ceinture de laine"). Traditionally these sashes were more than 4m (13ft) in length and 40cm (16in) in width. In the historic French Army of Africa, sashes were worn around the waist in either blue for European or red for indigenous troops. [7] (British) Commonwealth of Nations [ edit ] Since then sashes have been part of formal military attire (compare the sword-belt known as a baldric, and the cummerbund). Thus several other modern armies retain waist-sashes for wear by officers in ceremonial uniforms. These include the armies of Norway (crimson sashes), Sweden (yellow and blue), Greece (light blue and white), the Netherlands (orange), Portugal (crimson) and Spain (red and gold for generals, light blue for general staff and crimson for infantry officers). [5] THE EYE – “Indicates WATCHFULNESS and teaches us to be ever alert to avoid evil and temptation. Strong drink injures vision and harms thought. It also reminds us that the all-seeing eye of God, therefore we must be true to our pledge and do nothing we should be ashamed of Him seeing.” Thailand: Knight Grand Cordon (Special Class) on left shoulder but Knight Grand Cross (First Class): right shoulder, for:Sashes continued to be used in the United States Army for sergeants and officers. In 1821 the red sashes (crimson for officers) were limited to first sergeants and above. In 1872 the sashes were abolished by all ranks but generals who continued to wear their buff silk sashes in full dress until 1917. Waist sashes (in combination with a sabre) in the old style are still worn by the officers and senior NCOs of the Commander-in-Chief's Guard of the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) as well by the West Point Band drum major along with the West Point cadet officers. [11] [12] The drum major of the Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps also still wears a waist sash, but no sidearms. Japanese officers continued the practice in full dress uniform until 1940. [13] Presidential sash [ edit ] Cross-belts resembling sashes are worn by drum majors in the Dutch, British and some Commonwealth armies. These carry scrolls bearing the names of battle honours. In Latin America and some countries of Africa, a special presidential sash indicates a president's authority. In France and Italy, sashes – featuring the national flag tricolours and worn on the right shoulder – are used by public authorities and local officials (such as legislators) during public ceremonial events. CORNUCOPIA – “signifies ABUNDANCE AND PLENTY and teaches us to be thrifty and to save our money by obtaining all the good things of life, instead of wasting it on strong drink the enemy of goodness.”

Carl Franklin: British Army Uniforms of the American Revolution 1751-1783, Barnsley: Pen & Sword Military, 2012, ISBN 978-1-84884-690-6, p. 356, p. 371, TWISTED CHORD – “Indicates that UNITY IS STRENGTH and teaches us not to be selfish but united and working together to withstand the destroyer drink.” Our vertical sliding sash windows ensure that your home retains its character and charm. You can choose from a wide range of styles (including the Georgian sash windows style) features and hardware options to complement your home.

The sash is an important symbol of the continuity of the presidency, and is only worn by the president. Its value as a symbol of the office of the head of state can be compared to that of a crown in monarchies. Presidents leaving office formally present the sash to their successor as part of the official inauguration ceremony. Until 1914 waist-sashes in distinctive national colours were worn as a peace-time mark of rank by officers of the Imperial German, Austro-Hungarian and Russian armies, amongst others. The Spanish Regulares (infantry descended from colonial regiments formerly recruited in Spanish Morocco) retain their historic waist-sashes for all ranks in colours that vary according to the unit. [6] Many modern schools of Chinese martial arts use sashes of various colors to denote rank, as a reflection of the Japanese ranking system using belts. The Japanese equivalent of a sash, obi, serves to hold a kimono or yukata together.