<p><span lang="EN-JM">The RQMS is the senior assistant to the<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span lang="EN-JM">Quartermaster<span class="apple-converted-space"><span> </span></span><span>of a<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span>regiment<span class="apple-converted-space"><span> </span></span><span>or<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span>battalion<span class="apple-converted-space"><span> </span></span><span>and also usually functions as the deputy<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span>Regimental Sergeant Major<span>.</span></span></p> Learn More
<p><span lang="EN-JM">Regimental sergeants-major, who before the Boer War had worn four chevrons with a crown, were given in 1902 the badge of a single large crown on the lower arm, but adopted a small version of the Royal arms in its place in 1915 when they became warrant officers class I (WOI) as the warrant officer class extended. </span></p> Learn More
<p><span lang="EN-JM">Metal crowns are either gold or brass finish. They come with a double shank with split pin fitting and brass base plate which protects the wrist band from damage by the crown and gives the crown extra brightness. </span></p> Learn More
