Description
Guidon Flag Printing – Regimental & Ceremonial Standards
Guidon flags have long served as battlefield identifiers, parade standards, and regimental symbols. Their distinctive swallowtail profile and heraldic detail demand more than generic printing – they require careful design, accurate colours, and durable construction that respects military and heritage traditions. Our guidon flag printing service delivers that balance for UK armed forces units, cadet organisations, councils, and heritage groups.
Printed Today produces guidon flag printing for regimental associations, armed forces charities, drill halls, and civic partners who need flags that look correct on parade and survive repeated outdoor use. From military guidon flag printing for ceremonial parades to personalised heritage guidon flags for museum displays, every piece is treated as a formal standard rather than casual signage.
Guidon Flag Sizes and Pricing
| Size | Standard (5 Days) |
72 Hour Express |
48 Hour Express |
24 Hour Express |
Same Day Express |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 × 1 ft (1.5 sq ft) |
£9.99 | £10.99 | £11.49 | £12.49 | £14.39 |
| 3 × 2 ft (6 sq ft) |
£35.99 | £39.59 | £41.39 | £44.99 | £51.83 |
| 4 × 2.6 ft (10.4 sq ft) |
£39.99 | £43.99 | £45.99 | £49.99 | £57.59 |
| 5 × 3 ft (15 sq ft) |
£55.99 | £61.59 | £64.39 | £69.99 | £80.63 |
| 6 × 4 ft (24 sq ft) |
£83.99 | £92.39 | £96.59 | £104.99 | £120.95 |
| 8 × 5 ft (40 sq ft) |
£123.99 | £136.39 | £142.59 | £154.99 | £178.55 |
| 10 × 6 ft (60 sq ft) |
£169.99 | £186.99 | £195.49 | £212.49 | £244.79 |
| Custom Size | Custom guidon flags priced by total square footage – ideal for non-standard parade poles or building façades. | ||||
Pricing shown for two-tail configuration with standard 1/3 tail cut and no taper. Alternative tail and taper options available on request.
Bulk Pricing for Multiple Guidon Flags
Units, councils, and event organisers rarely order a single flag. Our bulk rates for custom guidon flags reward larger projects – from complete parade sets to multiple display guidon flags for events and drill halls.
| Total Square Footage (All Guidons) | Price Per Sq Ft |
|---|---|
| 0 – 1.5 sq ft | £6.66 |
| 1.51 – 6 sq ft | £6.00 |
| 6.01 – 10.4 sq ft | £3.85 |
| 10.41 – 15 sq ft | £2.73 |
| 15.01 – 24 sq ft | £3.50 |
| 24.01 – 30 sq ft | £3.30 |
| 30.01 – 40 sq ft | £3.10 |
| 40.01 – 60 sq ft | £2.83 |
| 60.01 – 75 sq ft | £2.75 |
| 75.01 – 104 sq ft | £2.65 |
Bulk rates apply across mixed sizes – ideal when ordering several parade guidon flags plus additional display guidon flags for events or building façades.
Guidon Flag Value Comparison
Military and council budgets still require justification. Our waterproof guidon flags are priced to deliver ceremonial quality without premium supplier mark-ups.
| Size (Approx) | Printed Today (Standard) |
Printed Today £/Sq Ft |
Competitor | Competitor £/Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46 × 30 cm (~1.49 sq ft) |
£9.99 | £6.66 | £12.60 | £8.48 |
| 91 × 61 cm (5.98 sq ft) |
£35.99 | £6.02 | £37.80 | £6.33 |
| 152 × 91 cm (14.89 sq ft) |
£55.99 | £3.76 | £63.00 | £4.23 |
| 244 × 152 cm (39.92 sq ft) |
£123.99 | £3.11 | £117.60 | £2.95 |
Printed Today provides ceremonial-grade outdoor guidon flag printing at competitive £/sq ft, leaving room in budget for additional parade guidon flags, armed forces guidon flag replicas, or complementary signage.
Where Guidon Flags Are Used
Guidons are not generic advertising banners. They function as symbols of identity, continuity, and honour. Our regimental guidon flags and ceremonial guidon flags are designed around those responsibilities.
Regimental & Armed Forces Use
Units use military guidon flag printing for drill halls, messes, and formal parades. These guidons carry crests, mottos, and battle honours, often displayed alongside standards and colours. Durable, waterproof guidon flags allow outdoor display at remembrance services and armed forces days without compromising appearance.
Councils & Civic Partners
Civic bodies supporting local regiments or cadet forces deploy council swallowtail flags and guidons at civic ceremonies, homecoming parades, and memorial events. Custom guidon flags featuring shared crests or partnership branding signal visible support for armed forces communities.
Heritage & Museum Displays
Museums, heritage sites, and associations commission historic swallowtail flag reproductions and personalised heritage guidon flags for exhibitions. Printed Today can interpret older designs into modern, colour-accurate decorative swallowtail flags for festivals and static displays.
Events & Formal Functions
Parade guidon flags and display guidon flags for events frame entrances, mark VIP seating, or flank lecterns at formal dinners and commemorations. Custom outdoor guidon flags on building façades communicate respect for the occasion and those represented.
Design & Finishing Options
Because guidons often carry heraldry, every custom waterproof guidon flag printing project is treated like a formal piece of regalia, not generic print.
Tail & Shape Options
- Two tails (classic guidon profile) – standard for most regimental guidon flags.
- Three tails – available where tradition or aesthetics require a more elaborate standard.
- Tail depth: typical 1/3 cut; alternatives available to match existing patterns.
Rope & Pole Pocket Finishing
- Rope: left-edge rope for traditional hoisting. If “No rope” is selected, 15 cm extra is supplied top and bottom for flexible fixing.
- Pole pocket: left-edge pocket for parade poles or indoor display poles, ideal for parade guidon flags in marching formations.
Heraldic & Layout Support
For clients without print-ready artwork, basic layout is included – perfect for simple personalised guidon flags using existing badges and text. For complex heraldry, we can recommend professional artwork support to ensure coats of arms and crests translate cleanly to fabric.
Materials & Weather Performance
All outdoor swallowtail flag printing and guidon production uses fabrics chosen for ceremony first, but tested for field reality.
195gsm Knitted Polyester
A mid-weight polyester that drapes with dignity yet survives repeated use. Knitted construction allows controlled airflow, reducing strain on forked tails and preventing premature fraying on outdoor guidon flags.
Waterproof & UV-Resistant
Waterproof guidon flags are essential in UK rain. Dye-sublimation bonds inks into the fibres, so regimental colours and badges resist both rain and UV fading. This matters for Pakistan independence day flags, india republic day flags style events you run elsewhere – and equally for armed forces parades in the UK where flags must remain sharp in all conditions.
Express Guidon Flag Printing
Ceremonial dates move rarely, but invitations and approvals often arrive late. Printed Today’s express options ensure custom outdoor guidon flags and armed forces guidon flag replicas are ready in time.
- Standard (5 Days): Best value for planned ceremonies.
- 72-Hour Express: When parade dates are confirmed with around a week’s notice.
- 48-Hour Express: For short-notice guard of honour, farewell parades, or civic events.
- 24-Hour Express: Next-day production when an existing guidon is damaged or lost.
- Same-Day Express: Emergency manufacture (order before 10am) for critical occasions.
Expert Support
Telephone: 0208 077 1994 (8am–12am weekdays, 11am–7pm weekends)
Live Chat: Available 8am–10pm daily
Email: [email protected]
Need advice on size for a drill hall? Unsure how to translate an older guidon into modern artwork? Want guidance on mixing ceremonial guidon flags with building-mounted custom building swallowtail flags? Our team can talk through options so your guidon looks correct in every setting.
Order Your Guidon Flags
Select size, tail configuration, finishing, and delivery speed above. Upload your crest or emblem, or describe requirements for personalised guidon flags – Printed Today will handle the technical side so your guidon arrives ready for parade, display, or ceremony.