ROYAL MARINES DRILL LEADER INSTRUCTOR (DLI) BLAZER BADGE, GOLD WIRE

Description

Royal Marines Drill Leader Instructor (DLI) Blazer Badge

Gold Wire

Excellent Quality

The Royal Marines, founded in 1664, are one of the world’s oldest elite fighting forces. Originally formed to serve aboard Royal Navy ships, they evolved into specialists in amphibious warfare and commando operations. Today, the Royal Marines are renowned for their rapid deployment and ability to operate in extreme environments worldwide.

• Royal Navy – Royal Marines (official page) – Overview of the corps, roles, and capabilities:
  https://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/organisation/royal-marines

• Royal Marines Museum (GOV.UK) – History and museum information:
  https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/royal-marines-museum

• History & Research

• RoyalMarinesHistory.com – Independent site with historical content on the Royal Marines:
  https://www.royalmarineshistory.com/

• Royal Marines Historical Society – Charity promoting research into RM history:
  https://www.rmhistoricalsociety.org/

• NATO & European Partners

  • Multinational amphibious exercises with France, Spain, Italy, the USA and other NATO allies strengthen joint amphibious and commando operations.

  • They work with Baltic and Scandinavian forces (e.g., Sweden’s Coastal Rangers) as part of NATO’s annual exercises like BALTOPS.

  • Royal Marines and UK Army Rangers have trained together in the Baltic ahead of deployment with NATO’s Special Operations Maritime Task Group (SOMTG).

    U.S. Marines History Museum

    • National Museum of the Marine Corps – The principal museum telling the story of the United States Marine Corps from its founding in 1775 to the present, with immersive exhibits, historic artifacts, and powerful displays. It’s located near Marine Corps Base Quantico in Triangle, Virginia, and has free admission and parking.
      🌐 Official website: https://www.usmcmuseum.com/