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When I was in Navy League (93-95) I was a member of the Colour Party, which contained 3 flag bearers and 2 rifles if memory serves right (This was a long time ago after all). They also had a "Guard" division, which was generally the second year and up cadets, so that would have a maximum of 15 cadets with arms. Then the Coxswain and Colour Party Commander carried a cutlass every parade week. While in Air Cadets we had 3 flags and 2 riflemen in the Flag Party, and during Remembrance Day we supplied 4 cadets for the Honour Guard Party to guard the cross during the ceremony. (In fact, the Sea, Army and Air Cadet units all supplied 4 "guards" and the Sea Cadets usually supply a "Commander"). My Air Cadet Sqn. also had what was called the Sword of Honour, which was, many many years ago given for best unit in the city (until the air cadet won it 5 years in a row, then it was bestowed upon us). The Squadron Commander carried this during all major parades. As for the rifles we used on parade they were all Lee-Enfield .303's, that had spiked barrels. The 3 senior units used the L-E's, and Navy League used what seemed like home made replicas that had wooden dowels as pistol grips. Looked pretty weak actually, but why give a 10-13 year old a real rifle, they weigh too much.