Recognising Members of the Lieutenancy
On formal occasions the Lord-Lieutenant can be recognised by his uniform which is based on the dress uniform of Army officers.
The Vice Lord-Lieutenant and male Representative Deputy Lieutenants wear a similar uniform though those with former military service, in the rank of colonel or above (and its RN and RAF equivalents), may opt to wear the uniform of their service. There is not a uniform for female Deputy Lieutenants but, similarly, they may wear a uniform of their rank and the arm of the service in which those who have a military background last served.
All Representative Deputy Lieutenants carrying out civic duties in civilian dress may choose to wear the Greater London Lieutenancy badge shown here.