ELSS Sash and Gold Medallion
The Sash
In 1900 the ELSS members decided that the Royal Burgh Standard Bearer (RBSB) should have something to distinguish him from the other Riders on the Common Riding Day. And so, the tradition of presenting a Scarlet Sash with the Royal Arms in blue, to the town, began.
Every year the RBSB’s name is embroider on to the Sash. New sashes have been presented over the years when there is no space left for the Standard Bearers names.
Standard Bearers wear the ELSS Sash on the Common Riding Day and have done so since 1900.
Senior Burgh Officer Graeme Bell with the ELSS Sash
The ELSS Gold Medallion
In 1912 the ELSS members expresses a feeling that the RBSB should have a permanent memento of his year in office. It was decided that the memento should take the form of a medallion in gold, with the Selkirk seal on the face and suitably inscribed on the back.
Read more about the Sash and the Annual Medallion Presentation in our History section.
Society members have ensured, to this day, that these treasured traditions continue, by working tirelessly to raise funds through membership subscriptions and by holding events.
