Prior to the Common Riding, the Selkirk Provost James Russell received a letter from Robert Sword President of the Edinburgh Souters and Lothian Souters Society saying:

Dear Sir

We souters in Edinburgh, wishing that the Royal Burgh be not behind their neighbours at its annual celebration, and thinking that the Standard Bearer should have some distinctive mark from other riders, 'providing a sash to be worn by the Standard Bearer annually’.

By the Standard Bearer annually. The Colour of the sash is scarlet with the Burgh Arms in Blue and the intention is that Standard Bearers’’ names be sewn on it every year thereby bringing out the Burgh Colours, scarlet and blue. As to the presentation of the sash, the form it should take, we would prefer to leave to hear what you suggest.

Robert Sword

Honorary President

The Sash was sent or given to Mr Ingles the Selkirk Town Clerk in April 1930.

This letter of thanks was received by Mr Robert White Secretary of the ELSS, from Provost James Russell in April 1930.

The Sash was presented by ELSS President Mr George Thomson to Honorary Provost Mr Tom Henderson, at the Ex- Standard Bearers’ dinner. Also involved in the presentation were Mr David Stenhouse and Mr Jim Tilley

The Sash was presented by Mr Jim Jackson and Mrs Margo Craig to Honorary Provost Jake Wheelan’s. The Presentation took place at the Appointment Night Concert in the Victoria Hall.