Symbols of The Guards
Ready To Strike - Motto of Guards, to be ever prepared to strike against enemy forces
The Wings - Represent the guards heliborne capabilities
Bayonet & Laurel - Symbols of guards superior skills as infantry soldiers
Gold Color Foreground - Loyalty to the nation, devotion to duty and dedication to the task set before us
Maroon Backdrop - Brotherhood and esprit de corps within the formation
Khaki Beret - Instituted on 9 June 1994 as a mark of Distinction as Guardsmen Vocationalists.
Beret Backing - Presented on 6 August 1979 as a symbol of the Guards' status as Elite infantry Soldiers. It is worn by everyone who is currently serving within the formation.
Guards Tab - On 23 June 1989, BG(NS) Boey Tak Hup, presented the Guards Tab to 7SIB. Worn on the left sleeve to identify the soldier with skill sets unique to Guardsmen soldiers.
Stable Belt - Presented on 31 July 1980 to the men of 7SIB by LG(Ret) Winston Choo (then MG and CGS). It used to be worn with the Temasek Green uniforms but was respectively withdrawn from service when the new camouflage uniforms were introduced.
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