exactly 0% of the viewers skipped the initial section

I expect you to wear that uniform in all of your future videos and shall be most disappointed if you don't.

Lindybeige fire extinguishers for all of our fire arrows.

I would very much like a LindyBeige Fire Extinguisher

*Rare motion picture of Colonel Lindy B. Beige (The Battle Dentist) of the newly formed Royal Army Dental Corps gesticulating with his newly refurbished kit, 1921 colourised* Also... *"If you need a filling, call me."* Colonel Beige upon conversing with a group of ladies at an officer's ball, 1921.

The time is right for some Lindybeige branded cloaks

Lindybeige 2018 - "Military people like revolvers because they go 'bang'"

omg, you forgot the most important and memorable piece of British Officers Kit.... the stick.

I clicked this link to learn about British Officers' Kit. I leave with the knowledge of how to tell if a lego figure is a man or a lady.

I eagerly await lindybeige fire extinguishers with great anticipation.

I was told that the Pith Helmet was particularly effective in keeping the soldier cool in desert regions. You soaked it in water and it retained the moisture for quite some time. It didnt drip.

“Do I look 170 years old to you? Granted, i moisturise...” lmao

Front of shirt: This is my lindybeige shirt Back of shirt: more on that later

"Granted, I moisturize." - Lindy Beige

To the leather being creaky, that's actually the result of it being unworn. As it wears , say due to daily use, it will lose that stiffness. Equestrian equipment , bridles, stirrups, saddles ..etc.. make similar sounds when new.

12:45 - 13:09 imagine being a member of staff in a schizophrenic ward, turning a corner, and seeing this

I want a Lindybeige flamethrower. The kids love that one.

170 years of battlefield dentistry. The pistol is in case one of your procedures goes horribly wrong.

13:05 "The truth is, the game was rigged from the start."

I live in the USA and I’ve always known a pistol to be either an automatic or a revolver... Fantastic video as well!

How about two medieval archers on a t-shirt. One shouting "Fire" and the other guy saying "What?" and looking confused

I did not know I needed a Lindybeige Fire Extinguisher until now.

Why this guy doesn't have a PBS show is beyond me. He's great. Long Live Lindybeige!

"I'm not pointing a gun at you!" *Awkwardly moves phone screen in a different direction away from face in American*

Just wait until Lindus of the Beige has his gothic plate.

A British Officer doesn't "hide in the bush", he walks confidently up to Fritz and graciously accepts his surrender.

“Lindybeige themed t-shirts, and mugs, and badges and fire extinguishers” I found that way funnier than I probably should have

I was half expecting Lindy to do the outro in place of the lego man

It’s hard to express how enjoyable your videos are. You’re like nothing else I watch on KZfaq, and you have to be the best content creator I watch.

Ah, I used the be an adventurer like you, until I took a turban ruffian gun crewman to the knee.

As a former service member, those lower precedence medal ribbons we often called "Good Cookie" medals, AKA "you weren't a complete screw up, so here's a medal." In more modern terms, you could call them "participation awards." I had one for finishing basic training, for having been in for 4 years, having been at the same station for 3 years, for being a good shot, and for serving during wartime. My higher precedence ones were things like my unit getting a meritorious service award (3 times). Nothing close to my dad's naval commendation with a bronze star for bravery, but I was pretty happy with the few I had. In the US Air Force, different medals have different point values towards promotion. You'd think, then, that someone who earned, say, the Medal of Honor, something that can get you a parade wherever you go, makes you a shoe in for promotion. However, it's only worth a few points, and your medals can earn you a maximum of 15 total. Meanwhile, you could earn up to 200 points for your promotion test when I was in, just to give you a gauge on how relatively unimportant they are for the sake of promotion. I don't know how it is now, but I'm sure it's pretty similar, having only been a few years at this point. That being said, a single medal can mean the difference between promoting in rank and not. The closest I got to promoting to an NCO before I was medically retired was 3.1 points. However, that would've required me to have gotten something close to the Medal of Honor in value, as it's worth a whopping 5 points. At 3.1 points shy, I was number 111 of non-selectees for my job that year, so the competition was rather fierce. I won't get into all the details of *why* I should've been promoted that year but didn't, mostly due to an accidental oversight from my supervisor, but it was still pretty impressive for me to have gotten so close in my first year eligible to promote.

The medals are more evidence lindy beige is an ancient vampire

You’re forgetting about the panic button that they have that all officers use when they have no idea what they are doing.... NCO’s to the rescue

That is one good looking kit! ps: I want a Lindybeige fire extinguisher now, look at what you have done. ps: Interesting to note that as you yourself said the drawing function of the Browne belt concept is very similar to that of a Roman Cingulum, that is one of its functions. The Roman belts bind everything together and it keeps the scabbard down.

"It's a man's life in the British Dental Association"

"Living proof that necks are superfluous" damn Lindy Also, while reliability was a small factor, cost was the main reason for the Webley's tenure. Pistols have hardly made a impact in any war, so spending a bunch of money for a slightly better pistol is usually foolish

"If you need a filling, just call." - Lindybeige 2018 Oooh matron!

I recently found myself practicing trigger discipline with a pistol-gripped garden hose. I guess the training worked.

The creaky leather thing is because you need to oil the leather, this will make it softer, more bendable, last longer and, most of all, not creak

I'm an American and former soldier and I love learning about other nations' military history and traditions so I found this to be a fun vid to watch. Now about that trigger discipline.....

Pistol is used in the US just like handgun; it can mean either a revolver or a semi-automatic. For those who use pistol to mean only one, it is the semi-auto pistol, not a revolver. Also, while it is understood that you're in a safe situation and have good gun hygiene, you are, in fact, on display for all sorts of impressionable people. I believe that demonstrating that it was not an actual firearm served the same purpose, but good trigger discipline on camera mainly serves the purpose of influencing others to practice good trigger discipline when they are handling guns in other situations, where it may actually be relevant and important to do so.

Why not just sell pith helmets for merch?

I was a policeman for 25 years in Calif, and I found the creaking of the leather rather comforting. It shows that the material is alive. But the creaking decreases with wear. We called our belts Sam Brownes too, but the female officer wore a 'Sally Browne" belt, that is curved while the male belt is straight. We didn't wear the baldric, which we called a 'suicide strap' because if a bad guy got a hold of it in a fight he basically owned you.

the feeling you get when you answer one of lindybeige's questions correctly is fantastic. the feeling you get when you get the answer wrong due to popular historical rumour or sheer ignorance on the topic is heart breaking

Can confirm: I'm American (and former military) and was definitely frothing at the lack of trigger discipline. But, hey, points for recognizing it and explaining why it's acceptable in the context!

I remember a discussion about trigger discipline when someone posted a photograph of a bunch of American ww2 soldiers on some forum. All the keyboard warriors came in criticising the soldiers for their lack of trigger discipline untill an actual firerarms instructor came on the board and pointed out that trigger discipline is a relatively modern invention. It wasn't until the 70s (If I recall correctly) that armies started teaching "trigger discipline". So you're simply being historically accurate!

13:04 EVERYONE GET DOWN, HES GONE STARK RAVING MAD !!!

"I don't have regulation length arms", priceless.

Oh dear, I'm outranked by a dentist. Can we at least agree that you stick to the khaki and I to the red kit..... sir?

"If you ever need a filling and you're under heavy fire I'm your man."

Americans definitely use pistol to me all pistols and revolvers to mean revolvers. IDK where you thought we called revolver pistol.

Really interesting, as always! However, a few inaccuracies: I was in the Royal Greenjackets, (1LT 1981 - 1983,) and we wore our service pistols (Browning H-Power, 9mm) on the right side of the body, as on ceremonial uniforms we had our swords too. WO's and senior NCOs, however, wore them on the left side, handle facing out, same as your uniform. On the battle dress, those issued sidearms would wear depending on if they were left- or right-handed, and with the lanyard attached behind the holster, on the belt.

I almost want to see someone trying to accuse you of stolen valor. They'd have to make the assumption that you have no clue what the ribbons were actually for. Battle dentist is completely overpowered as a unit type.

>If people wanted to fast forward. Who are these heretics who would want such a thing?

"I'm here on my own, so I can't scare anyone." To me that just sums Lindy up XD

@lindybeige The government issued books of officers’ dress regulations at various times. They specified in detail the regulation patterns of uniforms at the time of issue. I found them extremely useful in researching officers’ uniforms and equipment from the 19th and early 20th centuries. Love your videos!

In the Royal Engineers we were always told that "UBIQUE" had two meanings; (A) For the Royal Engineers it meant "Everywhere" because we served everywhere. (B)For the Royal Artillery it meant "All over the bloody place" just like their shots. :-p

We Americans make a distinction between revolvers and semi-auto pistols usually; both can be called pistols, we just tend to be more specific for revolvers because calling a semi-auto pistol an "automatic" gets confusing since you can actually own automatic weapons here (in most states & with a tax stamp). When you say "automatic pistol" most Americans would be inclined to think "Oh, a Stetchkin or something." The laws here make it even more confusing since anything firing pistol cartridges is technically a pistol under law, unless it has a stock attached to it. In which case it becomes a short barreled rifle... that doesn't fire rifle rounds.

Hey Lindy, love the channel. I found it a couple days ago and absolutely can't stop watching. Just wanna throw in my 2 cents. I'm an American and we call both revolvers and (semi)autos pistols. Loved the video keep it up! :)

When I was in the Air Force we had to participate in a parade. The British Air Force was in charge of our two sections (British Air Force and US Air Force units) in the march. Out came a British Sergeant Major in charge. This guy was right out of the movies. Handlebar mustache, swizzle stick, uniform, loud deep voice commands, the whole 9 yards. He gave the marching commands; not a single one of us Americans understood a single word he said (no exaggeration). As the Brits were in front of us, we decided to execute the same maneuvers that they did since we couldn't translate his commands.

With the cork variants of pith helmets, one can soak them in water, which the cork stores. Then, one has a rudimentary air-conditioner. They were also much lighter than most other helmets, serving another advantage in the hot conditions.

*Lindybeige's Extinguishers* _Note: It extinguishes flames, not frenchmen_

I'm not the type to actually comment about trigger discipline, but since you brought it up: the idea isn't to have good discipline only when you're around others with a live and loaded weapon. The point is to practice good trigger discipline with anything firearm related so as to develop good habits. Think of it as practice like you play. Carry on.

That diagonal strap looks as though it has a cunning plan.

As an American combat veteran, I immediately did frothy frothy about the trigger discipline, but then had to laugh about being called out before commenting. 10 points, sir. I should say, though, that the issue with finger on the trigger isn’t for my imagined safety, it’s more for the sake of your ceiling (I know it’s a replica, don’t @ me). The idea is that you never put your finger on the trigger until you’ve already aimed at what you want to shoot. I am not *offended* though. Very good stuff, and good for you getting merch; I’ll probably pick some up.

General: 2nd Battalion is trapped on Hill 563, and they have a lot of cavities. Will no one step up to save them?! Lindybeige: I WILL *draws revolver and charges the enemy*

"I dont have regulation lenght *bodypart*" Perfect. I am going to need to remember this

I love how you wanted the kit and then spent 5 minutes making an excuse why you needed it. It’s great

To Americans that is a revolver, a pistol is any handgun. Just the same as in England.

I am incredibly busy, but nobody ignores a beige alert. Drop what you are doing, things are urgent

Lindybeige is if all geek in the worlds become one person

One of my Great Uncles was with the Canadian Army Dental Corp. in the Boar War and died in South Africa. I remember going to Ottawa to the Peace Tower and view the Book of Remembrance with my Mother and Grandmother to see her Brothers Name. So wear your Dental Corp. Insignia proudly. Also becarefull wearing the signal corp. one as it was also used by the C.W.A.C.

'the plan is to start selling what they call *MERCH* ' you thoroughly have my attention

I want that fire extinguisher, It would come in very handy.

One particular reason for having a lanyard on your pistol is that officers were usually on horseback so they could move quickly up and down the line and see a bit further and people on foot and you can lose your grip on a pistol or a sword and if you have a sword you would have a sword not that you would slip around your wrist and snug it up so that you don’t lose it especially when you need to give someone the chop.

At 06:54 in this video: I had to GO BACK to that image to see that he actually does NOT have a left arm. _"That's going to leave a mark....'_ -- SPACEBALLS [1987]

now i want a picture in that uniform but insted i want it to be a duck who says british officers dont duck

To an American (me) a pistol is any handgun.

4:45 His arms wave in the air.

New Lindybeige motto to be emblazoned across all fire extinguishers @34:25 : "Wherever there's trouble... if you need a filling, just call!" Or maybe shorten it to: "If you need a filling, just call!" Yep. That's better.

*cracks open webley* "highest quality anti zulu pew pew pellets."

American former military here. We'd call those pistols as well, with the sub-classification of revolver. The other pistol you were holding in the picture would be referred to as an automatic or semi-automatic pistol if we had to specify.

Hey buddy, super late comment here. Not sure if you have already been told, but the lanyard is worn with the noose pinned under the right shoulder epaulette tabs. So the long bit should hang under your right armpit. Then it simply sits across there to the revolver stock. That's why it was regulation length. Unless you have chimp arms it will always be a good length. Besides you can adjust the reach because it's not around your neck, but around your right shoulder, ergo, a least 40cm closer to your hand, making a full stretch easy-peasey. We still wear them in the army here in Australia for ceremonial stuff. But the end is tucked under the breast pocket, underneath the gongs.

who would win? 3.175mm or one eighthy boi

You are the very model of a modern major general! (sorry, I couldn't resist XD)

When I served with the RCMP back, way back, in the day we were issued the service revolver. Our ammunition pouch held our reload in what we called speed loaders. I'm not at all sure how historical they were. The pistol itself was a S&W 38 cal revolver with a special made 4 1/2 inch barrel and that revolver had been issued since the very early days. Not the original revolver but Bagan being issued soon after the formation of the force.

First year dental student here - we recently got a talk from a dental nurse who was a captain in the RADC who discussed various things - but she showed the insignias for the different medical/veterinary branches of the british armed forces. I'm genuinely considering signing up just for the dragon. They also have a fantastic student sponsorship/bursary deal, but i would have to agree to join the army for 5 years - and even though the pay is outrageously good and it would be a fantastic experience. I think I would be too afraid of getting shot, and it involves a lot of moving around. Something to consider though Maybe you could make a video on these medical branches of the army through history? Even if not the med/vet branches, I think a lot of people would find it interesting!

"It's made of Caulk. Thick Caulk. And, largely because of it's shape, and the thickness of the caulk, it's quite protective.

The reason us Americans get touchy regarding trigger discipline is because it is a safety issue. Mistakes happen and people have been badly injured or killed by weapons they thought were unloaded. So we would rather see people treat all guns as if they were real so that when they are handling a real firearm, there is less thought put into being safe as it is part of the normal way of picking up and handling firearms which means less accidents. You being in the U.K. where gun laws are highly restrictive, I figure that any gun that you have is likely air powered or fake. The Revolvers primary advantage over auto loaders is that if you have a misfire, you simply pull the trigger a second time and go to the next round. Additionally, you don’t have the issues or feeding jams that you do in auto loaders. The limitation of the revolver is capacity.

Change the spring out. It's not hard to do. Also, I was under the impression there were thousands of decommissioned Webleys floating around Europe. Heck, I've even seen some here in North America. Drilled, pinned, and welded of course, but fantastic in the hand, nonetheless. The creeky leather can be and was solved with neatfoot oil and waxes. Dual purpose to protect and seal the leather and to make presentable on parade. Wearing leathers on parade was a fantastic experience normally for ceremony or whilst conducting guard/party commander duties.

This channel is underrated

To stop the squeaking Using a damp rag, rub a small amount of saddle soap into the leather in a circular motion. Rinse the rag, and remove any lather. Dry and polish using a clean, dry rag. If friction seems to be causing the squeak, sprinkle baby powder or talcum powder on the noisy area

Battle dentist is my new favorite thing

do "Lindybeige the flamethrower" , the kids love that one.

pistol is a dual purpose term here in the states, but most are a bit stuck to clear cut pistols and revolvers. pistols in the military, on front line people, its used to escape to a rifle. some are issued pistols that are their sole weapon available when it comes to truck drivers, cooks, and other rear action groups. there were a large number of smith and wesson model 10 revolvers in .38/200. that round was not very effective when compared to a .38 in 158 or 148 grain bullets. i have one that made it back, and i had to learn to load my own ammo for that revolver. im glad that people are saying something about trigger discipline even on the videos, since many accidents happen when thats not observed. its probably as much to remind themselves as it is to remind others. the P-35 pistol was used by all sides in the european theater in ww2. im not sure of russia, but a few americans preferred them to the 1911, since ammo supplies could be looted from the enemy. canada was licensed to produced them, lots of British Soldiers liked it also. Germany took over production after taking over the FN plant, and liked the pistol as well. i have a P35 of Canadian origin, one German production, and 3 that came along in the 1960's, those two are from Israel. I love the feel of the Hi Power, but then i do love military surplus weapons.

As always, an interesting and high quality video from Lindy - I've been a subscriber for a while now, but I am again reminded why I subscribed in the first place! Thank you for a wholesome video, Lindy!

Why isn’t loyd playing a British officer in a tv series yet

Wait, we're getting beige fire extinguishers? Put me down for a quarter-dozen.

Why is there no comment about the Battle Dentist? Guess no one watched it till then (excluding me)

You explaine things so well that my only question is it possible that you made a sponsor section so engaging