Dipping the standard in salute. The salute is a universal custom which has many forms. Its use is primarily an acknowledgment of mutual trust; thus; in its simplest form; the hand is displayed to show that no weapon is concealed. Although retaining its original purpose; the salute has developed into a mark of respect for a superior. In our picture a detachment of Life Guards is seen marching past His Majesty the King at Buckingham Palace. The officers are saluting by lowering the sword; while the custom of dipping the standard in salute is also being observed. The colour in the infantry and the standard in the cavalry are symbolic of the regiment and of those who have died in its service. Illustration for one of a set of 50 cigarette cards on the subject of Interesting Customs and Traditions of the Navy; Army and Airforce issued by Lambert & Butler in 1939.