Luxembourg’s prison guards will have to wait a little longer for new uniform epaulettes bearing the emblem of Grand Duke Guillaume, due to unexpected production delays. The Prison Administration confirmed to RTL that the items, originally intended to be ready for the change of throne, are not yet available.
According to the administration, finalising the embroidery of the new emblem proved more complex than initially anticipated. It required six sample iterations before the design details were approved. Officials emphasised that quality was a primary concern, especially given past issues with older epaulettes, and that a delivery failing to meet strict criteria could not be accepted.
The administration assured RTL that production is now underway and delivery is expected by the end of February at the latest. A stopgap solution using emblem-free versions was considered but deliberately rejected. The initial order is for 755 epaulettes to supply one pair per officer, with the limited quantity intended to secure a faster production slot.
The Prison Administration confirmed that no additional costs or material damages were incurred due to the delay. However, it has decided not to continue its cooperation with the current supplier.
While the prison service’s epaulettes are procured separately from those of the Police or the Grand Ducal Fire and Rescue Corps (CGDIS) due to different designs, the administration has since made contact – through inter-agency discussions – with a supplier that serves those other corps. Work has already begun with this new supplier to develop an additional sample version, with the goal of offering prison officers the same standard of quality and workmanship.
Consequently, officers must remain patient before they can wear the new Grand Ducal emblem on their uniforms.
