The Drum Major of all British Guards Regiments is a highly skilled 'Warrant Officer' (usually a W02) responsible for leading the Pipes & Drums or Corps of Drums maintaining immaculate standards of dress and deportment while simultaneously choreographing marching movements.
He wears the distinctive and highly decorative ornate ceremonial uniform complete with a red sash and carrying a mace used for signaling commands while the band is marching.
He also carries a sword on his left .