Red and white strip, a pre-cursor to the council shoulder patch that was only red and white. Red is the background material. Their description is often abbreviated with the letter 'C' replacing the full spelling of the word 'COUNCIL' and a '/' used to designate another line of text. There can be significant differences in value between slight variations of the wording on these strips. Also see: KRS, BWS, WBS, BYS and Half strip. A fully embroidered, solid, OA flap or CSP