Craig Brown

In its heyday, the blazer had come to symbolise a kind of conventional decency. Yacht club commodores and school bursars wore blazers. People who played bowls wore blazers.

English Critic

Used to describe a specific rank in the navy; awareness of military hierarchy is beneficial.

Nautical Rank

The term is not frequently used in modern military; some navies have phased out the rank.

Less Common Today

Sometimes used ceremonially or honorarily rather than as an active duty title.

Ceremonial Use

Understand it as a leadership role within clubs, not related to the military.

Leadership Position

Represents the top authority in social clubs, much like a president or chairman.

Authority Figure

Especially relevant in the context of leisure activities like yachting or flying.

Leisure Associations

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