International orders are sent international signed for please add international postage if outside of the. This has been chosen because it forms a link to the regiment s recruiting area, which encompass a number of divergent counties that do not have modern traditional links, only under the ancient kingdom of mercia unlike the other new regiments from scotland, wales and. Any ww2 veteran of the buffs, queens royal regiment, royal sussex, royal hampshire or middlesex can still see some part of his cap badge being proudly worn by the pwrr that for me is what golden threads is all about. The music was provided by the band of the royal logistic corps and the corps of army music. This is an original british regiment staybrite cap badge for sale. Full dress presents the most differentiation between units, and there are fewer regimental distinctions between.
The college of arms through ps12a and approval of the inspector of regimental colours see note at the end of this section. The regiment has received the freedom of several locations throughout its history. Soldiers of the mercian regiment returning from active service. The golden eagle in the base of the guidon is borne in the memory of the capture by the royals of a french eagle and waterloo. The mercian regimental cap badge of a saxon crown over a double headed eagle was originally the crest of leofric, earl of mercia, better known through his wife lady godiva of coventry. The mercian regiment cheshire, worcesters and foresters, and. Army dress regulations all ranks part 1 introduction. A cap badge, also known as head badge or hat badge, is a badge worn on uniform headgear and distinguishes the wearers nationality andor organisation.
This cap badge is manufactured for the mod and as such will come in a military issue plastic bag with the nato stock number on. Mercian regiment lapel badge british military store. Mercian regiment capbadge cheshire military museum. A nice original badge with a bit wear to the front. For actual cap and collar badges there is great freedom of choice.
Hrh the prince of wales who is colonelinchief of the mercian regiment. The mercian regiment recruits and is manned by soldiers from the midlands and cheshire. Mercian regiment officers beret cap badge hill military. The regiments cap badge is a double headed mercian eagle with saxon crown. Item metal cap beret badge made in the uk p ostage and despatch all uk items sent via 1st class recorded delivery signed for. In 1999, it absorbed a squadron from the queens own yeomanry, bringing it to a strength of four squadrons plus the headquarters squadron in october 2006, the rmly became a single cap badge regiment, when the. Mercian regiment wikimili, the best wikipedia reader. The brief history of the staffordshire regiment, part 2 pdf. What is certain is that it was adopted by the mercian brigade in the 1950s and all regiments within the brigade cheshires, staffords, worcesters and from 1963 sherwood foresters wore the eagle as their cap badge until 1970. In 1782, to encourage recruiting, regiments were for the first time given territorial.
The current regiments had all served in the mercian brigade whose regular battalions had worn the badge from 1963 to 1970. Item officers embroidered beret badge made in the uk p ostage and despatch all uk items sent via 1st class recorded delivery signed for. Mercian regiment ors capberet badge at cadet direct with fast same day dispatch and uk next day delivery. The exact origins of the spread double headed mercian eagle is unknown. The mercian regiment was the last of the new infantry regiments to be formed and. Royal engineers tie, royal engineers socks, royal engineers braces, royal engineers watch strap, royal engineers cufflinks, royal engineers blazer badge, royal engineers scarf, royal engineers beret and many other regimental accessories for the royal corps of engineers. Mercian eagle cap badge officers small in silvergilt.
Should any proposal involve a new design, or change to an existing design, of a badge, crest or logo, prior advice must first be obtained from some or all of the following army dress advisers. Ww1 cap badges page 2 other equipment great war forum. The mercian infantryman is at the heart of the action, providing the fighting element of the british armys forces. The regiment was formed in november 1992 by the amalgamation of the queens own mercian yeomanry and the duke of lancasters own yeomanry as part of the options for change.
The british army has enjoyed historical continuity to a unique degree. The regiment was formed as part of the childers reforms on 1 july 1881 by the amalgamation of the 38th and 80th regiments of foot, which became the regular 1st and 2nd battalions of the south staffordshire regiment. Baor order of battle july 1989 netherlands armed forces order. Cap badges all british army formations have regimental or corps affiliations which come with emotional loyalties, preferences and distinctions. Mercian regiment ors capberet badge badges cadet direct. Some hsf battery, squadron or company officers and soldiers wore the cap badge of their higher formation. International orders are sent international signed for please add international postage if outside of the uk see international. Explore the history and collections of the mercian regiment by visiting the.
Classic lapel pin badge design butterfly pincoloured enamelgiltchrome depending on design as picturedcomes in presentation boxour. Official mercian regiment officers cap badge infantry. Composed of two regular and one reserve battalion, the mercian regiment weaves the strength and agility of the light role, and the devastating power and. This mercian cloth beret badge for commissioned ranks is supplied by a uk manufacturer and is mounted on regulation dark green cloth.
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Manufactured to the highest standard by mod approved. Genuine issue regulation anodised mercian regiment capberet badge featuring mercian eagle and saxon crown design. The first modern known reference to the title mercian can be found in an instruction sent to editors of army newspapers during world war 2. Mercian brigade cap badge mercian regiment selection of mercian regiment cap badge. The mercian regiment cheshire, worcesters and foresters. The mercian brigade regiment staybrite anodised cap badge. These became its 1st, 2nd and 3rd battalions respectively. Historical precedence was important anyone who has faced the army dress. Roll of honour book, and anderson and second world war cenotaphs and. Private of the 20th regiment of foot from the cloathing book of 1742 see also. Royal regiment of fusiliers project gutenberg self. It consists of two regular battalions and one reserve battalion. The badge of the regiment, seen in the centre of the guidon and on the cap badge, is the royal crest of the lion and crown.
Mercian regiment militaria, army badge and uniform. The wearing of cap badges is a convention commonly found among military and police forces, as well as uniformed civilian groups such as the boy scouts, civil defence organisations, ambulance services e. Militia and rifle volunteers of south staffordshire were also incorporated in the new regiment. The uniforms of the british army currently exist in twelve categories ranging from ceremonial uniforms to combat dress with full dress uniform and frock coats listed in addition. Book written by david l mearns on the 19th november 1941 a battle unprecedented in the. Hsf formations were part of that system and some were transferred from one formation to another during their existence. Ready to decisively engage the enemy in close quarter combat, mercians are highly skilled with sophisticated weapon systems ranging from the sa80 a2 rifle through to the warrior armoured infantry fighting vehicle with its 30mm canon.
Classic lapel pin design butterfly pin which is coloured to the regiment colours. Multiple items are shipped at no extra postage cost depending on weight. The modern regiment was formed in 1964, making it the oldest of the line regiments now operating in the british army, and can trace its history back to 1685. The mercian regiment was formed in 2007 from the cheshire regiment, the worcestershire and sherwood foresters regiment and the staffordshire regiment. Mercian brigade regiment cap badge surplus and outdoors. The mercian regiment is an infantry regiment of the british army, which is recruited from five of. The history of the regiments that formed 3 mercian is firmly rooted in staffordshire and the west midlands. Details about official mercian regiment officers cap badge infantry eagle shank and pin. The dress distinctions of the mercian regiment by brigadier jim.
Current mod issue metal other ranks beret cap badge. After leofrics death in 1057, his widow lived on until sometime between the norman conquest of 1066 and 1086. The regiment has had eight operational deployments since its. Even so it is possible that thorold, who appears in the domesday book as sheriff of lincolnshire, was her brother. Mercian regiment glider on stafford knot on black backcloth bullion wireembroidered regimental cloth arm badge. Known as the heart of englands infantry, it was formed on 1 september 2007 by the amalgamation of 3 existing regiments. Three territorial army regiments were also merged to form the new regiment s 4th battalion, operating in a light infantry role. Media in category british army infantry regiments cap badges the following 6 files are in this category, out of 6 total. Mercian regiment smaller cap badge, the mercian regiment is an infantry regiment of the british army formed in 2007. The mercian regiment and their mascot celebrate formation day at dale barracks, chester, 2015. Regimental cap badge of the north staffordshire regiment. The mercian regiment cheshire, worcesters and foresters, and staffords is an infantry regiment of the british army, which is recruited from five of the counties that formed the ancient kingdom of mercia. The mercian regiment is an infantry regiment of the british army, formed by the amalgamation of three existing regiments on 1 september 2007.
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