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Royal Scots

[30] The Royal Scots (The Royal Regiment)(1st)

The oldest Regiment in the British Army, having been formed in 1633 as Sir John Hepburn's Regiment, the 1st Battalion wear a red backing in the centre of the badge (not supplied).

The 9th Battalion were the only one to wear a kilt and as such were known as the "dandy ninth"

Text submitted by Patrick Holland email: lambeth@cygnus.uwa.edu.au

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Royal Highland Fusiliers

[31] The Royal Highland Fusiliers (21st,71st,74th)

Formed in 1959 from the amalgamation of the Royal Scots Fusiliers and the Highland Light Infantry (City of Glasgow Regiment).

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Royal Scots Fusiliers

[230] The Royal Scots Fusiliers (21st)

Formed in 1678 as The Earl of Mar's Regiment.

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Highland light Infantry

[231] The Highland Light Infantry (City of Glasgow Regiment) (71st/74th)

The 74th Highlanders were all but destroyed at the Battle of Assaye 1803, hence the elephant honour on the badge.

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