“They shall not grow old as we that are left grow old, age shall not weary them or the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in
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“The Drums”, as the Corps of Drums are affectionately and usually known, have a unique and honoured place in Battalion life. The Drums lead the Battalion on parade and so
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REGIMENTAL MARCHES It would appear that prior to 1881 there were no real Regimental Marches, as we know them today. Regiments marched past to a tune, which was popular with
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MINDEN DAY – 1st AUGUST Minden Day is the principle Regimental Day of the Regiment, as it was in the Suffolk Regiment from 1759 onwards. Minden Day is the 1st
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HONOURS AND AWARDS BESTOWED BY THE CROWN ON MEMBERS OF THE 1st EAST ANGLIAN REGIMENT AND THE 1st BATTALION THE ROYAL ANGLIAN REGIMENT Owing to the various amalgamations and mergers
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THE REGIMENTAL COLOURS BATTLE HONOURS The Regiment inherited from the former Regiments a total of 299 Battle Honours. Of these the following are emblazoned on the Colours: Namur, 1695″, “Blenheim”,
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The Cap Badge. The cap badge of the Royal Anglian Regiment embodies the eight-pointed star formerly worn by the Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Regiment with the Castle of Gibraltar. The Castle
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