The regiment s cap badge is a double headed mercian eagle with saxon crown. This has been chosen because it forms a link to the regiments 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 yorkshire. The mercian regiment was formed in 2007 from the cheshire regiment, the worcestershire and sherwood foresters regiment and the staffordshire regiment. The regiments cap badge is a double headed mercian eagle with saxon crown. The mercian regiment cheshire, worcesters and foresters. While the badge, which consists of a doubleheaded eagle and a saxon crown, was regarded by officers as not being particularly attractive, it was deemed the best compromise as it had a historical connection with all three units. A strap inscribed the queens own mercian yeomanry and surmounted by a st. Cap badge, no 1 cap, other ranks, mercian regiment, 2010. On 1st september 2007 the regiment was redesignated 1st battalion the mercian regiment cheshire, adopting the new regiment s cap badge. Hsf pilot companies the home service force association. The mercian regiment is an infantry regiment of the british army, which is recruited from five of. Known as the heart of englands infantry, it was formed on 1 september 2007 by the amalgamation of three existing regiments. 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. Mercian regiment beret cap badge berets and cap badges mercian regimental cap badge made from brass base metal to mod specifications.
My friends gravestone will be the last one to bear our proud cap badge. Mandarins did what frenchmen, americans, russians, the keiser, hitler, and yesterdays and todays afghans had failed to do and the worcestershire and sherwood foresters were swept away to reemerge as something called 2nd battalion, the mercian regiment. 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. For the militaria enthusiast and collector this is the perfect reference book to own. Mercian regiment doubleheaded eagle army cap badge.
Royal mercian and lancastrian yeomanry, westminster dragoons no ty in silver plate. History note the cheshire regiment, so named, was a regular infantry regiment of the british army from 1881 until 2007. The picture colour may vary due to light variation when the picture was taken. Snaith and son ltd are leading military tailors, outfitters and medalists. 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 is an infantry regiment of the. The eagle in silver anodize, with the remainder in gold anodize. Here are listed some of the british military cap badges that i have in stock. Royal mercian lancastrian yeomanry regiment history, war. The current regiments had all served in the mercian brigade whose regular battalions had worn the badge from 1963 to 1970. Feb 5, 2018 the mercian regiment is an infantry regiment of the british army, which is recruited from the five counties that formed the ancient kingdom of mercia. Edwards crown, in a voided centre a double headed eagle. The regiment also has a strong history of volunteers and this continues today with the 4th battalion mercian regiment.
Each soldier and officer on parade wore oak leaves behind their mercian eagle cap badge in their beret or hat because royalty was present. Guidance in identifying fake british regimental cap badges. The mercian regiment is the heart of englands infantry, recruiting from the five counties which formed the ancient kingdom of mercia. Palekh artists book regiment soviet russian palekh 1959 about the word of artists igor. The mercian regiment the heart of englands 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 speed of the armoured role to fearsome effect on exercise and operations. This tradition comes to the mercians from the cheshire regiment now 1st bn the mercian regt. The mercian regiment is an infantry regiment of the british army, which is recruited from the five counties that formed the ancient kingdom of mercia.
Staffords, worcesters and from 1963 sherwood foresters wore the eagle as their cap badge until 1970. The regiment was created in 1881 under the childers reforms by the amalgamation of the 38th 1st staffordshire regiment of foot and the 80th staffordshire volunteers regiment of foot. The attached image provides further information, including details on how to become an annual subscriber. These became its 1st, 2nd and 3rd battalions respectively. Fully printed regimental towel choose cap badge british army. Cap badges all british army formations have regimental or corps affiliations which come with emotional loyalties, preferences and distinctions. 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. Armed forcesbadge designbritish armycoat of armscomic books artflag. Explore the history and collections of the mercian regiment by visiting the museum of the mercian. The regiment marches past to the air of highland laddie. Defence chiefs have ordered senior officers of one of the armys newest regiments to redesign its cap badge because it is not traditional. It also became the badge of the mercian volunteers, a territorial unit which remained when the mercian brigade disbanded.
After leofrics death in 1057, his widow lived on until sometime between the norman conquest of 1066 and 1086. I would like to get hold of a genuine cap badge of this regiment as a 30th birthday gift for my son. The regiment saw service in the second boer war, world war i and world war ii. The regiment has received the freedom of several locations throughout its history. Cheshire, derbyshire, nottinghamshire, staffordshire and worcestershire. Mercian regiment beret cap badge john bull clothing. Some hsf battery, squadron or company officers and soldiers wore the cap badge of their higher formation. I have looked at so many, your guide about fakes, was very informative. The trustees of the wfr museum sherwood foresters collection of the mercian regiment fully support your project and endeavour to publish a book on one of our antecedent battalions, the 7th robin hoods battalion the sherwood foresters nottinghamshire and derbyshire regiment. Multiple items are shipped at no extra postage cost depending on weight.
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. The mercian regiment cap badge is also that of a doubleheaded eagle, but is slightly different in design from that above. Mercian regiment capbadge cheshire military museum. 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. In 1999, it absorbed a squadron from the queens own yeomanry, bringing it to a strength of four squadrons plus the headquarters squadron. Each of our tshirts, polo shirts, hoodies, fleeces and sweatshirts have the regiment logo professionally embroidered on each product individually. Even so it is possible that thorold, who appears in the domesday book as sheriff of lincolnshire, was her brother. This consisted of a gold saxon crown over a silver doubleheaded. Regiments strangled chicken badge rejected telegraph. The south staffordshire regiment was a line infantry regiment of the british army in existence for only 68 years. The mercian regiment is an infantry regiment of the british army. The regiments cap badge is a double headed mercian eagle with saxon.
If you do not see the badge that you are looking for, please fill out the enquiry form. Three territorial army regiments were also merged to form the new regiment s 4th battalion, operating in a light infantry role. As part of the reforms, all regiments in the brigade adopted a common cap badge in 1958. This is a collection only auction and cash on collection please, from delivered anywhere in uk. The hereford platoon wore the light infantry cap badge but reported to its mercian worcester company headquarters until 1985, when it gained independence, transferring to the 5th battalion the light infantry. Soldiers representing each of the three amalgamating regiments the 22nd cheshire, the staffordshire and the worcestershire and sherwood foresters regiments removed their old berets and cap badges and replaced them with the new beret and cap badge insignia of the mercian regiment. This cap badge is manufactured for the mod and as such will come in a military issue. Genuine latest british army issue mercianyorks mercian regimentyorkshire regiment khaki wool beret. Home badge categories staybrite badges regimental cap badges. Interested in all aspects of militariamilitary history but especially insignia and history of.
We provide quality military products at competitive prices. The mercian regiment cheshire, worcesters and foresters, and staffords is an infantry regiment of the british army, which is recruited from the five counties that formed the ancient kingdom of mercia. Mercian regiment beret cap badge british military army metal. The history of the worcestershire regiment booklet, dated 1918. In october 2006, the rmly became a single cap badge regiment, when the individual cap badges of each squadron were replaced by the newly designed rmly cap badge. Hsf formations were part of that system and some were transferred from one formation to another during their existence. The mercian regiment recruits and is manned by soldiers from the midlands and cheshire. The worcestershire regiment g p 1660 postcard military cap, british army, first world, army. The regiment has deployed on eight operational deployments since its formation, making it one of the. Mercian brigade cap badge mercian regiment selection of. This incorporates the mercian eagle from the queens own mercian yeomanry with the red rose from the duke of lancasters own. A silver and gilt badge with red enamel with slider attached. Based in lichfield, the regimental headquarters of the mercian regiment administrates the regiment and acts as a home headquarters for the wider mercian regimental family. Cap badge, mazeas m167 super regiment canadian rupert m167 m.
The mercian brigade cap badge featured a doubled headed crowned eagle with outspread wings, similar to what was later adopted by the mercian regiment in 2007. It contains among other things, the roll of honour book, and anderson and second world war. History 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 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. Classic lapel pin badge design butterfly pincoloured enamelgiltchrome depending on design as picturedcomes in presentation boxour store also stocks tie clips and cufflinks of this regiment. Mercian regiment tie, the mercians tie, mercian regimental braces, mercians bow tie, mercian regiment watch strap, mercian regiment socks, mercian regiment cufflinks, blazer badge, cummerbund and other mercians regimental gifts at the mercian regiment shop. Worcestershire militaria museum the worcestershire. Genuine issue british army mercianyorks khaki beret.
The regiments cap badge is a double headed mercian eagle with. Military cap military humor army badges army hat british army commonwealth. P ostage and despatch all uk items sent via 1st class recorded delivery signed for. The mercian regiment cheshire, worcesters and foresters, and. Mercian regiment lapel badge british military store. The london regiment, a territorial army regiment, is over 20 battalions. Current mod issue metal other ranks beret cap badge. Found in the a pocket were two worcestershire regiment cap badges with slides attachment.
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