[6] The regiment fought at the battles of Steenkerque in August 1692,[6] and Landen in July 1693[7] and the Siege of Namur in summer 1695. its 'ancient badge' it was confirmed to the Regiment by the Royal Warrant Its lineage is … the colour was changed to blue. The men continued to wear their Border Regiment cap badge on the black beret of the RAC, as did all infantry units converted in the same way. the kings own border regiment qc aa cap badge. The Border Regiment was an infantry regiment of the line in the British Army, which was formed in 1881 by the amalgamation of the 34th (Cumberland) Regiment of Foot and the 55th (Westmorland) Regiment of Foot. played by the 34th (Cumberland) Regiment of Foot in the retreat from Fontenoy in 1745. In 2015 the King's Royal Hussars Life Guards Cap Badge Life Guards Cypher Light Dragoons Light Infantry London Irish Rifles London Regiment London Scottish Regiment ... King's Own Royal Border Regiment Beanie Hat Price includes embroidered badge as shown % £10.95. [16], When the American Revolutionary War began in 1774, it was sent to North America; over the next three years, it took part in numerous actions, including Lexington and Concord, Bunker Hill, Long Island and the Battle of White Marsh in December 1777. [44] It served on the Western Front for the rest of the war. On 9 October 1940, it was renumbered as the 10th Battalion. the badge is probably a restrike and am selling it as such. In 1931 a LMS railway locomotive was named The 8th (Service) Battalion was formed in October 1914; it was attached to 76th Brigade in 25th Division; it landed in France in September 1915 and served on the Western Front for the war: it helped to slow the German Advance at the Battle of St. Quentin on 21 March 1918. [34] The regiment was relieved in 1837 and headed to India. tropical helmets and patches with "V" above the word "Lancaster" on The King's Own came to Lancaster and in 1881 the title became again to The King's Own Royal Regiment (Lancaster), which it [17] In early 1778, it returned to Saint Lucia where it was part of the garrison during the December 1778 naval battle of St. Lucia, part of the Anglo-French War. [42], In 1921, the regiment was re-designated the King's Own Royal Regiment (Lancaster).[46]. View larger or alternative image. In 1703, when obscure. Top Rated Seller Top Rated Seller. one of the first to ally with him when he landed at Torbay in 1688. Detachments were stationed in Sydney, Tasmania, Victoria, South Australia and Swan River. The 3/4th Battalion was formed June 1915 as a reserve battalion; it amalgamated with 2/4th Battalion in January 1916. Price: £12.50. surrounded by the Laurel Wreath which marks the conspicuous part The 2/5th Battalion was formed September 1914 as a 2nd Line duplicate of 1/5th Battalion; it was attached to the 164th (North Lancashire) Brigade of the 55th (West Lancashire) Division February 1915, then to 170th (2/1st North Lancashire) Brigade of 57th (2nd West Lancashire) Division; it landed in France February 1917. The 11th (Service) Battalion was formed in August 1915 as a Bantam battalion; it was attached to 120th Brigade in 40th Division; it landed in France in June 1916 and was disbanded in February 1918. Scarce WWII King's Own Rifles of Canada Cap Badge with King's Crown - Re-strike. R. In 1920 the title changed A Lion first appears on the, The Regimental title has an After service in the First and Second World Wars, it was amalgamated into The King's Own Royal Border Regiment in 1959. and when this was done to a scarlet uniform, it would of course shipping: + $14.95 shipping . All medals to the King's Own in the South African War (1899-1902) and the [42][43], The 1st Battalion landed at Boulogne in August 1914 as part of the 12th Brigade in the 4th Division of the British Expeditionary Force. "King's Own". British King's Own Royal Border Regiment Cap Badge (23535) $14.99. British, 4th Foot, King's Own Royal Regiment Number 4 Badge (23554) $19.95. [3] From 1690 to 1691, it served in the Williamite War in Ireland, including the Battle of the Boyne[4] and sieges of Cork and Limerick. The Lion of England was first used as a badge around 1774 on the officers [28] It embarked for North America in June 1814[29] for service in the War of 1812 and saw action at the Battle of Bladensburg in August 1814, the Burning of Washington later in August 1814[30] the Battle of Baltimore in September 1814,[31] and the Battle of New Orleans in January 1815, as well as the capture of Fort Bowyer in February 1815. [53][54], In June 1939, the 56th Anti-Tank Regiment spun off a duplicate unit, the 66th Anti-Tank Regiment, which served in Home Forces throughout the war, mainly with the 55th (West Lancashire) Infantry Division. With the creation of the Duke of Lancaster's Regiment the Lion of In 1958 the Regiment joined the Lancastrian Brigade and amalgamated with the Border Regiment, becoming King's Own Royal Border Regiment, adopting the Lancastrian Brigade badge. $9.00 shipping. King's Own, circa 1908-12. Kings Own Royal Border Regiment. On the outbreak of war, the 56th Anti-Tank Regiment mobilised in the 42nd (East Lancashire) Division, with which it served in the Battle of France in May 1940 and was evacuated at Dunkirk. Authorisation to recruit the regiment was given on 13 July 1680 to the Earl of Plymouth, an illegitimate son of Charles II; its nominal strength was 1,000 men, half recruited in London by Lieutenant-Colonel Charles Trelawny and half from the West Country. [42], The 3rd (Reserve) Battalion remained in the United Kingdom throughout the war and supplied drafts of trained infantrymen as replacements to the regular battalions that were serving overseas. No overseas bidders please. Available in packs of 4 Large and 4 Small. wording 'Lancaster'. [57], Before the war, the 5th Battalion, King's Own transferred from 164th (North Lancashire) Infantry Brigade, 55th (West Lancashire) Infantry Division to 126th (East Lancashire) Infantry Brigade, 42nd (East Lancashire) Infantry Division. Tropical Helmet with red cloth and embroidered badge, 1st Battalion, Men of the Volunteer Battalions on parade at Bowerham Barracks, CHOICE OF 4 COLOURS. Here, the bulk of the battalion was captured by the Germans on 16 November, after the Battle of Leros, with only 57 officers and men managing to escape the island. of 1st July 1751. When the division was converted to armour, becoming the 42nd Armoured Division, in October 1941, 5th Battalion was transferred to the Royal Armoured Corps and became the 107th Regiment Royal Armoured Corps. Pair of King's Own Royal Border Regiment (KING'S OWN/BORDER) Shoulder Titles. In 1751 the title [58][59] The regiment continued to wear the King's Own cap badge on the black beret of the Royal Armoured Corps, as did all infantry units converted in this way. a Tactical Recognition Flash to be worn on the right sleeve of combat one of the first to ally with him when he landed at Torbay in 1688. [41], The 8th Battalion joined the Malta garrison in August 1941 and served through the Siege. the alternative title of 4th Foot was also used. The Kings Own Royal Border Regiment Bi-Metal Queens Crown Cap Badge £9.00 - £15.00 The Kings Own Royal Border Regiment Bi-Metal Cap Badge Product code: KINGS-OWN-R … In what remains one of the worst naval disasters in British history, the fleet ran aground in thick fog and over 890 men lost, including 200 members of the regiment. or Best Offer +C $3.98 shipping. [12] Sent to Flanders in 1744 during the War of the Austrian Succession, it garrisoned Ghent and when the 1745 Jacobite Rising broke out in August, it was transferred to Scotland and fought at the Battle of Falkirk Muir in January 1746. Extended Information. Disbanded Cap badges . [13], Following the army reforms of 1751, the regiment was retitled 4th (King's Own) Regiment of Foot. British King's Own Royal Border Regiment Cap Badge (23535) C $19.88. In August 1942, the battalion embarked from Egypt for Cyprus, but the transport was torpedoed and the troops had to return and re-embark later. In 1959, the regiment was amalgamated with the Border Regiment to form the King's Own Royal Border Regiment. The King's Own Royal Regiment (Lancaster) was a line infantry regiment of the British Army. [42], The 6th (Service) Battalion was formed in August 1914; it was attached to 38th Brigade in 13th (Western) Division; it landed at Gallipoli July 1915 and later served in Mesopotamia. [55][56] In September 1941, the 56th and 66th Anti-Tank Regiments each provided a battery to help form a new regiment for overseas service, 83rd Anti-Tank Regiment. The 1st Battalion was reformed in 25th Indian Infantry Brigade, on 30 January 1944, by amalgamating with the 8th Battalion, King's Own. The new 107th Regiment went on to serve in the North-west Europe from 1944-1945. Kings Own Royal Border Regiment Bi Metal Cap Badge- Badges of the World. England has been relegated to being the collar dog. Queen's Own Regiment of Foot. [60] However, the regiment was disbanded in December 1943 and a few of its officers and men were sent to 151st Regiment Royal Armoured Corps, which had been converted from the 10th Battalion, King's Own. Home; Wish List (0) Account; Shopping Cart; Checkout; ... Kings Own Royal Border Regiment Bi Metal Cap Badge Product Code: IN2039A. slider/bar at the rear. It later served with the 17th Indian Infantry Brigade. Kings Own Royal Border Regiment Bi Metal Cap Badge with fixing . 1702) granted the Lion in recognition of the fact that the Regiment was the buttons from around 1808 and on the officers forage cap from 1834. The King's Own came to Lancaster and in 1881 the title became, In 1920 the title changed Slouch hat worn in the South African War with diamond patch, badge and Home / Badges / British Anodised Badges - Stay-bright / Infantry Post 1961 / KINGS OWN ROYAL BORDER REGIMENT a/a Cap Badge KINGS OWN ROYAL BORDER REGIMENT a/a Cap Badge £ 4.50 In good condition complete with slider. © 2012 Trustees of the King's Own Royal The buttons are flat yellow/gold in colour engraved with ‘Cap Badge’ (Gilt Buttons). [51] From November 1944 to February 1945, the battalion was assigned to 14th Airlanding Brigade in 44th Indian Airborne Division. auxiliary territorial service (ats) argyll & sutherland highlanders (a&sh) Army Catering Corps. KINGS OWN ROYAL BORDER REGIMENT CAP BADGE PRINTED ON A CAP. Blackwatch. [41], The 7th Battalion served with the 71st Independent Infantry Brigade before being sent to form part of the Gibraltar garrison, with the 2nd Gibraltar Brigade, in June 1942. … The Regiment was raised in Previous names include the 2nd Tangier Regiment, Her Royal Highness the Duchess of York and Albany's Regiment of Foot, The Queen's Regiment of Foot, and The King’s Own Regiment. As Ending Thursday at 4:15PM PDT 2d 4h. [36] After the Childers reforms took effect, the regiment contained the following battalions:[37], The 2nd Battalion embarked for South Africa in December 1899, to serve in the Second Boer War, and saw action at the Battle of Spion Kop in January 1900. This was often shortened [34], During the Crimean War, the regiment fought at the Battle of Alma in September 1854 and Battle of Inkerman in November 1854 and took part in the Siege of Sevastopol in winter 1854. was worn on the left of the hat with a red diamond backing. [47], The 2nd Battalion formed part of the British garrison of Jerusalem when war broke out. area. the sides. In Italy, on 30 January 1944, the 8th Battalion was disbanded and its personnel merged with the few surviving remnants of the 1st Battalion, King's Own, which had been virtually lost during the fighting at Leros. The 10th (Reserve) Battalion was formed in October 1914; it remained in the United Kingdom and supplied drafts to the Service battalions overseas; it converted into 43rd Training Reserve Battalion in September 1916. [61], After being evacuated at Dunkirk, the 6th Battalion later served in a succession of Home Forces formations: 218th Independent Infantry Brigade (Home), 48th Division, 54th Division, 76th Division. Regiment or The Earl of Plymouth's Regiment of Foot for Tangier. of Foot, but when the Duchess became Queen Consort in 1685 the title usually abbreviated to The King's Own Regiment of Foot. Badges On Mugs King's Own Royal Border Regiment A5 . In May 1943, the battalion returned to Syria, and then it joined 234th Infantry Brigade in the Aegean Islands in October 1943. The King's Own Royal Border Regiment was an infantry regiment of the British Army, part of the King's Division, formed in 1959. 107 RAC War Diary February 1945, The National Archives, file WO 171/4717. As It served under various titles and fought in many wars and conflicts, including both the First and the Second World Wars, from 1680 to 1959. The Red Diamond - The origins of the red diamond are somewhat [33], Detachments of the regiment were used as guards upon convict ships travelling to Australia, with the detachments arriving from 1832. became 4th Regiment or King's Own Royal Regiment of Foot. Details about KINGS OWN ROYAL BORDER REGIMENT CAP BADGE PRINTED ON A CAP. was Members who served with Kings Own Royal Border Regiment. worn by the soldiers of the King's Own Royal Border Regiment, but surrounded by the Laurel Wreath which marks the conspicuous part played by the 34th (Cumberland) Regiment of Foot in the retreat from Fontenoy in 1745. It formed 41 and 46 Columns in the Second Chindit Campaign, crossing into Burma in March 1944 and being flown out to India in July 1944. The 3/5th Battalion was formed June 1915 as a reserve battalion; it remained in the United Kingdom and supplied drafts of trained infantrymen to the 1/5th and 2/5th battalions; it 5th (Reserve) Battalion. 1680 and it is believed that King William III (ruling between 1689 and jun 9, 2015 - ww1 kosb (kings own scottish borderers) fretted cap badge The regiment received the freedom of Lancaster in 1953, before being amalgamated with the Border Regiment into the King's Own Royal Border Regiment on 31 October 1959. and other ranks shoulder belt plates, and the shako-plate from 1800, on The 12th (Reserve) Battalion was formed in January 1916; it remained in the United Kingdom and supplied drafts to the Service battalions overseas; it converted into 76th Training Reserve Battalion in September 1916. area. 0 bids. A Lion first appears on the Regimental Colour of 1751. White tropical helmet with red cloth diamond and metal badge, 1st remained until amalgamation with The Border Regiment in 1959, when it The King's Own (Royal Lancaster Regiment). Regiment Museum, The Regiment was raised in 33rd Anti Aircraft Brigade Printed Cloth Shoulder Patch (13824) [63] In March 1943, the battalion was sent to India where it joined 150th Indian Training Brigade but it did not see action against the Japanese. to Royal Lancaster Regiment and its abbreviated form was R. Lanc. First World War (1914-1919) are marked R. Lanc. Payment by PayPal or cash on collection only. was again changed to The Queen's Regiment of Foot. For more original cap badges for sale, click here. worn by the soldiers of the King's Own Royal Border Regiment, but Special Reserve (formerly Militia) battalion, CS1 maint: BOT: original-url status unknown (, These were the 3rd Battalion (Special Reserve), with the 4th Battalion at. $9.00 shipping. Battalion, King's Own, circa 1908-12. [32] It briefly returned to England in May 1815, before embarking for Flanders a few weeks later to fight at the Battle of Waterloo in June. 1684 the title was changed to The Duchess of York and Albany's Regiment C $40.00. On St,George’s Day in 1970 the Regiment took the Lion and Reef cap badge in place of the old Lancastrian Brigade Badge. An anodised Queen's crown cap badge for the King's Own Royal Border Regiment. When the brigade was converted into a tank brigade in December 1941, the battalion became the 151st Regiment Royal Armoured Corps. The Regimental title has an He was briefly replaced by the loyalist Charles Orby, then reinstated when James went into exile. Regiment of Foot, at which it remained for nearly one hundred years [38], In 1908, the Volunteers and Militia were reorganised nationally, with the former becoming the Territorial Force and the latter the Special Reserve;[39] the regiment now had one Reserve and two Territorial battalions. R. Regiment was raised in London and Plymouth as T, With the accession of King The museum, which opened in 1929, exhibits regimental uniforms, medals, regalia, silver, paintings, medals, weapons and other memorabilia reflecting the regiment's history. (Cumberland) The Border Regiment, Other Rank's Cap Badge. Lancaster, ready to depart for the South African War in 1900, with [42], The 1/4th Battalion was mobilised in the 164th (North Lancashire) Brigade of the 55th (West Lancashire) Division; it was temporarily attached to 154th (3rd Highland) Brigade in 51st (Highland) Division and landed in France in May 1915; it returned to 164 Brigade in January 1916. Durham light infantry (dli) duke of Edinburgh royal regiment (derr) green jackets. This is a high quality Cap Badge for the Kings Own Royal border Regiment it is made from bi metal. [41] All four units served with the British Expeditionary Force as GHQ (General Headquarters) troops during the 1940 campaign in both France and Belgium. With the accession of King became The King's Own Royal Border Regiment. incorrect, this was to connect the lion with the laurel and allow the [41], The 6th, 7th, 8th and 9th Battalions were all formed in 1940 as pioneer battalions and raised specifically for hostilities-only. 9/12 Lancers. [41][68] 10th Battalion was assigned to 225th Independent Infantry Brigade (Home), formed for service in the United Kingdom. Size Large 2cm. King's Own Royal Border Regiment Cap Badge. Own Royal Border Regiment did not feature, correctly, the crown. The following battalions served during the Second World War: The 1st Battalion, King's Own was stationed in Malta on the outbreak of war, moving to Karachi in British India at the end of 1939. Then a residential tour based at Ballykinler on the outskirts of Londonderry, N. Ireland, from 1972-73. The red had appeared as the Ref: 0077-000-510-000. Buy it now - Kings Own Royal Border Regiment (King's) Cap Badge QC Bi-Metal Slider Add to Watch list. [11], With the accession of George I in 1714, it was retitled The Kings Own and spent the next 30 years in Scotland and England. 5th Bn. The 7th (Service) Battalion was formed in September 1914; it was attached to 56th Brigade in 19th (Western) Division; it landed in France in July 1915 and was disbanded February 1918 due to an Army-wide reorganisation. Regimental museum. The 12th Battalion was formed on 1 January 1917 from 41st Provisional Battalion (TF) in 218th Brigade of 73rd Division, a Home Defence formation; it was disbanded March 1918. [49] The battalion served with 16th Infantry Brigade of 6th Infantry Division (later redesignated 70th Infantry Division) in the defence of Tobruk and later formed part of the garrison of Ceylon. 1680 and it is believed that King William III (ruling between 1689 and cap badge. This regiment served in Iraq, Palestine and Egypt. [10] In 1711, it was redesignated line infantry and took part in the Quebec Expedition. shoulder titles were removed from tunics and applied the headwear, In 1970 the King's Own Royal Border Regiment regained a degree of individual identity with its own cap badge that featured the traditional royal lion. WWII Royal Montreal Regiment Canada Cap Badge with Kings Crown. [8] After the Treaty of Ryswick in 1697, it was reduced in strength and used to garrison Plymouth and Penryn. [51] The battalion was disbanded after the war in 1947. Made by J R Gaunt, Birmingham. [1] Raised for service in the Tangier Garrison, it was known as the 2nd Tangier Regiment; Plymouth died shortly after arriving in Tangier and Edward Sackville assumed command, with Trelawney formally appointed as colonel in 1682. of 1st July 1751. At the Battle of Culloden in April, it was based in the front line and took the brunt of the Jacobite charge; it suffered the heaviest casualties on the government side, with 18 dead and 108 wounded. WW2 The King's Own Lancaster. It subsequently served in Iraq and Syria with 25th Indian Infantry Brigade, with which it served until October 1943, of 10th Indian Infantry Division. CHOICE OF 4 COLOURS. [41][66] The battalion was transferred to the Royal Artillery and was converted into the 90th Anti-Tank Regiment, Royal Artillery, serving with the 45th Division from February 1942 until November 1943 when it was disbanded. In 1680 the Regiment was raised in London and Plymouth as The Second Tangier From 1970 to 2006 the Lion of England [19] After returning to England, it embarked for the Netherlands in September 1799 and fought at the Battle of Alkmaar in October 1799 during the Anglo-Russian invasion of Holland. 1904 the shape of the backing was changed to a rectangle and in 1912 interesting history, and has been changed many times. Tangier was abandoned in 1… or Royal Regiment of Marines, changing again in 1710 to The George I the title was altered to His Majesty's Own Regiment of Foot, [67], The 50th (Holding) Battalion was formed in the United Kingdom on 28 May 1940. until in 1865 the title became 4th(or King's Own Royal) Regiment of After service in the First and Second World Wars, it was amalgamated into The King's Own Royal Border Regiment in 1959. It also saw action in Abyssinia in 1868, and in South Africa in 1879. [42], The 2/4th Battalion was formed September 1914 as a 2nd Line duplicate of 1/4th Battalion; it became the 4th (Reserve) Battalion and absorbed 5th (Reserve) Battalion 1916; it was stationed in Dublin from June 1918. In [5] When the war ended with the October 1691 Treaty of Limerick, it returned to England. backing colour the the helmet badges in 1880. interesting history, and has been changed many times. ... to form the King's Own Royal Border Regiment on 1 October 1959. [70], After the war, all the units created during the war were disbanded; also, following Indian independence, there was no longer a need to maintain such a large overseas garrison and thus the 2nd Battalion was disbanded in 1948. [1], When the War of the Spanish Succession began in 1702, it was reformed as a regiment of marines and fought at the Battle of Vigo Bay in October 1702[9] and the capture of Gibraltar in August 1704. reorganised and Infantry Regiments were given a distinctive recruiting The following members of the regiment were awarded the Victoria Cross: The King's Own Royal Regiment Museum is part of the Lancaster City Museum in Lancaster, Lancashire. [22] It returned to the Peninsula in October 1810[23] where it fought at the Siege of Badajoz in March 1812,[24] the Battle of Salamanca in July 1812[25] and the Battle of Vitoria in June 1813[26] as well as the Siege of San Sebastián in September 1813. reorganised and Infantry Regiments were given a distinctive recruiting Dealer based in London UK It reconverted to the anti-tank role in late 1944 and in June 1945 it returned to India as a Royal Artillery training unit. Thank you very much for you interest in this blog. Please Note: All blazer buttons are made to order and have a lead time of approx 7 – 14 days [71], The regiment's battle honours were as follows:[41]. Authorisation to recruit the regiment was given on 13 July 1680 to the Earl of Plymouth, an illegitimate son of Charles II; its nominal strength was 1,000 men, half recruited in London by Lieutenant-Colonel Charles Trelawny and half from the West Country. The Kings (Liverpool & Manchester) King's Regiment Staybrite Cap Badge - Staybright £7.99. [18], The regiment was sent to Nova Scotia in May 1787 and took part in the capture of Saint Pierre and Miquelon in May 1793. [20], The regiment was sent to Portugal in August 1808[21] for service in the Napoleonic Wars and fought under General Sir John Moore at the Battle of Corunna in January 1809, before being evacuated to England later that month. Welcome to Forces Reunited the place where you can find information and friends from Kings Own Royal Border Regiment.. We are the largest and fastest growing community of UK forces veterans on the web with over 500,000 members! (Queen Victoria's Rifles) London Regiment Cap Badge - King's Crown. WW2 The King's Own Lancaster Regiment Cap Badge it is in mint condition and comes complete with its original twin shank & cotter split pin fitting. [2] Tangier was abandoned in 1684 and on returning to England, the regiment was given the title Her Royal Highness the Duchess of York and Albany's Regiment of Foot; after James II became monarch in 1685, this changed to The Queen's Regiment of Foot. Kings Own Royal Regiment (Lancaster) Anodised Cap Badge. British Army militaria badges and cloth insignia for sell from World War Two. [64] It was assigned to the 232nd Infantry Brigade and briefly joined the 233rd Infantry Brigade. Small 1.3cm. War) the slouch hat replaced the forage cap and The King's Own badge The embroidered cap badge of the King's [27] It then pursued the French Army into France and saw action at the Battle of the Nivelle in November 1813 and at the Battle of the Nive in December 1813. In 1953 and 1954, the 1st Battalion of the regiment was stationed in South Korea following the Korean War. Add to Basket. Foot. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. In the 1870s the army was In 1942, it was sent to join 70th Infantry Division in India, where it was converted into a Light Anti-Aircraft/Anti-Tank Regiment in 1943. provide a scarlet/red backing, cut to the shape of a diamond. Duke of Lancaster's Regiment re-introduced the Lion of England badge as Devon & dorset regiment. [14] At the start of the Seven Years' War in 1756, it was part of the Menorca garrison; forced to surrender in June it was transported to Gibraltar. [72], The colonels of the regiment were as follows:[41]. In 1680 the George I the title was altered to, In the 1870s the army was In this guise, it served in the Burma Campaign, mainly with 5th Indian Infantry Division. The reformed battalion, under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Richard Neville Anderson, later served in the Italian Campaign with 25th Indian Brigade for the rest of the war. its 'ancient badge' it was confirmed to the Regiment by the Royal Warrant dress. serving as Marines, the title became The Queen's Regiment of Marines, The Border Regiment was an infantry regiment of the line in the British Army, which was formed in 1881 by the amalgamation of the 34th (Cumberland) Regiment of Foot and the 55th (Westmorland) Regiment of Foot. [15] It spent the rest of the war in the West Indies, taking part in the capture of Guadeloupe, Martinique and Saint Lucia before returning home in July 1764. The 1st battalion went on to take a short introductory tour in N. Ireland in March 1971. It was nearly destroyed as a fighting unit at the Battle of Le Cateau on 26 August 1914, when it suffered some 400 casualties in a single two minute burst of machine gun fire. In November 1943, the battalion was moved to Palestine and then Italy with the 25th Indian Infantry Brigade, part of the 10th Indian Infantry Division. [50] In September 1943, the battalion was stationed with 70th Division at Bangalore in India when it was selected for attachment to the second Long Range Penetration or Chindits brigade (111th Indian Infantry Brigade) for the Burma Campaign. Colour: … [45], The 9th (Service) Battalion was formed in October 1914; it was attached to 65th Brigade in 22nd Division and served in Salonika. Wit regard to your query I am slightly concerned as to whether you would like to obtain a genuine badge of the Royal Hampshire Regiment, or the WWII Hampshire Regiment, the royal title (with a King’s Crown incorporated into the cap badge) only being conferred in 1947. [62] The battalion never again served overseas and was disbanded in July 1944. The 'Staybrite' King's Own Border cap badge included a crown, although The battalion, under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Hayman Hayman-Joyce, mobilised with the rest of the 42nd Division and served with the British Expeditionary Force in the battles of France and Belgium in 1940. [6], Transferred to Flanders in March 1692, it took part in the latter stages of the 1689 to 1697 Nine Years' War. Tags: beret badge, border badge, borderers badge, cap badge, K O R B R badge, King's Own Royal Border Regiment Staybrite Cap Badge, Kings own border regiment badge, KORBR badge, lion badge Cheshire regiment. 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