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Helmet plate, officer, 1st West India Regiment, c1880
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Raised in the 1790s to defend Britain's Caribbean colonies, the West India Regiments fought as infantry in several campaigns. They remained a part of the British Army until disbandment in 1927.
Other ranks' glengarry badge, The Royal Welch Fusiliers, c1874
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This infantry unit was formed in 1689 and primarily recruited in North Wales. Throughout its long history, it served in many British Army campaigns. In 2006, it was merged into The Royal Welsh.
Cap badge, The Devonshire Regiment, c1917
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This infantry unit was raised in 1685 and subsequently served in many British Army campaigns during its long history. In 1958, it was amalgamated with The Dorset Regiment to form the Devonshire and Dorset Regiment.
Cap badge, other ranks, King’s Regiment (Liverpool), c1927
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This infantry unit was raised in 1685 and subsequently served in many British Army campaigns during its long history. In 1958, it was amalgamated with The Manchester Regiment to form The King’s Regiment (Manchester and Liverpool).
Cap badge, The King's Own Scottish Borderers, c1930
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This infantry regiment was formed in 1689 and recruited in the south-east of Scotland. Its long service with the British Army continued until 2006, when it was merged into The Royal Regiment of Scotland.
Queen Mary's Army Auxiliary Corps personnel with bread for the troops, 1918
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To be effective, an army relies on good and plentiful food, especially on campaign. British Army food has evolved through the ages, ranging from bully beef and biscuits to veggie curries.
Cap badge, The Royal Scots (Lothian Regiment), c1910
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This Scottish infantry regiment was raised in 1633, making it the oldest in British Army history. After 373 years' distinguished service, it was amalgamated into The Royal Regiment of Scotland in 2006.
Cap badge, The Norfolk Regiment, 1919
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This infantry unit was raised in 1685 and subsequently served in many British Army campaigns during its long history. In 1959, it was amalgamated with The Suffolk Regiment to form the 1st East Anglian Regiment.
Other ranks' cap badge, The King's Own Royal Regiment (Lancaster), c1902
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This infantry unit was raised in 1680 and subsequently served in many British Army campaigns during its long history. In 1959, it was amalgamated with The Border Regiment to form The King’s Own Royal Border Regiment.
Soldiers of The 3rd (East Kent) Regiment of Foot (The Buffs) defending the Colours at Albuera, 1811
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Colours have been the focus of some of the most bitter fighting and magnificent acts of heroism in British Army history. Soldiers often fought to the last to preserve them in battle, and they continue to hold totemic significance for regiments today.
Bronze saker gun, 1530s
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Most of the objects held by the National Army Museum are in public ownership because of the generosity of individuals or organisations who have donated them.