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Cap badge of The Manchester Regiment, c1914
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This infantry regiment was formed in 1881. It went on to serve in many British Army campaigns until 1958, when it was merged into The King’s Regiment (Manchester and Liverpool).
Other ranks' cap badge, The South Wales Borderers, c1900
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This British Army infantry unit was formed in 1689. It served for 280 years until 1969, when it was merged into The Royal Regiment of Wales.
Other ranks' cap badge, The Queen’s Bays (2nd Dragoon Guards), c1920
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This cavalry regiment was formed in 1685. It fought in many British Army campaigns until 1959, when it was merged into the 1st The Queen's Dragoon Guards.
Other ranks’ cap badge, 1st The Royal Dragoons, c1935
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This unit was raised in 1661, making it one of the oldest cavalry regiments in British Army history. It served in many campaigns until 1969, when it was merged into The Blues and Royals.
Pelisse, Zieten Hussars, worn by The Duke of Connaught, 1900s
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These splendid items of uniform belonging to Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught and Strathearn, showcase the flamboyant fashion adopted by hussar units across Europe.
Cap badge, The Northumberland Fusiliers, c1920
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This infantry unit was raised in 1674 and subsequently served in many British Army campaigns during its long history. In 1968, it was amalgamated with three other fusilier regiments to form The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers.
Aden Emergency
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The Aden Emergency (1963-67) was an insurgency against British rule in the south of the Arabian Peninsula. The unrest hastened British plans for withdrawal and marked the end of 20 years of decolonisation.
National Army Museum announces free learning programme for schools
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Following the three-year £23.75 million redevelopment and reopening to the public on 30 March 2017, the National Army Museum announces the launch of its new Learning Programme.
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.
Morse Code Challenge
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Can you crack the code? Try our Morse code challenge at home!
Cap badge, 5th (Royal Irish) Lancers, c1903
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This cavalry regiment had an interrupted history. Raised in 1689, disbanded in 1799 and formed again in 1858, it served in several campaigns until 1922, when it was merged into the 16th/5th Lancers.