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Cap badge, 16th (The Queen’s) Lancers, c1900
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16th (The Queen’s) Lancers

This cavalry regiment was raised in 1759. It served in many British Army campaigns around the world until 1922, when it was merged into the 16th/5th Lancers.

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The Buffs (Royal East Kent Regiment)
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The Buffs (Royal East Kent Regiment)

The Buffs was one of the first infantry regiments of the British Army, with origins dating back to the 16th century.

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Other ranks' cap badge, The South Wales Borderers, c1900
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The South Wales Borderers

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.

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Portraits along a wall in the Conflict in Europe gallery
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Conflict in Europe gallery opens at the National Army Museum

5 April 2023: This April, the National Army Museum opens a new gallery, Conflict in Europe. Through extraordinary objects and engaging interactives, visitors will explore the role of the British Army in Europe, a story as relevant today as it was 350 years ago.

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Other ranks' cap badge, The Cheshire Regiment, c1914
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The Cheshire Regiment

This British Army infantry unit was formed in 1689. It fought in many campaigns until 2007, when it became part of The Mercian Regiment.

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Cap badge, other ranks’, The Royal Scots Greys (2nd Dragoons), c1902
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The Royal Scots Greys (2nd Dragoons)

Formed in 1681, this cavalry unit was Scotland's senior regiment. Its long and distinguished service with the British Army continued until 1971, when it was merged into The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards.

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Recruiting leaflet, Army Cadet Force, 1991
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Army Cadets: Interactive Timeline

Explore the history of the British Army Cadet Force and the Combined Cadet Force through this interactive timeline. 

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Helmet plate, officer, 1st West India Regiment, c1880
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The West India Regiments

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.

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Other ranks' glengarry badge, The Royal Welch Fusiliers, c1874
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The Royal Welch Fusiliers

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.

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Cap badge, The Devonshire Regiment, c1917
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The Devonshire Regiment

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.

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Cap badge, other ranks, King’s Regiment (Liverpool), c1927
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The King’s Regiment (Liverpool)

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).

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Cap badge, The King's Own Scottish Borderers, c1930
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The King’s Own Scottish Borderers

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.

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