The military historian, Sir Arthur Bryant, wrote of the Regiment: ‘An immaculate record in adherence to its simple creed and morality as that of the old 43rd and 52nd: North America, the Peninsular War, the field of Waterloo, the Delhi Gate, the deck of the...
Fears of French invasion led to the government somewhat reluctantly bowing in May 1859 to the volunteer offers that began to pour in. Corps had to apply to the Lord Lieutenant for authorisation and also required a safe rifle range of at least 200 yards, a secure...
Found at Hambleden in Bucks by a metal detectorist, who has kindly donated it to the Trust, the copper alloy badge inscribed 1st Regiment Bucks Yeomanry appears to be the ornament from the right side of a Tarleton Helmet as worn between 1803 and around 1822 when the...
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