The Royal Regiment
of Fusiliers
of Fusiliers
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Welcome to the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers
Regimental Cap Badge & Crest
The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers (RRF) was formed by Royal Warrant on the 23rd
of April 1968. The Regiment was formed from four previous Regiments: The fifth
of foot, The Northumberland Fusiliers; The sixth of foot, the Royal Warwickshire
Fusiliers; The seventh of foot, The Royal Fusiliers; The twentieth of foot, The
Lancashire Fusiliers.
of April 1968. The Regiment was formed from four previous Regiments: The fifth
of foot, The Northumberland Fusiliers; The sixth of foot, the Royal Warwickshire
Fusiliers; The seventh of foot, The Royal Fusiliers; The twentieth of foot, The
Lancashire Fusiliers.
The Regiment started off with four battalions who absorbed some of the
traditions from each of the old Regiments: The uniform adopted was: the
Regimental Hackle from the fifth; the Cap Badge from the seventh; the
Collar badges from the seventh; the buttons from the sixth; the Stable
belt from the sixth.
traditions from each of the old Regiments: The uniform adopted was: the
Regimental Hackle from the fifth; the Cap Badge from the seventh; the
Collar badges from the seventh; the buttons from the sixth; the Stable
belt from the sixth.
Colonel of the Regiment
The Colonel of the Regiment is The Duke of Kent
The Colonel of the Regiment is The Duke of Kent
Regimental Headquarters: The Headquarters for
the Regiment is located at the Tower of London,
where one of the precursor Regiments ‘The Royal
Fusiliers’ was formed in 1685. It was the Kings
residence at the time, and the site of the Royal
Armoury.
the Regiment is located at the Tower of London,
where one of the precursor Regiments ‘The Royal
Fusiliers’ was formed in 1685. It was the Kings
residence at the time, and the site of the Royal
Armoury.
Regimental Days
The Regiment commemorates certain historical events and
traditions:
The Regiment commemorates certain historical events and
traditions:
St Georges Day ~ 23rd of April
Gallipoli Day ~ 25th of April
Albuhera Day ~ 16th of May
Normandy Day ~ 6th of June
Minden Day ~ 1st of August
Gallipoli Day ~ 25th of April
Albuhera Day ~ 16th of May
Normandy Day ~ 6th of June
Minden Day ~ 1st of August
The history and development of the British Army
march on. So does the demand and cost. Defence
reviews are often cost cutting measures to fit
affordability. The Fusiliers have had their share of
cuts since 1968:
4th Battalion disbanded in 1969
3rd Battalion disbanded in 1993
march on. So does the demand and cost. Defence
reviews are often cost cutting measures to fit
affordability. The Fusiliers have had their share of
cuts since 1968:
4th Battalion disbanded in 1969
3rd Battalion disbanded in 1993
Regimental Mascot
The current Regimental mascot is an Indian Black Buck
Antelope. This came with a precursor Regiment - The
Warwickshire Regiment in the amalgamation in 1963
The current Regimental mascot is an Indian Black Buck
Antelope. This came with a precursor Regiment -
Regimental Dress: The Regiment, like all Regiments has variations in uniform
which makes them unique to any other.
which makes them unique to any other.
Regimental Traditions
The Fusiliers honour certain past historical traditions which continue to this day.
The Fusiliers honour certain past historical traditions which continue to this day.
Regimental Colours
Each Battalion has two Colours. The Queen’s Colour and the
Regimental Colour. These are presented periodically by the
Royal Family. Old Colours are laid down and lie in various
locations, namely at the Regimental headquarters or in various
Cathedrals and churches around the UK.
Each Battalion has two Colours. The Queen’s Colour and the
Regimental Colour. These are presented periodically by the
Royal Family. Old Colours are laid down and lie in various
locations, namely at the Regimental headquarters or in various
Cathedrals and churches around the UK.
The two surviving Battalions! The ‘FIRST FUSILIERS’ and the ‘SECOND FUSILIERS’
have been and are constantly on call for the defence of the UK and its interests
and commitments overseas. The Regiment has been on the go “Full-on” in Iraq
and currently in Afghanistan.
have been and are constantly on call for the defence of the UK and its interests
and commitments overseas. The Regiment has been on the go “Full-
