GR005 Devonshire & Dorset

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The Devonshire & Dorset Regiment

The Devonshire & Dorset Regiment was formed back in 1958 with the amalgamation of the Devonshire Regiment (11th Regiment of the Foot) and the Dorset Regiment (39th and 54th Regiments of the Foot) - two very famous regiments whose history can be traced back to the late 1600’s. The Battle Honours read like the history of the British Army as it has been involved in so many campaigns and this is reflected in the cap badge worn by the regiment today.

The Castle -This is the Castle of Exeter and came from the Devonshire Regiment Badge.
Semper Fidelis - (Ever Faithful) was the motto of the Devonshire Regiment and derives from the motto of the City of Exeter.
The Sphinx - came from the Dorset Regimental Badge, having been awarded to the 54th of Foot for service in Egypt during the Napoleonic Wars.
Marabout - A unique Battle Honour awarded to the 54th for capturing Fort Marabout in Egypt in 1801.
Primus in Indis - This was the motto of the Dorset Regiment. It was awarded to the 39th of Foot after the victorious battle at Plassey 1757 in India, where they were the only British line regiment to serve under Lord Clive.

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