Sunday, 24 November 2024

The Royal English Regiment

 The reference to their uniform is the London Gazette 28th October 1679. I can't find it though. Anyone? 

From this page on the English Brigade in the Service of France

The Royal English Regiment

Sometimes referred to as Monmouth's Foot or the 'Old Battalion of Monmouth's Foot. It was rasied in England in 1672 and sent over to France, where it remained until recalled into England in 1678. Sixteen companies, totalling 2,000 men.

Services
1673 Siege of Maestricht
1674 Rhine Theatre under Turenne, Battle of Sintzheim, Battle of Entzheim
1675 Battle of Altenheim
1676 Siege of Philippsburg


Maastricht 1673

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