The King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry, British Army

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THE KING'S OWN YORKSHIRE LIGHT INFANTRY, BRITISH ARMY

History: The Regiment was formed in 1881 by the amalgamation of the 51st (2nd Yorkshire, West Riding) Light Infantry and the 105th Madras Light Infantry (raised in 1839 as the 2nd Madras European Regiment (Light Infantry)).


Coat of arms (crest) of the The King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry, British Army

Official blazon

A French Horn, mouthpiece to the right, with the White rose of York in the twist. In silver plate, the rose on a ground of black enamel.

Origin/meaning

The French Horn symbolises the Light Infantry role. The White Rose is a symbol of Yorkshire.


Literature: Image from Regimental Badges by T.J. Edwards

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