The Royal Northumberland Fusiliers, British Army

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THE ROYAL NORTHUMBERLAND FUSILIERS, BRITISH ARMY

History: Raised in 1674 in the service of the Prince of Orange as The Irish Regiment. Placed on the English Establishment in 1685, designated in 1751 as 5th Foot. In 1968 amalgamated with The Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment), British Army, The Royal Warwickshire Fusiliers, British Army, The Lancashire Fusiliers, British Army to form The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers, British Army.

Coat of arms (crest) of the The Royal Northumberland Fusiliers, British Army

Official blazon

A grenade in gilt , or gilding metal; on the ball of the grenade in silver plate a circle inscribed Quo fata vocant (Whither the fates call) and within the circle St George killing the Dragon.

Origin/meaning

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

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