martyboy2 of Britain
Royal Greenjackets Kings Royal Rifle Corps ( Black over Red)
l bought this at an auction recently. The first one that l have ever seen for sale.
Active 1966 / 2007
Motto Swift and Bold
Though The Royal Greenjackets had a short regimental life they can trace their earliest beginnings to 1802.
They were trained to fight in small groups and were all highly trained marksmen.
The weapon that they were given was the first rifle issued in the British Army. The Martin Baker rifle was highly effective and had a longer range than the Brown Bess musket issued to the army line regiments.
The bugle badge originated from their earliest beginnings. Line regiments in battle were given instructions from the drum. As these riflemen were often out of sight it was found that the bugle was a better tool to forward instructions as the sound travelled further. They wore a green uniform which was the earliest form of camouflage. They also march at 180 paces a minute as opposed to the traditional120 paces used by the line regiments. When ever there was a preparation to battle they needed to get into position at the front very quickly. This tradition is still carried out when training in todays Rifle regiments
Royal Greenjackets Kings Royal Rifle Corps ( Black over Red)
l bought this at an auction recently. The first one that l have ever seen for sale.
Active 1966 / 2007
Motto Swift and Bold
Though The Royal Greenjackets had a short regimental life they can trace their earliest beginnings to 1802.
They were trained to fight in small groups and were all highly trained marksmen.
The weapon that they were given was the first rifle issued in the British Army. The Martin Baker rifle was highly effective and had a longer range than the Brown Bess musket issued to the army line regiments.
The bugle badge originated from their earliest beginnings. Line regiments in battle were given instructions from the drum. As these riflemen were often out of sight it was found that the bugle was a better tool to forward instructions as the sound travelled further. They wore a green uniform which was the earliest form of camouflage. They also march at 180 paces a minute as opposed to the traditional120 paces used by the line regiments. When ever there was a preparation to battle they needed to get into position at the front very quickly. This tradition is still carried out when training in todays Rifle regiments