Royal Irish Fusiliers
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The Royal Irish Fusiliers (Princess Victoria's) was an Irish line infantry regiment of the British Army, formed by the amalgamation of the 87th (Prince of Wales's Irish) Regiment of Foot and the 89th (Princess Victoria's) Regiment of Foot in 1881. The regiment's first title in 1881 was Princess Victoria's (Royal Irish Fusiliers), changed in 1920 to the Royal Irish Fusiliers (Princess Victoria's). Between the time of its formation and Irish independence, it was one of eight Irish regiments.
Princess Victoria's (Royal Irish Fusiliers) Royal Irish Fusiliers (Princess Victoria's) | |
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Active | 1881–1968 |
Country | United Kingdom |
Branch | British Army |
Type | Infantry |
Role | Line infantry |
Size | 1–2 Regular battalions Up to 3 Militia and Special Reserve battalions |
Garrison/HQ | Gough Barracks, Armagh |
Nickname(s) | The Old Fogs, The Rollickers |
Motto(s) | Faugh-a-Ballagh (Clear the way) |
March | Quick: St Patrick's Day; Garry Owen; Barrosa |
Insignia | |
Hackle | Emerald Green |
In 1968, the Royal Irish Fusiliers (Princess Victoria's) was amalgamated with the other regiments of the North Irish Brigade, the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers and the Royal Ulster Rifles, to become the Royal Irish Rangers.