| Royal Monmouthshire Royal Engineers (Militia) | |
|---|---|
 Insignia of the R Mon RE (M) | |
| Active | 1539–present |
| Country |  United Kingdom |
| Branch |  British Army |
| Type | Field Engineers |
| Size | Regiment 515 personnel[1] |
| Part of | 25 (Close Support) Engineer Group |
| Regimental HQ | Monmouth Castle, Monmouth |
| March | Ap Jenkyn (Regimental Quick March) |
| Engagements | |
| Commanders | |
| Royal Honorary Colonel | The Duke of Gloucester |
| Honorary Colonel | Colonel Ian Thompson TD R Mon RE (M) |
| Insignia | |
| Arm Badge | Militia Flash |
The Royal Monmouthshire Royal Engineers (Militia) is the most senior regiment of the British Army Reserve.[2] The regiment was formed in 1539 during the reign of by King Henry VIII. The R Mon RE (M) became a militia unit in 1660 and then became a part of the Royal Engineers in 1877.[3]
- ^ "Army – Question for Ministry of Defence". p. 1. Retrieved 14 December 2020.
- ^ "Seniority". www.monmouthcastlemuseum.org.uk. Retrieved 8 November 2021.
- ^ "Home". www.monmouthcastlemuseum-archives.org.uk. Retrieved 8 November 2021.