| Royal Militia of the Island of Jersey | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Badge of the Royal Militia of the Island of Jersey | |
| Active | 1337–1946, 1987–present |
| Country |  United Kingdom |
| Branch | British Army |
| Type | Militia (United Kingdom) |
| Role | Military engineers |
| Garrison/HQ | Royal Engineer's Yard, Mount Bingham, St Helier (present day). |
| Battle honours | Battle of Jersey 1781 The Great War 1914–1918. |
Formed in 1337, the Royal Militia of the Island of Jersey can claim to be the oldest sub-unit of the British Army,[1] although, because it is not a regiment, and was disbanded for decades in the late 20th century, it is not the most senior.
- ^ T.F. Mills What is the Oldest/Senior Regiment in the British Army? (Archive of the Regiments.org page)