Royal Monmouthshire Royal Engineers (Militia) | |
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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 |
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, making it the second oldest regiment of the British Army (The Honourable Artillery Company was formed in 1537). The R Mon RE (M) became a militia unit in 1660 and then became a part of the Royal Engineers in 1877.[3]