Mercian Regiment
The Mercian Regiment (Cheshire, Worcesters and Foresters, and Staffords) is an infantry regiment of the British Army, which is recruited from five of the counties that formed the ancient kingdom of Mercia. Known as 'The Heart of England's Infantry', it was formed on 1 September 2007 by the amalgamation of three existing regiments. The Regiment has had fifteen operational deployments since its formation.
| Mercian Regiment (Cheshire, Worcesters and Foresters, and Staffords) | |
|---|---|
Cap badge of the regiment | |
| Active | 1 September 2007 – present |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Branch | British Army |
| Type | Line Infantry |
| Role | 1st Battalion – Armoured Infantry 4th Battalion – Army Reserve – Armoured Infantry |
| Size | Two battalions 1,155 personnel 1st Battalion – 732 4th Battalion – 423 |
| Part of | Queen's Division |
| Garrison/HQ | RHQ - Lichfield 1st Battalion - Bulford 4th Battalion - Wolverhampton |
| Nickname(s) | The Heart of England's Infantry |
| Motto(s) | "Stand Firm Strike Hard" |
| March | Wha Wadna Fecht for Charlie/Under the Double Eagle (Quick) Stand Firm and Strike Hard (Slow) |
| Mascot(s) | Ram (Lance Corporal Derby XXXII) |
| Engagements | |
| Commanders | |
| Colonel-in-Chief | The Prince of Wales |
| Colonel of the Regiment | Lieutenant General Ian Cave |
| Insignia | |
| Tactical Recognition Flash | |
| Arm Badge | Stafford Knot and Glider From Staffordshire Regiment |
| Abbreviation | MERCIAN MERC |
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