28-12-2011, 22:27
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Re: Tyne Cot Headstone
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Originally Posted by lancsdave
Whats the relevance of Eygpt at the top Walter ?
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That badge was adopted by the East Lancs Regiment when it was formed in 1882.
The Lincolshire, Glostershire & the South Wales Border Regiments also have the Sphinx as part of their cap badge. They or their former Regiments were in Egypt in 1880, having a set to with the Ragheads.
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