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The Buffs (Royal East Kent Regiment), formerly the 3rd Regiment of Foot was an infantry regiment of the British Army until 1961. It had a history dating back to 1572 and was one of the oldest regiments in the British Army being third in order of precedence (ranked as the 3rd Regiment of the line). It provided distinguished service over a period of almost four hundred years accumulating one hundred and sixteen battle honours. Following a series of amalgamations since 1961 its lineage is today continued by the Princess of Wales's Royal Regiment.

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  • The Buffs (Royal East Kent Regiment), formerly the 3rd Regiment of Foot was an infantry regiment of the British Army until 1961. It had a history dating back to 1572 and was one of the oldest regiments in the British Army being third in order of precedence (ranked as the 3rd Regiment of the line). It provided distinguished service over a period of almost four hundred years accumulating one hundred and sixteen battle honours. Following a series of amalgamations since 1961 its lineage is today continued by the Princess of Wales's Royal Regiment.
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Garrison
  • Canterbury
Nickname
  • Howard's Buffs
  • The Old Buffs.
Type
Caption
  • Badge of The Buffs
Dates
  • 1572(xsd:integer)
Colors
  • Buff Facings
Unit Name
  • Royal East Kent Regiment ; 3rd Regiment of Foot)
notable commanders
Battles
  • Albuhera
  • Corunna
Anniversaries
  • Albuhera Day .
March
  • Quick: The Buffs
  • Slow: The Men of Kent
Motto
  • Veteri Frondescit Honore
  • Latin: "Its Ancient Honour Flourishes"; "Its Ancient Honour is Ever-Green"
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  • The Buffs (Royal East Kent Regiment), formerly the 3rd Regiment of Foot was an infantry regiment of the British Army until 1961. It had a history dating back to 1572 and was one of the oldest regiments in the British Army being third in order of precedence (ranked as the 3rd Regiment of the line). It provided distinguished service over a period of almost four hundred years accumulating one hundred and sixteen battle honours. Following a series of amalgamations since 1961 its lineage is today continued by the Princess of Wales's Royal Regiment.
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