Royal Scots Regiment: Regimental 350th Anniversary Medal. Gilt & enamel. With integral top bar '1633-1983'

This regimental medal was struck and issued in 1983 in commemoration of 350 years of service, as the senior infantry regiment of the British Army

In 1983, it is recorded that a total of 963 x medals were issued to 'All-Ranks' of The Royal Scots (The Royal Regiment), then serving anywhere in the world, with the regiment, on secondment or, in positions of higher Army Command

The medal retaining its distinctive regimental riband in the colours of the Royal Scots

The Royal Scots held the distinction of the being the most senior (oldest) regiment of infantry in the British Army

The Royal Scots (The Royal Regiment), formed in 1633, was the oldest and senior infantry regiment in the British Army until its amalgamation in 2006, with the other Scottish Infantry Regiments to form The Royal Regiment of Scotland. The direct link was to their 1st Battalion, The Royal Scots Borderers or 1 SCOTS and, for former Reserve (Territorial) Army elements, 6 SCOTS. On 30 November (St Andrew's Day) 2021 The Royal Scots Borderers, 1st Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland paraded for the last time before their disbandment. On 1 December the former members of that Battalion re-badged as part of a new British Regular Army formation, The Ranger Regiment, to form their 1st Battalion. In 2024, The Royal Scots proud history and the Regiment's traditions are perpetuated through the new Regiment and, in particular the volunteers in 6 SCOTS

Condition: About EF

Code: 24212