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The Infantry was the [[British Army]]'s infantry branch. | The Infantry was the [[British Army]]'s infantry branch. | ||
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=== Insignia === | === Insignia === | ||
| − | [[File:Mercian uniform.jpg|thumb|left|The Mercian Regiment's uniform depicts the logo against a Union Flag background.]][[File:Infantry.png|thumb|right|The normal Infantry logo]] | + | [[File:Mercian uniform.jpg|thumb|left|The Mercian Regiment's uniform depicts the logo against a Union Flag background.]][[File:British Infantry.png|thumb|right|The normal Infantry logo]] |
{{Cquote|Stand Firm and Strike Hard<br/><small>– Mercian Regiment's motto</small>}} | {{Cquote|Stand Firm and Strike Hard<br/><small>– Mercian Regiment's motto</small>}} | ||
The regiment's name comes from the ancient kingdom of Mercia, which now lies in the heart of modern England. Its nickname is a reference to the Berserkers of Norse legend, who are usually depicted as fierce and fearless warriors. | The regiment's name comes from the ancient kingdom of Mercia, which now lies in the heart of modern England. Its nickname is a reference to the Berserkers of Norse legend, who are usually depicted as fierce and fearless warriors. | ||
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The regiment's logo was designed by Dendodge, with the approval of then Lt. Col. EmeraldEye, in May 2010. It depicts a Mercian two-headed eagle on the normal round badge shared by all UK military units. Its motto—"Stand Firm and Strike Hard"—is intended to highlight the unity and strength of the regiment. | The regiment's logo was designed by Dendodge, with the approval of then Lt. Col. EmeraldEye, in May 2010. It depicts a Mercian two-headed eagle on the normal round badge shared by all UK military units. Its motto—"Stand Firm and Strike Hard"—is intended to highlight the unity and strength of the regiment. | ||
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[[Category:British Army]] | [[Category:British Army]] | ||
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Infantry
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The Infantry was the British Army's infantry branch.
Contents
Structure
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| 21st April 2010 | N/A | 
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General Kdoggroundtwo |
The Rifles (Lemmings)
At one point, it's Lieutenant Colonel was xFiggy and his Major was Starbuck50000.
Battle Honours
Mercian Regiment (BERSERKERS)
History
The Mercian Regiment was created, along with the rest of the army, as part of the military reforms that transferred the Royal Navy to the British Army, on 21 April 2010. EmeraldEye was not appointed Lieutenant Colonel until the next month, on 22 May, and she chose her Major, Dendodge, a few days later (27 May). Upon EmeraldEye's promotion on 10 July 2010, Dendodge took command of the regiment, receiving a promotion to lieutenant colonel.
Officers
| Date | 20px Lt Col | .png){kind=small} Major
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| 21 April 2010 | ||
| 22 May 2010 | EmeraldEye | |
| 27 May 2010 | Dendodge | |
| 10 July 2010 | Dendodge |
Insignia
Template:Cquote The regiment's name comes from the ancient kingdom of Mercia, which now lies in the heart of modern England. Its nickname is a reference to the Berserkers of Norse legend, who are usually depicted as fierce and fearless warriors.
The regiment's logo was designed by Dendodge, with the approval of then Lt. Col. EmeraldEye, in May 2010. It depicts a Mercian two-headed eagle on the normal round badge shared by all UK military units. Its motto—"Stand Firm and Strike Hard"—is intended to highlight the unity and strength of the regiment.
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