gem22 Posted 25 September , 2003 Share Posted 25 September , 2003 On my visits to the western front I have noticed that the word "Firm" is engraved above the Regimental crest of the Worcesters. Can anyone tell me why? It's just a bit of idle curiosity. Garth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HERITAGE PLUS Posted 25 September , 2003 Share Posted 25 September , 2003 Garth In the Regimental badge and in the centre of the Regimental Colours the motto FIRM of the old 36th Regiment was combined with the Royal Lion of the old 29th Regiment to form one device, symbolising the union of those two Regiments in The Worcestershire Regiment. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gem22 Posted 25 September , 2003 Author Share Posted 25 September , 2003 Dave Thanks. Presumably if I track down the 36th Regiment I can find out why their motto was FIRM Garth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HERITAGE PLUS Posted 25 September , 2003 Share Posted 25 September , 2003 Garth The exact origin as to why he word FIRM was chosen as the motto of the 36th.Foot is unknown. It was however possibly granted for rearguard action at Lauffeld in 1747 when other regiments involved in the battle 'broke' under fire. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gem22 Posted 25 September , 2003 Author Share Posted 25 September , 2003 Dave Thanks for that. I suppose the next question is: Laufeld 1747? Garth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HERITAGE PLUS Posted 25 September , 2003 Share Posted 25 September , 2003 Garth See http://www.britishbattles.com/battle_of_lauffeld.htm Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gem22 Posted 25 September , 2003 Author Share Posted 25 September , 2003 Dave Thanks for that. I think I can draw the topic to a close. Garth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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