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British Army

The principal land warfare force of the United Kingdom.

34Articles
2,869Items for Sale
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Articles

Feature ArticleModern Era (1990–Present)
The Falklands War 1982: History & Collectables
Britain’s Last Colonial War The Falklands War of April–June 1982 was the last significant conventional military operation conducted by British […]
20 Mar 20265 min read
The Royal Artillery: Ubique — A Regimental History
Regiment ProfilePost-War (1945–1990)Modern Era (1990–Present)Napoleonic Wars (1799–1815)Victorian Era (1837–1901)World War I (1914–1918)World War II (1939–1945)
The Royal Artillery: Ubique — A Regimental History
The story of the Royal Regiment of Artillery — "Everywhere" — from its founding in 1716 to modern operations.
2 Mar 202610 min read
Encyclopedia EntryVictorian Era (1837–1901)World War I (1914–1918)World War II (1939–1945)Modern Era (1990–Present)
British Army Ranks Explained: A Complete Guide from Private to Field Marshal
A comprehensive guide to every rank in the British Army, from Private to Field Marshal, including insignia, history and the role each rank plays.
20 Mar 202611 min read
Collector's Guide
How to Identify British Military Insignia: A Visual Guide
What Is Military Insignia? Military insignia encompasses every badge, device, patch, and marking worn on a soldier’s uniform to indicate […]
20 Mar 20267 min read
Feature ArticleNapoleonic Wars (1799–1815)
The Peninsular War: History & Collectables
Wellington’s War in the Peninsula The Peninsular War (1807–1814) was the crucible in which the British Army was forged into […]
20 Mar 20265 min read
The British Army Cap Badge: A Collectors Guide to IdentificationFeatured
guideVictorian Era (1837–1901)World War I (1914–1918)World War II (1939–1945)
The British Army Cap Badge: A Collectors Guide to Identification
Key Reform Childers Reforms, 1881 Contents Introduction What Is a Cap Badge? History and Development Materials and Manufacture Design Elements […]
19 Mar 202611 min read
Napoleonic Shako Plates and Helmet Badges: A Collector’s Overview
Encyclopedia EntryPre-1800Napoleonic Wars (1799–1815)
Napoleonic Shako Plates and Helmet Badges: A Collector’s Overview
An introduction to the distinctive helmet plates and shako badges of the Napoleonic era — identification, rarity, and collecting tips.
1 Mar 202611 min read
Weapon ProfileVictorian Era (1837–1901)World War I (1914–1918)World War II (1939–1945)
The British Bayonet: A History from Plug to Sword to SA80
Trace the evolution of the British bayonet from the 17th-century plug bayonet through socket, sword and knife patterns to the modern SA80 bayonet.
20 Mar 202611 min read
Feature ArticleNapoleonic Wars (1799–1815)
The Battle of Waterloo 1815: History & Collectables
The Battle That Defined an Era On 18 June 1815, near the small Belgian village of Waterloo, the Duke of […]
20 Mar 20266 min read
Regiment Profile
The Parachute Regiment: History & Collectables
Ready for Anything The Parachute Regiment — “the Paras” — is one of the youngest regiments in the British Army […]
20 Mar 20264 min read

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