The Suffolk Regiment

47

The 12th, or East Suffolk Regiment
1881 The Suffolk Regiment

 

Letter Crests

“EAST SUFFOLK” / “REGIMENT”

Officers 1855-1872 of far superior quality, with smaller lettering, smaller crown and 12 to the one shown below.

 

“EAST SUFFOLK” / “REGIMENT”

Officers 1855-1872
(Ryan fig.19)

 

“EAST SUFFOLK” / “REGIMENT”

Another version exists, said to be worn 1872-1881,
With title the same, but the centre replaced with the castle and motto as the post 1881 officers.
But with the a smaller key below the castle, not attached with a chain.
(Ryan fig.20)

 

“EAST SUFFOLK” / “REGIMENT”

East Suffolk Regiment Other Rank’s pre 1871

 

“EAST SUFFOLK” / “REGIMENT”

East Suffolk Regiment Other Rank’s pre 1871. Variation in style of numbers and in the spacing divider between “EAST SUFFOLK” and “REGIMENT”.

 

“THE SUFFOLK” / “REGIMENT”

The Suffolk Regiment Officers 1881-1901, with two turrets.
(Ryan fig.176)

 

“THE SUFFOLK” / “REGIMENT”

The Suffolk Regiment Officers 1900-1901
Very rare with the three turret castle as per 1900 Dress regulations. Worn very briefly.

 

“WEST SUFFOLK” / “MILITIA”

West Suffolk Militia Other Ranks.

Became 3rd Battalion The Suffolk Regiment in 1881.

 


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