Talk:The Rifles

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[edit] Egypt?

The Egypt badge isn't explained, what's it about? --AW (talk) 20:22, 28 November 2007 (UTC)

Anyone? --AW 21:07, 3 December 2007 (UTC)
see 28th (North Gloucestershire) Regiment of Foot , They were awarded this honour after fighting in Egypt. The Battalion had to stand back to back to fend off the French attacks , hence they wore Regimental cap badges on the front and rear of their headress JS1 (talk) 13:27, 29 April 2008 (UTC)