Royal Green Jackets

The Royal Green Jackets (RGJ) was an infantry regiment of the British Army, one of two "large regiments" within the Light Division (the other being The Light Infantry).

Read more about Royal Green Jackets:  History, Traditions, Amalgamations of 2007, Battle Honours, Uniform, Notable Members, Alliances

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