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The lion and crown device, known as the Royal Crest dates back to medieval times. It would be logical to assume that the regiment adopted this badge when it became a 'Royal' regiment in 1831 but in fact the officers of the 50th wore the Royal crest on their belt-plates from around 1809. |
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