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When the regiment was raised in 1794 the Duke's wife, the Duchess Jean rode through country fairs to recruit men to fight the French. She was reputed to have placed a guinea coin between her lips offering to kiss any man who joined up. The illustration shows her in uniform distributing coloured ribbons for new recruits to wear on their hats. |
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