What does the Royal Engineers cap badge mean?

The motto of the Corps of Royal Engineers is ‘Ubique’ which means ‘Everywhere’. Awarded in 1832, this single word reflects the fact that the unit has been involved in nearly all the British Army’s combat deployments and would thus be entitled to myriad battle honours.

What is the Royal Engineer motto?

Ubque quo fas et Gloria ducunt
The Corps Badge (The Royal Arms) William IV granted the Engineers permission to wear the ‘Royal and Supporters’, together with a cannon and the motto ‘Ubque quo fas et Gloria ducunt’ (Everywhere Right and Glory lead) in 1832.

Do the Royal Engineers have any battle honours?

The Royal Engineers do not have individual battle honours. Their motto is ‘Ubique’ (meaning ‘Everywhere’), reflecting the fact that the unit has been involved in all of the British Army’s battles and campaigns.

What kind of insignia does a Royal Engineer wear?

Genunie Royal Engineers insignia, plus REME, Royal Navy and Royal Air Force engineering badges, patches and uniform buttons available to buy. Most of our insignia is from the British Army and British Commonwealth or British Empire countries, but we sometimes have stock from other countries. In the British Army, Royal Engineers are known as Sappers.

Where are the Corps of Royal Engineers located?

We have quality Sapper officers, that inspire and lead from the front. The Corps of Royal Engineers comprises of Regular and Reserve units, located around the United Kingdom. Our Corps’ home is situated with 1 Royal School of Military Engineering Regiment in Chatham, Kent.

When did the Royal Engineers become a part of the Army?

The various part-time reserve forces were amalgamated into the Territorial Force in 1908, which was retitled the Territorial Army after the First World War, and the Army Reserve in 2014. In 1911 the Corps formed its Air Battalion, the first flying unit of the British Armed Forces.

Where did the Royal Engineers fly their blue ensign?

The Royal Engineers, Ports Section, operated harbours and ports for the army and used mainly specialised vessels such as tugs and dredgers. During the Second World War the Royal Engineers’ Blue Ensign was flown from the Mulberry harbours. Rochester Castle from across the Medway.

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