Regimental Timeline

The 31st Regiment

1742-1748: War of the Austrian Succession

 

The flintlock musket was now known by its nickname “Brown Bess” and is draped with a Sergeant’s and Officer’s sash

A cartouche shows the reversed monogram of George II with the Hanoverian crown over.
The flintlock musket was now known by its nickname “Brown Bess” and is draped with a Sergeant’s and Officer’s sash.
Left; A Private’s hat and hanger and on the right an Officer’s hat and sword, now with a gold and crimson knot.

1742

 

Handasyde’s Regiment

 

Flanders.

 

1743

 

Handasyde’s Regiment

27th June

Battle of Dettingen. King George II gives the Regiment the nick-name “Young Buffs”.

 

1745

 

Beauclerk’s Regiment

2nd April

Handasyde’s Regiment renamed Beauclerk’s.

11th May

Battle of Fontenoy.

 

1747

 

Beauclerk’s Regiment

 

England.

 

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