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BBC,11 Dec 1989,59 mins

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First transmitted in 1989, this is the final part of a six part series which delves into the world of the British Army’s Regimental traditions and the stories behind them. This is a world where a Napoleonic Drum Major’s staff remains prized booty, a dog wears campaign medals awarded by Queen Victoria’s command and snuff is served from a ram called George.

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