Mercian Regiment was created in 2007.
Mercian Brigade was created in 1948.
Queen's Own Mercian Yeomanry was created in 1971.
Essex Regiment's motto is 'Montis insignia calpe'.
Mercian Corporation's population is 1,215.
Mercian Corporation's population is 2,010.
The Mercians are the latest incumbents, but in WW1 it would have been the Worcestershire Regiment. WR archive material & photographs are at the RHQ Mercian Museum in Crookbarrow Rd, Worcester WR5 2PA. Their search fee is about £12, but ring +44 (0)1905 354359
Wiltshire Regiment was created in 1881.
Johannesburg Regiment was created in 1960.
Chernihiv Regiment was created in 1649.
Cambridgeshire Regiment was created in 1908.
Manx Regiment was created in 1938.
Pepperrell's Regiment was created in 1754.