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Taking the King's Shilling means that a man agreed to serve as a soldier

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How much does a British soldier earn?

Currently £17,000 - £26,000 for a Private soldier - rising with time served and qualifications. Pay increases with Rank. Traditionally British soldiers were paid "a shilling a day" - taking the Kings (Queen's) Shilling being an expression for joining up (they also received a signing on bonus). The "Shilling a Day" still pops up in popular culture.


Where did the phrase - Taking the Kings Shilling - originate from?

Recruiting parties from the British Army would coerce men to join the various Regiments by offering them a shilling to sign up. This was often at the bottom of a glass of beer ! The rewards offered were rather different from what the recruit often found to be his experience. Nonetheless the Army was supplied with men on a regular basis to fight the kings enemies..... To Take the Shilling is to join the Army. To sign on. Shoulders back, chin up... Lovely boy, lovely boy ! (Windsor Davies in It ain't 'alf hot, Mum !)


What is the value of a 1948 shilling?

Assuming you mean a British shilling, about 10 cents or so. 1948 shillings have no silver and are very common.


MY TEN SHILLING BANK NOTE SERIAL NUMBER B4IN 509639 DOES IT HAVE ANY VALUE?

It is worth 5 pence if you mean the English shilling


When was the kings shilling last paid to british army recruits?

The King's Shilling was last paid to British Army recruits in 1879. This practice involved giving new recruits a shilling as an incentive to join the army, symbolizing their acceptance of military service. The tradition declined as enlistment methods evolved, and the practice was officially discontinued by the end of the 19th century.


What is the plural of shilling?

The plural of shilling is shillings.


What has the author John Shilling written?

John Shilling has written: 'The trial of John Shilling'


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How much is a South African shilling worth?

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What is the birth name of Ivy Shilling?

Ivy Shilling's birth name is Ivy May Shilling.


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What is more a shilling or a penny?

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