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Anniversaries
First World War *Cambrai, 20 November Second World War Korean War Iraq War
Battle honours
see Battle Honours
Commanders
Colonel-in-Chief
The King
Commanding Officer
Lt Col Mark Luson
Notable commanders
Lt Gen Sir Hugh Elles Maj Gen Sir Percy Hobart
Insignia
Tactical Recognition Flash
Tartan
Hunting Rose (Pipes and Drums kilts and plaids)
Arm Badge
Tank
Abbreviation
RTR
Military unit
The Royal Tank Regiment (RTR) is the oldest tank unit in the world, being formed by the British Army in 1916 during the First World War.[1] Today, it is the armoured regiment of the British Army's 12th Armoured Infantry Brigade. Formerly known as the Tank Corps and the Royal Tank Corps, it is part of the Royal Armoured Corps.
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