History : Time Line : The Primrose Hackle.

In 1901 the Regiment’s Slong service (over more than 200 years culminating in the gallantry displayed at Spion Kop in January 1900) was recognised by the grant of the Primrose Hackle to be worn on the LEFT side of the head-dress to denote an award for war service.

The King’s approval was also given for the motto “Omnia Audax” and the Red Rose of Lancaster to be borne on the Regimental Colour.

With the introduction of the peaked service cap it was not possible to wear the hackle. Therefore the hackle was only worn overseas, on the left side of the pith helmet, or slouch hat and secured by an LF patch.On the return of 1 LF from India in 1947, the hackle was worn in the beret, once again on the left of the beret and secured by an LF patch.

On joining the Fusilier Brigade in 1958 the Brigade Badge was worn on the beret over the left eye and used to secure the hackle.

There is no precedent therefore for the hackle to be worn behind the old LF cap badge.

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