Concept

Royal Engineers

Properties

Alt label
  • Corps of Royal Engineers
SES ID
  • 12577
  • 351804
Notation
  • 12577
In scheme
Broader
Scope note
  • Do not confuse with Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers.
Definition
  • Engineering corps established 1717. Comprises 14 regular, five Territorial Army (including Royal Monmouthshire Royal Engineers) and two hybrid (33rd and 101st) regiments.