The 44th of Foot was raised in 1741 and served variously in the North Americas, West Indies, Egypt, India & Burma, the Crimea and China. It was amalgamated with the 56th of Foot in July 1881 as the 1st Battalion of the Essex Regiment.
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Other Ranks Quilted Shako badge.
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Other Ranks Pork Pie Hat badge.
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Other Ranks 1st and 2nd patterns.
Successor unit: 1st Battalion, The Essex Regiment.