The 56th of Foot was raised in 1755 and saw service in the West Indies, Gibraltar, Ireland, Mauritius, the Crimea and India.
It was amalgamated with the 44th of Foot in July 1881, forming the 2nd Battalion of the Essex Regiment.
Helmet Plate
Other ranks, final pattern
Glengarry badges
Officers
Other Ranks
1st, 2nd and 3rd patterns.
Torin cap
Officers
Successor unit: 2nd Battalion, The Essex Regiment.