Royal Tank Regiment MacGregor 2nd Battalion

2nd Battalion

Scottish Tartan Society notes: Perhaps dating back as far as 1587 but there is some debate as to the validity of the historical evidence

The Kaffrarian Rifles were formed in 1860 as an independent Scottish company

Expected finishing date: June 2026

established the regiment after the conclusion of the Second Anglo-Boer War in 1902

Royal Tank Regiment MacGregor 2nd BattalionRose Hunting 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. 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. Rose Hunting tartan was originally worn by No 4 Royal Tank Regiment and the tradition was maintained when they