WW1 T/6 DEVON brass O/Rs shoulder title.

Brass 6th Battalion the Devonshire Regiment Territorials brass shoulder title still retaining its original 3 rear loop fixings.
The 6th Battalion, Devonshire Regiment was a unit of the British Army’s Territorial Force (TF) that played a significant role in both World Wars. The Devonshire Regiment itself was a historic infantry regiment from the county of Devon in England. The 6th Battalion, as part of the TF, was formed for home defense but could also serve overseas if volunteers agreed.

The 6th Battalion was part of the Devonshire Regiment, originally composed of volunteer soldiers from Devon.
As a Territorial Force unit, it was distinct from the regular army and designed to reinforce home defense. However, many Territorial units eventually served abroad.
In 1908, following the Territorial and Reserve Forces Act, the Volunteer Force was reorganized into the Territorial Force, and the 6th Battalion was one of its units.

World War I (1914-1918)
At the outbreak of WWI, the 6th Battalion was mobilized and stationed for home defense but was soon deployed overseas.
The battalion served in various key campaigns, including:
Gallipoli Campaign (1915): The 6th Battalion was part of the 53rd (Welsh) Division. They landed at Suvla Bay in August 1915, facing harsh conditions and significant casualties.
After Gallipoli’s evacuation, the battalion moved to Egypt, where they defended the Suez Canal and took part in operations against Ottoman forces. The 6th Battalion later participated in the Palestine Campaign, fighting in key battles such as Gaza and the capture of Jerusalem in 1917.

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