Emperor Basil I also established a separate marine regiment, 4,000 strong, for the central Imperial Fleet based at Constantinople.

During the Peninsular War the flag could also be found on marine regiments fighting inland.

Two marine regiments of the army were raised in 1690 and disbanded in 1696.

Other short lived marine regiments during the period 1685 to 1699 wore dark blue, crimson or red coats.

With two infantry marine regiments it formed the 2nd Brigade of the Blue Division during the Franco-Prussian War.

A marine regiment was equipped with plasma cannon, and the marine battle armour was proof against most weapons.

By the time the war ended, once again the marine regiments were disbanded, or returned to fill the ranks of the British Army.

The regiment was disbanded on 8 November 1748 when the British Army disbanded its marine regiments.

The majority of the marine regiments were disbanded, with some retained and converted to line infantry.

They were one of the last marine regiments to be pulled out of Vietnam.