Rutland Militia

The Rutlandshire Militia, later the Rutland Light Infantry, was an auxiliary military unit from the small English Midland county of Rutland. From their formal organisation as Trained Bands in 1558 the Militia of Rutland served during times of international tension and major wars. They provided internal security and home defence, relieving regular troops from routine garrison duties, and acting as a source of trained officers and men for the Regular Army. The regiment was amalgamated with that of neighbouring Northamptonshire in 1860.