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Maltese Regiments of the British Army

The Maltese Coast Artillery, 1802-1815.

Gunner, Maltese Coast Artillery (1802-1815), Drawing by Major A.E. Chesney

The second unit was a Battalion of Artillery consisting of 300 men, styled the Maltese Coast Artillery and which was cammanded by Major Vivian, then also Inspector of Maltese and Foreign Troops. It was divided into three companies of 100 men each who manned the various coastal batteries and guarded against smuggling. The term of enlistment was for five years. The uniform worn was as that of the Royal Artillery, being dark blue with red facings.

Extract from a brief by  Denis A. Darmanin.