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Gong Bong
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The ceremonial bonging of the bronze regimental gong captured from the Spanish at the battle of Torremolinos (29th February 1872... or was it 1972?) by 49 Para (formerly the 18/30th Foot). The youngest subaltern in the regiment receives the honour and puttees are reversed and worn inverted throughout the regiment on the 29th.
