| The Light Infantry | |
|---|---|
 Cap badge of the Light Infantry | |
| Active | 10 July 1968–1 February 2007 |
| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
| Branch |  British Army |
| Type | Light Infantry |
| Role | Armoured Infantry (one battalion) Light Role (one battalion) |
| Size | Eight Battalions at Max |
| Part of | Light Division |
| Garrison/HQ | 1st Battalion - Paderborn, Germany 2nd Battalion - Edinburgh |
| Motto(s) | Aucto Splendore Resurgo, Cede Nullis, Faithful |
| March | Quick - Light Infantry Double Past - Keel Row |
| Anniversaries | Salamanca (22 July) |
| Commanders | |
| Last Colonel-in-Chief | HRH Princess Alexandra |
| Colonel of the Regiment | Brigadier TJ Gregson MBE |
| Insignia | |
| Tactical Recognition Flash |  |
The Light Infantry was an infantry regiment of the British Army, part of the Light Division. The regiment was one of four 'large' regiments formed after the 1966 Defence White Paper through the amalgamation of units of the Light Infantry Brigade. Originally consisting of four battalions, it was later reduced to three battalions, and finally amalgamated into The Rifles with just two battalions which became the 5th and 3rd Battalions respectively.