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Title: The regimental records of the British Army
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THE
REGIMENTAL RECORDS
OF THE
BRITISH ARMY.
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THE
REGIMENTAL RECORDS
OF THE
BRITISH ARMY
A Historical Résumé Chronologically Arranged
OF
TITLES, CAMPAIGNS, HONOURS, UNIFORMS,
FACINGS, BADGES, NICKNAMES, ETC.
BY
JOHN S. FARMER.
LONDON:
GRANT RICHARDS, 9, HENRIETTA STREET.
1901.
CONTENTS.
PAGE
I. THE CAVALRY 1
II. THE ROYAL ARTILLERY 61
III. THE ROYAL ENGINEERS 65
IV. THE FOOT GUARDS 69
V. TERRITORIAL REGIMENTS 77
VI. THE ARMY SERVICE CORPS 221
VII. THE DEPARTMENTS 225
APPENDICES--
(1) A TABLE GIVING FORMER NUMBERS AND TERRITORIAL
TITLES OF THE FOOT REGIMENTS 233
(2) THE ORDER OF PRECEDENCE OF THE TERRITORIAL
REGIMENTS 237
I.
THE CAVALRY.
The First Life Guards.
[Illustration: THE ROYAL ARMS.]
TITLES.
1660-85. The 1st, or His Majesty's Own Troop of Guards.
1685-1788. The 1st Troop of Life Guards of Horse.
1788 (from). The 1st Life Guards.
PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.
* "Honours" on the Colours.
1673. Maestricht.
1690. Boyne.
1692-97. Flanders.
1692. Steenkirk.
1693. Neer Landen.
*1743. Dettingen.
*1812-14. Peninsula.
*1815. Waterloo.
1815. Netherlands.
*1882. Egypt.
*1882. Tel-el-Kebir.
1884-5. Khartoum.
UNIFORM.--Scarlet (from 1660). Facings, Blue (probably from 1660,
certainly from 1679). Plume, White.
REGIMENTAL BADGE.--"The Royal Arms."
NICKNAMES.--"The Cheeses:" when re-modelled in 1788 the
veterans declined to serve, alleging that the regiments of Life
Guards then consisted of cheesemongers, not gentlemen; also
"The Piccadilly Butchers" (having been called out to quell
the Piccadilly Riots in 1810); also "Tin Bellies" (from the
cuirasses); also "The Patent Safeties."
NOTES.--Raised in Holland by Charles II., when in exile, and
composed mainly of (80) Cavaliers who had fought in the Civil War
under Charles I. The 3rd and 4th (Scots) Troops of Life Guards,
added at the Union, but disbanded in 1746, saw much service in
Flanders (1742-47). The 1st Life Guards wore cuirasses from its
formation to 1698, and resumed them in 1821.
The Second Life Guards.
[Illustration: THE ROYAL ARMS.]
TITLES.
1660-70. The 3rd, or The Duke of Albemarle's Troop of Guards.
1670-85. The 2nd, or The Queen's Troop of Guards.
1685-1746. The 2nd Troop of Life Guards of Horse: disbanded.
1788 (from). The 2nd Life Guards.
PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.
* "Honours" on the Colours.
1673. Maestricht.
1689-90. Flanders.
1689. Walcourt.
1694-97. Flanders.
1695. Namur.
*1743. Dettingen.
*1812-14. Peninsula.
*1815. Waterloo.
1815. Netherlands.
*1882. Egypt.
*1882. Tel-el-Kebir.
1884-5. Khartoum.
UNIFORM.--Scarlet (from 1690). Facings, Sea-green (1660 to
1690-1742) in honour of Queen Catherine; blue (since 1742).
Plume, White.
REGIMENTAL BADGE.--"The Royal Arms."
NICKNAME.--(See note under "The First Life Guards.")
NOTES.--Similar in origin to "The First Life Guards," and
composed of Cavaliers who, having served under Charles I., fled
at his death, entering the Spanish service as "His Royal Highness
The Duke of York's Troop of Guards." In 1659 (when peace was
declared) they retired to the Netherlands until reorganised by
Charles II. in 1660 as "The Third Troop of Life Guards." In
1670 it became "The Second Troop," and was disbanded in 1746.
Cuirasses were worn from 1660 to 1698, and were resumed in 1821.
BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_Historical Record of the Life Guards._ Containing
an Account of the Formation of the Corps in the year 1660, and of
its Subsequent Services to 1835. [London: Clowes, 1836.]
The Royal Horse Guards (The Blues).
[Illustration: THE ROYAL ARMS.]
TITLES.
1661-87. The Royal Regiment of Horse.
1687-1750. The Royal Regiment of Horse Guards.
1750-1819. The Royal Horse Guards Blue.
1819 (from). The Royal Horse Guards (The Blues).
PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.
* "Honours" on the Colours.
1685. Sedgemoor.
1689-90. Flanders.
1689. Walcourt.
1690. Boyne.
1691. Aughrim.
1742-45. Flanders.
*1743. Dettingen.
1745. Fontenoy.
1758-62. Germany.
1759. Minden.
1760. Warbourg.
1761. Kirk Denkern.
1762. Wilhelmstahl.
1794-95. Flanders.
1794. Cateau.
1794. Tournay.
*1812-14. Peninsula.
1813. Vittoria.
*1815. Waterloo.
1815. Netherlands.
*1882. Egypt.
*1882. Tel-el-Kebir.
1884-85. Nile.
UNIFORM.--Blue with Scarlet facings (from 1661). Plume, Red.
REGIMENTAL BADGE.--"The Royal Arms."
NICKNAMES.--(1) The Oxford Blues, _circa_ 1690, from its
Colonel's name, the Earl of Oxford, and in distinction to a blue
habited Dutch Regiment commanded by the Earl of Portland; (2) The
Blue Guards (1742-45) during the Campaign in Flanders; and (3)
The Blues--a present day sobriquet.
NOTES.--This is the only Cavalry Regiment now extant which
formed part of the Parliamentary Army against Charles I., being
then known as Colonel Unton Crook's Regiment. King William
IV. presented the regiment with a Standard emblazoned with
"Dettingen," "Minden," "Warbourg," "Cateau." It wore cuirasses
from 1691 to 1698, and resumed them in 1821.
BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_An Historical Record of The Royal Regiment
of Horse Guards, or Oxford Blues._ Its Services, and the
transactions in which it has been engaged from its first
establishment to the present time. By EDMUND PACKE, late Captain
Royal Horse Guards. [London: Clowes, 1834.]
The First (The King's) Dragoon Guards.
[Illustration: THE ROYAL CYPHER WITHIN THE GARTER.]
TITLES.
1685-1714. The Queen's (or 2nd) Regiment of Horse.
1714-46. The King's Own Regiment of Horse.
1746 (from). The 1st King's Dragoon Guards.
PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.
* "Honours" on the Colours.
1685. Sedgemoor.
1690. Boyne.
1691. Aughrim.
1692-97. Flanders.
1693. Neer Landen.
1695. Namur.
1702-14. Germany.
1702. Liége.
1703. Huy.
1704. Schellenberg.
*1704. Blenheim.
1705. Neer Hespen.
*1706. Ramilies.
*1708. Oudenarde.
1708. Lisle.
1709. Tournay.
*1709. Malplaquet.
1711. Bouchain.
1742-46. Flanders.
*1743. Dettingen.
1745. Fontenoy.
1758-63. Germany.
1759. Minden.
1760. Corbach.
1760. Warbourg.
1761. Kirk Denkern.
1762. Wilhelmstahl.
1763. Grœbenstein.
1793-95. Flanders.
1794. Cateau.
1794. Tournay.
*1815. Waterloo.
1815. Netherlands.
*1855. Sevastopol.
1860. China.
*1860. Taku Forts.
*1860. Pekin.
*1879. South Africa.
UNIFORM.--Scarlet (from 1685). Facings, Bright Yellow (the Stuart
livery, 1685-1714); Blue Velvet (from 1714). Helmet-plume, Red.
REGIMENTAL BADGE.--"The Royal Cypher within the Garter."
NICKNAMES.--"The Trades' Union" (because employed to quell trade
riots in the middle of the present century); "The K. D. G.'s"
(its initials).
NOTES.--Raised chiefly near London during the Monmouth Rebellion,
and designated "The Queen's Regiment of Horse," the then "King's
Regiment" being "The Blues." Cuirasses were worn to 1698, and
from 1704 to 1714. The title was changed in 1714 in recognition
of brilliant services in Flanders and Germany.
BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_Historical Records of the 1st or King's Regiment
of Dragoon Guards._ From 1685 to 1836. Illustrated with plates.
[London: Clowes, 1837.]
The Second Dragoon Guards (Queen's Bays).
[Illustration: THE ROYAL CYPHER WITHIN THE GARTER.]
TITLES.
1685-88. Colonel the Earl of Peterborough's Regiment of Horse.
1688-1715. The Third Regiment of Horse: also by its Colonel's name.
1715-27. The Princess of Wales's Own Royal Regiment of Horse.
1727-46. The Queen's Own Royal Regiment of Horse.
1746-1872. The 2nd Queen's Dragoon Guards.
1872 (from). The 2nd Dragoon Guards (Queen's Bays).
PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.
* "Honours" on the Colours.
1690. Boyne.
1691. Aughrim.
1695. Namur.
1704-10. Spain.
1707. Almanza.
1710. Almanara.
1710. Saragosa.
1715. Stuart Rebellion.
1745. Stuart Rebellion.
1760-3. Germany.
1760. Corbach.
1760. Cassel.
1760. Warbourg.
1761. Kirk Denkern.
1762. Wilhelmstahl.
1763. Grœbenstein.
1793. Valenciennes.
1793-5. Flanders.
1793. Dunkirk.
1794. Cateau.
1794. Tournay.
1809. Flushing.
1858. Indian Mutiny.
*1858. Lucknow.
UNIFORM.--Scarlet (from 1685). Facings, Scarlet (1685-1742);
Buff (1742-1784); Black Velvet (1784-1855); Buff (from 1855).
Helmet-plume, Black.
REGIMENTAL BADGE.--"The Royal Cypher within the Garter."
NICKNAME.--"The Bays." In 1767 an order was made for long-tailed
bay mounts, other heavy regiments, except the Scots Greys, having
black horses. Also "The Rusty Buckles."
NOTES.--Raised near London, amongst other troops of horse, by
Sir Nicholas Wentworth. For three years cuirasses were worn. The
facings were changed to buff between 1690 and 1742. The title in
1715 was given in recognition of its services at the battle of
Preston; and that of 1727 on the accession of George II.
BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_Historical Record of the 2nd, or Queen's Regiment
of Dragoon Guards (Queen's Bays), 1685-1837._ Illustrated with
plates. [London: Clowes, 1837.]
The Third (The Prince of Wales's) Dragoon Guards.
[Illustration: THE PRINCE OF WALES'S PLUME.]
[Illustration: THE RISING SUN.]
TITLES.
1685-87. Colonel The Earl of Plymouth's Regiment of Horse.
1687-1746. The 4th Regiment of Horse; also by its Colonel's name.
1746-65. The 3rd Regiment of Dragoon Guards.
1765 (from). The 3rd (Prince of Wales's) Dragoon Guards.
PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.
* "Honours" on the Colours.
1689. Scotland.
1691-97. Flanders.
1692. Steenkirk.
1693. Neer Landen.
1695. Namur.
1702-14. Germany.
1704. Schellenberg.
*1704. Blenheim.
1705. Neer Hespen.
*1706. Ramilies.
*1708. Oudenarde.
1708. Wynendale.
1708. Landau.
1708. Huy.
1708. Lisle.
*1709. Malplaquet.
1710. Douai.
1710. Bethune.
1710. Aire.
1711. Bouchain.
1715 & '45. Jacobite risings.
1758-63. Germany.
1759. Minden.
1760. Corbach.
1760. Warbourg.
1761. Kirk-Denkern.
1762. Wilhelmstahl.
1763. Grœbenstein.
1793-95. Flanders.
1793. Dunkirk.
1794. Cateau.
1794. Tournay.
*1809-14. Peninsula.
*1809. Talavera.
*1811. Albuera.
*1813. Vittoria.
*1868. Abyssinia.
UNIFORM.--Scarlet (from 1685). Facings, Light Green (1685-1765);
White (in 1765 and 1785); Blue (in 1818-19); Yellow (from 1819).
Helmet-plume, Black and Red.
REGIMENTAL BADGES.--"The Royal Cypher and Crown" (from
1685-1765); "The Prince of Wales's Plume," "The Rising Sun," "The
Red Dragon"--ancient badges of the Princes of Wales.
NICKNAME.--"The Old Canaries" (from the facings).
NOTES.--Formed from old Regiments of Horse raised in
Worcestershire, Oxfordshire, Bedfordshire, and at St. Albans and
Dorking; it wore cuirasses from 1685-88 and from 1704-14.
BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_Historical Record of the 3rd, or Prince of
Wales's Regiment of Dragoon Guards._ Illustrated with Plates.
[London: Clowes, 1838.]
[Illustration: THE RED DRAGON.]
The Fourth (Royal Irish) Dragoon Guards.
"_Quis Separabit._"
[Illustration: THE HARP AND CROWN.]
[Illustration: THE STAR OF ST. PATRICK.]
TITLES.
1685-90. Colonel The Earl of Arran's Cuirassiers; also the 6th Horse.
1690-1746. The Fifth Horse.
1746-88. The 1st Irish Horse, or The Blue Horse.
1788 (from). The 4th Royal Irish Regiment of Dragoon Guards.
PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.
* "Honours" on the Colours.
1691-97. Flanders.
1692. Steenkirk.
1693. Neer Landen.
1695. Namur.
*1811-13. Peninsula.
1812. Ciudad Rodrigo.
1812. Badajos.
1812. Leira.
*1854. Balaclava.
*1855. Sevastopol.
*1882. Egypt.
*1882. Tel-el-Kebir.
1884-5. Nile.
UNIFORM.--Scarlet (from 1685). Facings, White (1685-1715); Light
Blue (1715-1768); Dark Blue (from 1768). Helmet-plume, White.
REGIMENTAL BADGES.--"The Harp and Crown" (on the accession of Her
Majesty), "The Star of St. Patrick." "The White Horse of Hanover"
also appears on the Standard. Motto: "_Quis separabit._"
NOTES.--Raised in various English counties--at London, Lichfield,
Grantham, Durham, and Morpeth. Cuirasses were worn in 1685. Its
title, in 1788, was bestowed for long service in Ireland.
BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_Historical Record of the 4th, or Royal Irish
Regiment of Dragoon Guards._ 1685-1838. [London: Longman, 1839.]
[Illustration: THE WHITE HORSE OF HANOVER.]
The Fifth (Princess Charlotte of Wales's) Dragoon Guards.
"_Vestigia Nulla Retrorsum._"
TITLES.
1685-87. Colonel The Duke of Shrewsbury's Regiment of Horse.
1687-1717. The Sixth (or Seventh) Regiment of Horse: also by its
Colonel's name (in 1687, Coy's Horse; in 1794, Cadogan's Horse).
1717-88. The 2nd (or "Green") Irish Horse.
1788-1804. The Fifth Dragoon Guards.
1804 (from). The Fifth or Princess Charlotte of Wales's Dragoon Guards.
PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.
* "Honours" on the Colours.
1690. Boyne.
1692. Enghien.
1695. Namur.
1703-12. Germany.
1704. Schellenberg.
*1704. Blenheim.
1705. Neer Hespen.
*1706. Ramilies.
*1708. Oudenarde.
1708. Lisle.
*1709. Malplaquet.
1709. Tournay.
1709. Mons.
1710. Douay.
1711. Bouchain.
1711. Bethune.
1711. Aire.
1711. St. Venant.
1711. Quesnoy.
1759-62. Germany.
1794-5. Flanders.
1794. Cateau.
*1811-14. Peninsula.
1812. Badajos.
1812. Llerena.
*1812. Salamanca.
1812. Burgos.
*1813. Vittoria.
*1814. Toulouse.
*1854. Balaclava.
*1855. Sevastopol.
1900. South Africa.
UNIFORM.--Scarlet (from 1685). Facings, Buff(1685-1717); Dark
Green (from 1717). Helmet-plume, Red and White.
REGIMENTAL DEVICE.--V/D.G. within the Garter, surrounded by
"Princess Charlotte of Wales." Motto, _Vestigia nulla retrorsum_
(borne by John Hampden's Regiment in the Civil War).
NICKNAME.--"The Green Horse" (_see_ Titles).
NOTES.--Originally raised as a Troop of Cuirassiers at Lichfield,
Kingston-on-Thames, Chester, Bridgnorth, Bristol, &c. It wore
cuirasses till 1688, and resumed them from 1707-14. It captured
four Standards at the battle of Blenheim.
BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_Historical Record of the 5th, or Princess
Charlotte of Wales's Dragoon Guards, 1685-1838._ Illustrated with
plates. [London: Longman, 1839.]
The Sixth Dragoon Guards (Carabiniers).
[Illustration: THE REGIMENTAL DEVICE.]
TITLES.
1685-90. The Queen Dowager's Regiment of Horse.
1690-92. The 8th (or 9th) Regiment of Horse.
1692-1745. The King's Carabiniers.
1745-88. The 3rd Irish Horse.
1788 (from). The 6th Dragoon Guards (Carabiniers).
PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.
* "Honours" on the Colours.
1685. Monmouth's Rebellion.
1690. Boyne.
1691. Aughrim.
1692-97. Flanders.
1692. Steenkirk.
1693. Neer Landen.
1695. Namur.
1702-14. Germany.
1704. Schellenberg.
*1704. Blenheim.
1705. Neer Hespen.
*1706. Ramilies.
*1708. Oudenarde.
*1709. Malplaquet.
1710. Douay.
1760-63. Germany.
1760. Warbourg.
1762. Wilhelmstahl.
1793-95. Flanders.
1794. Tournay.
1806. Buenos Ayres.
1807. Monte Video.
*1855. Sevastopol.
1857-58. Indian Mutiny.
*1857. Delhi.
*1879-80. Afghanistan.
1900. South Africa.
UNIFORM.--Scarlet (1685-1853); Blue (from 1853). Facings,
Sea-green (1685-1715, the favourite colour of Catherine, the
Consort of Charles II.); Yellow (1715-68); White Cloth (from
1768). Helmet-plume, White.
REGIMENTAL DEVICE.--(Unrecognised in _Regulations_) The Crossed
Carabines, within the Garter, surrounded by "Sixth Dragoon
Guards," with Scroll underneath--"The Carabiniers."
NICKNAMES.--"The Carbs," also "Tichborne's Own" (at the time of
the trial of Arthur Orton, Sir Roger Tichborne, Bart., having
served in the Regiment).
NOTES.--The Sixth Carabiniers (formerly the First Regiment of
Carabiniers in recognition of its gallantry in Ireland, in
1690-91) was formed from Troops of Horse raised in various
English counties, and received its title in 1692 from being armed
with Carabines. At Ramilies it captured the colours of the Royal
Bombardiers, and was conspicuous at Neer Landen for its gallantry.
BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_Historical Record of the 6th Regiment of Dragoon
Guards, or Carabiniers._ 1685-1839. Illustrated with plates.
[London: Longman. 1839.]
_A Continuation of the Historical Record of the 6th Dragoon
Guards (Carabiniers)._ By Captain [now Major] A. SPROT. [Chatham:
Gale and Polden. 1888.]
The Seventh (The Princess Royal's) Dragoon Guards.
"_Quo fata vocant._"
TITLES.
1688-90. Colonel The Earl of Devonshire's Regiment of Horse; also the
Tenth Horse.
1690-91. Schomberg's Horse.
1691-1720 (?). Colonel The Duke of Leinster's (or The Eighth) Horse;
also (on succession to the title) Schomberg's Horse.
1720-46. Colonel (afterwards Earl) Ligonier's (The Eighth) Horse.
1746-88. The 4th (or "Black") Irish Horse.
1788 (from). The 7th (The Princess Royal's) Dragoon Guards.
PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.
* "Honours" on the Colours.
1690. Boyne.
1692-97. Flanders.
1695. Namur.
1702-14. Germany.
1702. Venloo.
1702. Ruremonde.
1702. Liége.
1704. Schellenberg.
*1704. Blenheim.
1705. Neer Hespen.
*1706. Ramilies.
*1708. Oudenarde.
1708. Lisle.
1709. Tournay.
*1709. Malplaquet.
1710. Douay.
1710. Bethune.
1710. St. Venant.
1710. Aire.
1711. Boucham.
1711. Quesnoy.
1742-45. Flanders.
*1743. Dettingen.
1745. Fontenoy.
1760-63. Germany.
1760. Warbourg.
1761. Kirk Denkern.
1762. Wilhelmstahl.
1763. Grœbenstein.
*1846-47. South Africa (1st Kaffir War).
1857-58. Indian Mutiny.
*1882-84. Egypt.
1882. Kassassin.
*1882. Tel-el-Kebir.
1900. South Africa.
UNIFORM.--Scarlet (from 1688). Facings, Black (from 1688).
Note.--In 1751 the waistcoat and breeches were buff.
Helmet-plume, Black and White.
REGIMENTAL BADGE.--"The Coronet of Her Majesty the Empress and
Queen of Germany and Prussia as Princess Royal of Great Britain
and Ireland." Quite recently, however, the War Office has
sanctioned the adoption, as the regimental badge, of the arms,
crest, and motto of Earl Ligonier. Previously the regimental
device consisted of 7/DG within the Garter circumscribed
"Princess Royal's." On buttons and other appointments the Royal
Cypher, Crown, and Wreath are used in one or other combination.
NICKNAMES.--"The Black Horse" or "The Blacks" (from its facings).
"Ligoniers" (from its Colonel's name, 1720-49). "Straw-boots"
(from wearing wisps of straw to keep the legs dry when engaged
in quelling agricultural riots in the south of England, _tempus_
George II.). "The Virgin Mary's Body-Guard" (in the reign of
George II. the regiment was sent to assist the Archduchess Maria
Theresa of Austria).
NOTES.--In 1688 five regiments of horse raised by James II.
marched with the Earl of Devonshire to meet the Princess Anne on
her flight from London. On accession she commissioned them for
permanent service. They wore cuirasses till 1699, and resumed
them from 1707-14.
BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_Historical Record of the 7th, or Princess Royal's
Regiment of Dragoon Guards._ 1685-1839. Illustrated with plates.
[London: Longman. 1839.]
The First (Royal) Dragoons.
"_Spectemur Agendo._"
[Illustration: THE CREST OF ENGLAND.]
[Illustration: THE EAGLE (for capture at Waterloo).]
TITLES.
1661-83. The Tangiers Horse.
1683-90. The King's Own Royal Regiment of Dragoons.
1690-1751. The Royal Regiment of Dragoons.
1751 (from). The 1st (Royal) Dragoons.
PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.
* "Honours" on the Colours.
1661-84. Tangiers.
1690. Boyne.
1694-97. Flanders.
1695. Namur.
1705-10. Spain.
1705. Valencia d'Alcantara.
1706. Albuquerque.
1706. Barcelona.
1707. Almanzar.
1710. Almanara.
1710. Saragossa.
1715. Jacobite rising.
1742-45. Flanders
*1743. Dettingen.
1745. Fontenoy.
1760-63. Germany.
1760. Warbourg.
1760. Campen.
1762. Wilhelmstahl.
1793-95. Flanders.
1794. Cateau.
1794. Villers-en-Couché.
1794. Tournay.
*1809-14. Peninsula.
1811. Fuentes d'Onor.
1812. Salamanca.
1813. Vittoria.
1814. Toulouse.
*1815. Waterloo.
1815. Netherlands.
*1854. Balaclava.
*1855. Sevastopol.
1884. Egypt.
1900. South Africa.
UNIFORM.--Scarlet (from 1683). Facings, Dark Blue (from 1683).
Helmet-plume, Black.
REGIMENTAL BADGE.--The "Crest of England" within the Garter,
circumscribed by "_Spectemur agendo_" and surmounted by a crown
(Hanoverian). Also "an Eagle," in commemoration of the capture of
the Eagle of the 105th French Regiment at Waterloo.
NICKNAME.--"The Bird-catchers" (also borne by The Second Dragoons
and The Royal Irish Fusiliers).
NOTES.--Originating in the Troops of Horse engaged in the defence
of Tangiers from 1662 to 1684, the First Royal Dragoons have
since figured in nearly every campaign with conspicuous bravery.
Among its captured standards are, one from the Moors in 1664,
that of the "Mousquetaires Noirs" at the battle of Dettingen, and
a French Eagle (see above) at the battle of Waterloo. In 1894 the
Emperor of Germany was appointed Colonel-in-Chief.
BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_Historical Record of the 1st or Royal Regiment of
Dragoons._ To 1839. Illustrated with plates. [London: Longmans.
1840.]
_Historical Record of the 1st, or The Royal Regiment of
Dragoons._ By General de Ainslie, Colonel of the Regiment.
Illustrated with plates. [London: Chapman & Hall. 1887.]
The Second Dragoons (Royal Scots Greys).
"_Second to None._"
[Illustration: THE THISTLE.]
[Illustration: WATERLOO.]
TITLES.
1678-1737. The Royal Regiment of Scots Dragoons; also (_c._ 1702)
"The Grey Dragoons," and "The Scots Regiment of White Horses."
1737-51. The Royal Regiment of North British Dragoons.
1751-1866. The 2nd, or Royal North British Dragoons.
1866-77. The 2nd Royal North British Dragoons (Scots Greys).
1877 (from). The 2nd Dragoons (Royal Scots Greys).
PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.
* "Honours" on the Colours.
1694-97. Flanders.
1702-13. Germany.
1704. Schellenberg.
1704. Blenheim.
1705. Neer Hespen.
*1706. Ramilies.
*1708. Oudenarde.
*1709. Malplaquet.
1711. Bouchain.
1715. Jacobite rising.
1742-48. Flanders.
*1743. Dettingen.
1745. Fontenoy.
1746. Roucoux.
1747. Val.
1758-63. Germany.
1759. Minden.
1760. Warbourg.
1761. Kirk Denkern.
1762. Wilhelmstahl.
1763. Grœbenstein.
1793-95. Flanders.
1794. Tournay.
*1815. Waterloo.
1815. Netherlands.
*1854. Balaclava.
1854. Inkerman.
1855. Tchernaya.
*1855. Sevastopol.
1900. South Africa.
UNIFORM.--Probably Stone-Grey when raised, and afterwards changed
to Scarlet. Facings, Blue. Plume, White.
REGIMENTAL BADGES.--"The Thistle" within the Circle, and the
motto of St. Andrew, "_Nemo me impune lacessit_," surmounted by
a Crown (from the Union of England and Scotland in 1707). Also
"an Eagle," with "Waterloo" (from the capture of the Eagle of the
45th French Regiment). Also the motto, "Second to None" (from
_circa_ 1715).
NICKNAME.--"The Bubbly Jocks," also "The Bird-catchers" (_see_
above: likewise applied to The First Dragoons and The Royal Irish
Fusiliers).
NOTES.--The oldest regiment of Dragoons in the British Army, and
raised in Scotland about 1678 from Troops of Horse, then added to
the Establishment. At Ramilies it captured the "Colours" of the
French Regiment-du-Roi, whence its distinction of Grenadier caps;
also a Standard of the French Guards at Dettingen. At Waterloo,
Napoleon spoke of them as "_Ces terribles chevaux gris_." In 1894
the Emperor of Russia was appointed Colonel-in-Chief of The Greys.
BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_Historical Record of the Royal Regiment of
Scots Dragoons, now the 2nd North British Dragoons._ To 1839.
Illustrated with plates. [London: Longman. 1840.]
Johnson's _Illustrated Histories of Scottish Regiments_.
The Third (The King's Own) Hussars.
[Illustration: THE WHITE HORSE (OF HANOVER) AND MOTTO.]
TITLES.
1685-1714. The Queen Consort's Own Regiment of Dragoons.
1714-51. The King's Own Regiment of Dragoons.
1751-1818. The 3rd (King's Own) Dragoons.
1818-61. The 3rd (King's Own) Light Dragoons.
1861 (from). The 3rd (King's Own) Hussars.
PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.
* "Honours" on the Colours.
1690. Boyne.
1691. Aughrim.
1694-97. Flanders.
1695. Namur.
1702-8. Spain.
1707. Almanza.
1715. Jacobite rising.
1742-45. Flanders.
*1743. Dettingen.
1745. Fontenoy.
1745. Jacobite rising.
1746. Culloden.
1809. Flushing.
*1811-14. Peninsula.
1812. Llereena.
*1812. Salamanca.
*1813. Vittoria.
1813. Pampeluna.
*1814. Toulouse.
*1842. Cabool.
*1845. Moodkee.
*1845. Ferozeshah.
*1846. Sobraon.
*1848-49. Punjaub.
*1849. Chillianwallah.
*1849. Goojerat.
UNIFORM.--Scarlet with Blue facings (1685-1818); Blue with
Scarlet facings (1818-30); Scarlet with Scarlet facings
(1830-42); Blue with Scarlet facings (from 1842). Plume, White.
REGIMENTAL BADGE.--"The White Horse" (of Hanover) within the
Garter, with the motto, "_Nec aspera terrent_."
NICKNAMES.--"Lord Adam Gordon's Life Guards" (from its long
detention in Scotland under that officer). "Bland's Dragoons" (in
honour of a former Colonel).
NOTES.--The title on formation was bestowed in honour of the
Queen Consort.
BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_Historical Record of the 3rd, or King's Own
Regiment of Light Dragoons._ 1685-1846. Illustrated with plates.
[London: Parker. 1847.]
_Historical Record of the 3rd or King's Own Regiment of Light
Dragoons._ 1685-1857. Illustrated with plates. By George E. F.
Kountze, Captain, half-pay, late 3rd Light Dragoons. [London: B.
W. Cousins.]
_Historical Records of the 3rd, or Kings Own Light Dragoons._
[Glasgow. 1833.]
The Fourth (The Queen's Own) Hussars.
TITLES.
1685-1702. The Princess Anne of Denmark's Dragoons.
1702-51. [Its Colonel's name] Hussars.
1751-88. The 4th Dragoons.
1788-1818. The 4th, or Queen's Own Dragoons.
1818-61. The 4th, or Queen's Own Light Dragoons.
1861 (from). The 4th, The Queen's Own Hussars.
PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.
* "Honours" on the Colours.
1689. Scotland.
1690. Boyne.
1692-97. Flanders.
1692. Steenkirk.
1693. Neer Landen.
1695. Namur.
1696. Rooselaar.
1706-8. Spain.
1707. Almanza.
1715. Dunblane.
1742-48. Flanders.
*1743. Dettingen.
1747. Val.
*1809-14. Peninsula.
*1809. Talavera.
1810. Busaco.
*1811. Albuera.
1812. Llerena.
*1812. Salamanca.
*1813. Vittoria.
1814. Tarbes.
*1814. Toulouse.
*1839. Afghanistan.
*1839. Ghuznee.
*1854. Alma.
*1854. Balaclava.
*1854. Inkerman.
*1855. Sevastopol.
UNIFORM.--Scarlet (1685-1815); Blue (1818-30); Scarlet (1830-42);
Blue (from 1842). Facings, Light Green (1685-1818); Yellow
(1818-36); Light Green (1836-42); Scarlet (1842-61); Blue (from
1861). Helmet-plume, Scarlet.
REGIMENTAL BADGE.--None recognised in _Regulations_, but on pouch
are worn the Royal Cypher and Crown; also on Shabraque Q. O.
interlaced, surmounted by a Crown, and dominating the regimental
number, 4/H.
NICKNAME.--"Paget's Irregular Horse" (_circa_ 1842) from its
loose drill after return from India; in the first five years'
service it lost, from fever and cholera, no less than 12 officers
and 500 non-commissioned officers and men.
NOTES.--Formed from Independent Troops, raised at Warminster,
Shaftesbury, Shepton Mallet, Glastonbury, Frome, Wincanton,
Ilchester, and Bradford, and named in honour of the youngest
daughter of William III. and Mary, afterwards Queen Anne.
BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_Historical Record of the 4th, or Queen's Own
Regiment of Light Dragoons._ 1685-1842. Illustrated with a plate.
[London: Parker. 1843.]
The Fifth (Royal Irish) Lancers.
"_Quis Separabit._"
[Illustration: THE HARP AND CROWN.]
TITLES.
1689-1704. The Royal Irish Dragoons; also Wynne's Dragoons; also
Brigadier Ross's Dragoons (under Marlborough).
1704-[?]. The Royal Dragoons of Ireland.
17[?]-1799. The 5th (Royal Irish) Dragoons; then disbanded, but revived
in 1858.
1858 (from). The 5th (Royal Irish) Lancers.
PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.
* "Honours" on the Colours.
1690. Boyne.
1692-97. Flanders.
1702-14. Germany.
*1704. Blenheim.
*1706. Ramilies.
*1708. Oudenarde.
*1709. Malplaquet.
1743-8. Flanders.
1745. Fontenoy.
1798. Irish Rebellion.
*1885. Suakim.
1900. South Africa.
UNIFORM.--Scarlet with Blue facings (1689-1798); Blue with
Scarlet facings (from 1858). Lancer-cap plume, Green.
REGIMENTAL BADGE.--"The Harp and Crown." Motto, "_Quis
Separabit_."
NICKNAMES.--"The Daily Advertisers"; also "The Redbreasts."
NOTES.--The old Fifth was the senior of the two regiments of
Inniskilling Dragoons, the Second being now represented by the
6th (Inniskilling) Dragoons. Marlborough specially recognised its
gallantry at Blenheim; and at Ramilies (with the Scots Greys) it
captured two French battalions, for which it, like the Greys,
was allowed to wear Grenadier caps. It was disbanded in 1798,
after good service, on the discovery of a plot by new recruits to
murder the officers and loyal men.
BIBLIOGRAPHY.--Short articles appear in _Grose's Military
Antiquities_, and in the _Military Recorder_.
The Sixth (Inniskilling) Dragoons.
[Illustration]
TITLES.
1689-1751. Colonel Sir Albert Cunningham's [or its Colonel's name]
Regiment of Dragoons; also (_circa_ 1715) "The Black Dragoons"
(from their black horses).
1751 (from). The 6th, or Inniskilling Dragoons.
PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.
* "Honours" on the Colours.
1690. Boyne.
1691. Aughrim.
1715. Dunblane.
1742-48. Flanders.
*1743. Dettingen.
1745. Fontenoy.
1746. Roucoux.
1747. Val.
1758-63. Germany.
1759. Minden.
1760. Warbourg.
1760. Campen.
1761. Kirk Denkern.
1762. Wilhelmstahl.
1763. Grœbenstein.
1793-95. Flanders.
1793. Valenciennes.
1793. Dunkirk.
1793. Landrecies.
1794. Cateau.
1794. Tournay.
*1815. Waterloo.
1815. Netherlands.
*1854. Balaclava.
*1855. Sevastopol.
1881. Transvaal.
1884-90. Bechuanaland, Natal, and Zululand.
1900. South Africa.
UNIFORM.--Scarlet with Yellow facings (from 1689). Plume, White.
REGIMENTAL BADGE.--"The Castle of Inniskilling," with "The St.
George's Colours Flying," and the word "Inniskilling" underneath.
NICKNAME.--"The Skillingers"; also "The Old Inniskillings."
NOTES.--Originally the Cavalry arm of the forces raised for the
defence of Enniskillen in 1689 (with the Royal Irish Dragoons,
and the Inniskilling Fusiliers, or late 27th Foot).
BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_Historical Record of the 6th, or Inniskilling
Regiment of Dragoons._ 1689-1843. Illustrated with plates.
[London: Parker. 1843.]
The Seventh (The Queen's Own) Hussars.
[Illustration: THE ROYAL CYPHER WITHIN THE GARTER.]
TITLES.
1690-1715. The Queen's Own Regiment of Dragoons; also by the Colonels'
names, amongst whom at first were Robert Cunningham, the Earl of
Eglinton, and Lord Cardross.
1715-27. The Princess of Wales's Own Royal Dragoons.
1727-51. The Queen's Own Dragoons.
1751-83. The 7th, or Queen's Own Dragoons.
1783-1805. The 7th, or Queen's Own Light Dragoons.
1805 (from). The 7th, or Queen's Own Hussars.
PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.
* "Honours" on the Colours.
1694-97. Flanders.
1694. Moorslede.
1695. Namur.
1711-13. Germany.
1715. Jacobite Rising.
1742-49. Flanders.
*1743. Dettingen.
1745. Fontenoy.
1746. Roucoux.
1747. Laffeldt.
1760-63. Germany.
1760. Warbourg.
1762. Wilhelmstahl.
1793-95. Flanders.
1793. Valenciennes.
1794. Cateau.
1794. Nimeguen.
1795. Guildermalsen.
1799. Bergen.
1799. Egmont-op-Zee.
1799. Alkmaer.
*1808-09. Peninsula.
1808. Sahagun.
1809. Carrion.
1809. Benevente.
1809. Corunna.
1813-14. Peninsula.
*1814. Orthes.
1814. Toulouse.
*1815. Waterloo.
1815. Netherlands.
1838-39. Canada.
1858. Indian Mutiny.
*1858. Lucknow.
1881. Transvaal.
1896. Rhodesia.
UNIFORM.--Scarlet (1690-1784); Blue (1784-1830); Scarlet
(1830-41); Blue (from 1841). Facings, White (1690-1818); Blue
(from 1818). Helmet-plume, White.
REGIMENTAL BADGE.--"The Royal Cypher within the Garter."
NICKNAMES.--"The Old Saucy Seventh" (in the Peninsula), "The
Lily-white Seventh" (from its light blue uniform and white
facings, before 1818), "Young Eyes"; also "Old Straws" or
"Strawboots" (for substituting, at Warbourg, 1760, strawbands for
worn-out boots).
NOTES.--Formed in Scotland from Independent Troops of Horse
that fought at Killiecrankie. Disbanded in 1713, but restored
two years later, mainly from two troops of the present 1st, and
three troops of the present 2nd Dragoons. It suffered severely at
Waterloo, and distinguished itself in the Mutiny.
BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_Historical Record of the 7th, or Queen's Own
Regiment of Hussars._ 1690-1842. Illustrated with a plate.
[London: Parker. 1842]
The Eighth (The King's Royal Irish) Hussars.
"_Pristinæ virtutis memores._"
[Illustration: THE HARP AND CROWN.]
TITLES.
1693-1751. Colonel Henry Cunningham's [or its Colonel's name] Regiment
of Dragoons; "St. George" from 1740-51.
1751-75. The 8th Dragoons.
1775-77. The 8th Light Dragoons.
1777-1822. The 8th, or The King's Royal Irish Light Dragoons.
1822 (from). The 8th, The King's Royal Irish Hussars.
PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.
* "Honours" on the Colours.
1704-13. Spain.
1706. Barcelona.
1707. Almanza.
1710. Almanara.
1710. Saragossa.
1710. Brehuega.
1794-95. Flanders.
1795. Cape of Good Hope.
1800. Kaffir War.
1801. Egypt.
1802-22. Hindoostan.
*1803. Leswarree.
1803. Agra.
1804. Aurungabad.
1804. Ferruckabad.
1804. Deeg.
1805. Bhurtpore.
*1854. Alma.
*1854. Balaclava.
*1854. Inkerman.
1855. Eupatoria.
*1855. Sevastopol.
1858. Indian Mutiny.
*1858. Central India.
*1879-80. Afghanistan.
1900. South Africa.
UNIFORM.--Scarlet (1693-1784); Blue (1784-1802); Light Blue or
Cavalry Grey (1802-22); Dark Blue (from 1822). Facings, Yellow
(1693-1777); Blue (1777-84); Scarlet (1784-1822); Blue (from
1822). Helmet-plume, Red and White.
REGIMENTAL BADGE.--"The Harp and Crown." Motto: "_Pristinæ
virtutis memores_."
NICKNAME.--"The Cross Belts" (1768), from its privilege of
wearing the sword-belt over the left shoulder, in recognition of
services at Saragossa, where it took the belts of the Spanish
Cavalry; of this fact, however, there is no official record; also
"The Georges" (from its Colonel's name, 1740-51); also "The Dirty
Eighth."
NOTES.--Composed originally of loyal Protestants who had fought
at the Boyne. It gained much distinction in Spain and Flanders;
and received its title, crest, and motto in 1777 as special marks
of Royal favour. It shared largely in the glory of Leswarree and
other Indian actions--in short, few regiments can boast a more
honourable record than "The Royal Irish."
BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_Historical Record of the 8th, or King's Royal
Irish Regiment of Hussars._ 1693-1843. Illustrated. [London:
Parker. 1844.]
_Historical Record of the 8th King's Royal Irish Hussars._ To
1803. By John Francis Smet, M.D., late Surgeon, 8th Hussars.
[London: Mitchell. 1874.]
The Ninth (The Queen's Royal) Lancers.
[Illustration: THE ROYAL CYPHER WITHIN THE GARTER.]
TITLES.
1715-51. Major-General Owen Wynne's (or its Colonel's name) Regiment
of Dragoons.
1751-83. The 9th Dragoons.
1783-1816. The 9th Light Dragoons.
1816-30. The 9th Lancers.
1830 (from). The 9th, or Queen's Lancers; and (shortly afterwards) The
9th (Queen's) Royal Lancers.
PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.
* "Honours" on the Colours.
1715. Jacobite rising.
1798. Irish Rebellion.
1806. Buenos Ayres.
1807. Monte Video.
1809. Flushing.
*1811-13. Peninsula.
*1843. Punniar.
*1846. Sobraon.
*1848-49. Punjaub.
*1849. Chillianwallah.
1849. Goojerat.
1857-58. Indian Mutiny.
*1857. Delhi.
*1858. Lucknow.
*1878-80. Afghanistan.
*1879. Charasiah.
*1879. Kabul.
*1880. Kandahar.
1900. South Africa.
UNIFORM.--Scarlet (1715-84); Blue (1784-1830); Scarlet (1830-41);
Blue (from 1841). Facings: Buff (1715-1805); Crimson (1805-30);
Blue (1830-41); Scarlet (from 1841). Lancer-cap plume, Black and
White.
REGIMENTAL BADGE.--"The Royal Cypher within the Garter."
NICKNAME.--"The Delhi Spearmen" (a native sobriquet).
NOTES.--The senior of several regiments of Dragoons restored
in 1715, which had been disbanded after Utrecht. Raised in the
southern counties, it served uninterruptedly in Ireland for
eighty-six years to 1803, and in its title received special
favour at the hands of Queen Adelaide in 1830. It gained
distinction for service during the Indian Mutiny, and is the only
British cavalry regiment with "Charasiah," "Kabul, 1879," and
"Kandahar, 1880" on its Colours.
BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_Historical Record of the 9th, or Queen's Royal
Regiment of Light Dragoons (Lancers)._ 1715-1841. Illustrated
with a plate. [London: Parker. 1841.]
The Tenth (The Prince of Wales's Own Royal) Hussars.
[Illustration: THE RISING SUN.]
[Illustration: THE PLUME OF THE PRINCE OF WALES.]
[Illustration: THE RED DRAGON.]
TITLES.
1715-51. Colonel Humphrey Gore's (or its Colonel's name) Regiment of
Dragoons.
1751-83. The 10th Dragoons.
1783-1806. The 10th, or Prince of Wales's Own Light Dragoons.
1806-11. The 10th, or Prince of Wales's Own Hussars.
1811 (from). The 10th, The Prince of Wales's Own Royal Hussars.
PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.
* "Honours" on the Colours.
1746. Falkirk.
1746. Culloden.
1758-63. Germany.
1759. Minden.
1760. Warbourg.
1760. Campen.
1761. Kirk Denkern.
1762. Wilhelmstahl.
1763. Grœbenstein.
*1808-14. Peninsula.
1808. Sahagun.
1809. Benevente.
1809. Corunna.
1813. Morales.
1813. Vittoria.
1813. Pyrenees.
1814. Orthes.
1814. Toulouse.
*1815. Waterloo.
1855. Eupatoria.
*1855. Sevastopol.
*1878-79. Afghanistan.
*1878. Ali Masjid.
*1884. Egypt.
1900. South Africa.
UNIFORM.--Scarlet (1715-83); Blue (from 1784). Facings, Deep
Yellow (1715-1811); Scarlet (1811-1819); Blue (from 1819);
Helmet-plume, Black and White.
REGIMENTAL BADGES.--"The Prince's Plume," "The Rising Sun," "The
Red Dragon" (from 1783, ancient Badges of the Princes of Wales).
Also "The White Horse."
NICKNAMES.--"Baker's Light Bobs" (when under the command of
Valentine Baker). "The Don't Dance Tenth" (an officer told his
hostess at a ball, "The Tenth Don't Dance"). "The Chainy Tenth"
(from the pattern of the pouch belt).
NOTES.--Raised in Hertfordshire and adjoining counties; the
regiment received its "baptism of fire" in the Jacobite rising of
1745. Since then its colours show its record.
BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_Historical Record of the 10th, The Prince of
Wales's Own Royal Regiment of Hussars._ 1715-1842. Illustrated
with plates. [London: Parker. 1843.]
_The Memoirs of the 10th Royal Hussars (Prince of Wales's Own)._
By Colonel R. S. Liddell, late 10th Hussars. Illustrated.
[London: Longmans. 1891.]
[Illustration: THE WHITE HORSE (OF HANOVER).]
The Eleventh (Prince Albert's Own) Hussars.
"_Treu und Fest._"
[Illustration: THE CREST AND MOTTO OF THE LATE PRINCE CONSORT.]
[Illustration: THE SPHINX.]
TITLES.
1715-51. Brigadier-General Philip Honeywood's (or its Colonel's name)
Regiment of Dragoons.
1751-83. The 11th Dragoons.
1783-1840. The 11th Light Dragoons.
1840 (from). The 11th Prince Albert's Own Hussars.
PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.
* "Honours" on the Colours.
1715. Jacobite rising.
1746. Culloden.
1760-63. Germany.
1760. Warbourg.
1760. Cassel.
1761. Kirk Denkern.
1762. Wilhelmstahl.
1762. Capelnhagar.
1762. Foorwohle.
1763. Grœbenstein.
1793-95. Flanders.
1793. Famars.
1793. Valenciennes.
1794. Cateau.
1794. Villers-en-Couché.
1794. Tournay.
1794. Martinique.
1794. Guadaloupe.
1795. Guildermalsen.
1799. Bergen.
1799. Egmont-op-Zee.
1799. Alkmaer.
*1801. Egypt.
1801. Aboukir.
1801. Mandora.
1801. Alexandria.
1805. Hanover.
*1811-13. Peninsula.
1811. El-Bodon.
*1812. Salamanca.
1812. Burgos.
1815. Quatre Bras.
*1815. Waterloo.
1815. Netherlands.
*1826. Bhurtpore.
*1854. Alma.
*1854. Balaclava.
*1854. Inkerman.
1855. Eupatoria.
*1855. Sevastopol.
UNIFORM.--Scarlet (1715-83); Blue (1783-1830); Scarlet (1830-40);
Blue (from 1840). Facings: Buff (1715-1840); Blue (from 1840).
Plume, Crimson and White.
REGIMENTAL BADGES.--"The Crest and Motto (_Treu und Fest_) of the
late Prince Consort"; also "The Sphinx" for Egypt (1801).
NICKNAMES.--"The Cherry-pickers" (from Peninsula times, a
detachment having been taken prisoners in a fruit-garden during
the campaign). "The Cherubims" (from the crimson overalls).
NOTES.--Raised in Essex and adjoining counties. It is stated the
regiment was first mounted on grey horses, and bore the motto,
"_Motus Componere_." Its present title was bestowed because it
escorted the Prince Consort on the occasion of his marriage to
Her Majesty.
BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_Historical Record of the 11th, or Prince Albert's
Own Regiment of Hussars._ 1715-1842. [London: Parker. 1843.]
The Twelfth (The Prince of Wales's Royal) Lancers.
[Illustration: THE RISING SUN.]
[Illustration: THE PLUME OF THE PRINCE OF WALES.]
[Illustration: THE RED DRAGON.]
TITLES.
1715-51. Colonel Phineas Bowles's [or its Colonel's name] Regiment
of Dragoons.
1751-68. The 12th Dragoons.
1768-1816. The 12th (The Prince of Wales's) Light Dragoons.
1816-17. The 12th (The Prince of Wales's) Lancers.
1817 (from). The 12th (The Prince of Wales's Royal) Lancers.
PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.
* "Honours" on the Colours.
1795. Corsica.
*1801. Egypt.
1801. Aboukir.
1801. Mandora.
1801. Alexandria.
1809. Walcheren.
*1811-14. Peninsula.
1812. Salamanca.
1813. Vittoria.
1814. Bayonne.
*1815. Waterloo.
1815. Netherlands.
*1851-53. South Africa.
1855. Eupatoria.
*1855. Sevastopol.
1858. Indian Mutiny.
*1858. Central India.
1900. South Africa.
UNIFORM.--Scarlet (1715-84); Blue (1784-1830); Scarlet (1830-42);
Blue (from 1842). Facings, White (1715-68); Black (1768-84);
Yellow (1784-1817); Scarlet (1817-30); Blue (1830-42); Scarlet
(from 1842). Plume, Scarlet.
REGIMENTAL BADGES.--"Plume of the Prince of Wales," "The Rising
Sun," "The Red Dragon" (in honour of the Prince of Wales,
afterwards George IV., whose crests they were); also "The
Sphinx," for Egypt (1801).
NICKNAME.--"The Supple Twelfth."
NOTES.--Originally raised in Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and
Hampshire, it served in Ireland, from 1717, for seventy-six
years. In Egypt it captured a French Convoy with Colours.
BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_Historical Record of the 12th, Prince of Wales's
Royal Regiment of Lancers._ 1715-1842. Illustrated with a plate.
[London: Parker. 1842]
[Illustration: THE SPHINX.]
The Thirteenth Hussars.
"_Viret in Æternum._"
[Illustration: THE ROYAL CYPHER AND CROWN.]
TITLES.
1715-51. Colonel Richard Munden's [or its Colonel's name] Regiment
of Dragoons.
1751-83. The 13th Dragoons.
1783-1861. The 13th Light Dragoons.
1861 (from). The 13th Hussars.
PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.
* "Honours" on the Colours.
1715. Jacobite rising.
1745. Jacobite rising.
1796. Jamaica.
*1810-14. Peninsula.
1811. Campo Mayor.
*1811. Albuera.
1811. Arroyo dos Molinos.
1812. Badajos.
*1813. Vittoria.
*1814. Orthes.
*1814. Toulouse.
*1815. Waterloo.
1815. Netherlands.
*1854. Alma.
*1854. Balaclava.
*1854. Inkerman.
*1855. Sevastopol.
1900. South Africa.
UNIFORM.--Scarlet (1715-84); Blue (1784-1832); Scarlet
(1832-40); Blue (from 1840). Facings, Green (1715-84); Pale Buff
(1784-1836); Green (1836-40); Buff (from 1840). Plume, White.
REGIMENTAL BADGE.--None recognised in _Regulations_, but "The
Royal Cypher and Crown" appear on appointments. The motto,
"_Viret in Æternum_," has been borne since its formation.
NICKNAMES.--Familiar in 18th century as "The Green Dragoons"
(from the facings); "The Ragged Brigade" (during the Peninsular
War, when its arduous services debarred much attention to
appearances); "The Evergreens" (from its facings and punning
motto); "The Geraniums" (for smartness of appearance); and "The
Great Runaway Prestonpans" (in allusion to the panic which seized
some of the men in the fight with the Jacobite rebels).
NOTES.--Raised in the Midlands, the services of this regiment
have been of the most distinguished order. It formed part of the
Balaclava Light Brigade. In the Peninsula it served in no less
than thirty-two affairs, not counting general actions, losing 274
men and 1,009 horses.
BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_Historical Record of the 13th Regiment of Light
Dragoons._ 1715-1842. [London: Parker. 1842.]
The Fourteenth (The King's) Hussars.
[Illustration: THE ROYAL CREST WITHIN THE GARTER.]
[Illustration: THE PRUSSIAN EAGLE.]
TITLES.
1715-20. Brigadier-General James Dormer's Regiment of Dragoons.
1720-76. The 14th Dragoons; also frequently by its Colonel's name.
1776-98. The 14th Light Dragoons.
1798-1830. The 14th, or Duchess of York's Own Light Dragoons.
1830-61. The 14th King's Light Dragoons.
1861 (from). The 14th, The King's Hussars.
PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.
* "Honours" on the Colours.
1715. Jacobite rising.
1746. Culloden.
1794-95. Flanders.
1796. West Indies.
*1808-14. Peninsula.
*1809. Douro.
*1809. Talavera.
1809. Oporto.
1810. Busaco.
1810. Barca de Avintas.
*1811. Fuentes d'Onor.
1812. Badajos.
1812. Burgos.
1812. Salamanca.
*1813. Vittoria.
*1814. Orthes.
1814. Tarbes.
1814. Toulouse.
1815. New Orleans.
*1848-49. Punjaub.
*1849. Chillianwallah.
*1849. Goojerat.
*1856. Persia.
1858. Indian Mutiny.
*1858. Central India.
1900. South Africa.
UNIFORM.--Scarlet (1715-84); Dark Blue (1784-1830); Scarlet
(1830-40); Blue (from 1840). Facings, Lemon Yellow (1715-1798);
Orange (the livery of Brandenburg, 1798-1830); Scarlet (in 1830),
and shortly afterwards Blue (1830-40); Scarlet (1840-61); Blue
(from 1861). Plume, White.
REGIMENTAL BADGES.--"The Royal Crest within the Garter," also
"The Prussian Eagle" (adopted in 1798 in honour of the Duchess of
York, the Princess Royal of Prussia).
NICKNAMES.--"The Ramnuggur Boys" (having encountered enormous
odds at the battle in question); "The Emperor's Chambermaids"
(bestowed while in India).
NOTES.--Raised in the South of England by Colonel Dormer (_see_
Royal Warwickshire Regiment). Its record of services shows its
fame. Especially in the Peninsula, in the Punjaub, in Persia, and
in Central India has it gained distinction.
BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_Historical Record of the 14th, or the Kings
Regiment of Light Dragoons._ Illustrated with plates. [London:
Parker. 1847.]
The Fifteenth (The King's) Hussars.
"_Merebimur._"
[Illustration: THE CREST OF ENGLAND WITHIN THE GARTER.]
TITLES.
1759-66. The 15th Light Dragoons; also (popularly) Eliott's Light Horse
(from its Colonel's name).
1766-69. The 1st, or The King's Royal Light Dragoons.
1769-1806. The 15th, or The King's Royal Light Dragoons.
1806 (from). The 15th, The King's Hussars.
PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.
* "Honours" on the Colours.
1760-63. Germany.
*1760. Emsdorf.
1762. Wilhelmstahl.
1762. Friedburg.
1763. Grœbenstein.
1793-95. Flanders.
1793. Valenciennes.
1794. Cateau.
1794. Villers-en-Couché.
1794. Tournay.
1794. Nimeguen.
1795. Guildermalsen.
*1799. Egmont-op-Zee.
1799. Alkmaer.
*1808-14. Peninsula.
*1808. Sahagun.
1809. Benevente.
1813. Morales.
*1813. Vittoria.
1813. Nivelle.
1814. Orthes.
1814. Toulouse.
*1815. Waterloo.
1815. Cambray.
1815. Netherlands.
*1878-80. Afghanistan.
1881. Transvaal.
UNIFORM.--Scarlet (1759-84); Blue (from 1784). Facings, Green
(1759-66); Dark Blue (1766-84); Scarlet (1784-1822); Blue (from
1822). Plume, Scarlet.
REGIMENTAL BADGE.--"The Crest of England within the Garter."
Motto: "_Merebimur_," for valour, in Germany in 1766; also a
helmet inscription: "Five Battalions of Foot defeated and taken
by this Regiment, with their Colours and nine pieces of Ordnance,
at Emsdorf, 16 July, 1760." The scarlet plume was also conferred
in 1799 as a distinction.
NICKNAMES.--"The Fighting Fifteenth."
NOTES.--This notable regiment was raised near London, and
commenced its distinguished career the following year at Emsdorf
(_see_ above). Subsequently, at Villers-en-Couché, where it
captured three guns, in Holland (1799), and in the Peninsula
campaigns it gained further renown.
BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_Historical Record of the 15th, or King's Regiment
of Light Dragoons (Hussars)._ 1759-1841. [London: Parker. 1841.]
The Sixteenth (The Queen's) Lancers.
"_Aut Cursu, aut Cominus Armis._"
[Illustration: THE ROYAL CYPHER WITHIN THE GARTER.]
TITLES.
1759-66. The 16th Light Dragoons; also (popularly from its Colonel's
name) Burgoyne's Light Horse.
1766-69. The 2nd, Queen's, Light Dragoons.
1769-1815. The 16th, or The Queen's Light Dragoons.
1815 (from). The 16th, The Queen's Lancers.
PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.
* "Honours" on the Colours.
1761. Belle-Isle.
1762. Portugal.
1775-78. America.
1776. Brooklyn.
1776. White Plains.
1777. Brandywine.
1777. Germantown.
1778. Freehold.
1793-96. Flanders.
1793. Valenciennes.
1793. Dunkirk.
1794. Cateau.
1794. Tournay.
1794. West Indies.
1809-14. Peninsula.
*1809. Talavera.
*1811. Fuentes d'Onor.
1812. Llereena.
*1812. Salamanca.
*1813. Vittoria.
*1813. Nive.
*1815. Waterloo.
1815. Netherlands.
*1826. Bhurtpore.
*1839. Afghanistan.
*1839. Ghuznee.
*1843. Maharajpore.
*1846. Aliwal.
*1846. Sobraon.
1897. Dargai.
1900. South Africa.
UNIFORM.--Scarlet (1759-83; possibly for a year or two after
formation this may have been red with yellow facings); Blue
(1783-1832); Scarlet (from 1832). Facings, Black (1759-66, but
see above); Dark Blue (1766-83); Scarlet (1783-1832); Blue (from
1832). Plume, Black.
REGIMENTAL BADGE.--"The Royal Cypher within the Garter." Motto,
"_Aut cursu, aut cominus armis_" (bestowed in 1766 for services
in Portugal on the regiment becoming "The Queen's.")
NICKNAME.--"The Red (or Scarlet) Lancers"; being the only Lancers
with the scarlet tunic.
NOTES.--Raised near London during the Seven Years' War. The first
Lancer regiment to serve in India.
BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_Historical Record of the 16th, or Queen's
Regiment of Light Dragoons (Lancers)._ 1759-1841. Illustrated
with a plate. [London: Parker. 1842.]
The Seventeenth (The Duke of Cambridge's Own) Lancers.
[Illustration: DEATH'S HEAD, WITH MOTTO, "OR GLORY."]
TITLES.
1759-63. The 18th Light Dragoons.
1763-66. The 17th Light Dragoons.
1766-69. The 3rd Light Dragoons.
1769-1822. The 17th Light Dragoons.
1822-76. The 17th Lancers.
1876 (from). The 17th (Duke of Cambridge's Own) Lancers.
PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.
* "Honours" on the Colours.
1761. Germany.
1775-83. America.
1775. Bunker's Hill.
1776. Brooklyn.
1778. Freehold.
1795. West Indies.
1806. Buenos Ayres.
1807. Monte Video.
1815-20. Cutch.
1816-18. Pindaree War.
*1854. Alma.
*1854. Balaclava.
*1854. Inkerman.
1855. Eupatoria.
*1855. Sevastopol.
1858. Indian Mutiny.
*1858. Central India.
*1879. South Africa.
1900. South Africa.
UNIFORM.--Scarlet (1759-84); Blue (1784-1830); Scarlet (1830-40);
Blue (from 1840). Facings, White (from 1759). Plume, White.
REGIMENTAL BADGE.--"A Death's Head," with the words "Or
Glory." This, chosen by Colonel Hale, who raised the corps in
Hertfordshire and near London, was intended to commemorate the
death of General Wolfe at Quebec (1759). Colonel Hale was with
him at the time, and subsequently bore the home despatches.
NICKNAME.--"The Death or Glory Boys," or "The Skulls and
Crossbones" (_see_ Badge); "Bingham's Dandies" (_circa_
1826)--one of its Colonels, Lord Bingham, insisting on perfection
of fit in uniform, and smartness in accoutrement; "The Gentleman
Dragoons;" "The Horse Marines" (when employed as marines on board
the _Hermione_ frigate on the West India station in 1795).
NOTES.--First raised as the 18th Light Dragoons, and renumbered
on the disbandment of the old 17th. This regiment was one of
those taking part in the famous charge at Balaclava. Renamed in
1876 in honour of the Duke of Cambridge, who served in its ranks.
BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_Historical Record of the 17th Regiment of Light
Dragoons (Lancers)._ 1759-1841. Illustrated with plates. [London:
Parker. 1841.]
_A History of the 17th Lancers (Duke of Cambridge's Own)._ By the
Hon. J. W. Fortescue. [London: Macmillan. 1895.]
_The "Death or Glory Boys": The Story of the 17th Lancers._ By D.
H. Parry. [London: Cassell. 1900.]
The Eighteenth Hussars.
"_Pro Rege, pro Lege, pro Patria Conamur._"
TITLES.
1759-63. The 19th Light Dragoons; popularly, "The Drogheda Light Horse."
1763-1807. The 18th Light Dragoons.
1807-22. The 18th King's Irish Hussars (then disbanded and revived).
1858 (from). The 18th Hussars.
PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.
* "Honours" on the Colours.
1795. Jamaica.
1796. St. Domingo.
1799. Holland.
*1808-14. Peninsula.
1808. Sahagun.
1809. Benevente.
1809. Corunna.
1813. Vittoria.
1813. Nive.
1814. Orthes.
1814. Toulouse.
*1815. Waterloo.
1900. South Africa.
UNIFORM.--Scarlet (1759----?); subsequently, and at disbandment,
Dark Blue; Blue (from 1858). Facings, White (1759-1821); Blue
(from 1858). Plume, Scarlet and White.
REGIMENTAL BADGE.--None recognised in _Regulations_; but in the
case of both the late and the present 18th "The Royal Cypher and
Crown" appeared and appears on the appointments. Motto, "_Pro
Rege, pro Lege, pro Patria Conamur_"--"We Strive for Sovereign,
Laws, and Country."
NOTES.--The first 18th is now the 17th Lancers; the present 18th,
raised at Leeds in 1858, was allowed to revive the "honours" of
the old corps, disbanded in 1821; the motto and the scarlet and
white plume were restored in 1878.
BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_Historical Record of the 18th Hussars._ By
Captain Harold Esdaile Malet. [London: Clowes. 1869.]
[Illustration: THE ROYAL CYPHER AND CROWN.]
The Nineteenth (Princess of Wales's Own) Hussars.
[Illustration: THE ELEPHANT.]
TITLES.
1759-63. The 19th Light Dragoons (popularly the Drogheda Light
Horse); re-numbered 18th in 1763, disbanded as 18th
Hussars in 1821.
1779-83. The 19th Light Dragoons: disbanded.
1781-86. The 23rd Light Dragoons: then re-numbered.
1786-1817. The 19th Light Dragoons.
1817-21. The 19th Lancers: then disbanded.
1858-61. The Hon. East India Company's 1st Bengal European Cavalry.
1861 (from). The 19th (Princess of Wales's Own) Hussars.
PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.
* "Honours" on the Colours:--(1) Honours of the old 19th Lancers,
disbanded in 1821; (2) Honours of the present 19th Hussars, raised in
1858; (3) Not on present Colours, but worn by the old 19th Lancers.
1799. Mallavelly.
*1799. Seringapatam (3).
1800-1. Deccan.
*1800-1. Mysore (1).
*1803. Assaye (1).
1805. Vellore.
*1813. Niagara. (1).
*1882-4. Egypt (2).
*1882. Tel-el-Kebir (2).
1883. El Teb.
*1884-5. Nile (2).
*1885. Abu-Klea (2).
1900. South Africa.
UNIFORM.--Scarlet, and Green facings (1779-83); Dark Blue, and
Light Yellow facings (in 1821); Blue, with Blue facings (from
1858). Plume, White.
REGIMENTAL BADGE.--"The Elephant" (for the distinguished services
of the old 19th Light Dragoons in India).
NICKNAMES.--"The Dumpies" (when raised in 1858, from the small
stature of its men); "The Droghedas" (of the first 19th).
NOTES.--The old 19th received a honorary Standard from the late
Hon. East India Company for distinction at Assaye; its badge,
"The Elephant," was also then bestowed.
BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_Colburn's United Service Magazine._ 1873. [Art.]
_The Nineteenth and their Times._ By Colonel John Biddulph.
[London: Murray. 1900.]
The Twentieth Hussars.
TITLES.
1759-63. The 20th Inniskilling Light Dragoons: disbanded.
1779-83. The 20th Light Dragoons: disbanded.
1791-1802. The 20th Jamaica Light Dragoons: renamed.
1802-1818. The 20th Light Dragoons: disbanded.
1858-60. The 2nd Bengal European Light Cavalry.
1860 (from). The 20th Hussars.
PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.
* "Honours" on the Colours.
1795-6. Maroon War.
1806. Cape of Good Hope.
1806. Maida.
1806. Buenos Ayres.
1807. Monte Video.
1807. Egypt.
*1808. Peninsula.
*1808. Vimiera.
1808-12. Sicily.
1812-13. Spain.
1814. Genoa.
1884-5. Nile.
*1885. Suakim.
UNIFORM.--Scarlet and Yellow (afterwards Black) facings
(1759-63); Scarlet and Yellow facings (1779-83); Blue and Yellow
(afterwards Orange) facings (1791-1814); Blue and Blue facings
(from 1858). Plume, Yellow.
REGIMENTAL BADGE.--None recognised in _Regulations_: on
appointments "The Royal Cypher and Crown with XX/H."
BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_Colburn's United Service Magazine._ 1876. [Art.]
The Twenty-First (Empress of India's) Lancers.
TITLES.
1759-63. The 21st Light Dragoons, or Royal Windsor Foresters: disbanded.
1779-83. The 21st Light Dragoons: disbanded.
1794-1819. The 21st Light Dragoons: disbanded.
1858. The East India Company's 3rd Bengal European Cavalry.
1858-62. The 3rd Bengal European Cavalry.
1862-1897. The 21st Hussars.
1897-9. The 21st Lancers.
1899 (from). The 21st (Empress of India's) Lancers.
PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.
1795-8. San Domingo (the Toussaint l'Ouverture Revolution).
1807. Monte Video.
1812. Cape of Good Hope.
1814-15. Kaffraria.
*1899. Khartoum.
UNIFORM.--Scarlet and Dark Blue facings (1759-63); Scarlet and
White facings (1779-83); Blue and Yellow facings (when raised in
1794); Blue and Pink facings (in 1814); Blue and Black Velvet
facings (in 1815); Blue and Blue facings (from 1858-97); Blue and
French Grey facings (from 1897). Plume, White.
REGIMENTAL BADGE.--None recognised in _Regulations_. On
appointments "The Royal Cypher and Crown with XXI/H."
NOTES.--A detachment of this regiment served at St. Helena as
guard to the Emperor Napoleon when in exile. The recent title was
conferred in recognition of its brilliant services at Omdurman.
II.
THE ROYAL ARTILLERY.
The Royal Regiment of Artillery.
[Illustration: THE ROYAL ARMS.]
[Illustration: THE GUN AND MOTTOES.]
TITLES.
16th century to 1716. The Train of Artillery.
1716 (from). The Royal Regiment of Artillery: comprising (Mar. 1900).
(1) Horse Artillery (27 Batteries).
(2) Field Artillery (121 Batteries).
(3) Mountain Artillery (10 Batteries).
(4) Garrison Artillery (83 Batteries); with
(5) Artillery Militia: also incorporated.
(6) The Royal Malta Artillery.
(7) The (late) Bengal Artillery.
(8) The (late) Madras Artillery.
(9) The (late) Bombay Artillery.
PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.
One arm or other of this branch of the Service has, obviously,
taken part in every campaign: a particularised list is therefore
unnecessary. The guns are the "Colours" of the Artillery, and as such
are entitled to all "parade honours." Formerly, regimental honours
appear to have been worn by certain companies. Amongst such were
"Niagara," "Leipsic," "Waterloo," and "The Dragon of China."
UNIFORM.--Blue with Scarlet facings. Plume, White.
REGIMENTAL BADGES.--The Royal Arms and Supporters, with a Cannon.
The mottoes, "_Ubique_" (Everywhere) over, and "_Quo fas et glori
ducunt_" ("Whither Right and Glory lead us") under the gun.
NICKNAMES.--"The Gunners;" "The Four-wheeled Hussars" (of the
Royal Horse Artillery).
NOTES.--Trains of artillery seem first to have been raised in the
time of Henry VIII.; and up to 1716 appear to have been disbanded
after each campaign. In 1716 several companies received permanent
corporate existence, since which the exigencies of modern warfare
have led to an enormous increase in the number of batteries. But,
from first to last the record of the Royal Artillery has been one
of distinction, and it may fitly be said to share the honours of
all other regiments. The Royal Irish Artillery were absorbed in
1801, and the East India Company's Artillery in 1858.
BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_History of the Royal Regiment of Artillery._
Compiled from the original Records. By Captain Francis Duncan,
M.A., D.C.L. 2 vols. [London: Murray. 1872.]
_History of the Horse Brigade._ [London: Mitchell.]
_History of the Regiment of Bengal Artillery._ By F. W. Stubbe.
2 vols. [1877.]
_Proceedings of the Royal Artillery Institution._ Passim.
III.
THE ROYAL ENGINEERS.
The Corps of the Royal Engineers
[Illustration: THE ROYAL ARMS.]
TITLES.
1717-88. The Soldier Artificer Company.
1788-1813. The Corps of Royal Military Artificers.
1813-56. The Corps of Royal Sappers and Miners.
1856 (from). The Corps of Royal Engineers.
CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.
Like the Artillery, this Corps has necessarily taken part in every
campaign. Its services have been pre-eminent from the first, and few
regiments, if any, can show a longer or more distinguished list of
honoured names. Amongst many others may be mentioned Jones, Burgoyne,
Pasley, Colby, Denison, Napier of Magdala, Simmons, Gordon of
Khartoum, Gerald Graham, Kitchener of Khartoum, Warren, and others.
UNIFORM.--Scarlet and Black velvet facings (in 1717); Scarlet
and Orange facings (1772-88); Dark Blue and Black facings
(1788-1813); Scarlet and Dark Blue facings (from 1813).
REGIMENTAL BADGE.--"The Royal Arms and Supporters," with the
mottoes, "_Ubique_" over, and "_Quo fas et gloria ducunt_" below.
NICKNAME.--"The Mudlarks"; "The Measurers"; "The Flying
Bricklayers" (of the mounted contingent).
NOTES.--a company of Engineer Militia is attached to the corps:
also incorporated (from 1858) the Bengal, Bombay, and Madras
Engineers.
BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_History of the Royal Sappers and Miners._ By T.
W. J. Connolly. 2 vols. [London: 1855.]
_The Royal Engineers._ By the Right Hon. Sir Francis B. Head,
Bart. [London: Murray. 1869.]
_History of the Corps of Royal Engineers._ By Whitworth Porter,
Major-General, Royal Engineers. 2 vols. [London: Longmans. 1889.]
IV.
THE FOOT GUARDS.
The Grenadier Guards.
3 Batts.
[Illustration: THE CROWN AND CYPHER OF CHARLES II.: THE ORIGINAL BADGE.]
[Illustration: A GRENADE.]
TITLES.
1660-85. The King's Royal Regiment of Guards.
1685-1815. The First Regiment of Foot Guards.
1815 (from). The First, or Grenadier Regiment of Foot Guards.
PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.
* "Honours" on the Colours.
1680-83. Tangier.
1685. Sedgemoor.
1691-97. Flanders.
1692. Steenkirk.
1693. Neer Landen.
1695. Namur.
1702-13. Germany.
1704. Schellenberg.
*1704. Blenheim.
1704-8. Spain.
1705. Gibraltar.
1705-6. Barcelona.
1706. Ramilies.
1707. Almanza.
1708 Lisle.
*1708. Oudenarde.
1708. Ghent.
1709. Tournay.
*1709. Malplaquet.
1710. Menin.
1710. Douai.
1729. Gibraltar.
1742-47. Flanders.
*1743. Dettingen.
1745. Fontenoy.
1745. Jacobite rising.
1747. Val.
1758. Cherbourg.
1759-62. Germany.
1762. Denkern.
1762. Wilhelmstahl.
1776-81. America.
1776. Brooklyn.
1777. Brandywine.
1777. Germantown.
1778. Freehold.
1781. Guildford.
1793. Famars.
1793. Valenciennes.
*1793. Lincelles.
1793-95. Flanders.
1794. Cateau.
1799. Helder.
1799. Crabbendam.
1799. Bergen.
1799. Egmont-op-Zee.
1799. Alkmaer.
1806-7. Sicily.
*1808-14. Peninsula.
1809. Flushing.
*1809. Corunna.
1811. Barossa.
1813. St. Sebastian.
1813. St. Marcial.
1813. Bidassoa.
1813. Nive.
1813. Nivelle.
1814. Bayonne.
1814-15. Netherlands.
1814. Bergen-op-Zoom.
1815. Quatre Bras.
*1815. Waterloo.
1826-27. Portugal.
1838-42. Canada.
*1854. Alma.
*1854. Inkerman.
*1855. Sevastopol.
*1882. Egypt.
*1882. Tel-el-Kebir.
*1885. Suakim.
*1898. Khartoum.
1900. South Africa.
UNIFORM.--Scarlet with Blue facings (from formation).
REGIMENTAL AND OTHER BADGES.--On formation "The Red Cross of St.
George" on a white ground; also (till 1815) "The Royal Cypher and
Crown." From 1815 "A Grenade," with three of the ancient company
badges in rotation (as Colours are renewed). Also, 1st Batt.--The
Imperial Crown. 2nd. Batt.--The Royal Cypher, interlaced and
reversed, surmounted by the Imperial Crown. 3rd Batt.--The same
as 2nd Batt. The company badges are:--
(1) The Royal Crest of England.
(2) The Red and White Rose.
(3) The Fleur de Lys.
(4) The Golden Portcullis.
(5) The Rose en Soleil.
(6) The Scottish Thistle.
(7) The Harp of Erin.
(8) The Red Dragon of Wales.
(9) The White Greyhound with Golden Collar and Chain.
(10) The Sun in Splendour.
(11) The Unicorn of the Royal Crown of Scotland.
(12) The Antelope.
(13) A Royal Hart.
(14) A Silver Falcon within a Golden Fetterlock.
(15) The Red Rose of Lancaster.
(16) A White Swan.
(17) The Falcon and Sceptre.
(18) A Stock of a Tree putting forth a Green Shoot.
(19) A Sword and Sceptre crossed.
(20) The Boscobel Oak.
(21) The Sun in the Clouds.
(22) A Blazing Beacon.
(23) Crossed Plumes.
(24) The Royal Crest of Ireland.
(25) The Cross of St. George.
(26) The Lion of Nassau.
(27) The Badge of the Order of the Bath.
(28) The Crest of Old Saxony.
(29) The Irish Shamrock.
(30) The Crest of H.R.H. the late Prince Consort.
NICKNAMES.--"The Sand Bags," "The Coal-heavers," "Old Eyes," "The
House-maids' Pets," "The Bermuda Exiles."
NOTES.--First raised in London by Colonel John Russell, and
incorporated with the Royal Guards of Charles II., raised by Lord
Wentworth in the Low Countries in 1656. The title received in
1815 was in recognition of having defeated the French Imperial
Guards at Waterloo.
BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_The Origin and History of the 1st or Grenadier
Guards._ By Lieut.-Gen. Sir T. W. Hamilton, K.C.B. 3 vols. With
Illustrations. [London: Murray. 1874.]
The Coldstream Guards.
3 Batts.
[Illustration: THE STAR OF THE GARTER.]
[Illustration: THE SPHINX.]
TITLES.
1650-60. Colonel Monck's Regiment of Foot: also (popularly) Monck's
Coldstreamers.
1660-61. The Lord General's Regiment of Foot.
1661-70. The Lord General's Regiment of Foot Guards.
1670-1817. The Coldstream Regiment of Foot Guards.
1817 (from). The Coldstream Guards.
PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.
* "Honours" on the Colours.
1680-83. Tangier.
1689-97. Flanders.
1689. Walcourt.
1692. Steenkirk.
1693. Neer Landen.
1695. Namur.
1704-8. Spain.
1704. Gibraltar.
1705-6. Barcelona.
1707. Almanza.
1707-13. Germany.
*1708. Oudenarde.
1708. Ghent.
*1709. Malplaquet
1711. Bouchain.
1742-45. Flanders.
*1743. Dettingen.
1745. Fontenoy.
1745. Jacobite rising.
1758. Cherbourg.
1760-62. Germany.
1761. Denkern.
1762. Wilhelmstahl.
1776-81. America.
1776. Brooklyn.
1777. Brandywine.
1777. Germantown.
1778. Freehold.
1781. Guildford.
1793-95. Flanders.
1793. St. Amand.
1793. Valenciennes.
*1793. Lincelles.
1794. Tournay.
1794. Cateau.
1799. Helder.
1799. Crabbendam.
1799. Bergen.
1799. Egmont-op-Zee.
1799. Alkmaer.
*1801. Egypt.
1801. Aboukir.
1801. Alexandria.
1801. Marabout.
1805. Hanover.
1807. Copenhagen.
*1809-14. Peninsula.
1809. Flushing.
1809. Douro.
*1809. Talavera.
1811. Fuentes d'Onor.
*1811. Barossa.
1812. Ciudad Rodrigo.
1812. Badajos.
1812. Burgos.
1812. Salamanca.
1813. St. Sebastian.
1813. Vittoria.
1813. Pyrenees.
1813. Bidassoa.
1813. Nive.
1813. Nivelle.
1814. Bayonne.
1814-15. Netherlands.
1814. Bergen-op-Zoom.
1815. Quatre Bras.
*1815. Waterloo.
1827-28. Portugal.
1838-42. Canada.
*1854. Alma.
*1854. Inkerman.
*1855. Sevastopol.
*1882. Egypt.
*1882. Tel-el-Kebir.
*1885. Suakim.
1900. South Africa.
UNIFORM.--Scarlet faced with Green (1650-70); Scarlet faced with
Blue (from 1670).
REGIMENTAL AND OTHER BADGES.--In 1660 a red cross on a green
ground with six white balls; in 1684 a St. George's Cross,
bordered white on a blue ground. The _Regulation_ device is
for 1st and 3rd Batts., the Star of the Order of the Garter,
surmounted by the Imperial Crown; 2nd Batt., a Star of eight
points within the Garter, surmounted by the Imperial Crown, the
Union within the dexter canton. Also in twos, in succession, as
the Colours are renewed, the following company badges conferred
by Royal Authority in 1751:--
(1) A White Lion.
(2) The Prince of Wales's Feathers.
(3) A Spotted Panther.
(4) Two Crossed Swords.
(5) The George and Dragon.
(6) A Red Rose within the Garter.
(7) A Centaur.
(8) Two Golden Sceptres crossed.
(9) The Golden Knot of the Collar of the Garter.
(10) An Escarbuncle.
(11) A White Boar with golden bristles.
(12) A Dun Cow.
(13) A Red and White Rose empaled with a Pomegranate.
(14) The White Horse of Hanover.
(15) The Electoral Bonnet of Hanover.
(16) The Hanover Horse.
Also "The Sphinx" for Egypt.
NICKNAMES, &C.--"The Coldstreamers." "The Nulli Secundus Club."
NOTES.--The Regiment of Coldstream Guards is the direct and only
descendant of the Parliamentary Infantry, all other corps having
been disbanded at the Restoration. It derives its name from
Monck's march from Coldstream to restore Charles II.
BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_The Origin and Services of the Coldstream
Guards._ By Colonel Sir Daniel MacKinnon. 2 vols. [London:
Bentley. 1833.]
_A History of the Coldstream Guards from 1815 to 1895._ By
Lieut.-Col. Ross of Bladensburg, C.B. [London: 1896.]
The Scots Guards.
3 Batts.
[Illustration: ROYAL ARMS OF SCOTLAND.]
[Illustration: THE THISTLE.]
[Illustration: THE SPHINX.]
TITLES.
1660-1713. The Scots Regiment of Guards.
1713-1831. The 3rd Foot Guards.
1831-77. The Scots Fusilier Guards.
1877 (from). The Scots Guards.
PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.
* "Honours" on the Colours.
1689-95. Flanders.
1689. Walcourt.
1690. Boyne.
1693. Neer Landen.
1695. Namur.
1709-13. Spain.
1710. Saragossa.
1742-48. Flanders.
*1743. Dettingen.
1745. Fontenoy.
1747. Val.
1758. Cherbourg.
1759-62. Germany.
1761. Denkern.
1762. Wilhelmstahl.
1776-83. America.
1776. Brooklyn.
1777. Brandywine.
1777. Germantown.
1778. Freehold.
1781. Guildford.
1793. Valenciennes.
1793-95. Flanders.
*1793. Lincelles.
1799. Helder.
1799. Crabbendam.
1799. Bergen.
1799. Egmont-op-Zee.
1799. Alkmaer.
1801. Aboukir.
*1801. Egypt.
1801. Alexandria.
1801. Marabout.
1807. Copenhagen.
*1809-14. Peninsula.
1809. Flushing.
1809. Douro.
*1809. Talavera.
*1811. Barossa.
1812. Badajos.
1812. Burgos.
1812. Ciudad Rodrigo.
1813. St. Sebastian.
1814-15. Netherlands.
1814. Bayonne.
1814. Bergen-op-Zoom.
1815. Quatre Bras.
*1815. Waterloo.
1826-28. Portugal.
*1854. Alma.
*1854. Inkerman.
*1854. Sevastopol.
*1882. Egypt.
*1882. Tel-el-Kebir
*1885. Suakim.
1900. South Africa.
UNIFORM.--Scarlet and White facings (from 1660 to _circa_ 1713);
Scarlet and Blue facings (from _circa_ 1713).
REGIMENTAL AND OTHER BADGES.--The 1st Batt.: The Royal Arms of
Scotland, with motto, "_En! Ferus Hostis_," surmounted by the
Imperial Crown; 2nd Batt.: The Union Badge, viz., the Rose,
Thistle, and Shamrock, with the motto, "_Unita Fortior_,"
surmounted by the Imperial Crown. Also two of sixteen company
badges, with mottoes borne in rotation, as follows:--
(1) The Royal Crest of Scotland, with "_Nemo me impune lacessit_."
(2) A Bombshell, with "_Terrorem affero_."
(3) A Lion erect, with "_Intrepidus_."
(4) The Badge and Motto of the Order of the Thistle.
(5) The Red Lion rampant of Scotland, with collar and chain of gold,
and "_Timiere nescius_."
(6) A Blue Griffin, with "_Belloque ferox_."
(7) A Phœnix in flames, with "_Per funera vitam_."
(8) A Thunderbolt, with "_Horror ubique_."
(9) A Cannon firing, with "_Concussæ cadent urbes_."
(10) A Salamander, with "_Pascua nota mihi_."
(11) St. Andrew's Cross, with "_In hoc signo vinces_."
(12) A Trophy, with "_Honores præfero_."
(13) A Dog, with "_Intaminata fide_."
(14) The Label of the Duke of Connaught, with "_Te duce vincimus_."
(15) The Galley of Lorne, with "_Ne obliviscaris_."
(16) The Rose and Thistle, with "_Fecit cos en gentem unam_."
Also "The Sphinx," for Egypt (1801).
NICKNAME.--"The Jocks."
NOTES.--Raised in Scotland by the Earl of Linlithgow.
The Irish Guards.
[Illustration: THE HARP AND CROWN.]
[Illustration: THE STAR OF THE ORDER OF ST. PATRICK.]
By an Army Order (No. 77, April, 1900), "Her Majesty the Queen,
having deemed it desirable to commemorate the bravery shown by the
Irish regiments in the recent operations in South Africa, has been
graciously pleased to command that an Irish regiment of Foot Guards
be formed. This regiment will be designated 'The Irish Guards.'"
The details of the Uniform have not yet been fully settled; the Harp
and Crown appear on the buttons, and the Shamrock on the collar,
while the regimental badge is the Star of the Order of St. Patrick.
The Irish Guards commenced their public service as the guard of
honour at the reception by H.R.H. the Prince of Wales, at Paddington,
of Lord Roberts, the Commander-in-Chief, on the occasion of his
return from the field of operations in South Africa, 1899-190[?].
V.
TERRITORIAL REGIMENTS.
The Royal Scots (Lothian Regiment),
COMPRISING
=1st & 2nd Batts.= (formerly) The 1st (The Royal Scots)
Regiment; with
=3rd Batt.= The Edinburgh Light Infantry Militia.
"_Nemo me impune lacessit._"
[Illustration: THE THISTLE AND CROWN.]
[Illustration: THE ST. ANDREW'S CROSS.]
[Illustration: THE SPHINX.]
TITLES.
1633-78. Le Régiment de Douglas.
1678-84. Colonel the Earl of Dumbarton's Regiment of Foot.
1684-1751. The Royal Regiment of Foot.
1751-1812. The 1st, or The Royal Regiment of Foot.
1812-21. The 1st, or The Royal Scots Regiment of Foot.
1821-71. The 1st, or The Royal Regiment of Foot.
1871-81. The 1st, the Royal Scots.
1881 (from). The Royal Scots (Lothian Regiment).
PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.
* "Honours" on the Colours.
1673. Maestricht.
1680-83. Tangier.
1689-97. Flanders.
1689. Walcourt.
1692. Steenkirk.
1693. Neer Landen.
1695. Namur.
1701-14. Germany.
1702. Venloo.
1704. Schellenberg.
*1704. Blenheim.
*1706. Ramilies.
*1708. Oudenarde.
1708. Wynendale.
1708. Lisle.
1708. Ghent.
1709. Tournay.
*1709. Malplaquet.
1710. Douay.
1743-49. Flanders.
1745. Fontenoy.
1746. Culloden.
1747. Hulst.
1757-60. Canada.
*1758. Louisbourg.
1758. Ticonderoga.
1759. Guadaloupe.
1761. Dominica.
1762. Martinique.
1762. Havannah.
1793. Toulon.
1794. Corsica.
1799. Helder.
1799. Crabbendam.
*1799. Egmont-op-Zee.
1801. Aboukir.
*1801. Egypt.
1801. Mandora.
1801. Alexandria.
*1803. St. Lucia.
*1809-14. Peninsula.
*1809. Corunna.
1809. Flushing.
1810. Guadaloupe.
*1810. Busaco.
*1812. Salamanca.
*1813. Vittoria.
*1813. St. Sebastian.
*1813. Nive.
1814-15. Netherlands.
1814. Bayonne.
*1814. Niagara.
1814. Bergen-op-Zoom.
1815. Quatre Bras.
*1815. Waterloo.
*1817. Nagpore.
*1817. Maheidpore.
1819. Asseerghur.
*1824-26. Ava.
1838-39. Canada.
*1854. Alma.
*1854. Inkerman.
*1855. Sevastopol.
*1860. Taku Forts.
*1860. Pekin.
1900. South Africa.
UNIFORM.--Scarlet with White facings (from 1678 probably to
1684); Scarlet and Blue facings (since 1684).
REGIMENTAL BADGES.--"The Royal Cypher" within the Collar of St.
Andrew and the Crown over it. Also "The Thistle and Crown," with
the Motto of the Order, "_Nemo me impune lacessit_." Also, The
Sphinx, for Egypt (1801). In 1633 it bore the St. Andrew's Cross,
with the Thistle and Crown; and, in 1751, the distinction of the
Colours of the 2nd Batt. was a flaming ray of gold from the upper
corner of each Colour to the centre.
NICKNAME.--"Pontius Pilate's Body-guard" (from its antiquity).
NOTES.--Traditionally regarded as the ancient body-guard of the
Scottish kings, this famous corps was in the service of Sweden,
as "Hepburn's Regiment," from 1625 to 1633; and in that of France
from 1633 to 1678, when (under Dumbarton) it came to England.
It received its title in 1684 in recognition of the capture of
a Colour from the Moors at Tangier. At Sedgemoor (1685) it also
captured the Duke of Monmouth's Standard.
BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_Historical Record of the 1st, or Royal Regiment
of Foot._ To 1838. Illustrated. [London: Longman. 1838.]
The Queen's (Royal West Surrey Regiment),
COMPRISING
=1st & 2nd Batts.= (formerly) The 2nd (Queen's Royal); with
=3rd Batt.= The 2nd Royal Surrey Militia.
"_Pristinæ virtutis memor._" "_Vel exuviæ triumphant._"
[Illustration: THE PASCHAL LAMB.]
[Illustration: THE ROYAL CYPHER WITHIN THE GARTER.]
[Illustration: THE SPHINX.]
TITLES.
1661-84. The Tangierenes, or Queen's Own Regiment of Foot.
1684-1703. The Queen Dowager's Regiment of Foot.
1703-15. The Queen's Royal Regiment of Foot.
1715-27. The Princess of Wales's Own Regiment of Foot.
1727-51. The Queen's Own Regiment of Foot.
1751-1881. The 2nd (Queen's Royal) Regiment of Foot.
1881 (from). The Queen's (Royal West Surrey Regiment).
PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.
* "Honours" on the Colours.
1662-83. Tangier.
1690. Boyne.
1691. Aughrim.
1692-5. Flanders.
1693. Neer Landen.
1695. Namur.
1702. Cadiz.
1703-4. Germany.
1703. Tongres.
1704-8. Spain.
1707. Almanza.
1711. Quebec.
1799. Helder.
1799. Bergen.
1799. Egmont-op-Zee.
1801. Mandora.
*1801. Egypt.
1801. Alexandria.
1807. Rosetta.
*1808-14. Peninsula.
*1808. Vimiera.
1809. Flushing.
*1809. Corunna.
1809. Talavera.
*1812. Salamanca.
*1813. Vittoria.
*1813. Pyrenees.
*1813. Nivelle.
*1814. Toulouse.
*1839. Afghanistan.
*1839. Ghuznee.
*1839. Khelat.
1842. Cabool.
*1851-2-3 & 6-7. South Africa.
*1860. Taku Forts.
*1860. Pekin.
*1886-8. Burma.
*1897-8. Tirah.
1900. South Africa.
UNIFORM.--Scarlet and Sea-Green facings (1661-1768; sea-green
was the favourite colour of Queen Catherine; see also "Badges");
Scarlet with Blue facings (from 1768).
TERRITORIAL BADGES.--"The Paschal Lamb" (the crest of the house
of Braganza) with the mottoes, "_Pristinæ virtutis memor_" and
"_Vel exuviæ triumphant_." Also "The Royal Cypher within the
Garter." Also "The Sphinx," for Egypt (1801).
NICKNAMES.--"Kirke's Lambs" (during the Monmouth Rebellion,
1683, under the Colonelcy of Piercy Kirke the reputation of the
regiment was none of the best). "The Sleepy Queen's" (at Almeida,
1810, they carelessly allowed General Brennier to escape). "The
Governor's Regiment" (on its formation for service in Tangier).
NOTES.--Tangier was part of the dowry of Catherine of Braganza,
the Queen of Charles II. "The Paschal Lamb" is the crest of the
royal house of Braganza, and the facings (sea-green) on formation
were also in honour of the Queen. For gallantry at Tongres it
received its title in 1703; also possibly its _second_ motto
("Even the Remnant Triumph"), a most desperate resistance of
twenty-eight hours' duration having there been offered to the
French attack. The other motto ("Mindful of Ancient Valour") is
thought to refer to Marlborough's Spanish campaigns, in which
it saw much service, besides having been specially selected for
reinforcements.
BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_Historical Record of the 2nd, or Queen's Royal
Regiment of Foot_ 1661-1837. [London: Clowes. 1837.]
_History of the 2nd Queen's Royal Regiment, now the Queen's
(Royal West Surrey) Regiment._ By Colonel John Davis, F.S.A. Maps
and Illustrations. Vol. 1, 1661-84. Vols. 2 and 3, 1684-1799.
[London: Bentley. 1887-95.]
The Buffs (East Kent Regiment),
COMPRISING
=1st & 2nd Batts.= (formerly) The 3rd (East Kent--The Buffs) Regiment
of Foot; with a
=3rd Batt.= The East Kent Militia.
"_Veteri frondescit honore._"
[Illustration: THE DRAGON.]
[Illustration: THE UNITED ROSE AND CROWN.]
[Illustration: THE WHITE HORSE OF KENT.]
TITLES.
1665-89. The Holland Regiment (from 1572--_temp._ Queen
Elizabeth--in service of Holland).
1689-1708. Prince George of Denmark's Regiment.
1708-51. The Buffs.
1751-82. The 3rd (or The Buffs) Regiment of Foot.
1782-1881. The 3rd (East Kent--The Buffs) Regiment of Foot.
1881 (from). The Buffs (East Kent) Regiment of Foot.
PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.
1689-97. Flanders.
1689. Walcourt.
1693. Neer Landen.
1703-13. Germany.
1704. Schellenberg.
*1704. Blenheim.
*1706. Ramilies.
*1708. Oudenarde.
1708. Lisle.
1709. Tournay.
*1709. Malplaquet.
1715. Jacobite rising.
1742-49. Flanders.
*1743. Dettingen.
1745. Fontenoy.
1747. Val.
1759. Guadaloupe.
1761. Belle Isle.
1781. America.
1782. Jamaica.
1794-95. Flanders.
1794. Nimeguen.
1796. Grenada.
*1808-14. Peninsula.
*1809. Douro.
*1809. Talavera.
*1811. Albuera.
*1813. Vittoria.
*1813. Pyrenees.
*1813. Nivelle.
*1813. Nive.
*1814. Orthes.
*1814. Toulouse.
1814. Plattsburg.
*1843. Punniar.
*1855. Sevastopol.
*1860. Taku Forts.
*1879. South Africa.
*1895. Chitral.
1900. South Africa.
UNIFORM.--Scarlet with Buff facings (from 1665).
REGIMENTAL BADGES.--"The Dragon" (a badge of Queen Elizabeth).
Also "The United Red and White Rose with the Imperial Crown"
(also probably dating back to the Virgin Queen). Also "The White
Horse of Kent," with "_Invicta_" (in 1751 "The White Horse" was
that of Hanover, but with the territorial classification the
change was made). Motto, "_Veteri frondescit honore_." In 1686
the regiment bore "The Red Cross of St. George," bordered with
white on a green ground.
NICKNAMES, &C.--"The Buff Howards" (1737-49--from its Colonel's
name). "The Nutcrackers," and "The Resurrectionists" (at Albuera
it is said to have shown despatch in cracking the heads, and to
have rallied after dispersal at the hands of the Polish Lancers).
"The Old Buffs" (to distinguish it from the 31st, the "Young
Buffs").
NOTES.--The Regiment of Buffs possesses the privilege of marching
unhindered through the City of London with drums beating--a relic
of Elizabethan days. At Punniar it captured eleven guns and a
standard.
BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_Historical Record of the 3rd Regiment of Foot, or
The Buffs._ To 1838. Illustrated with plates. [London: Longman.
1839.]
The King's Own (Royal Lancaster Regiment),
COMPRISING
=1st & 2nd Batts.= (formerly) The 4th (The King's Own Royal); with
=3rd & 4th Batts.= The 1st Royal Lancashire Militia.
[Illustration: THE LION OF ENGLAND.]
[Illustration: THE ROYAL CYPHER WITHIN THE GARTER.]
[Illustration: THE RED ROSE OF LANCASTER.]
TITLES.
1680-84. The 2nd Tangier Regiment; also The Tangierenes.
1684-85. The Duchess of York and Albany's Regiment.
1685-88. The Queen's Regiment.
1688-1702. The Queen Consort's Regiment.
1702-15. The Queen's Marines.
1715-51. The King's Own Regiment.
1751-1867. The 4th, or The King's Own Regiment.
1867-1881. The 4th (The King's Own Royal) Regiment.
1881 (from). The King's Own (Royal Lancaster Regiment).
PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.
* "Honours" on the Colours.
1685. Sedgemoor.
1690. Boyne.
1692-95. Flanders.
1692. Steenkirk.
1693. Neer-Landen.
1695. Namur.
1704-9. Spain.
1704. Malaga.
1705. Gibraltar.
1705. Barcelona.
1707. Almanza.
1708. Minorca.
1711. Quebec.
1746. Culloden.
1756. Minorca.
1759. Guadaloupe.
1761. Dominica.
1762. Martinique.
1762. Havannah.
1775-78. America.
1775. Lexington.
1775. Bunker's Hill.
1776. Brooklyn.
1777. Germantown.
1778. St. Lucia.
1799. Egmont-op-Zee.
1799. Alkmaer.
1807. Copenhagen.
*1808-14. Peninsula.
*1809. Corunna.
1809. Flushing.
1812. Cadiz.
*1812. Badajos.
*1812. Salamanca.
1812. Burgos.
1813. Bidassoa.
*1813. Vittoria.
*1813. St. Sebastian.
*1813. Nive.
*1814. Bladensburg.
1814. Washington.
1815. New Orleans.
*1815. Waterloo.
1815. Netherlands.
*1854. Alma.
*1854. Inkerman.
*1855. Sevastopol.
1858. Indian Mutiny.
*1868. Abyssinia.
*1879. South Africa.
1900. South Africa.
UNIFORM.--Scarlet, with bright Yellow facings (the Stuart livery,
1680-88), Scarlet, with Blue facings (from 1688).
REGIMENTAL AND OTHER BADGES.--"The Lion of England" (conferred
by William III.). Also "The Royal Cypher within the Garter. Also
"The Red Rose of Lancaster," since its territorial assignment to
the County of Lancaster.
NICKNAMES.--"Barrell's Blues" (from its Colonel's name, _circa_
1734-9, and long afterwards). "The Lions" (from its badge).
NOTES.--This regiment was, like The Queen's, originally raised
near London, and in the West of England, for the defence of
Tangier. It became a "Royal" regiment in recognition of its
devotion to William III. From 1704 to 1710 it served as a Marine
corps. The present 2nd Battalion was formed in 1858.
BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_Historical Record of the 4th, or The King's Own
Regiment of Foot._ 1680-1839. Illustrated with plates. [London:
Longman. 1839.]
The Northumberland Fusiliers,
COMPRISING
=1st to 4th Batts.= (formerly) The 5th (Northumberland Fusiliers); with
=5th Batt.= The Northumberland Militia.
"_Quo fata vocant._"
[Illustration: ST. GEORGE AND THE DRAGON.]
[Illustration: THE UNITED ROSE (SLIPPED) AND CROWN.]
TITLES.
1674-88. A "Holland Regiment" (in service of Prince of Orange: previous
to 1684 "The Irish Regiment").
1688-94. Colonel Edmond Lloyd's Regiment of Foot.
1694-1751. (Its Colonel's name) Regiment of Foot.
1751-82. The 5th Regiment of Foot.
1782-1836. The 5th (Northumberland) Regiment of Foot.
1836-81. The 5th (Northumberland Fusiliers) Regiment of Foot.
1881 (from). The Northumberland Fusiliers.
PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.
* "Honours" on the Colours.
1690. Boyne.
1691. Athlone.
1691. Limerick.
1692-97. Flanders.
1695. Namur.
1707-13. Spain.
1709. Caya.
1727. Gibraltar.
1758. Cherbourg.
1760-63. Germany.
1760. Corbach.
1760. Warbourg.
1761. Denkern.
*1762. Wilhelmstahl.
1775-78. America.
1775. Lexington.
1775. Bunker's Hill.
1776. Brooklyn.
1776. Long Island.
1776. White Plains.
1776. Brunx.
1777. Brandywine.
1777. Germantown.
1778. St. Lucia (La Vigie).
1787-97. Canada.
1799. Bergen.
1799. Egmont-op-Zee.
1799. Crabbendam.
1799. Alkmaer.
1806. Buenos Ayres.
*1808-14. Peninsula.
*1808. Roleia.
*1808. Vimiera.
*1809. Corunna.
1809. Flushing.
1809. Talavera.
*1810. Busaco.
1811. El Bodon.
*1812. Ciudad Rodrigo.
*1812. Badajos.
*1812. Salamanca.
*1813. Vittoria.
*1813. Nivelle.
*1814. Orthes.
*1814. Toulouse.
1814. Plattsburg.
1857-58. Indian Mutiny.
*1857. Lucknow.
*1878-80. Afghanistan.
*1898. Khartoum.
1900. South Africa.
UNIFORM.--Scarlet (since 1688). Facings.--At first Yellow,
subsequently changed to Green; in 1832 a "faded-leaf" Green;
afterwards White, and now (1900) Gosling-green.
REGIMENTAL AND OTHER BADGES.--"St. George and the Dragon"
(adopted when "The Irish Regiment" became English). Also "The
United Red and White Rose, with the Royal Crest," and the Motto
"_Quo fata vocant_" (from 1751).
NICKNAMES.--(1) "The Shiners" (at the time of "The Seven Years'
War," from its smart appearance). Also (from Peninsula times)
"The Old Bold Fifth" and "The Fighting Fifth." Also known,
through being at headquarters in 1811, "Lord Wellington's
Body-guard."
NOTES.--For defeating a French division of Grenadiers at
Wilhelmstahl (1762) it was granted the privilege of wearing
Fusilier caps; also a white plume for gallantry at St. Lucia,
and when it took the feathers from the caps of their French
opponents. The 5th is now the only regiment retaining the
distinction by a red and white hackle. At Wilhelmstahl Phœbe
Hassell, the notorious "female soldier," served in the ranks.
Its investment of Ciudad Rodrigo was specially commended by
Lord Wellington. The territorial title was bestowed in 1782 in
compliment to its Colonel, Earl Percy.
BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_Historical Record of the Fifth Regiment of Foot,
or Northumberland Fusiliers._ 1674 to 1837. [London: Clowes.
1838.]
_A Short Narrative of the 5th Regiment of Foot, or Northumberland
Fusiliers._ Printed for Private Circulation. [London: Howard,
Jones, and Parkes. 1873.]
The Royal Warwickshire Regiment,
COMPRISING
=1st & 2nd Batts.= (formerly) The 6th (Royal First Warwickshire)
Regiment of Foot; the 3rd and 4th Batts. have been recently
sanctioned, with two Militia Battalions.
=5th Batt.= The 1st Warwick Militia.
=6th Batt.= The 2nd Warwick Militia.
[Illustration: THE ANTELOPE.]
[Illustration: THE UNITED ROSE AND CROWN.]
[Illustration: THE BEAR AND RAGGED STAFF.]
TITLES.
1673-88. A "Holland Regiment." Also (when raised) Colonel Sir Walter
Vane's Regiment of Foot.
1688-1702. [Its Colonel's name] Regiment of Foot.
1702-[?]. The "Sea Service" Regiment of Foot.
17[?]-1832. The 6th (1st Warwickshire) Regiment of Foot.
1832-81. The 6th (Royal 1st Warwickshire) Regiment of Foot.
1881 (from). The Royal Warwickshire Regiment.
PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.
* "Honours" on the Colours.
1690. Boyne.
1690-96. Flanders.
1702. Cadiz.
1704-10. Spain.
1707. Almanza.
1710. Saragossa.
1741. Carthagena.
1745. Jacobite rising.
1772. St. Vincent.
1776-77. America.
1794. Martinique.
1794. Guadaloupe.
1796-98. Ireland.
1799-1806. Canada.
*1808-14. Peninsula.
*1808. Roleia.
*1808. Vimiera.
*1809. Corunna.
1809. Flushing.
*1813. Vittoria.
*1813. Pyrenees (Eschalar).
*1813. Nivelle.
*1813. Niagara.
*1814. Orthes.
1814. Bordeaux.
1821-7. Kaffraria.
1832. Scinde.
1832. Baloochistan.
1840-41. Aden.
*1846-47. South Africa.
*1851-2-3. South Africa.
1856-57. South Africa.
1857-58. Indian Mutiny.
1860. Thibet.
1865. Jamaica.
1868. Hazara.
1869. Punjaub.
*1898. Atbara.
*1898. Khartoum.
1900. South Africa.
UNIFORM.--Red and Deep Yellow facings (1673-1832); Scarlet with
Blue facings (since 1832).
REGIMENTAL AND OTHER BADGES.--"The Antelope" (an ancient Royal
Badge--in Henry VI.'s reign one of the supporters of the Royal
Arms). Also "The United Red and White Rose with the Imperial
Crown" (the rose is with stalk and leaves--the Tudor rose had
none of these appendages--and is thought to have been the badge
of all the "Holland regiments.") Also "The Rampant Bear Chained
to a Ragged Staff"--"Old Neville's Crest"--borne only since the
territorial re-organisation.
NICKNAMES.--"Guise's Geese," "The Warwickshire Lads," "The Saucy
Sixth."
NOTES.--As in the case of the Northumberland Fusiliers, this is
one of the regiments that returned, after service in Holland,
with William of Orange in 1688. Its service has always been
distinguished--it was cut up at Almanza in 1707--and the Iron
Duke characterised its performance at Eschalar (Pyrenees, 1813)
as "the most gallant and finest thing I have ever witnessed."
Also at Niagara it won special distinction, since when its
general Colonial service has been unique.
BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_Historical Record of the 6th, or 1st Royal
Warwickshire Regiment of Foot._ 1674-1838. Illustrated. [London.
Longman. 1839.]
The Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment),
COMPRISING
=1st & 2nd Batts.= (formerly) The 7th (Royal Fusiliers) Regiment;
Batts. 3 and 4 recently sanctioned; with Militia (three Battalions).
=5th Batt.= The Royal Westminster Militia.
=6th Batt.= The Royal London Militia; and
=7th Batt.= The Royal South Middlesex Militia.
[Illustration: THE UNITED ROSE AND GARTER.]
[Illustration: THE WHITE HORSE.]
TITLES.
1685-89. "Our Royal Regiment of Fusiliers"; also "Our Ordnance
Regiment"; formerly "The Tower Guards."
1689-1881. The 7th (Royal Fusiliers).
1881 (from). The Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment).
PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.
* "Honours" on the Colours.
1689-90. Flanders.
1690. Cork.
1690. Kinsale.
1692-96. Flanders.
1693. Neer Landen.
1695. Namur.
1702. Cadiz.
1704-9. Spain.
1705-6. Barcelona.
1707. Lerida.
1773-82. America.
1775. Quebec.
1807. Copenhagen.
*1809. Peninsula.
*1809. Talavera.
*1809. Martinique.
1810. Busaco.
*1811. Albuera.
*1812. Badajos.
*1812. Salamanca.
*1813. Vittoria.
*1813. Pyrenees.
1813. Bidassoa.
*1814. Orthes.
*1814. Toulouse.
1814. Bordeaux.
1814. America.
1815. New Orleans.
*1854. Alma.
*1854. Inkerman.
*1855. Sevastopol.
1857-58. Indian Mutiny.
*1879-80. Afghanistan.
*1880. Kandahar.
1900. South Africa.
UNIFORM.--Red, with Yellow facings (1685); Red and Dark Blue
facings (in 1742); now Scarlet and Blue facings.
REGIMENTAL AND OTHER BADGES.--"The United Red and White Rose
within the Garter, with the Crown over it." Also "The White
Horse."
NICKNAMES, &C.--"The Hanoverian White Horse." "The Elegant
Extracts."
NOTES.--Raised at the time of the Monmouth Rebellion.
BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_Historical Record of the 7th Regiment, or Royal
Fusiliers._ 1685-1846. Illustrated. [London: Parker. 1847.]
_Historical Record of the 7th, or Royal Regiment of Fusiliers._
Printed for private circulation. By Colonel G. H. Waller, Royal
Fusiliers. [Dublin. 1877.]
The King's (Liverpool Regiment),
COMPRISING
=1st & 2nd Batts.= (formerly) The 8th (The King's) Regiment of
Foot; the 3rd and 4th Batts. recently sanctioned; with Militia
Battalions.
=5th & 6th Batts.= The 2nd Lancashire Militia.
[Illustration: THE WHITE HORSE AND GARTER.]
[Illustration: THE CYPHER AND CROWN.]
[Illustration: THE SPHINX.]
TITLES.
1685-1702. The Princess Anne of Denmark's Regiment.
1702-16. The Queen's Regiment.
1716-51. The King's Regiment; also the King's Hanoverian White Horse.
1751-1881. The 8th (The King's) Regiment.
1881 (from). The King's (Liverpool Regiment).
PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.
* "Honours" on the Colours.
1690. Boyne.
1691. Limerick.
1696-97. Flanders.
1701-14. Germany.
1702. Venloo.
1702. Liége.
1704. Schellenberg.
*1704. Blenheim.
*1706. Ramilies.
*1708. Oudenarde.
1708. Lisle.
1709. Tournay.
*1709. Malplaquet.
1710. Douay.
1715. Jacobite rising.
1715. Dunblane.
1742-48. Flanders.
*1743. Dettingen.
1745. Fontenoy.
1745. Jacobite rising.
1746. Falkirk.
1746. Culloden.
1746. Roucoux.
1747. Val.
1760-63. Germany.
1760. Corbach.
1760. Warbourg.
1760. Zierenberg.
1760. Campen.
1761. Kirch Denkern.
1761. Grafenstein.
1762. Wilhelmstahl.
1768. America.
1794-95. Flanders.
1794. Martinique.
1794. Guadaloupe.
1794. Nimeguen.
1794. St. Lucia.
1796. Grenada.
*1801. Egypt.
1801. Mandora.
1801. Alexandria.
1807. Copenhagen.
*1809. Martinique.
1809. Flushing.
1812-14. America.
1813-14. Quebec.
1814. Plattsburg.
*1814. Niagara.
1857-58. Indian Mutiny.
1857. Cawnpore.
*1857. Delhi.
1857. Pillour.
*1857. Lucknow.
1857. Agra.
*1876-80. Afghanistan.
*1878. Peiwar Kotal.
*1885-87. Burma.
1900. South Africa.
UNIFORM.--Scarlet and bright Yellow facings (1685 to 1716);
Scarlet and Blue facings (from 1716).
REGIMENTAL AND OTHER BADGES.--"The White Horse within the Garter"
(for services during the Jacobite rising of 1715, the corps
suffering heavily at Dunblane. At the same time and for a similar
reason it received its title of "King's"). Also "The Royal Cypher
and the Imperial Crown." Also "The Sphinx," for Egypt (1801).
Motto, "_Nec aspera terrent_" ("Nor do difficulties terrify us").
NOTES.--Raised chiefly in Derbyshire at the time of the Monmouth
Rebellion.
BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_Historical Record of the 8th, or King's Regiment
of Foot._ 1685-1844. Illustrated. [London: Parker. 1844.]
_Historical Record of The King's (Liverpool) Regiment of Foot._
1685-1881. By General Cunningham Robertson. Illustrated. [London:
Harrison. 1883.]
The Norfolk Regiment,
COMPRISING
=1st & 2nd Batts.= (formerly) The 9th (East Norfolk) Regiment of
Foot; with Militia Battalions.
=3rd Batt.= The 1st Norfolk Militia.
=4th Batt.= The 2nd Norfolk Militia.
[Illustration: THE FIGURE OF BRITANNIA.]
TITLES.
1685-88. Colonel Henry Cornwall's Regiment of Foot.
1688-1751. (Its Colonel's name) Regiment of Foot.
1751-82. The 9th Regiment of Foot.
1782-1881. The 9th (East Norfolk) Regiment of Foot.
1881 (from). The Norfolk Regiment.
PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.
* "Honours" on the Colours.
1689. Londonderry.
1690. Boyne.
1691. Aughrim.
1701-4. Germany.
1702. Liége.
1702. Kaiserswerth.
1702. Venloo.
1702. Huy.
1704-10. Spain.
1707. Almanza.
1707. Valencia d'Alcantara.
1707. Albuquerque.
1710. Almanara.
1710. Badajos.
1710. Vellina.
1761. Belle Isle.
1762. Havannah.
1775-81. America.
1777. Stillwater.
1794. Martinique.
1794. St. Lucia.
1796. Guadaloupe.
1796. Grenada.
1799. Bergen.
1799. Egmont-op-Zee.
1799. Alkmaer.
*1808-14. Peninsula.
*1808. Roleia.
*1808. Vimiera.
*1809. Corunna.
1809. Flushing.
1809. Douro.
*1810. Busaco.
1811. Barossa.
1811. Tarifa.
1811. Tarragona.
1811. Fuentes d'Onor.
1812. Badajos.
*1812. Salamanca.
*1813. Vittoria.
*1813. St. Sebastian.
1813. Bidassoa.
*1813. Nive.
1813. Nivelle.
1814. Bayonne.
*1842. Cabool.
*1845. Moodkee.
*1845. Ferozeshah.
*1846. Sobraon.
*1855. Sevastopol.
*1879-80. Afghanistan.
*1879. Cabool.
1889. Burma.
1900. South Africa.
UNIFORM.--Scarlet with Blue facings (from 1685 to well on in
the 18th Century); Scarlet and Yellow facings (in 1751). In
Irish Army Lists, _circa_ 1718-46, it is set down as with Orange
facings. At present Scarlet and White facings.
REGIMENTAL BADGE.--"The Figure of Britannia"--"This distinguished
badge was given to you for your gallantry at the battle of
Almanza, during the War of Succession in Spain, by Queen Anne.
On the occasion of that battle it is recorded that you lost 24
officers and had 300 killed and wounded out of 467. In retiring
from the field the regiment covered the retreat of General
Lord Galway, a most arduous, hazardous, and difficult service.
The regiment thus upheld the honour of Great Britain, and was
rewarded for it by Queen Anne by allowing them to wear the figure
of Britannia on their breastplates."--General BAINBRIDGE, _in
1848, when presenting new Colours_.
NICKNAMES, &C.--"The Holy Boys" (tradition says, for selling
Bibles for drink in the Peninsula; but tradition likewise says
because the Spaniards mistook the figure of Britannia on their
belts for the Virgin Mary). "The Fighting Ninth." "The Norfolk
Howards."
NOTES.--It captured the Colours of the 2nd Hampshire Regiment at
Fort Anne in 1777.
BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_Historical Record of the 9th, or East Norfolk
Regiment of Foot._ 1685-1847. Illustrated with plates. [London:
Parker. 1848.]
The Lincolnshire Regiment,
COMPRISING
=1st & 2nd Batts.= The 10th (North Lincolnshire) Regiment of Foot;
with Militia Battalions.
=3rd Batt.= The Royal North Lincoln Militia.
=4th Batt.= The Royal South Lincoln Militia.
[Illustration: THE SPHINX.]
TITLES.
1685-95. Colonel Sir John Greville's (The Earl of Bath) Regiment
of Foot.
1695-1751. [Its Colonel's name] Regiment of Foot.
1751-82. The 10th Regiment of Foot.
1782-1881. The 10th (North Lincolnshire) Regiment of Foot.
1881 (from). The Lincolnshire Regiment.
PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.
* "Honours" on the Colours.
1690-96. Flanders.
1692. Steenkirk.
1701-13. Germany.
1702. Kaiserswerth.
1702. Liége.
1704. Schellenberg.
*1704. Blenheim.
1705. Neer Hespen.
*1706. Ramilies.
*1708. Oudenarde.
1708. Lisle.
1708. Ghent.
1709. Tournay.
*1709. Malplaquet.
1711. Bouchain.
1712. Quesnoy.
1767-78. America.
1775. Lexington.
1775. Bunker's Hill.
1776. Long Island.
1776. White Plains.
1776. Brunx.
1777. Brandywine.
1777. Germantown.
1778. Freehold.
1798. Grenada.
*1801. Egypt.
1809. Flushing.
1809. Ionian Islands.
*1812-14. Peninsula.
*1846. Sobraon.
*1848-49. Punjaub.
*1849. Mooltan.
*1849. Goojerat.
1857-58. Indian Mutiny.
*1857. Lucknow.
1875-76. Perak.
1888. Burma.
*1898. Atbara.
*1898. Khartoum.
1900. South Africa.
UNIFORM.--Blue faced with Red (when raised); Scarlet and Yellow
facings (subsequently, but when is unknown); Scarlet with White
facings (present time).
REGIMENTAL BADGE.--"The Sphinx," for Egypt (1801).
NICKNAME.--"The Springers" (during American War: also applied to
the 62nd).
NOTES.--The 10th were the only regiment of Foot dressed in
Blue when raised. Amongst other distinctions this regiment has
been wrecked, has lost its way in the Arabian desert, has been
attacked by plague, and took part in a gallant dash without the
loss of a man. In the Mutiny it did much hard work.
BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_Historical Record of the 10th (or North
Lincolnshire) Regiment of Foot._ 1685-1847. Illustrated. [London:
Parker. 1847.]
The Devonshire Regiment,
COMPRISING
=1st & 2nd Batts.= (formerly) The 11th (North Devonshire) Regiment
of Foot; with Militia Batts.
=3rd Batt.= The 2nd Devon Militia.
=4th Batt.= The 1st Devon Militia.
[Illustration: THE CASTLE OF EXETER AND MOTTO.]
TITLES.
1685-87. Colonel the Duke of Beaufort's Regiment of Foot.
1687-1751. [Its Colonel's name] Regiment of Foot.
1751-82. The 11th Regiment of Foot.
1782-1881. The 11th (North Devonshire) Regiment of Foot.
1881 (from). The Devonshire Regiment.
PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.
* "Honours" on the Colours.
1690. Boyne.
1690. Athlone.
1690. Limerick.
1690-96. Flanders.
1692. Steenkirk.
1703-4. Germany.
1706-8. Spain.
1707. Almanza.
1708-11. Germany.
1709. Malplaquet.
1709. Mons.
1709. Pont-à-Vendin.
1710. Douay.
1710 Bethune.
1710. Aire.
1710. St. Venant.
1711. Quebec.
1715. Jacobite rising.
1715. Dunblane.
1742-8. Flanders.
*1743. Dettingen.
1745. Fontenoy.
1745. Jacobite rising.
1746. Roucoux.
1760-3. Germany.
1760. Corbach.
1760. Warbourg.
1760. Campen.
1762. Wilhelmstahl.
1793. Toulon.
1794. Corsica.
1809. Flushing.
*1809-14. Peninsula.
1810. Busaco.
1811. Sabugal.
*1812. Salamanca.
1812. Burgos.
1813. Vittoria.
*1813. Pyrenees.
*1813. Nivelle.
*1813. Nive.
*1814. Orthes.
*1814. Toulouse.
1837-38. Ionian Islands.
1838-39. Canada.
*1879-80. Afghanistan.
1895. Chitral.
*1897-98. Tirah.
1900. South Africa.
UNIFORM.--Scarlet and "Tawny" facings (in 1685); Scarlet and
Green facings (in 1742); Scarlet and White facings (present time).
REGIMENTAL AND OTHER BADGES.--"The Castle of Exeter." Motto,
"_Semper fidelis_" (an allusion to the Civil Wars).
NICKNAME.--"The Bloody Eleventh" (from its having been cut to
pieces at Salamanca by the French, when capturing a standard).
NOTES.--The regiment captured the drums of the 11th French
Infantry at Flushing. Its service is fitly and truly described by
its motto ("Always faithful").
BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_Historical Record of the 11th, or North Devon
Regiment._ 1685-1845. Illustrated. [London: Parker. 1845.]
The Suffolk Regiment,
COMPRISING
=1st & 2nd Batts.= (formerly) The 12th (East Suffolk) Regiment of
Foot; with Militia Batts.
=3rd Batt.= The West Suffolk Militia; and
=4th Batt.= The Cambridge Militia.
[Illustration: THE CASTLE, THE KEY, AND MOTTO.]
TITLES.
1685 (_ante_). Colonel The Duke of Norfolk's Regiment of Foot.
1685-86. Colonel The Earl of Lichfield's Regiment of Foot.
1685-1751. [Its Colonel's name] Regiment of Foot.
1751-82. The 12th Regiment of Foot.
1782-1881. The 12th (East Suffolk) Regiment of Foot.
1881 (from). The Suffolk Regiment.
PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.
* "Honours" on the Colours.
1690. Boyne.
1691. Aughrim.
1694-97. Flanders.
1719. Messina.
1742-45. Flanders.
*1743. Dettingen.
1745. Fontenoy.
1758-63. Germany.
*1759. Minden.
1761. Denkern.
1762. Wilhelmstahl.
1779-83. Gibraltar.
1794. Martinique.
1794. Guadaloupe.
1794-95. Flanders.
1794. Nimeguen.
1795. Guildermalsen.
*1798-1807. India.
1799. Mallavelly.
*1799. Seringapatam.
1810. Bourbon.
1810. Mauritius.
*1851-53. South Africa.
*1863-66. New Zealand.
*1878-80. Afghanistan.
1888. Hazara.
1900. South Africa.
UNIFORM.--Scarlet and White facings (in 1685); Scarlet and Yellow
facings (in 1751); Scarlet and White facings (present time).[A]
REGIMENTAL AND OTHER BADGES.--"The Castle and Key" (the arms of
Gibraltar, where it served on defensive for many years), and the
Motto, "_Montis insignia calpe_."
NICKNAME.--"The Old Dozen" (from the late regimental number).
NOTES.--This regiment was first raised in Norfolk and Suffolk. At
the storming of Seringapatam it captured eight stand of colours.
BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_Historical Record of The 12th, or East Suffolk
Regiment._ 1685-1847. Illustrated. [London: Parker. 1847.]
[A] Whilst this book was passing through the press the Yellow facings
have been restored.
The Prince Albert's (Somersetshire Light Infantry),
COMPRISING
=1st & 2nd Batts.= (formerly) The 13th (1st Somersetshire)
(Prince Albert's Light Infantry) Regiment; with Militia.
=3rd Batt.= The 1st Somerset Militia; and
=4th Batt.= The 2nd Somerset Militia.
[Illustration: THE SPHINX.]
[Illustration: THE MURAL CROWN.]
TITLES.
1685-88. Colonel The Earl of Huntingdon's Regiment of Foot.
1688-1751. [Its Colonel's name] Regiment of Foot.
1751-82. The 13th Regiment of Foot.
1782-1822. The 13th (First Somersetshire) Regiment of Foot.
1822-42. The 13th (First Somersetshire Light Infantry) Regiment.
1842-1881. The 13th (1st Somersetshire) (Prince Albert's Light
Infantry) Regiment.
1881 (from). The Prince Albert's (Somersetshire Light Infantry).
PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.
* "Honours" on the Colours.
1689. Killicrankie.
1690. Boyne.
1690. Cork.
1690. Kinsale.
1701-3. Flanders.
1702. Kaiserwerth.
1702. Venloo.
1702. Ruremonde.
1702. Huy.
1702. Limberg.
1702. Liége.
1704-11. Spain.
1704-5. Gibraltar.
1705. Barcelona.
1707. Almanza.
1709. Caya.
1711. Tortosa.
1711. St. Matheo.
1727. Gibraltar.
1742-48. Flanders.
*1743. Dettingen.
1745. Fontenoy.
1745. Jacobite rising.
1746. Roucoux.
1747. Val.
1793-95. San Domingo.
*1801. Egypt.
1801. Mandora.
1801. Alexandria.
*1809. Martinique.
1810. Guadaloupe.
1813-15. America.
1814. Plattsburg.
*1824-26. Ava.
1825-27. Burma.
*1839. Afghanistan.
*1839. Ghuznee.
*1842. Jellalabad.
*1842. Cabool.
*1855. Sevastopol.
1858. Indian Mutiny.
*1878-79. South Africa.
*1885-87. Burma.
1900. South Africa.
UNIFORM.--Scarlet and Yellow facings (1685-1842); Scarlet and
Blue facings (from 1842).
REGIMENTAL AND OTHER BADGES.--"A Mural Crown" superscribed
"Jellalabad" (where it captured three standards from the
Afghans). Also "The Sphinx" for "Egypt" (1801).
NICKNAMES.--"The Bleeders," "The Illustrious Garrison," "The
Jellalabad Heroes."
NOTES.--Chiefly raised in Buckinghamshire. For its services at
Culloden (1746) it wears the sash knots on the right side.
BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_Historical Record of The 13th, 1st Somerset, or
Prince Albert's Light Infantry._ 1685-1848. Illustrated. [London:
Parker. 1848.]
_Historical Record of The 13th, 1st Somersetshire, or Prince
Albert's Light Infantry._ By Thomas Carter. Illustrated. [London:
Mitchell. 1867.]
The Prince of Wales's Own (West Yorkshire Regiment),
COMPRISING
=1st & 2nd Batts.= (formerly) The 14th (Buckinghamshire--The
Prince of Wales's Own) Regiment of Foot; with Militia Batts.
=3rd Batt.= The 2nd West York Militia; and
=4th Batt.= The 4th West York Militia.
[Illustration: THE WHITE HORSE AND MOTTO.]
[Illustration: THE PLUME OF THE PRINCE OF WALES.]
[Illustration: THE ROYAL TIGER.]
TITLES.
1685-88. Colonel Sir Edward Hales's Regiment of Foot.
1688-1751. [Its Colonel's name] Regiment of Foot.
1751-82. The 14th Regiment of Foot.
1782-1809. The 14th (Bedfordshire) Regiment of Foot.
1809-76. The 14th (Buckinghamshire) Regiment of Foot.
1876-81. The 14th (Buckinghamshire--The Prince of Wales's Own)
Regiment of Foot.
1881 (from). The Prince of Wales's Own (West Yorkshire Regiment).
PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.
* "Honours" on the Colours.
1692-96. Flanders.
1693. Neer-Landen.
1695. Namur.
1727. Gibraltar.
1745. Flanders.
1746. Falkirk.
1746. Culloden.
1766-71. America.
1793-95. Flanders.
1793. Famars.
1793. Valenciennes.
1793. Dunkirk.
1794. Tournay.
1795. Guildermalsen.
1796. St. Lucia.
*1807-31. India.
1808-9. Peninsula.
*1809. Corunna.
1809. Flushing.
1810. Mauritius.
1811. Tarifa.
*1811. Java.
1814. Genoa.
1815. Netherlands.
*1815. Waterloo.
1815. Cambray.
*1826. Bhurtpore.
*1855. Sevastopol.
*1860-66. New Zealand.
*1879-80. Afghanistan.
1900. South Africa.
UNIFORM.--Red and Yellow facings (in 1685); Scarlet with Buff
facings (in 1742); Scarlet with White facings (present time).
REGIMENTAL AND OTHER BADGES.--"The Prince of Wales's Plume" (from
1876). Also "The White Horse," and Motto, "_Nec aspera terrent_"
(from 1765). Also "The Royal Tiger" (for service in India
1807-31).
NICKNAMES, &C.--"The Old and Bold." "Calvert's Entire" (from
1806 to 1826 its Colonel was Sir Harry Calvert, at whose request
the county title was changed in 1809. He had large estates in
mid-Buckinghamshire, now represented by the Verneys). "The Powos."
NOTES.--This regiment was one of the trio known in the 1793-95
Flanders campaign as "The Fighting Brigade." Characterised by
the Earl of Albemarle as "composed of boys, but fine boys," they
suffered heavily at Waterloo. The regiment was first raised in
Kent.
BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_Historical Record of The 14th, or the
Buckinghamshire Regiment._ 1685-1845. Illustrated. [London:
Parker. 1845.]
_Historical Records of the 14th Regiment (now Prince of Wales's
Own West Yorkshire). From its formation in 1685 to 1892._
By Captain H. O'Donnell. With full-page coloured and other
illustrations, and illustrations in the text. [Devonport: Swiss.
1893.]
The East Yorkshire Regiment,
COMPRISING
=1st & 2nd Batts.= (formerly) The 15th (Yorkshire East Riding)
Regiment of Foot; with Militia Batt.
=3rd Batt.= The East York Militia.
[Illustration: THE WHITE ROSE AND STAR.]
TITLES.
1685-86. Colonel Sir William Clifton's Regiment.
1686-1751. [Its Colonel's name] Regiment of Foot.
1751-82. The 15th Regiment of Foot.
1782-1881. The 15th (York, East Riding) Regiment of Foot.
1881 (from). The East Yorkshire Regiment.
PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.
* "Honours" on the Colours.
1694-97. Flanders.
1695. Namur.
1702-12. Germany.
1702. Liége.
1704. Schellenberg.
*1704. Blenheim.
*1706. Ramilies.
*1708. Oudenarde.
1708. Lisle.
1709. Tournay.
*1709. Malplaquet.
1709. Mons.
1710. Douai.
1711. Bouchain.
1741. Carthagena.
1745. Jacobite rising.
1758-60. Canada.
*1758. Louisburg.
*1759. Quebec.
1760. Sillery.
1762. Martinique.
1762. Havannah.
1776-78. America.
1776. Brooklyn.
1777. Brandywine.
1777. Germantown.
1778. St. Lucia.
1794. Martinique.
1794. Guadaloupe.
*1809. Martinique.
*1810. Guadaloupe.
1815. Martinique.
*1879-80. Afghanistan.
UNIFORM.--Scarlet faced with Yellow (in 1685); Scarlet with White
facings (present time).
REGIMENTAL BADGE.--"The White Rose" (of York).
NICKNAMES.--"The Snappers," "The Poona Guards."
NOTES.--This regiment is specially distinguished for West India
service--note its repeated capture of Martinique and Guadaloupe
during the campaigns against France.
BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_Historical Record of the 15th (East Yorkshire)
Regiment._ 1685-1848. Illustrated. [London: Parker. 1848.]
The Bedfordshire Regiment,
COMPRISING
=1st & 2nd Batts.= (formerly) The 16th (the Bedfordshire)
Regiment of Foot; with Militia Batts.
=3rd Batt.= The Bedford Militia.
=4th Batt.= The Hertford Militia.
[Illustration: THE UNITED RED AND WHITE ROSE.]
TITLES.
1688-1751. Colonel James Douglas's Regiment of Foot (when raised);
subsequently by the name of successive Colonels (in 1689 Colonel
James Stanley).
1751-82. The 16th Regiment of Foot.
1782-1809. The 16th (Buckinghamshire) Regiment of Foot.
1809-81. The 16th (Bedfordshire) Regiment of Foot (the county title
was exchanged with the 14th at the request of the Colonel of
that regiment).
1881 (from). The Bedfordshire Regiment.
PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.
* "Honours" on the Colours.
1689-97. Flanders.
1689. Walcourt.
1692. Steenkirk.
1693. Neer Landen.
1695. Namur.
1702-12. Germany.
1702. Liége.
1704. Schellenberg.
*1704. Blenheim.
*1706. Ramilies.
*1708. Oudenarde.
1708. Lisle.
1709. Tournay.
*1709. Malplaquet.
1741. Carthagena.
1742. Cuba.
1778. Baton Rouge.
1779-81. America.
1781. Pensacola.
1793-94. San Domingo.
1795. Jamaica.
*1804. Surinaam.
*1895. Chitral.
1900. South Africa.
UNIFORM.--Scarlet with White facings (in 1688); Scarlet and deep
Yellow facings (in 1742); Scarlet and White facings (present
time).
REGIMENTAL BADGE.--"The United Red and White Rose."
NICKNAMES.--"The Old Bucks" (before 1809, when the county
title was exchanged with the 14th). "The Peacemakers." "The
Featherbeds."
NOTES.--One of twelve regiments raised in 1688. It and the 17th
Foot alone remain (1900).
BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_Historical Record of the 16th, or Bedfordshire
Regiment._ 1688-1848. Illustrated. [London: Parker. 1848.]
The Leicestershire Regiment,
COMPRISING
=1st & 2nd Batts.= (formerly) The 17th (Leicestershire) Regiment
of Foot; with Militia Batt.
=3rd Batt.= The Leicestershire Militia.
[Illustration: THE ROYAL TIGER.]
TITLES.
1688-89. Colonel Solomon Richards' Regiment of Foot.
1689-1751. [Its Colonel's name] Regiment of Foot (in 1702 Colonel
Holcroft Blood).
1751-82. The 17th Regiment of Foot.
1782-1881. The 17th (Leicestershire) Regiment of Foot.
1881 (from). The Leicestershire Regiment.
PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.
* "Honours" on the Colours.
1693-97. Flanders.
1693. Neer Landen.
1695. Namur.
1702-4. Germany.
1702. Venloo.
1702. Huy.
1702. Liége.
1704-9. Spain.
1707. Almanza.
1715. Jacobite rising.
1757-60. Canada.
*1758. Louisbourg.
1762. Martinique.
1762. Havannah.
1775-81. America.
1776. Brooklyn.
1777. Brandywine.
1777. Germantown.
1778. Freehold.
1796. San Domingo.
1799. Helder.
1799. Crabbendam.
1799. Bergen.
1799. Egmont-op-Zee.
*1804-23. Hindoostan.
*1839. Afghanistan.
*1839. Ghuznee.
*1839. Khelat.
*1855. Sevastopol.
*1878-79. Afghanistan.
*1878. Ali Masjid.
1900. South Africa.
UNIFORM.--Scarlet with Greyish-white facings (1688-1790); Scarlet
and White facings (from 1790).
REGIMENTAL BADGE.--"The Royal Tiger within a Wreath,"
superscribed "Hindoostan" (for services in India from 1804-23).
NICKNAMES.--(1) "The Bengal Tigers" (from its badge); (2) "The
Lily-whites" (from its facings).
NOTES.--Mainly raised near London: twelve regiments in all were
formed in 1688, but this and The 16th (The Bedfordshire) are
alone in commission now.
BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_Historical Record of The 17th, or Leicestershire
Regiment._ 1688-1848. [London: Parker. 1848.]
The Royal Irish Regiment,
COMPRISING
=1st & 2nd Batts.= (formerly) The 18th (The Royal Irish) Regiment
of Foot; with Militia Batts.
=3rd Batt.= The Wexford Militia.
=4th Batt.= The North Tipperary Militia.
=5th Batt.= The Kilkenny Militia.
[Illustration: THE LION OF NASSAU.]
[Illustration: THE HARP AND CROWN.]
[Illustration: THE DRAGON OF CHINA.]
[Illustration: THE SPHINX.]
TITLES.
1684-86. Colonel the Earl of Granard's Regiment of Foot.
1686-1695. [Its Colonel's name] Regiment of Foot.
1695-1751. The Royal Regiment of Ireland.
1751-1881. The 18th (The Royal Irish) Regiment of Foot.
1881 (from). The Royal Irish Regiment.
PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.
* "Honours" on the Colours.
1690. Boyne.
1691. Limerick.
1691. Aughrim.
1693-97. Flanders.
1695. Namur.
1702-15. Germany.
1702. Venloo.
1702. Liége.
1704. Schellenberg.
*1704. Blenheim.
1705. Neer-Hespen.
*1706. Ramilies.
*1708. Oudenarde.
1708. Lisle.
1709. Tournay.
*1709. Malplaquet.
1711. Bouchain.
1715. Aire.
1727. Gibraltar.
1745. Flanders.
1775-76. America.
1775. Lexington.
1775. Bunker's Hill.
1793. Toulon.
1794. Corsica.
*1801. Egypt.
1801. Mandora.
1801. Alexandria.
1809. San Domingo.
*1840-42. China.
1852. Rangoon.
*1852-53. Pegu.
*1855. Sevastopol.
*1863-66. New Zealand.
*1879-80. Afghanistan.
*1882. Egypt.
1882. Kassassin.
*1882. Tel-el-Kebir.
*1884-85. Nile.
1900. South Africa.
UNIFORM.--Scarlet with Blue facings (from 1684).
REGIMENTAL AND OTHER BADGES.--"The Harp and Crown." Also
"The Lion of Nassau," with Motto, "_Virtutis Namurcensis
Præmium_"--"the reward of valour at Namur"--(both bestowed by
William III. for prowess in assault at the siege of Namur). Also
"The Sphinx," for Egypt (1801). Also "The Dragon," for China
(1840-42). Also (till 1695) "The Cross of St. Patrick."
NOTES.--The only regiment now in existence out of nineteen
raised in Ireland from the Independent Garrison Companies of the
Commonwealth.
NICKNAMES.--"Paddy's Blackguards," "The Namurs."
BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_Historical Record of the 18th, or Royal Irish
Regiment._ 1684-1848. [London: Parker. 1848.]
The Princess of Wales's Own (Yorkshire Regiment),
COMPRISING
=1st & 2nd Batts.= (formerly) The 19th (1st Yorkshire, North
Riding--Princess of Wales's Own) Regiment of Foot; with
Militia Batts.
=3rd Batt.= The 5th West York Militia.
=4th Batt.= The North York Militia.
[Illustration: THE WHITE ROSE.]
[Illustration: THE PRINCESS OF WALES'S CYPHER WITH CROWN AND CORONET.]
TITLES.
1688-91. Colonel Francis Luttrell's Regiment of Foot.
1691-1751. [Its Colonel's name] Regiment of Foot (in 1693 Colonel
Earl's).
1751-82. The 19th Regiment of Foot.
1782-1875. The 19th (1st Yorkshire, North Riding) Regiment of Foot.
1875-81. The 19th (1st Yorkshire, North Riding--Princess of Wales's
Own) Regiment of Foot.
1881 (from). The Princess of Wales's Own (Yorkshire Regiment).
PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.
* "Honours" on the Colours.
1692-96. Flanders.
1692. Steenkirk.
1693. Neer Landen.
1695. Namur.
1709-13. Germany.
*1709. Malplaquet.
1709. Pont-à-Vendin.
1710. Douay.
1711. Bouchain.
1744-48. Flanders.
1745. Fontenoy.
1746. Roucoux.
1747. Val.
1761. Belle Isle.
1781-82. America.
1793. Nieuport.
1794-95. Flanders.
1795. Guildermalsen.
1799. Seringapatam.
1810. Mauritius.
1817-19. Ceylon.
*1854. Alma.
*1854. Inkerman.
*1855. Sevastopol.
1858. Indian Mutiny.
1868. Hazara.
1884-85. Nile.
*1897-98. Tirah.
1900. South Africa.
UNIFORM.--Scarlet with Grass-Green facings (to 1881); Scarlet
and White facings (since 1881). Recently (1900) the grass-green
facings have been restored.
REGIMENTAL AND OTHER BADGES.--"The White Rose" (of York)
in the _Regulations_. Also a special device on various
appointments--"H.R.H. the Princess of Wales's Cypher and Coronet,
combined with a Cross"; on the cross, 1875.
NICKNAMES.--"The Green Howards," "Howard's Garbage," or "Howard's
Greens," from its facings and Colonel's name (1738-48); also "The
Bounders."
NOTES.--Raised from independent companies of pikemen and
musketeers in Devonshire.
BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_Historical Record of The 19th, or 1st Yorkshire,
North Riding Regiment._ 1688-1848. Illustrated. [London: Parker.
1848.]
_The Nineteenth and their Times._ By Colonel John Biddulph.
[London: Murray. 1900.]
The Lancashire Fusiliers,
COMPRISING
=1st and 2nd Batts.= (formerly) The 20th (The East Devonshire)
Regiment of Foot; two other batts. have been sanctioned; also
Militia Batts.
=5th and 6th Batts.= The 7th Royal Lancashire Militia.
"_Omnia audax._"
[Illustration: THE SPHINX WITH WREATH AND CROWN.]
TITLES.
1688-89. Colonel Sir Robert Peyton's Regiment of Foot.
1689-1751. [Its Colonel's name] Regiment of Foot (in 1689 Colonel
Gustavus Hamilton, afterwards Viscount Boyne).
1751-82. The 20th Regiment of Foot.
1782-1881. The 20th (East Devonshire) Regiment of Foot.
1881 (from). The Lancashire Fusiliers.
PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.
* "Honours" on the Colours.
1690. Boyne.
1691. Athlone.
1691. Aughrim.
1707-12. Spain.
1709. Caya.
1727. Gibraltar.
1742-45. Flanders.
*1743. Dettingen.
1745. Fontenoy.
1745. Culloden.
1758. Cherbourg.
1758-63. Germany.
1759. Minden.
1760. Warbourg.
1760. Campen.
1761. Denkern.
1762. Wilhelmstahl.
1776-81. America.
1777. Stillwater.
1799. Crabbendam.
1799. Bergen.
*1799. Egmont-op-Zee.
1799. Alkmaer.
1800. Quiberon.
*1801. Egypt.
*1806. Maida.
*1808-14. Peninsula.
*1808. Vimiera.
*1809. Corunna.
1809. Flushing.
1813. Vittoria.
*1813. Pyrenees.
1813. St. Sebastien.
*1814. Orthes.
*1814. Toulouse.
*1854. Alma.
*1854. Inkerman.
*1855. Sevastopol.
1857-58. Indian Mutiny.
*1858. Lucknow.
*1898. Khartoum
1900. South Africa.
UNIFORM.--Scarlet and Pale Yellow (at formation); Scarlet and
White (present time).
REGIMENTAL BADGE.--"The Sphinx" with a laurel wreath surmounted
by a Crown for "Egypt" (1801). Also (time uncertain) the Motto,
"_Omnia audax_."
NICKNAMES.--"The Two Tens" (XXth). "The Minden Boys" (at Minden,
in 1759, the regiment sported roses, obtained from a garden close
by, in their hats; in memory of distinction then won, a custom
still obtains of wearing "Minden Roses" every 1st of August).
"Kingsley's Stand" (also from its conduct at Minden and its
Colonel's name).
NOTES.--Raised in Devonshire on the landing of William of Orange,
afterwards William III.
BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_Historical Record of The 20th, or East Devonshire
Regiment._ 1688-1848. Illustrated. [London: Parker. 1848.]
_Orders, Memoirs, &c., connected with The 20th Regiment._ By
Lieut. F. W. BARLOW, 2nd Batt. 20th Regiment. [Minden Press.
1868.]
_History of The 20th Regiment._ 1688-1888. By Lieutenant and
Quartermaster B. SMYTH, 1st Lancashire Fusiliers. [London:
Simpkin Marshall & Co. 1889.]
The Royal Scots Fusiliers,
COMPRISING
=1st & 2nd Batts.= (formerly) The 21st (Royal Scots Fusiliers)
Regiment of Foot; with Militia Batt.
=3rd Batt.= The Royal Ayr and Wigtown Militia.
[Illustration: THE THISTLE WITHIN CIRCLE OF ST. ANDREW.]
[Illustration: ROYAL CYPHER AND CROWN.]
TITLES.
1678-86. Colonel The Earl of Mar's Regiment of Foot (afterwards
Fusiliers).
1686-1707. [Its Colonel's name] Regiment of Fusiliers; also (popularly)
The Scots Fusiliers Regiment of Foot.
1707-12. The Scots Fusiliers Regiment of Foot.
1712-51. The Royal North British Fusiliers Regiment of Foot.
1751-1877. The 21st (Royal North British) Fusiliers Regiment of Foot.
1877-81. The 21st (Royal Scots Fusiliers) Regiment of Foot.
1881 (from). The Royal Scots Fusiliers.
PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.
* "Honours" on the Colours.
1689-1697. Flanders.
1689. Walcourt.
1692. Steenkirk.
1693. Neer-Landen.
1702-12. Germany.
1704. Schellenberg.
*1704. Blenheim.
1705. Neer Hespen.
*1706. Ramilies.
*1708. Oudenarde.
1708. Lisle.
*1709. Malplaquet.
1710. Douay.
1711. Bouchain.
1742-48. Flanders.
*1743. Dettingen.
1745. Fontenoy.
1747. Val.
1761. Belle-Isle.
1776-81. America.
1777. Stillwater.
1794. Martinique.
1794. St. Lucia.
1794. Guadaloupe.
1809. Ionian Islands.
1809. Scylla.
1814. Bergen-op-Zoom.
1814. Netherlands.
*1814. Bladensburg.
1814. Baltimore.
1815. New Orleans.
*1854. Alma.
*1854. Inkerman.
*1855. Sevastopol.
*1879. South Africa.
*1885-87. Burma.
*1897-8. Tirah.
1900. South Africa.
UNIFORM.--Scarlet with Scarlet facings (1678-1712); Scarlet and
Blue facings (from 1712).
REGIMENTAL AND OTHER BADGES.--"The Thistle within the Circle of
St. Andrew," with the Motto, "_Nemo me impune lacessit_." Also
"The Royal Cypher and Crown."
NICKNAME.--"The Earl of Mar's Grey-breeks" (from the colour of
the breeches and its Colonel's name when raised).
NOTES.--Armed, when raised, with fusils instead of muskets--hence
its title. Formerly (1751) "The White Horse of Hanover" and Motto
appeared on some appointments.
BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_Historical Record of The 21st, or Royal North
British Fusiliers._ 1678-1849. Illustrated. [London: Parker.
1849.]
_Historical Record of The Royal Scots Fusiliers._ 1678-1885. By
James Clarke, late Sergeant Royal Scots Fusiliers. Illustrated.
[Edinburgh: Banks & Co. 1885.]
The Cheshire Regiment,
COMPRISING
=1st & 2nd Batts.= (formerly) The 22nd (The Cheshire) Regiment of
Foot; with Militia Batts.
=3rd Batt.= The 1st Royal Cheshire Militia.
=4th Batt.= The 2nd Royal Cheshire Militia.
[Illustration: THE UNITED ROSE.]
[Illustration: THE ACORN AND LEAVES.]
TITLES.
1689. Colonel the Duke of Norfolk's Regiment of Foot.
1689-1751. [Its Colonel's name] Regiment of Foot.
1751-82. The 22nd Regiment of Foot.
1782-1881. The 22nd (The Cheshire) Regiment of Foot.
1881 (from). The Cheshire Regiment.
PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.
* "Honours" on the Colours.
1690. Boyne.
1691. Athlone.
1691. Limerick.
1691. Aughrim.
1727. Gibraltar.
1757-60. Canada.
*1758. Louisberg.
1759. Quebec.
1761. Dominica.
1762. Martinique.
1762. Havannah.
1775-79. America.
1775. Bunker's Hill.
1776. Brooklyn.
1794. Guadaloupe.
1794. St. Lucia.
1794. San Domingo.
1800. Cape of Good Hope.
1804. Deig.
1805. Bhurtpore.
1810. Mauritius.
*1843. Meanee.
*1843. Hyderabad.
*1843. Scinde.
1887. Burma.
1900. South Africa.
UNIFORM.--Scarlet with Buff facings (in 1689); Scarlet and White
facings (present time).
REGIMENTAL AND OTHER BADGES.--"The United Red and White Rose"
(this, though given in _Army List_, is not worn). Also "An Acorn
and Oak Leaves."
NICKNAMES.--"The Two Twos" (22nd). "The Red Knights" (in 1795 it
was served with red jackets, waistcoats, and breeches, instead of
the proper uniform).
NOTES.--First raised at Chester. At Hyderabad (1743) it captured
seventeen standards.
BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_Historical Record of The 22nd, or Cheshire
Regiment of Foot._ 1689-1849. Illustrated. [London: Parker. 1849.]
The Royal Welsh Fusiliers,
COMPRISING
=1st & 2nd Batts.= (formerly) The 23rd (Royal Welsh Fusiliers)
Regiment of Foot; with Militia Batts.
=3rd Batt.= The Royal Denbigh and Flint Militia.
=4th Batt.= The Royal Carnarvon and Merioneth Militia.
[Illustration: THE RISING SUN.]
[Illustration: THE PLUME OF THE PRINCE OF WALES.]
[Illustration: THE RED DRAGON.]
[Illustration: THE WHITE HORSE.]
[Illustration: THE SPHINX.]
TITLES.
1688-89. Colonel Lord Herbert's Regiment of Foot.
1689-1714. [Its Colonel's name] Regiment of Foot.
1714-27. The Prince of Wales's Own Royal Welsh Fusiliers.
1727-51. The Royal Welsh Fusiliers.
1751-1881. The 23rd (Royal Welsh Fusiliers) Regiment of Foot.
1881 (from). The Royal Welsh Fusiliers.
PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.
* "Honours" on the Colours.
1690. Boyne.
1691. Aughrim.
1692-97. Flanders.
1695. Namur.
1702-12. Germany.
1702. Liége.
1704. Schellenberg.
*1704. Blenheim.
1705. Neer-Hespen.
*1706. Ramilies.
1708. Wynendale.
*1708. Oudenarde.
1708. Lisle.
*1709. Malplaquet.
1710. Douay.
1711. Bouchain.
1742-48. Flanders.
*1743. Dettingen.
1745. Fontenoy.
1747. Val.
1756. Minorca.
1758. Cherbourg.
1758-62. Germany.
*1759. Minden.
1760. Warbourg.
1760. Campen
1775-81. America.
1775. Lexington.
1775. Bunker's Hill.
1776. Brooklyn.
1777. Brandywine.
1778. Freehold.
1780. Camden.
1781. Guildford.
1792. San Domingo.
1799. Helder.
1799. Crabbendam.
1799. Bergen.
1799. Egmont-op-Zee.
1799. Alkmaer.
1801. Aboukir.
*1801. Egypt.
1801. Alexandria.
1807. Copenhagen.
*1808-14. Peninsula.
*1809. Corunna.
1809. Flushing.
*1809. Martinique.
*1811. Albuera.
*1812. Badajos.
*1812. Salamanca.
1812. Burgos.
*1813. Vittoria.
1813. San Sebastian.
*1813. Pyrenees.
*1813. Nivelle.
*1814. Orthes.
*1814. Toulouse.
1815. Quatre-Bras.
*1815. Waterloo.
1815. Netherlands.
*1854. Alma.
*1854. Inkerman.
*1855. Sevastopol.
1857-58. Indian Mutiny.
*1858. Lucknow.
*1874. Ashantee.
*1885-87. Burma.
1900. South Africa.
UNIFORM.--Scarlet (from 1688, the colour of facings being
unknown, but probably Blue); Scarlet and Blue (from 1742).
REGIMENTAL AND OTHER BADGES.--"The Prince of Wales's Plume," with
"_Ich Dien_." "The Rising Sun." "The Red Dragon." (The two last
are ancient badges of the Princes of Wales.) Also "The White
Horse" (of Hanover), with the Motto, "_Nec aspera terrent_." Also
"The Sphinx" for "Egypt" (1801).
NICKNAMES.--"The Nanny Goats" and "The Royal Goats" (it has a
goat as a regimental pet, which is led with garlanded horns and a
shield at the head of the drums--how the custom arose is unknown).
NOTES.--Raised in Wales. Its officers wear the "flash," a relic
of the old queue. A leek is also worn in the cap on St. David's
Day. Its title in 1714 was bestowed in honour of the Prince of
Wales.
BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_Historical Record of The 23rd, or Royal Welsh
Fusiliers._ 1689-1850. Illustrated. [London: Parker. 1850.]
_Historical Record of The Royal Welsh Fusiliers._ By Major
Rowland Broughton Mainwaring, Royal Welsh Fusiliers. Illustrated.
[London: Hatchards. 1889.]
The South Wales Borderers,
COMPRISING
=1st & 2nd Batts.= (formerly) The 24th (The 2nd Warwickshire)
Regiment; with Militia Batts.
=3rd Batt.= The Royal South Wales Borderers Militia.
=4th Batt.= The Royal Montgomery Militia.
[Illustration: THE WELSH DRAGON AND LAUREL WREATH.]
[Illustration: THE SPHINX.]
TITLES.
1689-1751. Col. Sir Edward Dering's [or its Colonel's name] Regiment
of Foot (amongst these were Marlborough in 1702 until transferred
to the Guards).
1751-82. The 24th Regiment of Foot.
1782-18--. The 24th (2nd Warwickshire) Regiment of Foot.
1881 (from). The South Wales Borderers.
PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.
* "Honours" on the Colours.
1690-1. Ireland.
1694. La Hague.
1694. Brest.
1695. Namur.
1697. Brabant.
1702-10. Germany.
1704. Schellenberg.
*1704. Blenheim.
1705. Neer-Hespen.
*1706. Ramilies.
*1708. Oudenarde.
1708. Menin.
1708. Lisle.
*1709. Malplaquet.
1710. Douay.
1741. Carthagena.
1756. Minorca.
1758. Cherbourg.
1759. Guadaloupe.
1760-62. Germany.
1760. Corbach.
1760. Warburg.
1761. Denkern.
1762. Wilhelmstahl.
1776-81. America.
1777. Stillwater.
*1801. Egypt.
1801. Alexandria.
*1806. Cape of Good Hope.
*1809-14. Peninsula.
*1809. Talavera.
*1811. Fuentes d'Onor.
*1812. Salamanca.
1812. Burgos.
*1813. Vittoria.
1813. St. Sebastian.
*1813. Pyrenees.
*1813. Nivelle.
*1814. Orthes.
1814. Toulouse.
1814-15. Nepaul.
*1848-49. Punjaub.
*1849. Chillianwallah.
*1849. Goojerat.
1857-58. Indian Mutiny.
*1877-79. South Africa.
*1885-87. Burma.
1900. South Africa.
UNIFORM.--Scarlet and Green facings (till 1881): Scarlet and
White facings (from 1881).
REGIMENTAL AND OTHER BADGES.--"The Sphinx," for "Egypt" (1801).
Also "The Welsh Dragon" within a Laurel Wreath.
NICKNAME.--"Howard's Greens" (from 1717 till 1737, during which
period its Colonel's name was Howard and its facings Green).
Also (as with the Leicestershires--the 17th) "The Bengal Tigers"
(having seen much service in India).
BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_Rambling Reminiscences of the Punjab Campaign,
1848-49; with a brief History of the 24th Regiment from
1689-1889._ By Lieutenant-Colonel Andrew John Macpherson.
[Chatham: Mackay. 1889.]
_Historical Records of The 24th Regiment._ 1689-1892. With
numerous coloured and other illustrations. Edited by Colonel
George Paton, late 24th Regimental District; Colonel Farquhar
Glennie, late 24th Foot; and Colonel William Penn Symons, late
24th Foot. [Devonport: Swiss. 1892.]
The King's Own Scottish Borderers,
COMPRISING
=1st & 2nd Batts.= (formerly) The 25th (The King's Own Borderers)
Regiment of Foot; with Militia Batt.
=3rd Batt.= The Scottish Borderers Militia.
"_In veritate Religionis confido._"
[Illustration: THE ROYAL CREST.]
"_Nisi Dominus frustra._"
[Illustration: THE CASTLE OF EDINBURGH.]
[Illustration: THE WHITE HORSE.]
[Illustration: THE SPHINX.]
TITLES.
1689-1751. The Edinburgh Regiment of Foot; also Leven's Foot.
1751-82. The 25th (Edinburgh) Regiment of Foot.
1782-1805. The 25th (Sussex) Regiment of Foot.
1805-87. The 25th (The King's Own Borderers) Regiment of Foot.
1887 (from). The King's Own Scottish Borderers.
PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.
* "Honours" on the Colours.
1689. Killiecrankie.
1691. Athlone.
1691. Galway.
1691. Limerick.
1692-97. Flanders.
1692. Steenkirk.
1693. Neer Landen.
1695. Namur.
1715. Jacobite rising.
1727. Gibraltar.
1743-47. Flanders.
1745. Fontenoy.
1745. Jacobite rising.
1746. Roucoux.
1747. Val.
1758. Cherbourg.
1758-63. Germany.
*1759. Minden.
1760. Warbourg.
1760. Campen.
1761. Kirk Denkern.
1762. Wilhelmstahl.
1782-83. Gibraltar.
1794. Toulon.
1794. Corsica.
1799. Helder.
*1799. Egmont-op-Zee.
*1801. Egypt.
1801. Alexandria.
*1809. Martinique.
1815. Martinique.
1815. Guadaloupe.
*1878-80. Afghanistan.
1889. Soudan (Gemazieh).
*1895. Chitral.
*1897-8. Tirah.
1900. South Africa.
UNIFORM.--Scarlet, with deep Yellow facings (1689-1805); Scarlet
and Blue facings (from 1805).
REGIMENTAL AND OTHER BADGES.--"The Royal Crest," with Motto, "_In
veritate Religionis confido_" (conferred in 1805 by George III.
on change of Title). Also "The Castle of Edinburgh," with Motto,
"_Nisi Dominus frustra_" (the Regiment was raised to defend the
City of Edinburgh). Also "The White Horse" (of Hanover), with
Motto, "_Nec aspera terrent_." Also "The Sphinx," for "Egypt"
(1801).
NICKNAME.--"The K.O.B.s" (its initials); also "The Botherers,"
and "The Kokky-Olly Birds."
NOTES.--Said to have been raised to the number of 800 men in two
hours. It captured two standards at Val (1747).
BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_Records of The King's Own Borderers, or Old
Edinburgh Regiment._ By Captain R. T. Higgins. [London: Chapman
and Hall. 1873.]
The Cameronians (Scottish Rifles),
COMPRISING
=1st Batt.= (formerly) The 26th (The Cameronians) Regiment of Foot.
=2nd Batt.= (formerly) The 90th (Perthshire Volunteers--Light
Infantry) Regiment; with Militia Batts.
=3rd & 4th Batts.= The 2nd Royal Lanark Militia.
[Illustration: THE SPHINX.]
[Illustration: THE DRAGON OF CHINA.]
TITLES.
=1st Batt.=
1688. The Cameronian Guard.
1689-1751. The Earl of Angus's (or successive Colonels') Regiment of
Foot; also for a considerable part of this period, "The
Cameronians."
1751-86. The 26th Regiment of Foot.
1786-1881. The 26th (The Cameronians) Regiment of Foot.
=2nd Batt.=
1759-63. The 90th (Irish Light Infantry) Regiment: disbanded.
1775-83. The 90th Regiment of Foot: disbanded.
1794-18--. The 90th (Perthshire Volunteers--Light Infantry) Regiment.
1881 (from). The Cameronians (Scottish Rifles).
PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.
* "Honours," the figures showing the Battalion concerned.
1689. Dunkeld.
1691-95. Flanders.
1692. Steenkirk.
1693. Neer Landen.
1695. Namur.
1702-13. Germany.
1704. Schellenberg.
*1704. Blenheim (1).
*1706. Ramilies (1).
1707. Dendermonde.
1707. Ath.
1708. Wynendale.
*1708. Oudenarde (1).
1708. Lisle.
1708. Ghent.
*1709. Malplaquet (1).
1709. Pont-à-Vendin.
1710. Douay.
1711. Bouchain.
1715. Jacobite rising.
1727. Gibraltar.
1761. Belleisle.
1762. Havannah.
1775-81. America.
1775. St. John's.
1795. Quiberon.
1798. Minorca.
*1801. Egypt (1 & 2).
*1801. Mandora (2).
1801. Alexandria.
1808-9. Peninsula.
*1809. Corunna (1).
1809. Flushing.
*1809. Martinique (2).
*1810. Guadaloupe (2).
1811-12. Peninsula.
*1840-42. China (1).
*1846-47. South Africa (2).
*1855. Sevastopol (2).
1857-58. Indian Mutiny.
*1857. Lucknow (2).
*1868. Abyssinia (1).
*1877-79. South Africa (2).
1900. South Africa.
UNIFORM.--1st Batt., Scarlet and White facings (in 1689); Scarlet
and Pale Yellow facings (in 1713); 2nd Batt., Scarlet and Buff
(in 1794). Now Dark Green and Rifle Green for both Batts.
REGIMENTAL AND OTHER BADGES.--"The Sphinx" with "Egypt" (for
1801). Also "The Dragon" (for China, 1840-42). _See_ "Notes."
NICKNAMES, &C.--The old 26th (1st Batt.) was familiarly known as
"The Scots," _circa_ 1762; while the late 90th, when raised, was
dubbed "The Perthshire Grey-breeks" (from the colour of their
breeches).
NOTES.--The 1st Batt. of The Cameronians trace a direct descent
from the old "Cameronian Guard" of the "Lords of Convention,"
the name itself being derived from Richard Cameron, a famous
preacher. The Cameronians, as a rifle corps, carry no
colours--its honours are displayed on various appointments.
BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_Historical Record of The 26th, or Cameronian
Regiment._ By T. Carter. [London: Byfield, Stanford & Co. 1867.]
_Records of the 90th Regiment (Perthshire Light Infantry). With
Roll of Officers from 1795 to 1800._ By Captain A. L. Delavoye,
56th Foot (late 90th Light Infantry). [London: Richardson & Co.
1880.]
The Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers,
COMPRISING
=1st Batt.= (formerly) The 27th (Inniskilling) Regiment of Foot.
=2nd Batt.= ( " ) The 108th (Madras Infantry) Regiment of
Foot; with Militia Batts.
=3rd Batt.= The Fermanagh Militia.
=4th Batt.= The Tyrone Militia.
=5th Batt.= The Donegal Militia.
[Illustration: THE WHITE HORSE.]
[Illustration: THE CASTLE OF INNISKILLING.]
[Illustration: THE SPHINX.]
TITLES.
=1st Batt.=
1689-1751. Colonel Zachariah Tiffin's (or successive Colonels' names)
Regiment of Foot.
1751-1881. The 27th (Inniskilling) Regiment of Foot.
1881 (from). The Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers.
=2nd Batt.=
1760-63. The 108th Regiment of Foot: disbanded.
1794-96. The 108th Regiment of Foot: dispersed between 64th and 85th
Foot.
1854-58. The Hon. East India Company's 3rd (Madras Infantry) Regiment.
1858-61. The 3rd (Madras) Regiment.
1861-81. The 108th (Madras Infantry) Regiment.
1881 (from). The Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers.
PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.
* "Honours" on the Colours, the figures showing the Battalion
concerned.
1690. Boyne.
1691. Aughrim.
1715. Jacobite rising.
1739. Porto Bello.
1741. Carthagena.
1745. Jacobite rising.
1756-60. Canada.
1758. Ticonderoga.
1762. Martinique.
1762. Grenada.
1762. Havannah.
1775-78. America.
1776. Brooklyn.
1776. Long Island.
1776. White Plains.
1777. Germantown.
1778. St. Lucia.
1779. Grenada.
1793. Nieuport.
1794-95. Flanders.
1794. Nimeguen.
1795. Guildermalsen.
1796. Grenada.
*1796. St. Lucia (1).
1799. Helder.
1799. Bergen.
1799. Egmont-op-Zee.
1799. Alkmaer.
*1801. Egypt (1).
1801. Alexandria.
*1806. Maida (1).
*1808-14. Peninsula (1).
1809. Scylla.
1811. Albuera.
*1812. Badajos (1).
*1812. Salamanca (1).
*1813. Vittoria (1).
1813. St. Sebastian.
1813. Bidassoa.
*1813. Pyrenees (1).
*1813. Nivelle (1).
*1814. Orthes (1).
*1814. Toulouse (1).
1814. Plattsburg.
*1815. Waterloo (1).
1815. Netherlands.
*1834-35. South Africa (1).
*1846-47. South Africa (1).
*1857-58. Central India (2).
1857-58. Indian Mutiny.
1900. South Africa.
UNIFORM.--1st Batt., Scarlet and Buff facings (in 1689). 2nd
Batt., Scarlet and Yellow facings (in 1854). Both wear Scarlet
and Blue facings at the present time.
REGIMENTAL AND OTHER BADGES.--"The Castle of Inniskilling with
St. George's Colours" (in recognition of the defence of the
Castle of Inniskilling in 1691). Also "The White Horse" (of
Hanover), with the Motto, "_Nec aspera terrent_" (for services
during the Jacobite rising of 1715). Also "The Sphinx" for
"Egypt" (1801).
NOTES.--Formed from three Companies of the Inniskilling forces.
It is unique in using the old Irish war-pipes. While employed on
the Isthmus of Darien all but nine of six hundred men succumbed.
For distinguished gallantry at St. Lucia, in 1696, it was
directed that the French garrison in marching out should lay down
their arms to the 27th, other marks of favour being likewise
accorded to the officers and men of the regiment.
NICKNAME.--"The Lumps."
BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_Historical Record of The 27th Inniskillings._
_A History of The 27th Regiment, now The 1st Battalion of the
Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers._ From its formation in 1689 to
1893. Compiled by Lieut.-Col. C. J. Lloyd Davidson. Illustrated
with coloured plates of costumes and other illustrations.
The Gloucestershire Regiment,
COMPRISING
=1st Batt.= (formerly) The 28th (North Gloucestershire) Regiment
of Foot.
=2nd Batt.= ( " ) The 61st (South Gloucestershire) Regiment
of Foot; with Militia Batts.
=3rd Batt.= The Royal South Gloucester Militia; and
=4th Batt.= The Royal North Gloucester Militia.
[Illustration: THE SPHINX.]
TITLES.
=1st Batt.=
1694-1751. Colonel Sir John Gibson's (or successive Colonels' names)
Regiment of Foot.
1751-82. The 28th Regiment of Foot.
1782-1881. The 28th (North Gloucestershire) Regiment of Foot.
1881 (from). The Gloucestershire Regiment.
=2nd Batt.=
1742-48. The 61st Regiment of Foot: disbanded.
1755-59. The 61st Regiment of Foot: re-numbered as The 59th Foot
(the present 2nd East Lancashire Regiment).
1758-82. The 61st Regiment of Foot.
1782-1881. The 61st (South Gloucestershire) Regiment of Foot.
1881 (from). The Gloucestershire Regiment.
PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.
* "Honours" on the Colours, the figures showing the Battalion
concerned.
1702-6. Flanders.
1702. Huy.
1705. Neer Hespen.
*1706. Ramilies (1).
1706-12. Spain.
1707. Almanza.
1742-47. Flanders.
1745. Fontenoy.
1747. Hulst.
1757-60. Canada.
*1758. Louisberg (1).
1758. Cape Breton.
*1759 Quebec (1).
1759. Martinique.
1760. Salery.
1761. Belle Isle.
1762. Martinique.
1762. Havannah.
1776-78. America.
1776. Brooklyn.
1776. White Plains.
1776. Brunx.
1777. Brandywine.
1777. Germantown.
1778. St. Lucia.
1782. Minorca.
1794-95. Flanders.
1794. Nimeguen.
1795. Guildermalsen.
1796. St. Lucia.
1796. Grenada.
1798. Minorca.
1800. Kaffraria.
*1801. Egypt (1 & 2).
1801. Aboukir.
1801. Mandora.
1801. Alexandria.
*1806. Maida (2).
1807. Copenhagen.
1809. Flushing.
*1809-14. Peninsula (1 & 2).
*1809. Corunna (1).
1809. Douro.
*1809. Talavera (2).
1810. Busaco.
1810. Torres Vedras.
1810. Almeida.
*1811. Barossa (1).
*1811. Albuera (1).
1811. Arroyo-des-Molinos.
1812. Ciudad Rodrigo.
*1812. Salamanca (2).
1812. Almaraj.
1812. Burgos.
1812. Badajos.
*1813. Vittoria (1).
*1813. Pyrenees (1 & 2).
*1813. Nivelle (1 & 2).
*1813. Nive (1 & 2).
*1814. Orthes (1 & 2).
*1814. Toulouse (1 & 2).
1815. Quatre Bras.
*1815. Waterloo (1).
1815. Netherlands.
*1848-49. Punjab (2).
*1849. Chillianwallah (2).
*1849. Goojerat (2).
*1854. Alma (1).
*1854. Inkerman (1).
*1855. Sevastopol (1).
1857-58. Indian Mutiny.
*1857. Delhi (2).
1900. South Africa.
UNIFORM.--Scarlet and Yellow facings (1st Batt. in 1742), and
Scarlet and Buff facings (2nd Batt. in 1758). Now Scarlet with
White facings.
REGIMENTAL BADGE.--"The Sphinx" for "Egypt," 1801. [The unique
distinction of wearing the Regimental number both in front
and at the back of the cap was bestowed on the old 28th for
distinguished conduct at Alexandria (1801), having been then
engaged with the enemy front and rear. "The Sphinx" is now so
worn.]
NICKNAMES.--"The Old Braggs" (from its Colonel's name, 1734-51).
Also "The Slashers" (the current stories to account for this
sobriquet are mythical). "The Whitewashes" (of the 61st). "The
Right-abouts."
NOTES.--At Almanza the old 28th was all but cut to pieces: at
Waterloo it captured a flag of the 25th French Infantry. The old
61st was formerly the 2nd Batt. of The 3rd Buffs, and so retained
its Buff facings.
BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_Narrative of The Campaigns of The 28th Regiment._
From 1862. By Lieutenant-Colonel Charles Cadell. [London:
Whittaker. 1835.]
_Historical Records of The 28th, North Gloucestershire Regiment._
1692-1882. By Lieutenant-Colonel F. Brodigan. [London:
Blackfriars Publishing Co. 1884.]
_Historical Record of The 61st or South Gloucestershire
Regiment._ 1758-1844. [London: Parker. 1844.]
The Worcestershire Regiment,
COMPRISING
=1st Batt.= (formerly) The 29th (Worcestershire) Regiment of Foot.
=2nd Batt.= ( " ) The 36th (Herefordshire) Regiment of Foot;
the 3rd and 4th Batts. are authorised; with Militia Batts.
=5th Batt.= The 1st Worcestershire Militia.
=6th Batt.= The 2nd Worcestershire Militia.
[Illustration: THE UNITED RED AND WHITE ROSE.]
[Illustration: FIRM.]
TITLES.
=1st Batt.=
1694-1751. Colonel Thomas Farington's (or successive Colonels' names)
Regiment of Foot.
1751-82. The 29th Regiment of Foot.
1782-1881. The 29th (Worcestershire) Regiment of Foot.
=2nd Batt.=
1701-51. Colonel Viscount Charlemont's (or successive Colonels' names)
Regiment of Foot.
1751-82. The 36th Regiment of Foot.
1782-1881. The 36th (Herefordshire) Regiment of Foot.
1881 (from). The Worcestershire Regiment.
PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.
* "Honours" on the Colours, the figures showing the Battalion
concerned.
1704-8. Spain.
1704-6. Germany.
1705. Neer Hespen.
*1706. Ramilies (1)
1706. Barcelona.
1707. Almanza.
1711. Quebec.
1715. Jacobite rising.
1727. Gibraltar.
1744-48. Flanders.
1745. Jacobite rising.
1746. Culloden.
1747. Val.
1758. Cherbourg.
1761. Belle Isle.
1776-81. America.
1776. Quebec.
*1783-98. Hindoostan (2).
1791. Bangalore.
1791. Nundy-Droog.
1792. Seringapatam.
1793. Pondicherry.
1796. Grenada.
1799. Helder.
1799. Oud-Karspel.
1799. Bergen.
1799. Egmont-op-Zee.
*1800-1. Mysore (2).
1800. Quiberon.
1806. Buenos Ayres.
1807. Monte Video.
*1808-14. Peninsula (1 & 2).
*1808. Roleia (1 & 2).
*1808. Vimiera (1 & 2).
1809. Douro.
*1809. Corunna (2).
1809. Flushing.
*1809. Talavera (1).
1811. Badajos.
*1811. Albuera (1).
*1812. Salamanca (2).
*1813. Pyrenees (2).
*1813. Nivelle (2).
*1813. Nive (2).
*1814. Orthes (2).
*1814. Toulouse (2).
*1845. Ferozeshah (1).
*1846. Sobraon (1).
*1848-49. Punjab (1).
1848. Chenab.
1848. Ionian Islands.
*1849. Chillianwallah (1).
*1849. Goojerat (1).
1900. South Africa.
UNIFORM.--1st Batt., Scarlet with Yellow facings (in 1702);
Scarlet with White facings (present time) for both Battalions.
The old 36th Foot wore Scarlet with Green facings from 1742 to
the time of the territorial re-arrangement, when all non-"Royal"
regiments assumed "White" for their facings.
REGIMENTAL AND OTHER BADGES.--"The United Red and White Rose"
(since 1881). Also "Firm" (worn by the old 36th since, if not
before, 1773, but why is not known).
NICKNAMES.--"The Ever-Sworded 29th" (supposed to date back to
1746, from a regimental usage that all officers wore their swords
at mess; now confined to the Captain and Subaltern of the day).
"The Old Bold" (of the 29th). "The Saucy Greens" (of the 36th
Foot from their facings). "The Star (or Guard) of the Line." The
"Vein-openers."
NOTES.--The 29th captured a standard from the French at Talavera
(1809). Its quick-step--the Royal Windsor March--was presented by
the Princess Augusta.
BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_History of Thomas Farrington's Regiment;
afterwards 29th (Worcestershire) Foot._ 1694-1891. By Major H.
Everard. [Worcester: Littlebury & Co. 1891.]
_Historical Records of The 3rd and 4th Battalions Worcestershire
Regiment._ By Captain R. Holden.
_Historical Records of The 36th, or Herefordshire Regiment._
1701-1852. Illustrated. [London: Parker. 1853.]
_Historical Records of The 36th Regiment._ 1852-81. [London:
Mitchell. 1883.]
The East Lancashire Regiment,
COMPRISING
=1st Batt.= (formerly) The 30th (Cambridgeshire) Regiment of Foot.
=2nd Batt.= ( " ) The 59th (2nd Nottinghamshire) Regiment of
Foot; with Militia Batt.
=3rd Batt.= The 5th Lancashire Militia.
[Illustration: THE SPHINX.]
[Illustration: THE RED ROSE OF LANCASTER.]
TITLES.
=1st Batt.=
1702-14. Colonel Thomas Sanderson's (or its Colonel's name) Regiment
of Marines.
1714-51. Colonel Charles Willis's (or its Colonel's name) Regiment
of Foot.
1751-82. The 30th Regiment of Foot.
1782-1881. The 30th (Cambridgeshire) Regiment of Foot.
1881 (from). The East Lancashire Regiment.
=2nd Batt.=
1741-48. The 59th Regiment of Foot: renumbered The 48th Foot.
1755. The 59th Regiment of Foot: renumbered The 56th Foot.
1755-57. The 61st Regiment of Foot: renumbered The 59th Foot.
1757-82. The 59th Regiment of Foot.
1782-1881. The 59th (2nd Nottinghamshire) Regiment of Foot.
1881 (from). The East Lancashire Regiment.
PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.
* "Honours" on the Colours, the figures showing the Battalion
concerned.
1704-5. Gibraltar.
1704. Malaga.
1704-6. Spain.
1705. Barcelona.
1706. Alicante.
1706. Tortosa.
1707. Lerida.
1708. Cagliari.
1758. Cherbourg.
1761. Belle Isle.
1775-76. America.
1775. Bunker's Hill.
1781. Carolina.
1782-83. Gibraltar.
1794. Toulon.
1794. Corsica.
1794-95. Flanders.
1794. Nimeguen.
1796. St. Vincent.
1798. Minorca.
1800. Malta.
1801. Mandora.
*1801. Egypt (1).
1801. Alexandria.
1801. Marabout.
*1806. Cape of Good Hope (2).
1806-7. Madras.
1808-9. Peninsula.
*1809. Corunna (2).
1810. Mauritius.
*1811. Java (2).
*1810-13. Peninsula (1 & 2).
*1812. Badajos (1).
*1812. Salamanca.
*1813. Vittoria (2).
*1813. St. Sebastien (2).
*1813. Nive (2).
1814. Bayonne.
1814-15. Netherlands.
1815. Quatre Bras.
*1815. Waterloo (1).
1815-19. Hindoostan.
1817-19. Mahratta War.
1819. Asseerghur.
*1826. Bhurtpore (2).
*1854. Alma (1).
*1854. Inkerman (1).
*1855. Sevastopol (1).
1857-58. China.
*1857. Canton (2).
1858. Nantow.
*1878-80. Afghanistan (2).
*1879. Ahmed Khel (2).
1879. Ghuznee.
1879. Cabool.
1880. Candahar.
*1895. Chitral.
1900. South Africa.
UNIFORM.--1st Batt., Red with Yellow facings (the latter probably
from formation, but certainly since 1742 till 1881 (?)). 2nd
Batt., Red and Purple facings (in 1755); Scarlet and "lily"-White
(in 1815). Now Scarlet and White facings for both Batts.
REGIMENTAL BADGES.--"The Sphinx," for "Egypt" (1801): the honour
was won by the 1st Batt. Also (since territorial re-organisation)
"The Red Rose of Lancaster."
NICKNAMES.--1st Batt., "The Triple X's," or "The Three Tens"
(the regimental number). 2nd Batt., "The Lily-Whites" (from the
facings).
BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_Historical Records of The XXX Regiment._ [London:
Clowes. 1887.]
The East Surrey Regiment,
COMPRISING
=1st Batt.= (formerly) The 31st (The Huntingdonshire) Regiment
of Foot.
=2nd Batt.= ( " ) The 70th (Surrey) Regiment of Foot; with
Militia Batts.
=3rd Batt.= The 1st Royal Surrey Militia.
=4th Batt.= The 3rd Royal Surrey Militia.
[Illustration: THE UNITED ROSE.]
[Illustration: THE STAR AND ARMS OF GUILDFORD.]
TITLES.
=1st Batt.=
1702-14. Col. George Villiers' (or successive Colonels') Regiment of
Marines.
1714-51. Colonel Sir Harry Goring's (or successive Colonels') Regiment
of Foot.
1751-82. The 31st Regiment of Foot.
1782-1881. The 31st (Huntingdonshire) Regiment of Foot.
=2nd Batt.=
1756-58. The 31st Regiment of Foot (2nd Batt.).
1758-82. The 70th Regiment of Foot.
1782-1813. The 70th (Surrey) Regiment of Foot.
1813-25. The 70th (Glasgow Lowland) Regiment of Foot.
1825-81. The 70th (Surrey) Regiment of Foot.
1881 (from). The East Surrey Regiment.
PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.
* "Honours" on the Colours, the figures showing the Battalion
concerned.
1702. Cadiz.
1702. Vigo Bay.
1704-6. Spain.
1704-5. Gibraltar
1705. Barcelona.
1706. Carthagena.
1706. Ivica.
1706. Majorca.
1706. Sardinia.
1707. Toulon.
1708. Cagliari.
1708. Minorca.
1742-45. Flanders.
*1743. Dettingen (1).
1745. Fontenoy.
1772. St. Vincent.
1776-81. America.
1794. Martinique.
1794. St. Lucia.
*1794. Guadaloupe (2).
1796. St. Lucia.
1799. Egmont-op-Zee.
1799. Alkmaer.
1800. Isle de Huet.
1807. Egypt.
1807. Rosetta.
*1809-14. Peninsula (1).
*1809. Talavera (1).
1810. Guadaloupe.
*1811. Albuera (1).
1813-14. Canada.
*1813. Vittoria (1).
*1813. Pyrenees (1).
*1813. Nivelle (1).
*1813. Nive (1).
1813. Bayonne.
*1814. Orthes (1).
1814. Plattsburg.
1824-46. Hindoostan.
*1842. Cabool (1).
*1845. Moodkee (1).
*1845. Ferozeshah (1).
*1846. Aliwal (1).
*1846. Sobraon (1).
*1855. Sevastopol (1).
1857-58. Indian Mutiny.
1860. China.
*1860. Taku Forts (1).
*1863-65. New Zealand (2).
*1878-79. Afghanistan (2).
*1885. Suakim (2).
1885. Tamai.
1900. South Africa.
UNIFORM.--1st Batt., Scarlet with Buff facings (when raised). 2nd
Batt., Scarlet with Grey facings (1758-68); Scarlet and Black
facings (1768). Both Batts. (from 1881), Scarlet with White
facings.
REGIMENTAL AND OTHER BADGES.--"The United Red and White Rose" was
suggested for this as for other regiments when territorialised,
and, though not used, still retains a place in official papers.
Also "A Star and Arms of Guildford"--these are the old badges of
the Militia battalions.
NICKNAMES, &C.--"The Young Buffs" (of the late 31st, King George
II. having, through the similarity of the facings, mistaken it at
Dettingen for the 3rd (or "Old ") Buffs). "The Glasgow Greys" (of
the late 70th), from its facings and many Glasgow men serving in
its ranks.
NOTES.--On its way to Bengal in 1824, part of the old 31st was on
board the East Indiaman _Kent_ when burnt in the Bay of Biscay.
It specially distinguished itself in the Sikh War by capturing a
colour at Ferozeshah, another at Aliwal, and two more at Sobraon.
BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_Historical Record of The 31st (or
Huntingdonshire) Regiment of Foot._ 1702-1850. With Services of
the Marine Corps, 1664-1748. Illustrated. [London: Parker. 1850.]
_Historical Record of The 70th Surrey Regiment of Foot._
1758-1848. Illustrated. [London: Parker. 1849.]
Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry,
COMPRISING
=1st Batt.= (formerly) The 32nd (Cornwall--Light Infantry)
Regiment.
=2nd Batt.= ( " ) The 46th (South Devonshire) Regiment of
Foot; with Militia Batt.
=3rd Batt.= The Royal Cornwall Rangers Militia.
[Illustration: THE COLLAR BADGE.]
[Illustration: THE UNITED RED AND WHITE ROSE.]
[Illustration: ORNAMENT ON HELMET PLATE.]
TITLES.
=1st Batt.=
1702-14. Colonel Edward Fox's (or Jacob Borr's) Regiment of Marines.
1714-51. Colonel Jacob Borr's (or successive Colonels') Regiment
of Foot.
1751-82. The 32nd Regiment of Foot.
1782-1858. The 32nd (Cornwall) Regiment of Foot.
1858-81. The 32nd (Cornwall--Light Infantry).
=2nd Batt.=
1741-51. Colonel James Price (or successive Colonels') Regiment
of Foot.
1751-82. The 46th Regiment of Foot.
1782-1881. The 46th (South Devonshire) Regiment of Foot.
1881 (from). Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry.
PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.
* "Honours" on the Colours, the figures showing the Battalion
concerned.
1702. Cadiz.
1702. Vigo.
1704-5. Gibraltar.
1704-6. Spain.
1705. Barcelona.
1742-47. Flanders.
*1743. Dettingen (1).
1745. Fontenoy.
1747. Val.
1757-60. Canada.
1758. Ticonderoga.
1759. Niagara.
1761. Martinique.
1762. Havannah.
1776-78. America.
1776. Brooklyn.
1777. Brandywine.
1778. St. Lucia.
1792. Gibraltar.
1794. Martinique.
1795-96. St. Vincent.
*1805. Dominica (2).
*1808-14. Peninsula (1).
*1808. Roleia (1).
*1808. Vimiera (1).
*1809. Corunna (1).
1809. Martinique.
1809. Flushing.
1810. Guadaloupe.
1812. Badajos.
*1812. Salamanca (1).
1812. Burgos.
*1813. Pyrenees (1).
*1813. Nivelle (1).
*1813. Nive (1).
*1814. Orthes (1).
1815. Quatre-Bras.
*1815. Waterloo (1).
1815. Netherlands.
*1848-49. Punjaub (1).
1848. Soorajkhoond.
*1849. Mooltan (1).
*1849. Goojerat (1).
1854. Alma.
1854. Inkerman.
1854. Balaclava.
*1855. Sevastopol (2).
1857-58. Indian Mutiny.
*1857. Lucknow (1).
1857. Cawnpore.
*1882. Egypt (2).
*1882. Tel-el-Kebir (2).
*1884-85. Nile (2).
1900. South Africa.
UNIFORM.--1st Batt., Scarlet with White facings (at formation as
now). 2nd Batt., Scarlet with Yellow facings (in 1741: the latter
now White as with all non-"Royal" regiments).
REGIMENTAL AND OTHER BADGES.--Officially, "The United Red and
White Rose," but not worn. On appointments various special
devices--combining "A Bugle with Strings," "The Coronet of the
Duke of Cornwall," "The County Badge," with Motto, "One and All,"
"A Turreted Archway," and "Two Feathers" (red). [The "Turreted
Archway" commemorates the defence of "Lucknow;" and the "Two Red
Feathers" is a distinction of the 46th, a Light company of which,
in 1777, with others were brigaded as "The Light Battalion." The
Americans were so harassed by the Brigade that they vowed "No
Quarter." In derision, to prevent mistakes, The Light Battalion
dyed their feathers red: the 46th Foot alone has retained the
distinction.]
NICKNAMES, &C.--These pertain to the late 46th: "Murray's
Bucks" (from Colonel's name [1743-64] and its smart appearance
on home duty in Scottish Royal livery). "The Surprisers" (from
an incident [1777] in the American War). "The Lacedemonians"
(its Colonel once, when under heavy fire, made a disciplinarian
speech concerning the Lacedemonians). Also, in early days,
"The Edinburgh Regiment." "The Red Feathers." "The Docs" (the
initials).
BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_Historical Records of The 32nd (Cornwall) Light
Infantry, now 1st Battalion Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry._
1702-1892. By Colonel G. C. Swiney. [Devonport: Swiss. 1893.]
The Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment),
COMPRISING
=1st Batt.= (formerly) The 33rd (Duke of Wellington's) Regiment
of Foot.
=2nd Batt.= ( " ) The 76th Regiment of Foot; with Militia
Batt.
=3rd Batt.= The 6th West York Militia.
[Illustration: THE CREST AND MOTTO OF THE DUKE OF WELLINGTON.]
[Illustration: THE ELEPHANT WITH HOWDAH.]
TITLES.
=1st Batt.=
1702-51. Colonel The Earl of Huntingdon's (or successive Colonels')
Regiment of Foot.
1751-82. The 33rd Regiment of Foot.
1782-1853. The 33rd (1st York, West Riding) Regiment of Foot.
1853-81. The 33rd (Duke of Wellington's) Regiment.
=2nd Batt.=
1756-63. The 76th Regiment of Foot: disbanded.
1777-84. The 76th (Macdonald's Highlanders) Regiment of Foot: disbanded.
1787-1812. The 76th (Hindoostan) Regiment of Foot.
1812-81. The 76th Regiment of Foot.
1881 (from). The Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment).
PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.
* "Honours" on the Colours, the figures showing the Battalion
concerned.
1702-4. Germany.
1704-10. Spain.
1705. Valentia d'Alcantara.
1707. Almanza.
1742-47. Flanders.
*1743. Dettingen (1).
1745. Fontenoy.
1745. Jacobite rising.
1746. Roucoux.
1746. Tongres.
1747. Val.
1758. Cherbourg.
1760-63. Germany.
1760. Corbach.
1761. Kerk Denkern.
1761. Belle-Isle.
1762. Martinique.
1776-81. America.
1776. Brooklyn.
1777. Brandywine.
1777. Germantown.
1778. Freehold.
1780. Camden.
1781. Guildford.
*1780-1806. Hindoostan (2).
1791. Bangalore.
1791. Savendroog.
1792. Seringapatam.
1794-95. Flanders.
1795. Guildermalsen.
1799. Malvelly.
*1799. Seringapatam (1).
*1800-1. Mysore (2).
*1803. Allyghur (2).
*1803. Delhi (2).
1803. Agra.
*1803. Leswarree (2).
*1804. Deig (2).
1805. Bhurtpore.
*1808-9. Peninsula (2).
1809. Corunna.
1809. Flushing.
1810. Mauritius.
*1813. Nive (2).
1813-14. Peninsula.
1813. Pyrenees.
1813. Bidassoa.
1813. Nive.
1814. Bayonne.
1814-15. Netherlands.
1814. Antwerp.
1814. Bergen-op-Zoom.
1814. Canada.
1814. Plattsburg.
1815. Quatre Bras.
*1815. Waterloo (1).
*1854. Alma (1).
*1854. Inkerman (1).
*1855. Sevastopol (1).
1857-58. Indian Mutiny.
*1868. Abyssinia (1).
1868. Magdala.
1900. South Africa.
UNIFORM.--Scarlet (or Red) with Scarlet facings for both
regiments till the introduction of the territorial system. Now
Scarlet, faced with White.
REGIMENTAL AND OTHER BADGES.--(1) "The Crest and Motto of the
Duke of Wellington" (the 33rd was the first regiment commanded by
"The Hero of Waterloo," and is the only corps in the British Army
named after a subject); also (2) "The Elephant" to the 76th for
valour in India. In 1808 The East India Company presented it with
honorary colours: in conjunction with the 8th Hussars it captured
44 standards and 72 guns at Leswarree (1803).
NICKNAMES, &C.--1st Batt., "Havercake Lads" (the recruiting
sergeants, _circa_ 1782, carried oaten cakes on their
sword-points when beating up). 2nd Batt., "The Immortals" (from
most of its men having been wounded in Lake's Campaigns). "The
Pigs" (from its "Elephant" badge). "The Old Seven and Sixpennies"
(from its number, and the amount of a lieutenant's pay).
The Border Regiment,
COMPRISING
=1st Batt.= (formerly) The 34th (Cumberland) Regiment of Foot.
=2nd Batt.= ( " ) The 55th (Westmoreland) Regiment of Foot;
with Militia Batts.
=3rd Batt.= The Royal Cumberland Militia.
=4th Batt.= The Royal Westmoreland Militia.
[Illustration: THE LAUREL WREATH.]
[Illustration: THE DRAGON OF CHINA.]
TITLES.
=1st Batt.=
1702-51. Colonel Lord Lucas's (or successive Colonels') Regiment
of Foot.
1751-82. The 34th Regiment of Foot.
1782-1881. The 34th (Cumberland) Regiment of Foot.
=2nd Batt.=
1742-48. The 55th Regiment of Foot: now the 1st Essex.
1756-58. The 55th Regiment of Foot: now The 1st Shropshire Light
Infantry.
1755-57. The 57th Regiment of Foot: renumbered in
1757-82. The 55th Regiment of Foot.
1782-1881. The 55th (Westmoreland) Regiment of Foot.
1881 (from). The Border Regiment.
PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.
* "Honours" on the Colours, the figures showing the Battalion
concerned.
1705-7. Spain.
1705. Barcelona.
1706. Montjuich.
1709-12. Germany.
1710. Douay.
1711. Bouchain.
1718. Vigo.
1727. Gibraltar.
1744. Flanders.
1745. Fontenoy.
1745. Jacobite rising.
174-. Falkirk.
174-. Culloden.
1757. Minorca.
1757-60. Canada.
1758. Ticonderoga.
1759. Niagara.
1758. Louisberg.
1758. Cherbourg.
1762. Havannah.
1775-78. America.
1776. Brooklyn.
1776. Long Island.
1777. Brandywine.
1777. Germantown.
1777. Stillwater.
1778. St. Lucia.
1794-95. Flanders.
1794. Nimeguen.
1794. Martinique.
1794. Guadaloupe.
1796. St. Lucia.
1796. St. Vincent.
1796. Grenada.
1799. Helder.
1799. Crabbendam.
1799. Bergen.
1799. Egmont-op-Zee.
1799. Alkmaer.
1800. Kaffraria.
1800-23. Hindoostan.
1809. San Domingo.
*1809-14. Peninsula (1).
*1811. Albuera.
*1811. Arroyo-dos-Molinos (1).
*1813. Vittoria (1).
1813. Maya.
*1813. Pyrenees (1).
*1813. Nivelle (1).
*1813. Nive (1).
*1814. Orthes (1).
1814. Toulouse.
1814-15. Netherlands.
1814. Bergen-op-Zoom.
1820. Kaffraria.
*1840-2. China (2).
1842. Chusan.
1842. Chinghai.
1842. Ningpoo.
1842. Ching-Kiang-Foo.
*1854. Alma (2).
*1854. Inkerman (2).
*1855. Sevastopol (1 & 2).
1857-58. Indian Mutiny.
1857. Cawnpore.
*1858. Lucknow (1).
1900. South Africa.
UNIFORM.--1st Batt., Red (or Scarlet) with bright Yellow facings
(when raised); the latter changed to White when territorialised
in 1881; 2nd Batt., Red and Dark Green facings (1755); Scarlet
with White facings (present time).
REGIMENTAL AND OTHER BADGES.--"A Laurel Wreath" (an old 34th
Badge for services at Fontenoy: _see_ NOTES). Also "The Dragon
of China" (to the 55th); the two are variously combined for
different appointments.
NICKNAME.--"The Two Fives" (to the 55th, for its number; _cf._
"The Two XX's" = the late 20th).
NOTES.--A red and white pompon, or tuft, was formerly worn by the
34th in recognition of the capture of the 34th French Infantry
at Arroyo-dos-Molinos. The Royal Arms appear in the lace of the
drummers' coats in memory of Fontenoy: _see_ BADGES.
BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_Historical Record of The 34th (The Cumberland)
Regiment of Foot._ 1702-1844. Illustrated. [London: Parker. 1844.]
_Historical Account of The 34th and 55th Regiments._ By George
Noakes, Quartermaster-Sergeant, 2nd Brigade Depôt. [Carlisle:
Thurnam & Sons. 1875.]
The Royal Sussex Regiment,
COMPRISING
=1st Batt.= (formerly) The 35th Royal Sussex Regiment of Foot.
=2nd Batt.= ( " ) The 107th (Bengal Infantry) Regiment; with
Militia Batt.
=3rd Batt.= The Royal Sussex Militia.
[Illustration: THE UNITED RED AND WHITE ROSE.]
[Illustration: THE COLLAR BADGE.]
TITLES.
=1st Batt.=
1701-51. Colonel The Earl of Donegal's (or successive Colonels')
Regiment of Foot: also popularly "The Belfast Regiment."
1751-82. The 35th Regiment of Foot.
1782-1805. The 35th (Dorsetshire) Regiment of Foot.
1805-32. The 35th (Sussex) Regiment of Foot.
1832-1881. The 35th (Royal Sussex) Regiment of Foot.
=2nd Batt.=
1854-58. The Hon. East India Company's 3rd (Bengal European Light
Infantry) Regiment.
1858-61. The 3rd (Bengal Light Infantry) Regiment.
1861-1881. The 107th Bengal Infantry Regiment.
1881 (from). The Royal Sussex Regiment.
PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.
* "Honours" on the Colours, the figures showing the Battalion
concerned.
1702. Cadiz.
1704-5. Gibraltar.
1704-8. Spain.
1706. Barcelona.
1707. Almanza.
1757-60. Canada.
*1758. Louisbourg (1).
*1759. Quebec (1).
1760. Sillery.
1761. Martinique.
1762. Havannah.
1775-78. America.
1775. Bunker's Hill.
1776. Brooklyn.
1776. Brunx.
1778. St. Lucia.
1794. Martinique.
1794. St. Lucia.
1794. Guadaloupe.
1799. Bergen.
1799. Egmont-op-Zee.
1799. Crabbendam.
1799. Alkmaer.
1800. Malta.
*1806. Maida (1).
1807. Rosetta.
1807. Egypt.
1809. Naples.
1809. Flushing.
1810. Ionian Islands.
1814-15. Netherlands.
1814. Antwerp.
1857-58. Indian Mutiny.
*1882. Egypt (1).
*1884-85. Nile (1).
*1885. Abu Klea (1).
1900. South Africa.
UNIFORM.--1st Batt., Scarlet with Orange facings (1701-1832,
the Orange being changed to Blue on proceeding to Ireland). 2nd
Batt., Scarlet with White facings. Scarlet with Blue facings for
both Batts. (present time).
REGIMENTAL AND OTHER BADGES.--"The United Red and White Rose."
Also (though approved not in _Army List_) "A White Feather"
(_see_ Notes), "A Maltese Cross" (_see_ Notes), and "The Centre
of The Star of the Garter," combined.
NICKNAME.--"The Orange Lilies" (from its facings and white plume).
NOTES.--"The White Plume," worn till 1800, and now included in
the regimental badge, was worn at Quebec, being taken from The
Royal Roussillon French Grenadiers; while "The Maltese Cross" is
in memory of the capture of Malta. The Regiment was also at one
time known as "The Prince of Orange's Own," having received its
facings as a mark of favour.
BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_Historical Memoir of The 35th Royal Sussex
Regiment._ By Richard Trimen, late Captain 35th Foot.
[Southampton. 1873.]
The Hampshire Regiment,
COMPRISING
=1st Batt.= (formerly) The 37th (North Hampshire) Regiment of Foot.
=2nd Batt.= ( " ) The 67th (South Hampshire) Regiment of Foot;
with Militia.
=3rd Batt.= The Hampshire Militia.
[Illustration: THE TIGER AND WREATH. (As on Helmet-plate.)]
[Illustration: THE HAMPSHIRE ROSE. (As on Collar.)]
TITLES.
=1st Batt.=
1702-51. Colonel Thomas Meredith's (or successive Colonels') Regiment
of Foot.
1751-82. The 37th Regiment of Foot.
1782-1881. The 37th (North Hampshire) Regiment.
=2nd Batt.=
1758-82. The 67th Regiment of Foot.
1782-1881. The 67th (South Hampshire) Regiment of Foot.
1881 (from). The Hampshire Regiment.
PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.
* "Honours" on the Colours, the figures showing the Battalion
concerned.
1702-12. Germany.
1704. Schellenberg.
*1704. Blenheim (1).
1705. Helixem.
1705. Neer-Hespen.
*1706. Ramilies (1).
1707. Ath.
1708. Menin.
*1708. Oudenarde (1).
1709. Tournay.
*1709. Malplaquet (1).
1710. Douai.
1742-47. Flanders.
*1743. Dettingen (1).
1745. Jacobite rising.
1746. Culloden.
1747. Val.
1758-62. Germany.
1758. Cherbourg.
*1759. Minden (1).
1761. Kirk-Denkem.
1761. Belle Isle.
1762. Wilhelmstahl.
1776-80. America.
1776. Brooklyn.
1776. Long Island.
1793-95. Flanders.
1793. Famars.
1793. Dunkirk.
*1794. Tournay (1).
1794. Nimeguen.
1795. Guildermalsen.
*1805-26. India (2).
*1810-14. Peninsula (1 & 2)
*1811. Barrossa (2).
1814. Barcelona.
1814-15. Netherlands.
1814. Antwerp.
1814. Bergen-op-Zoom.
1819. Asseerghur.
1857-58. Indian Mutiny.
1860-62. China.
*1860. Taku Forts (2).
*1860. Pekin (2).
*1878-80. Afghanistan (2).
*1879. Charasiah (2).
*1879. Cabool (2).
*1885-87. Burma (2).
1885-87. Mandalay.
1900. South Africa.
UNIFORM.--Scarlet with Yellow facings (both Batts. till
Territorialisation changed the facings, as in all non-"Royal"
regiments, to White).
REGIMENTAL AND OTHER BADGES.--"The Royal Tiger in a
Laurel-Wreath" (to the 67th for "India"). Also "The Hampshire
Rose" on some appointments (Henry V., when _en route_ to
Agincourt, conferred the Lancastrian Rose on the City of
Winchester).
BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_Annals of The 37th North Hampshire Regiment._
[Winchester: Warren. 1878.]
_Historical Record of The 67th, or South Hampshire Regiment._
1758-1849. [London: Parker. 1849.]
_Regimental Orders._ By Lieutenant R. W. Barlow. [London: 1868.]
_Colburn's United Service Magazine._ January-February, 1874, and
August, 1882.
The South Staffordshire Regiment,
COMPRISING
=1st Batt.= (formerly) The 38th (1st Staffordshire) Regiment of
Foot.
=2nd Batt.= ( " ) The 80th (Staffordshire Volunteers) Regiment
of Foot; with Militia Batts.
=3rd & 4th Batts.= The 1st (King's Own) Stafford Militia.
[Illustration: THE SPHINX.]
[Illustration: THE STAFFORDSHIRE KNOT.]
TITLES.
=1st Batt.=
1702-51. Colonel Luke Lillingstone's (or successive Colonels') Regiment
of Foot.
1751-82. The 38th Regiment of Foot.
1782-1881. The 38th (1st Staffordshire) Regiment of Foot.
=2nd Batt.=
1758-64. The 80th (Light-armed) Regiment of Foot: disbanded.
1778-84. The 80th (Royal Edinburgh Volunteers) Regiment of Foot:
disbanded.
1793-1881. The 80th (Staffordshire Volunteers) Regiment of Foot.
1881 (from). The South Staffordshire Regiment.
PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.
* "Honours" on the Colours, the figures showing the Battalion
concerned.
1759. Guadaloupe.
1762. Martinique.
1775-80. America.
1775. Bunker's Hill.
1776. Brooklyn.
1794-95. Flanders.
1794. Martinique.
1794. Guadaloupe.
*1801. Egypt (2).
1806. Cape of Good Hope.
1806. Buenos Ayres.
*1807. Monte Video (1).
*1808-14. Peninsula (1).
*1808. Roleia (1).
*1808. Vimiera (1).
*1809. Corunna (1).
1809. Flushing.
*1810. Busaco (1).
*1812. Badajos (1).
*1812. Salamanca (1).
1812. Burgos.
*1813. Vittoria (1).
*1813. St. Sebastian (1).
1813. Bidassoa.
*1813. Nive (1).
1813. Nivelle.
1814. Bayonne.
1819. Cape of Good Hope.
*1824-26. Ava (1).
1845. Moodkee (2).
*1845. Ferozeshah (1).
*1846. Sobraon (2).
1852. Rangoon.
*1852-53. Pegu (2).
*1854. Alma (1).
*1854. Inkerman (1).
*1855. Sevastopol (1).
1857-58. Indian Mutiny.
1857. Cawnpore.
*1858. Lucknow (1).
*1858. Central India (2).
*1878-79. South Africa (2).
*1882. Egypt (1).
*1884-85. Nile (1).
*1885. Kirbecan (1)
UNIFORM.--Both Battalions Scarlet and Yellow facings (on
formation); Scarlet with White facings (present time).
REGIMENTAL AND OTHER BADGES.--"The Sphinx," for "Egypt" (1801).
Also "The Staffordshire Knot" (an ancient royal borough badge).
NICKNAMES.--"The Pump and Tortoise" (of the 38th). Also "The
Staffordshire Knots" (of the 80th).
NOTES.--The late 80th captured a gun at Ferozeshah (1845).
The Dorsetshire Regiment,
COMPRISING
=1st Batt.= (formerly) The 39th (Dorsetshire) Regiment of Foot.
=2nd Batt.= ( " ) The 54th (West Norfolk) Regiment of Foot;
with Militia.
=3rd Batt.= The Dorset Militia.
"_Primus in Indis._"
[Illustration: THE CASTLE, KEY, AND MOTTO.]
[Illustration: THE MARABOUT SPHINX.]
TITLES.
=1st Batt.=
1702-51. Colonel Richard Coote's (or successive Colonels') Regiment
of Foot.
1751-82. The 39th Regiment of Foot.
1782-1807. The 39th (East Middlesex) Regiment of Foot.
1807-81. The 39th (Dorsetshire) Regiment of Foot.
=2nd Batt.=
1755-57. The 56th Regiment of Foot; renumbered.
1757-82. The 54th Regiment of Foot.
1782-1881. The 54th (West Norfolk) Regiment of Foot.
1881 (from). The Dorsetshire Regiment.
PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.
* "Honours" on the Colours, the figures showing the Battalion
concerned.
1707-12. Spain.
1707. Almanza (?).
1709. Caya.
1718. Messina.
1727. Gibraltar.
1757. Calcutta.
*1757. Plassey (1).
1776-81. America.
1776. Brooklyn.
1778. Rhode Island.
1778. Connecticut.
*1779-84. Gibraltar (1).
1780. Charlestown.
1794-95. Flanders.
1794. Martinique.
1794. St. Lucia.
1794. Guadaloupe.
1796. St. Vincent.
1800. Isle Houat.
1800. Cadiz.
1800. Minorca.
1800. Malta.
1801. Egypt (2).
1801. Aboukir.
1801. Mandora.
1801. Alexandria.
*1801. Marabout (2).
1806. Buenos Ayres.
1807. Montevideo.
*1809-14. Peninsula (1).
1810. Busaco.
*1811. Albuera (1).
1811. Arroyo-dos-Molinos.
1812-14. Canada.
1812. Badajos.
*1813. Vittoria (1).
*1813. Pyrenees (1).
*1813. Nivelle (1).
*1813. Nive (1).
1814-15. Netherlands.
*1814. Orthes (1).
1814. Tarbes.
1814. Bayonne.
1814. Toulouse.
1814. Plattsburg.
1814. Antwerp.
*1824-26. Ava (1).
*1843. Maharajpore (1).
*1855. Sevastopol (1).
*1858-59. Indian Mutiny.
*1897-98. Tirah.
1900. South Africa.
UNIFORM.--1st and 2nd Batts., Scarlet with Green facings (at
formation); Scarlet with White facings (present time).
REGIMENTAL AND OTHER BADGES, &C.--The motto, "_Primus in Indis_"
(the 39th Foot was the first King's Regiment to serve in India).
Also "The Castle, Key, and Motto"--"_Mortis Insignia Calpe_"
(for defence of Gibraltar--1779-83). Also the "Marabout Sphinx"
for "Egypt" (1801)--at this battle a gun, now at Woolwich, was
captured by the 54th.
NICKNAMES, &C.--"Sankey's Horse" (of the 39th, 1707, from its
Colonel's name, and a tradition that to expedite its march to
Almanza it was mounted on mules). Also (_circa_ 1742) "The Green
Linnets" (from its pea-green facings).
NOTES.--The 39th captured four guns and two standards at
Maharajpore in 1843.
BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_Historical Record of the 39th, or Dorsetshire
Regiment of Foot._ 1702-1853. Illustrated. [London: Parker. 1853.]
_Records of the 54th West Norfolk Regiment._ [Roorkee: Thomason.
1851.]
The Prince of Wales's Volunteers (South Lancashire Regiment),
COMPRISING
=1st Batt.= (formerly) The 40th (2nd Somersetshire) Regiment
of Foot.
=2nd Batt.= ( " ) The 82nd (Prince of Wales's Volunteers)
Regiment of Foot; with Militia Battalion.
=3rd Batt.= The 4th Royal Lancashire Militia.
[Illustration: THE PRINCE OF WALES'S PLUME.]
[Illustration: THE SPHINX.]
TITLES.
=1st Batt.=
1717-51. Colonel Richard Philip's Regiment of Foot.
1751-82. The 40th Regiment of Foot.
1782-1881. The 40th (2nd Somersetshire) Regiment of Foot.
=2nd Batt.=
1793-1881. The 82nd (Prince of Wales's Volunteers) Regiment of Foot.
1881 (from). The Prince of Wales's Volunteers (South Lancashire
Regiment).
PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.
* "Honours" on the Colours, the figures showing the Battalion
concerned.
1757-60. Canada.
*1758. Louisbourg (1).
1759. Quebec.
1760. Montreal.
1761. Guadaloupe.
1762. Martinique.
1762. Havannah.
1776-78. America.
1776. Brooklyn.
1776. Long Island.
1777. Brandywine.
1777. Germantown.
1778. St. Lucia.
1794-95. Flanders.
1794. Martinique.
1794. Guadaloupe.
1795. St. Vincent.
1796. Grenada.
1798. San Domingo.
1798. Leghorn.
1798. Malta.
1799. Bergen.
1799. Egmont-op-Zee.
*1801. Egypt.
1801. Aboukir.
1801. Mandora.
1801. Rosetta.
1801. Alexandria.
1806. Buenos Ayres
*1807. Monte Video (1).
1807. Copenhagen.
*1808-14. Peninsula (1 & 2).
*1808. Roleia (1 & 2).
*1808. Vimiera (1 & 2).
1809. Corunna.
1809. Flushing.
*1809. Talavera (1).
1810. Busaco.
1811. Albuera.
1811. Barrossa.
1811. Tarifa.
*1812. Badajos (1).
1812. Burgos.
1812. Ciudad Rodrigo.
*1812. Salamanca (1).
1813. Maya.
*1813. Vittoria (1 & 2).
*1813. Pyrenees (1 & 2).
1813. St. Sebastian.
*1813. Nivelle (1 & 2).
1813. Nive.
*1814. Orthes (1 & 2).
*1814. Toulouse (1).
1814. Bordeaux.
*1814. Niagara (2).
*1815. Waterloo (1).
1815. Netherlands.
*1842. Candahar (1).
*1842. Ghuznee (1).
*1842. Cabool (1).
*1843. Maharajpore (1).
*1855. Sevastopol (2).
1857-58. Indian Mutiny.
*1857. Lucknow (2).
1857. Cawnpore.
*1860-65. New Zealand (1).
1900. South Africa.
UNIFORM.--1st Batt., Scarlet with Buff facings (1717). 2nd Batt.,
Scarlet and Yellow facings (1793). Both Batts., at present time,
Scarlet with White facings.
REGIMENTAL AND OTHER BADGES.--"The Prince of Wales's Plume" (the
Colonel of the 82nd when raised was attached to the household of
the Prince of Wales). Also "The Sphinx" for "Egypt" (1801--to the
40th Foot).
NICKNAME.--"The Excellers" (of the 40th (XL.) Foot). "The
Fighting Fortieth."
NOTES.--The 40th captured four standards at Maharajpore (1843).
BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_A Short Record of the 1st Battalion Prince
of Wales's Volunteers, (South Lancashire Regiment), formerly
the 40th (2nd Somersetshire) Regiment._ By Captain R. H.
Raymond-Smithies, 1st Batt. Prince of Wales's Volunteers (South
Lancashire Regiment). [Jersey: 1891.]
_Historical Records of the 40th (2nd Somersetshire) Regiment,
now 1st Battalion Prince of Wales's Volunteers (South Lancashire
Regiment), from its formation in 1717 to 1893._ With many
coloured plates and other illustrations. By Captain R. H.
Raymond-Smithies, 1st Batt. Prince of Wales's Volunteers (South
Lancashire Regiment). [Devonport: Swiss. 1894.]
_Historical Record of the 82nd Regiment (or Prince of Wales's
Volunteers)._ By Major Jarvis, 82nd Regiment. [London: Mitchell.
1866.]
The Welsh Regiment,
COMPRISING
=1st Batt.= (formerly) The 41st (The Welsh) Regiment of Foot.
=2nd Batt.= ( " ) The 69th (South Lincolnshire) Regiment
of Foot; with Militia Battalion.
=3rd Batt.= The Royal Glamorgan Militia.
[Illustration: THE ROYAL CYPHER WITH THE IMPERIAL CROWN.]
[Illustration: CENTRE ORNAMENT ON HELMET-PLATE.]
[Illustration: THE DRAGON OF WALES.]
TITLES.
=1st Batt.=
1719-87. Independent Companies of Invalids (at first); subsequently
The 41st (Royal Invalids) Regiment.
1787-1822. The 41st Regiment of Foot.
1822-81. The 41st (The Welsh) Regiment of Foot.
=2nd Batt.=
1756-58. The 24th (2nd Batt.) Regiment of Foot; renumbered.
1758-82. The 69th Regiment of Foot.
1782-1881. The 69th (South Lincolnshire) Regiment of Foot.
1881 (from). The Welsh Regiment.
PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.
* "Honours" on the Colours, the figures showing the Battalion
concerned.
1761. Belle Isle.
1778. St. Lucia.
1793. Toulon.
1794. Corsica.
1794. San Domingo.
1795. Hyères.
1796. Genoa.
1796. Porto Ferrajo.
*1797. St. Vincent (2).
1799. Helder.
1799. Bergen.
1806. Vellore.
*1809. Bourbon (2).
1810. Mauritius.
*1811. Java (2).
1812-14. Canada.
*1812. Detroit (1).
*1812. Queenstown (1).
*1813. Miami (1).
*1813. Niagara (1).
1814-15. Netherlands.
1814. Bergen-op-Zoom.
1815. Quatre Bras.
*1815. Waterloo (2).
*1815-26. India (2).
*1824-26. Ava (1).
*1842. Candahar (1).
*1842. Ghuznee (1).
*1842. Cabool (1).
1842. Kohistan.
1842. Istuliff.
*1854. Alma (1).
*1854. Inkerman (1).
*1855. Sevastopol (1).
1900. South Africa.
UNIFORM.--1st Batt., Scarlet with Blue facings (1719-82); Scarlet
with Scarlet facings (1782-1822); Scarlet with White facings
(from 1822). 2nd Batt., Scarlet with Green facings (from 1758).
1st and 2nd Batts., Scarlet and White facings (present time).
REGIMENTAL AND OTHER BADGES.--"The Rose and Thistle on the same
stalk within the Garter." Also "The Prince of Wales's Plume,"
with the motto, "_Gwell angua na Chywilydd_" (received with its
title in 1822). Also "The Royal Cypher with the Imperial Crown."
The foregoing are recognised in the _Army List_, but "The Dragon
of Wales" also appears on some appointments.
NICKNAMES.--At St. Vincent (1797) Nelson dubbed the detachment
of the 69th, serving as Marines, his "Old Agamemnons." "The Ups
and Downs" (of the late 69th)--the number can be read either way.
"Wardour's Horse."
NOTES.--Since its return from India in 1826 the 69th had been
unfortunate enough to miss every chance of active service until
sent to South Africa in 1900.
BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_A Narrative of the Historical Events connected
with the 69th Regiment._ By W. F. Butler, 69th Regiment. [London:
Mitchell. 1870.]
The Black Watch (Royal Highlanders),
COMPRISING
=1st Batt.= (formerly) The 42nd (Royal Highland--The Black Watch).
=2nd Batt.= ( " ) The 73rd (Perthshire) Regiment of Foot;
with Militia Battalion.
=3rd Batt.= The Royal Perth Militia.
[Illustration: THE COLLAR-BADGE.]
[Illustration: THE ROYAL CYPHER WITHIN THE GARTER.]
[Illustration: THE WAIST BELT.]
[Illustration: THE SPHINX.]
TITLES.
=1st Batt.=
1725-39. The Black Watch (_see_ Notes).
_c._ 1739-51. The Highland Regiment.
_c._ 1751-58. The 42nd Highland Regiment.
1758-1861. The 42nd Royal Highland Regiment of Foot.
1861-1881. The 42nd Royal Highland (The Black Watch) Regiment of Foot.
=2nd Batt.=
1758-86. The 2nd Batt. 42nd Royal Highlanders.
1786-1862. The 73rd Regiment of Foot.
1862-81. The 73rd (Perthshire) Regiment.
1881 (from). The Black Watch (Royal Highlanders).
PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.
* "Honours" on the Colours, the figures showing the Battalion
concerned.
1743-47. Flanders.
1745. Fontenoy.
1745. Jacobite rising.
1757-60. Canada.
1758. Ticonderoga.
1759. Guadaloupe.
1762. Martinique.
1762. Havannah.
1762-67. Indian Frontier Service.
1763. Bushy Run.
1775-81. America.
1776. Long Island.
1776. White Plains.
1776. Brooklyn.
1776. Fort Washington.
1777. Pisquata.
1777. Brandywine.
1777. Germantown.
1778. Freehold.
1780. Charlestown.
*1783. Mysore (2).
*1783. Mangalore (2).
1793. Pondicherry.
1793-95. Flanders.
1793. Nieuport.
1794. Nimeguen.
1795. Ceylon.
1795. Guildermalsen.
1796. St. Lucia.
1797. St. Vincent.
1798. Minorca.
*1799. Seringapatam (2).
1799. Genoa.
1799. Cadiz.
1800. Malta.
*1801. Egypt (1).
1801. Alexandria.
1801. Aboukir.
1801. Mandora.
*1808-14. Peninsula (1).
1808. Roleia.
1808. Vimiera.
*1809. Corunna (1).
1810. Busaco.
*1811. Fuentes d'Onor (1).
1812. Ciudad Rodrigo.
1812. Salamanca.
1812. Burgos.
*1813. Pyrenees (1).
1813. Gohrde.
*1813. Nivelle (1).
*1813. Nive (1).
1814. Antwerp.
*1814. Orthes (1).
*1814. Toulouse (1).
1815. Quatre Bras.
*1815. Waterloo (1 & 2).
1815. Netherlands.
*1846-53. South Africa (2).
*1854. Alma (1).
1854. Balaclava.
1854. Kertch.
1855. Yenikale.
*1855. Sevastopol (1).
1857-58. Indian Mutiny.
1857. Cawnpore.
*1858. Lucknow (1).
*1874. Ashantee (1).
*1882-84. Egypt (1).
*1882. Tel-el-Kebir (1).
1884-85. Nile (1).
1884. El-Teb.
1884. Tamai.
*1885. Kirbekan (1).
1900. South Africa.
UNIFORM.--1st Batt., 1725 to 1739, the Highland dress with the
tartans of the respective captains; 1739 to 1758, Red with Buff
facings and "the 42nd tartan"; 1758 to present time, Red with
Dark Blue facings. 2nd Batt., as the 42nd, and also as the
73rd, the Highland garb and "42nd tartan" were long in wear.
Subsequently (_circa_ 1786) Scarlet, with Dark Green facings, was
adopted.
REGIMENTAL BADGES.--"The Royal Cypher within the Garter." The
badge and motto of the Order of the Thistle. Also (in each of the
four corners) the Royal Cypher ensigned with the Imperial Crown.
Also "The Sphinx" (for Egypt, 1801).
NOTES.--The 1st Battalion of this famous corps, the oldest
Highland regiment in the British army, was raised (_circa_
1725-29) from six Independent companies of Highlanders. Its
sombre dress of black, blue, and green tartan gave rise to its
popular name. To enumerate its services is simply to narrate the
military history of Great Britain since the early part of the
last century. Hardly a campaign has been conducted, or a battle
fought, in which the Black Watch--one battalion or the other,
or both in company--has not participated; always with bravery,
and frequently with conspicuous gallantry. Thereto its record
of services abundantly testifies. At Fontenoy, Ticonderoga, and
at Bushy Run "extraordinary" and "unexampled" gallantry was
shown. It received Royal distinction in its change of title in
1758, and was privileged to wear the red heckle in the bonnet,
in recognition of its conduct at the battle of Guildermalsen in
1795. In Egypt (in 1801, for which it bears "The Sphinx"), before
Alexandria, it captured the Standard of the French Invincible
Legion. Since then it has heaped fame on fame, and added "honour"
to "honour" to its Colours. Nor has the 2nd Battalion (raised
in Perthshire in 1758 as the 2nd Battalion of the 42nd, but,
renumbered, long known as the 73rd prior to the territorial
restoration of the ancient status) failed to win fresh laurels
as occasion arose. At Mangalore (1783) against Tippoo Sahib,
and side by side with the senior battalion at Waterloo, in
the Netherlands, in the Indian Mutiny, and in the Kaffir wars
of 1846-53, it has worthily sustained the undying fame of the
regiment. Recent events in South Africa show that neither the
officers nor the men of to-day have lost one iota of that
traditional dash, determination, and bravery which have won for
the Black Watch so glorious a place in British military annals.
BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_Historical Record of the 42nd, or Royal Highland
Regiment of Foot._ 1729-1844. Illustrated. [London: Parker. 1845.]
_Chronology and Book of Days of the 42nd Royal Highlanders, The
Black Watch._ 1729-1874. [Edinburgh: Elgin and Son. 1874.]
_Historical Record of the 73rd Regiment._ 1780-1851. Illustrated.
[London: Parker. 1851.]
The Oxfordshire Light Infantry,
COMPRISING
=1st Batt.= (formerly) The 43rd (Monmouthshire Light Infantry)
Regiment.
=2nd Batt.= ( " ) The 52nd (Oxfordshire Light Infantry)
Regiment; with Militia Battalions.
=3rd Batt.= The Royal Bucks Militia.
=4th Batt.= The Oxford Militia.
[Illustration: THE UNITED RED AND WHITE ROSE.]
[Illustration: THE BUTTON.]
TITLES.
=1st Batt.=
1741-51. Colonel Thomas Fowkes' (or successive Colonels') Regiment
of Foot.
1751-82. The 43rd Regiment of Foot.
1782-1803. The 43rd (Monmouthshire) Regiment of Foot.
1803-81. The 43rd (Monmouthshire Light Infantry) Regiment.
=2nd Batt.=
1755-57. The 54th Regiment of Foot.
1757-82. The 52nd Regiment of Foot.
1782-1803. The 52nd (Oxfordshire) Regiment of Foot.
1803-81. The 52nd (Oxfordshire Light Infantry) Regiment.
1881 (from). The Oxfordshire Light Infantry.
PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.
* "Honours" on the Colours, the figures showing the Battalion
concerned.
1759-60. Canada.
*1759. Quebec (1).
1760. Sillery.
1760. Montreal.
1762. Martinique.
1762. Havannah.
1775-82. America.
1775. Lexington.
1775. Bunker's Hill.
1776. Brooklyn.
1777. Brandywine.
1778. Freehold.
*1783. Mysore (2).
*1790-93. Hindoostan (2).
1791. Bangalore.
1791. Savendroog.
1792. Seringapatam.
1793. Pondicherry.
1794. Martinique.
1794. Guadaloupe.
1794. St. Lucia.
1807. Copenhagen.
*1808-14. Peninsula (1 & 2).
*1808. Vimiera (1 & 2).
*1809. Corunna (1 & 2).
1809. Flushing.
1809. Douro.
1809. Talavera.
*1810. Busaco (1 & 2).
1811. Sabugal.
*1811. Fuentes d'Onor (1 & 2).
*1812. Ciudad Rodrigo (1 & 2).
*1812. Badajos (1 & 2).
*1812. Salamanca (1 & 2).
1813. St. Sebastian.
*1813. Vittoria (1 & 2).
*1813. Nivelle (1 & 2).
*1813. Nive (1 & 2).
*1814. Orthes (2).
*1814. Toulouse (1 & 2).
1814-15. Netherlands.
*1815. Waterloo (2).
1815. New Orleans.
*1850-53. South Africa (1).
1857-58. Indian Mutiny.
*1857. Delhi (2).
*1864-66. New Zealand (1).
1900. South Africa.
UNIFORM.--1st Batt., Scarlet with White facings (from formation).
2nd Batt., Scarlet with Buff facings (till territorialised in
1881, when it came into line with all non-"Royal" regiments, and
the facings were changed to White).
REGIMENTAL AND OTHER BADGES.--"The United Red and White Rose" (in
_Army List_). A special badge on various appointments consists of
a combination of "A Bugle with Strings," a "Laurel Wreath," and
"A Crown" (_see_ Button).
NICKNAME.--"The Light Bobs" (of the late 43rd).
NOTES.--It will be noticed that the two regiments now linked as
The Oxfordshire Light Infantry have frequently fought side by
side with distinction.
BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_Historical Records of The 43rd Regiment
(Monmouthshire Light Infantry). To 1867._ By Sir Richard J. A.
Levinge, Bart. [London: Clowes. 1868.]
_Historical Record of The 52nd (Oxfordshire Light Infantry)._
By W. S. Moorsom, late Captain 52nd Light Infantry. [London:
Bentley. 1860.]
The Essex Regiment,
COMPRISING
=1st Batt.= (formerly) The 44th (East Essex) Regiment of Foot.
=2nd Batt.= ( " ) The 56th (West Essex) Regiment of Foot;
with Militia Battalions.
=3rd Batt.= The Essex Rifles.
=4th Batt.= The West Essex Militia.
[Illustration: THE CASTLE AND KEY.]
[Illustration: THE COUNTY ARMS.]
[Illustration: THE SPHINX.]
TITLES.
=1st Batt.=
1740-48. The 44th (or Wolfe's Marines) Regiment of Foot: disbanded.
1749-51. Colonel James Long's (or successive Colonels') Regiment
of Foot.
1751-82. The 44th Regiment of Foot.
1782-1881. The 44th (East Essex) Regiment of Foot.
=2nd Batt.=
1741-48. The 56th (Sherwood Foresters) Regiment of Foot: renumbered
as The 45th.
1755-57. The 58th Regiment of Foot.
1757-82. The 56th Regiment of Foot.
1782-1881. The 56th (West Essex) Regiment of Foot.
1881 (from). The Essex Regiment.
PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.
* "Honours" on the Colours, the figures showing the Battalion
concerned.
1741. Carthagena.
1745. Jacobite rising.
1746. Culloden.
1755-60. Canada.
1758. Ticonderoga.
1758. Louisbourg.
1760. Niagara.
*1762. Moro (2).
1762. Havannah.
1763. Montreal.
1775-80. America.
1776. Brooklyn.
1776. Long Island.
1777. Brandywine.
1777. Germantown.
1778. Freehold.
*1779-83. Gibraltar (2).
1794. Martinique.
1794. St. Lucia.
1794. Guadaloupe.
1794-95. Flanders.
1796. St. Lucia.
1796-98. San Domingo.
1799. Bergen.
1799. Egmont-op-Zee.
*1801. Egypt (1).
1801. Mandora.
1801. Alexandria.
1809. Ionian Islands.
1809. Bourbon.
1810. Mauritius.
*1810-13. Peninsula (1).
1810. Matagorda.
1811. Sabugal.
*1812. Badajos (1).
*1812. Salamanca (1).
1812. Burgos.
1814. Antwerp.
*1814. Bladensburg (1).
1814. Baltimore.
1814-15. Netherlands.
1814. Bergen-op-Zoom.
1815. New Orleans.
1815. Quatre Bras.
*1815. Waterloo (1).
*1824-26. Ava (1).
1841-42. Cabool.
*1854. Alma (1).
*1854. Inkerman (1).
*1855. Sevastopol (1 & 2).
1857-58. Indian Mutiny.
1860. China.
*1860. Taku Forts (1).
*1884-85. Nile (2).
1900. South Africa.
UNIFORM.--1st Batt., Scarlet with Yellow facings (from 1741 till
territorialised, when White facings were substituted). 2nd Batt.,
Scarlet with Crimson facings (from 1741-64); Scarlet with Purple
facings (from 1764 to 1881: _see_ NICKNAMES).
REGIMENTAL AND OTHER BADGES.--"The Castle and Key" and Motto,
"_Montis Insignia Calpe_" (for defence of Gibraltar by the 56th).
Also "The Sphinx" for "Egypt" (1801--by the 44th). Also, though
not in _Army List_, "The County Arms."
NICKNAMES, &C.--"The Two Fours" (of the 44th). "The Little
Fighting Fours" (the regiment saw hard service in the Peninsula,
and its men were of small average stature). "The Pompadours"
and
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