Chapter III: Part 3

Raised in 1688. It won lasting fame on the historic field of Minden. So heavy were its losses on that day that Prince Ferdinand directed the regiment to be excused from further duty. This they declined to accept, and a General Order records that "Kingsley's Regiment, at its own request, will resume its portion of duty in the line." In addition to the battle honour a laurel wreath was ordered to be worn on the colours and appointments. These glorious memories are recalled by the regimental custom of wearing "Minden Roses" in the caps on each 1st August. Its bravery throughout the Peninsular War was conspicuous, and the Duke of Wellington, when presenting it with Colours in 1838, said: "I declare that of the many distinguished regiments of the British Army, which I have had the honour to command, this, the best and most distinguished, is entitled to all the eulogiums I may have bestowed upon it."

Nicknames: The "Two Tens" from its number, also "The Minden Boys," and "Kingsley's Stand."

(_Depot_, Ayr.)

(_Record Office_, Hamilton.)

"Blenheim," "Ramillies," "Oudenarde," "Malplaquet," "Dettingen,"
"Martinique, 1794," "Bladensburg," "Alma," "Inkerman,"
"Sevastopol," "South Africa, 1879," "Burma, 1885-87," "Tirah,"
"Relief of Ladysmith," "South Africa, 1899-1902."

Motto: _Nemo me impune lacessit_ (No one provokes me with impunity).

_Uniform_, Scarlet.

_Facings_, Blue.

_Trews_, of Sutherland tartan.

_Head-dress_, Sealskin cap with white plume on right side.

_Cap_, Glengarry, with scarlet, white and green diced border.

_Regimental March_, "British Grenadiers."

THE ROYAL SCOTS FUSILIERS

Raised in 1678. It was one of the brave battalions which steadily marched to the attack on the village of Blenheim until the palisades were reached, without firing a shot in reply to the tempest of shot which greeted them. At Ramillies, at Oudenarde, on the red field of Malplaquet, the most fiercely fought of Marlborough's victories, and in numerous minor engagements, its conduct was ever conspicuous. Under the brave "Sheriff" Agnew,--the Sir Andrew Agnew whose name is familiar to readers of Scott,--it fought at Dettingen. The regiment delivered a volley, and charged the cavalry with the bayonet, nearly annihilating a French corps. King George II. witnessed the movement and its result, and praised all ranks for their great gallantry. The regiment has fought in all parts of the world since, and with equal distinction.

Nicknamed: "Earl of Mar's Grey Breeks," from the colour of the men's breeches at the time the regiment was raised (1678).

(_Depot_, Chester.)

(_Record Office_, Shrewsbury.)

"Louisburg," "Martinique, 1762," "Havannah," "Meeanee,"
"Hyderabad," "Scinde," "South Africa, 1900-02."

_Uniform_, Scarlet.

_Facings_, Buff.

_Head-dress_, Helmet.

_Cap_, Blue.

_Regimental March_, "Wha wadna' fecht for Charlie."

THE CHESHIRE REGIMENT

Raised in 1689, and was present at the battle of Dettingen, where King George II. commanded in person. The King was at one time hotly pressed by the French cavalry, when a detachment formed round him under an oak tree and drove the enemy away. The King plucked a leaf off the tree and, handing it to the commander, desired the regiment to wear it in memory of their gallant conduct. The oakleaf is now worn in the head-dress, and on the colours on September 12th, and on ceremonial parades. In 1795 it recruited its ranks with poorhouse boys between the ages of twelve and sixteen. Amongst the boys who joined was John Shipp, an orphan, who performed the unique feat of _twice_ winning a commission from the ranks before he was thirty years old, for conspicuous bravery in the field. In 1843 it formed part of the force under Sir Charles Napier which destroyed the Indian desert stronghold of Emaun Ghur--an enterprise characterised as one of the most curious and dangerous military feats ever known.

Nicknames: The "Two Twos"; also in 1795 the "Red Knights," from being served out with all red clothing; also known as the "Lightning Conductors."

(_Depot_, Wrexham.)

(_Record Office_, Shrewsbury.)

The Sphinx, superscribed "Egypt."

"Namur, 1695," "Blenheim," "Ramillies," "Oudenarde," "Malplaquet,"
"Dettingen," "Minden," "Corunna," "Martinique, 1809," "Albuhera,"
"Badajoz," "Salamanca," "Vittoria," "Pyrenees," "Nivelle,"
"Orthes," "Toulouse," "Peninsula," "Waterloo," "Alma," "Inkerman,"
"Sevastopol," "Lucknow," "Ashantee, 1873-4," "Burma, 1885-87,"
"Relief of Ladysmith," "South Africa, 1899-1902," "Pekin, 1900."

Motto: _Nec aspera terrent_ (Difficulties do not dismay us).

_Uniform_, Scarlet.

_Facings_, Blue.

_Head-dress_, Racoon-skin cap with white plume on right side.

_Cap_, Blue with scarlet band.

_Regimental March_, "British Grenadiers."

All ranks wear "The Flash," a bow of broad black silk ribbon with
long ends attached to the back of the tunic collar.

THE ROYAL WELSH FUSILIERS

Raised in 1689. In the Crimean War, at Alma it captured a Russian gun, which is now at the Depot, Wrexham. It was during this action that Sergeant Luke O'Connor gained his Victoria Cross and a commission, and lived to attain the rank of General. The regiment has fought in all parts of the world and has a splendid roll of battle honours.

Nicknamed "The Nanny Goats" and "The Royal Goats," from its custom of having a goat led at the head of the drums. Regimental custom prescribes that on St. David's night, the 1st of March, every officer or guest who has never eaten a leek before, shall eat one, standing in his chair with one foot on the table, while a drummer beats a roll behind him.

1694. 1747. 1808. _Present Day._]

(_Depot_, Brecon.)

(_Record Office_, Shrewsbury.)

The Sphinx, superscribed "Egypt."

"Blenheim," "Ramillies," "Oudenarde," "Malplaquet," "Cape of Good
Hope, 1806," "Talavera," "Busaco," "Fuentes d'Onor," "Salamanca,"
"Vittoria," "Pyrenees," "Nivelle," "Orthes," "Peninsula,"
"Chillianwallah," "Goojerat," "Punjaub," "South Africa, 1877-8-9,"
"Burma, 1885-87," "South Africa, 1900-02."

_Uniform_, Scarlet.

_Facings_, Grass green.

_Head-dress_, Helmet.

_Cap_, Blue.

_Regimental March_, "Men of Harlech."

A silver wreath is borne on the staff of the King's Colour of both
battalions to commemorate the devoted gallantry of Lieutenants
Melville and Coghill in saving that colour from the hands of
the Zulus, after the Battle of Isandlwana, and as a tribute of
appreciation of the gallant defence of Rorke's Drift, 1879.

THE SOUTH WALES BORDERERS

Raised in 1689, the regiment has one of the most remarkable histories in the British Army, having twice being almost annihilated, at Chillianwallah, 1849, where 23 officers and 527 men were killed and wounded, the regiment being brought out of action by the quartermaster; and in 1879 at Isandlwana, where hardly a man escaped death. The gallant defence of Rorke's Drift by one company roused the wonder and admiration of the whole civilised world. The losses of the regiment in killed alone reached the appalling total of 21 officers and 590 men. It had the proud distinction of having won more Victoria Crosses than any other corps in the British Army.

Nicknamed "Howard's Greens," from its facings and its Colonel's name from 1717 to 1737.

(_Depot_, Berwick-on-Tweed.)

(_Record Office_, Hamilton.)

The Sphinx, superscribed "Egypt."

"Namur, 1695," "Minden," "Egmont-op-Zee," "Martinique, 1809,"
"Afghanistan, 1878-80," "Chitral," "Tirah," "Paardeberg," "South
Africa, 1900-02."

Mottoes: _Nisi Dominus frustra_ (Without the Lord all your efforts
are vain);
_In Veritate Religionis confido_ (I trust in the truth of religion);
_Nec aspera terrent_ (Nor do difficulties deter).

_Uniform_, Scarlet doublet, with trews of Leslie tartan, the pipers
being kilted and wearing the Royal Stewart tartan.

_Head-dress_, Blue Kilmarnock Bonnet, with black plume.

_Cap_, Glengarry, with scarlet, white and green diced border.

_Regimental March_, "Blue bonnets over the border."

THE KING'S OWN SCOTTISH BORDERERS

Raised in 1689, in the space of four hours, by the Earl of Leven, in Edinburgh. At the siege of Namur, one of the strongest fortresses in Europe, it lost 20 officers and 500 men by the explosion of one of the enemy's mines. The Borderers, however, quickly recovered and routed the enemy at the point of the bayonet. The regiment was also one of the gallant six to participate in the glorious victory at Minden. Acting as Marines it participated in Lord Howe's glorious victory of 1st June, 1794. It has also fought with great credit in other parts of the world.

They were sometimes called "The Botherers," and commonly "K.O.S.B's." Also nicknamed the "Kokky-Olly Birds." This regiment has the exclusive privilege of beating up for recruits in the streets of Edinburgh at any time without asking the leave of the Lord Provost.

(_Depot_, Hamilton.)

(_Record Office_, Hamilton.)

The Sphinx, superscribed "Egypt."
The Dragon, superscribed "China."

"Blenheim," "Ramillies," "Oudenarde," "Malplaquet," "Mandora,"
"Corunna," "Martinique, 1809," "Guadaloupe, 1810," "South Africa,
1846-7," "Sevastopol," "Lucknow," "Abyssinia," "South Africa,
1877-8-9," "Relief of Ladysmith," "South Africa, 1899-1902."

_Uniform_, Dark green doublet with green facings and trews of
Douglas tartan.

_Head-dress_, Green chaco with black plume.

_Cap_, Green glengarry.

_Regimental March_, "Within a mile of Edinboro' town."

THE CAMERONIANS (SCOTTISH RIFLES)

The Cameronians date from the revolution of 1688, twenty companies of sixty men being raised within the space of 24 hours. Proceeding to Flanders it fought bravely and with much distinction during Marlborough's campaigns. It was engaged in the capture of Martinique and Guadaloupe, where among other trophies of victory it took an "Eagle," the regimental standard of the French. It bore a distinguished part in the Crimean War. It also took part in the hottest fighting in the Mutiny and in the march through Abyssinia, and fought with great gallantry in the Zulu and South African campaigns. Two of our most distinguished Field-Marshals--Lord Wolseley, V.C., and Sir Evelyn Wood, V.C., served in this regiment.

Nicknames: 1st Battalion "The Cameronians," and the 2nd Battalion "Perthshire Grey Breeks," from the colour of the men's breeches.

(_Depot_, Omagh.)

(_Record Office_, Dublin.)

The Sphinx, superscribed "Egypt."

"Martinique, 1762," "Havannah," "St. Lucia, 1778, 1796," "Maida,"
"Badajoz," "Salamanca," "Vittoria," "Pyrenees," "Nivelle,"
"Orthes," "Toulouse," "Peninsula," "Waterloo," "South Africa, 1835,
1846-7," "Central India," "Relief of Ladysmith," "South Africa,
1899-1902."

Motto: _Nec aspera terrent_ (Nor do difficulties deter).

_Uniform_, Scarlet.

_Facings_, Blue.

_Head-dress_, Racoon-skin cap with grey plume on left side.

_Cap_, Blue, with scarlet band.

_Regimental March_, "British Grenadiers."

The regiment was the first to introduce the Irish war pipe into the
Army.

THE ROYAL INNISKILLING FUSILIERS

Formed in 1689. Proceeding to the West Indies it greatly distinguished itself at the storming and capture of the citadel of St. Lucia. In recognition of "the steady and intrepid bearing of the officers and men of the regiment," Sir Ralph Abercromby directed that the garrison on marching out should lay down their arms to the Inniskillings. During the Peninsular War, at Castella, a French officer advancing in front of the line, challenged anyone in the regiment to single combat. His wish was immediately complied with by Captain Waldron, who after a few passes, laid the Frenchman dead. The Inniskillings then dashed forward with the bayonet, and the enemy broke and fled before their irresistible onslaught. The regiment has reaped honour and glory in all parts of the world.

The 2nd Battalion were nicknamed "The Lumps."

(_Depot_, Bristol.)

(_Record Office_, Warwick.)

The Sphinx, superscribed "Egypt."

"Ramillies," "Louisburg," "Guadaloupe, 1759," "Quebec, 1759,"
"Martinique, 1762," "Havannah," "St. Lucia, 1778," "Maida,"
"Corunna," "Talavera," "Busaco," "Barrosa," "Albuhera,"
"Salamanca," "Vittoria," "Pyrenees," "Nivelle," "Nive," "Orthes,"
"Toulouse," "Peninsula," "Waterloo," "Chillianwallah," "Goojerat,"
"Punjaub," "Alma," "Inkerman," "Sevastopol," "Delhi, 1857,"
"Defence of Ladysmith," "Relief of Kimberley," "Paardeberg," "South
Africa, 1899-1902."

_Uniform_, Scarlet.

_Facings_, White.

_Head-dress_, Helmet.

_Cap_, Blue.

_Regimental March_, "Kynegad Slashers."

GLOUCESTERSHIRE REGIMENT

Raised in 1694, and has fought with the highest credit in all parts of the Empire, during which it has won several peculiar and highly cherished distinctions. Of its conduct at Chillianwallah the Duke of Wellington said, "the 61st were mainly instrumental in gaining the victory."

The 28th Regiment was nicknamed "The Old Braggs" in 1750, from its Colonel's name, General Philip Braggs. Also the "Slashers," from their gallantry at the battle of the White Plains, and passage of the Brunx river in 1777. A badge is worn on the back of the head-dress by both battalions of this regiment, given for the bravery of the 28th at Alexandria in 1801. They were attacked by French cavalry while in line, and there being no time to form square, the Colonel ordered the rear rank to "Right about face," and they succeeded in beating off the enemy, 7,000 in number.

Nickname: 1st Battalion "The Back Numbers."

(_Depot_, Worcester.)

(_Record Office_, Warwick.)

A Naval Crown, superscribed "1st June, 1794."

"Ramillies," "Mysore," "Hindoostan," "Roliça," "Vimiera,"
"Corunna," "Talavera," "Albuhera," "Salamanca," "Pyrenees,"
"Nivelle," "Nive," "Orthes," "Toulouse," "Peninsula," "Ferozeshah,"
"Sobraon," "Chillianwallah," "Goojerat," "Punjaub," "South Africa,
1900-02."

Motto: _Firm_.

_Uniform_, Scarlet.

_Facings_, White.

_Head-dress_, Helmet.

_Cap_, Blue.

_Regimental March_, "The Windsor."

WORCESTERSHIRE REGIMENT

The regiment was raised in 1694 and won in action one of the proudest mottoes ever bestowed on a regiment, that of "Firm." The 29th was the last of the regiments in the Peninsula to retain the queue, in which the men fought at Vimiera, the officers wearing the old fashioned and picturesque cocked hats.

Nicknames: "The Ever-sworded 29th" owing to a peculiar custom, which demands that the captain and subaltern of the day shall dine with their swords on. Up to the fifties all the officers sat down to dinner wearing their weapons, the custom having originated in 1746, when a part of the regiment, stationed at the Leeward Islands, was surprised without its arms, and treacherously murdered by the Indians. The "Vein Openers," given on account of its being the first to draw blood, in 1770, when the disturbances, which preceded the outbreak of the American War, commenced. They are also known as the "Old and Bold," "The Star of the Line," and "The Saucy Greens."

(_Depot_, Preston.)

(_Record Office_, Preston.)

The Sphinx, superscribed "Egypt."

"Gibraltar, 1704-5," "Cape of Good Hope, 1806," "Corunna,"
"Java," "Badajoz," "Salamanca," "Vittoria," "St. Sebastian,"
"Nive," "Peninsula," "Waterloo," "Bhurtpore," "Alma," "Inkerman,"
"Sevastopol," "Canton," "Ahmad Khel," "Afghanistan, 1878-80,"
"Chitral," "South Africa, 1900-02."

Motto: _Spectamur Agendo_ (We are judged by our actions).

_Uniform_, Scarlet.

_Facings_, White.

_Head-dress_, Helmet.

_Cap_, Blue.

_Regimental March_, "Lancashire Lads."

EAST LANCASHIRE REGIMENT

Raised in 1694. When first formed it saw much eventful service as Marines, and served in the capture of Gibraltar in 1704, and in the great sea-fight off Malaga which followed. In January 1816, a battalion of the 59th was wrecked while proceeding to Ireland, and nearly the whole of the men perished. At Waterloo, after the British squares reformed line to make the final advance, the regiment left its formation plainly marked on the ground it had occupied by the square of dead and dying comrades who had fallen in the grim opposition to the enemy's cavalry and artillery. It fought with great distinction in the Crimea, China, Afghanistan and South Africa, winning the highest commendations everywhere.

Nicknamed: "The Triple Xs," also "The Three Tens." 59th Foot, "Lily Whites," from its facings.

(_Depot_, Kingston.)

(_Record Office_, Hounslow.)

"Gibraltar, 1704-5," "Dettingen," "Martinique, 1794," "Talavera,"
"Guadaloupe, 1810," "Albuhera," "Vittoria," "Pyrenees," "Nivelle,"
"Nive," "Orthes," "Peninsula," "Cabool, 1842," "Moodkee,"
"Ferozeshah," "Aliwal," "Sobraon," "Sevastopol," "Taku Forts,"
"New Zealand," "Afghanistan, 1878-79," "Suakin, 1885," "Relief of
Ladysmith," "South Africa, 1899-1902."

_Uniform_, Scarlet.

_Facings_, White.

_Head-dress_, Helmet.

_Cap_, Blue.

Allied Regiment, 4th (Otago) Regiment of New Zealand.

_Regimental March_, "A Southerly Wind and a Cloudy Sky."

The officers wear a black line in their lace to commemorate the
death of General Wolfe at Quebec.

THE EAST SURREY REGIMENT

Raised in 1702 as a corps of Marines and for many years did splendid service ashore and afloat all over the world. The burning of the "Kent," East Indiaman, with a wing of the 31st Regiment on board, in the Bay of Biscay, on 1st May, 1824, forms one of the most thrilling episodes of heroism at sea British regimental history affords. During a storm the vessel caught fire and was totally destroyed. The discipline of the men under these terrible circumstances was beyond all praise, and in a great measure owing to this fact over 550 people out of 637 were saved. In the Sikh War they captured four standards.

Nicknames: The 1st Battalion (31st Foot) was known as "The Young Buffs," to distinguish it from the 3rd (Old Buffs). The 2nd Battalion (70th Foot) was nicknamed the "Glasgow Greys."

(_Depot_, Bodmin.)

(_Record Office_, Exeter.)

"Gibraltar, 1704-05," "Dettingen," "St. Lucia, 1778," "Dominica,"
"Roliça," "Vimiera," "Corunna," "Salamanca," "Pyrenees," "Nivelle,"
"Nive," "Orthes," "Peninsula," "Waterloo," "Mooltan," "Goojerat,"
"Punjaub," "Sevastopol," "Lucknow," "Tel-el-Kebir," "Egypt, 1882,"
"Nile, 1884-85," "Paardeberg," "South Africa, 1899-1902."

_Uniform_, Scarlet.

_Facings_, White.

_Head-dress_, Helmet.

_Cap_, Green with green band.

_Regimental March_, "One and All."

THE DUKE OF CORNWALL'S LIGHT INFANTRY

Raised in 1702. In its early history it saw much varied service as Marines. The 2nd Battalion (46th Foot) in 1777 was called the "Red Feathers," from the following circumstances. The light company took part in an attack against General Wayne's Brigade, near Brandywine Creek, in which the Americans were surprised and utterly defeated. The Americans vowed vengeance and swore that they would give no quarter; the soldiers of the light company stained their feathers red as a distinguishing mark, so that the enemy could easily see whom to attack. This badge is still preserved in the brass feather and red cloth of the helmet and cap badge. They are also called "The Lacedemonians." The heroic defence of the Lucknow Residency, and the tragic fate of the detachment under Captain Moore, at Cawnpore, are treasured memories. The 46th are also known as "Murray's Bucks," "The Surprisers," and "The Doc's" (from the initials).

(_Depot_, Halifax.)

(_Record Office_, York.)

The Elephant, superscribed "Hindoostan."

"Dettingen," "Mysore," "Seringapatam," "Ally Ghur," "Delhi, 1803,"
"Leswarree," "Deig," "Corunna," "Nive," "Peninsula," "Waterloo,"
"Alma," "Inkerman," "Sevastopol," "Abyssinia," "Relief of
Kimberley," "Paardeberg," "South Africa, 1900-02."

Motto: _Virtutis fortuna comes_ (Fortune accompanies honour).

_Uniform_, Scarlet.

_Facings_, Scarlet.

_Head-dress_, Helmet.

_Cap_, Blue.

_Regimental March_, "The Wellesley."

The only regiment in the British Army named after a subject not of
Royal blood.

THE DUKE OF WELLINGTON'S REGIMENT (West Riding)

Raised in 1702 as the 33rd Foot, and in 1814 nicknamed "The Havercake Lads," its recruiting sergeants preceding the recruits with a haver or oatcake stuck on their swords. From its earliest days the regiment was distinguished for bravery in the field, being commended in 1705-6 at the storming of Valentia d'Alcantara, and nearly annihilated at the battle of Almanza in 1707. The same bravery has marked it through the centuries, and to-day it is showing that its ancient courage is maintained undiminished. The Duke of Wellington served in it and afterwards commanded it, and the regiment was named after him.

The 2nd Battalion (76th Foot) became known in 1806 as "The Old Immortals," most of its men having been wounded or died in the ten or twelve years previously; "The Old Seven-and-Sixpennies," from its number; "The Hindoostan Regiment."

(_Depot_, Carlisle.)

(_Record Office_, Preston.)

A Laurel Wreath. The Dragon, superscribed "China."

"Havannah," "St. Lucia, 1778," "Albuhera," "Arroyo dos Molinos,"
"Vittoria," "Pyrenees," "Nivelle," "Nive," "Orthes," "Peninsula,"
"Alma," "Inkerman," "Sevastopol," "Lucknow," "Relief of Ladysmith,"
"South Africa, 1899-1902."

_Uniform_, Scarlet.

_Facings_, Yellow.

_Head-dress_, Helmet.

_Cap_, Blue.

_Regimental March_, "John Peel."

The laurel wreath borne on the colours is to commemorate its heroic
conduct at the battle of Fontenoy, and is the only regiment to wear
the honour "Arroyo dos Molinos."

THE BORDER REGIMENT

Raised in 1702. During the Peninsular War, at Arroyo dos Molinos it performed one of the most brilliant feats of the whole war; single handed the battalion cut off and made prisoners many French officers of distinction, besides an entire battalion of the French 34th of the Line, the brass drums and drum-major's staff of which are still in possession of the 1st Battalion. The 1st Battalion (34th Foot) was one of the "boy regiments" reformed in 1797 and sent to the Cape to be acclimatised. The 2nd Battalion (55th Foot) are known as "The Two Fives," from their number. The "Dragon" badge commemorates the services of the 55th in China, and it had the unique distinction for many years of wearing the red and white feather in their chacos, with red on top. Both battalions met in the Crimea, and did fine service before Sevastopol.

Nickname: "The Cattle Reeves," from the old traditions of the Scottish Border.

(_Depot_, Chichester.)

(_Record Office_, Hounslow.)

The White (Rousillon) Plume.

"Gibraltar, 1704-05," "Louisburg," "Quebec, 1759," "Martinique,
1762," "Havannah," "St. Lucia, 1778," "Maida," "Egypt, 1882," "Abu
Klea," "Nile, 1884-85," "South Africa, 1900-02."

_Uniform_, Scarlet.

_Facings_, Blue.

_Head-dress_, Helmet.

_Cap_, Blue with Scarlet Band.

_Regimental March_, "The Royal Sussex."

The Badge of the Maltese Cross is in memory of the capture of Malta.

THE ROYAL SUSSEX REGIMENT

Raised in 1701. At Quebec, in 1759, in combat with the Grenadiers of the famous French regiment of Royal Rousillon, it won the tall white feather which was a distinguishing mark of the 35th until 1810. It is now commemorated in the Regimental Badge. It took part in the capture of Malta, where after the successful assault on Fort Ricasoli, the last post held by the French garrison, the King's Colour of the 35th was the first flag hoisted over the old stronghold of the Knights, destined thenceforward as an outpost of the British Empire. The 1st Battalion (35th Foot) was named "The Orange Lilies," from the colour of its facings, which it received as a mark of special favour from King William III. in 1701. It was called on its formation at Belfast "The Belfast Regiment," and afterwards "The Prince of Orange's Own Regiment," but its orange facings were relinquished and changed to blue in 1832, on the corps proceeding to Ireland. The 2nd Battalion (107th Foot) was raised in 1760 as the Queen's Own Royal British Volunteers.

(_Depot_, Winchester.)

(_Record Office_, Exeter.)

The Royal Tiger, superscribed "India."

"Blenheim," "Ramillies," "Oudenarde," "Malplaquet," "Dettingen,"
"Minden," "Tournay," "Barrosa," "Peninsula," "Taku Forts," "Pekin,
1860," "Charasiah," "Kabul, 1879," "Afghanistan, 1878-80," "Burma,
1885-87," "Paardeberg," "South Africa, 1900-02."

_Uniform_, Scarlet.

_Facings_, Yellow.

_Head-dress_, Helmet.

_Cap_, Blue.

_Regimental March_, "The Hampshire."

The 37th was the first British Regiment to march across India.

THE HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT

Raised in 1702, and within a year was in Holland, and bore a gallant part in Marlborough's campaigns. Few regiments can show a more eventful record of service during the whole of its career, and it has won fame in all parts of the world. The 37th is one of the six British infantry regiments which fought at the battle of Minden, 1st August, 1759; still commemorated in the regiment by the wearing of roses on the anniversary.

The 2nd Battalion (67th Foot) was raised in 1756 and after arduous service in the West Indies, the Peninsula, and elsewhere it went to India, where it served for twenty-one years and bore a distinguished part in the capture, after a siege of eleven days, of the fortress of Asseerghur, regarded as the Gibraltar of the East. For its gallantry in India the crest of the Royal Tiger was bestowed. In subsequent service in the East the 67th took part in the attack on the Taku Forts, where four Victoria Crosses were won by Hampshire men.

Nickname: "The Hampshire Tigers."

(_Depot_, Lichfield.)

(_Record Office_, Lichfield.)

The Sphinx, superscribed "Egypt."

"Guadaloupe, 1759," "Martinique, 1762," "Monte Video," "Roliça,"
"Vimiera," "Corunna," "Busaco," "Badajoz," "Salamanca," "Vittoria,"
"St. Sebastian," "Nive," "Peninsula," "Ava," "Moodkee,"
"Ferozeshah," "Sobraon," "Pegu," "Alma," "Inkerman," "Sevastopol,"
"Lucknow," "Central India," "South Africa, 1878-79," "Egypt, 1882,"
"Kirbekan," "Nile, 1884-85," "South Africa, 1900-02."

_Uniform_, Scarlet.

_Facings_, White.

_Head-dress_, Helmet.

_Cap_, Blue.

_Regimental March_, "Come, Lassies and Lads."

THE SOUTH STAFFORDSHIRE REGIMENT

Raised in 1702. In 1706, the 38th embarked for the West Indies, where it remained for nearly sixty years, most of the time in the island of Antigua. When the trouble arose in America, the 38th was one of the first regiments to be despatched thither and fought at Bunker's Hill. In 1805 it landed in South Africa and helped to re-capture the Cape of Good Hope from the Dutch. The 2nd Battalion has been shipwrecked no less than three times. On the first occasion when proceeding to take part in Abercromby's campaign in Egypt, when the mess-plate and all the regimental records were lost; again when returning to India on completion of the campaign; and again when proceeding to India from Australia in 1844. Lord Wolseley commenced his distinguished career in this regiment. The 1st Battalion (38th Foot) was called the "Pump and Tortoise," and the 2nd Battalion (80th Foot), the "Staffordshire Knots," and previously "The Staffordshire Volunteers."

(_Depot_, Dorchester.)

(_Record Office_, Exeter.)

The Castle and Key, superscribed "Gibraltar, 1779-83."
The Sphinx, superscribed "Egypt."

"Plassey," "Martinique, 1794," "Marabout," "Albuhera," "Vittoria,"
"Pyrenees," "Nivelle," "Nive," "Orthes," "Peninsula," "Ava,"
"Maharajpore," "Sevastopol," "Tirah," "Relief of Ladysmith," "South
Africa, 1899-1902."

Motto: _Primus in Indis_ (First in India).

_Uniform_, Scarlet.

_Facings_, Grass green.

_Head-dress_, Helmet.

_Cap_, Blue.

_Regimental March_, "The Dorsetshire."

The 1st Battalion is the proud possessor of a remarkable silver
headed Drum-Major's Staff, which was presented to it by the Nawab
of Arcot for its gallantry at the Battle of Plassey.

THE DORSETSHIRE REGIMENT

Raised in 1702, and was soon afterwards in action. The regiment was called "Sankey's Horse," because at the battle of Almanza, 1707, the men were mounted on mules to enable them to arrive in time for the battle. It was the first King's regiment landed in India in 1754, hence its proud legend "_Primus in Indis_." In 1742, from its "sad green" facings, it was christened the "Green Linnets."

The 2nd Battalion (54th Foot) was specially commended by the Commander-in-Chief for its remarkable gallantry and resolution when on board the "Sarah Sands" when that vessel took fire at sea having a large quantity of ammunition on board.

The 2nd Battalion derived the name of "Flamers" in 1781, from the part they took in destroying twelve privateers, and the town and stores of New London (U.S.), by fire. It also won for the regiment the proud crest of the Sphinx and the honour "Marabout" by great gallantry in Egypt in 1801.

(_Depot_, Warrington.)

(_Record Office_, Shrewsbury.)

The Sphinx, superscribed "Egypt."

"Louisburg," "Martinique, 1762," "Havannah," "St. Lucia, 1778,"
"Monte Video," "Roliça," "Vimiera," "Corunna," "Talavera,"
"Badajoz," "Salamanca," "Vittoria," "Pyrenees," "Nivelle,"
"Orthes," "Toulouse," "Peninsula," "Niagara," "Waterloo,"
"Candahar, 1842," "Ghuznee, 1842," "Cabool, 1842," "Maharajpore,"
"Sevastopol," "Lucknow," "New Zealand," "Relief of Ladysmith,"
"South Africa, 1899-1902."

_Uniform_, Scarlet.

_Facings_, White.

_Head-dress_, Helmet.

_Cap_, Blue.

_Regimental March_, "God Bless the Prince of Wales."

Allied Regiment, 9th (Wellington East Coast) Regiment of New
Zealand.

PRINCE OF WALES'S VOLUNTEERS (South Lancashire Regiment)

The regiment (1st Battalion is the old 40th Foot) was raised in 1717, being formed from certain companies of infantry which for many years had been on duty in the West Indies, and remained for some 46 years longer in the West Indies and America, taking part in most of the historical military operations in that wonderful continent. On returning home the regiment was quickly on active service again on the Continent and in Egypt, and then had another spell of hard service in America, returning just in time to join Wellington's Army on the eve of Waterloo where they lost 25 killed and 142 wounded. The 1st Battalion has the proud distinction of being one of the three regiments which served uninterruptedly throughout the Peninsular War from 1808-1814. The 40th Foot was nicknamed "The Excellers," from its number XL., also "The Fighting Fortieth."

Drummer, 55th Regiment, 1792.

Grenadier, 55th Regiment, 1767.

The Border Regiment--The Colours.]

(_Depot_, Cardiff.)

(_Record Office_, Shrewsbury.)

A Naval Crown, superscribed "12th April, 1782."

"Martinique, 1762," "St. Vincent," "India," "Bourbon," "Java,"
"Detroit," "Queenstown," "Miami," "Niagara," "Waterloo," "Ava,"
"Candahar, 1842," "Ghuznee, 1842," "Cabool, 1842," "Alma,"
"Inkerman," "Sevastopol," "Relief of Kimberley," "Paardeberg,"
"South Africa, 1899-1902."

Motto: _Gwell angau na Chywilydd_ (Death before Dishonour).

_Uniform_, Scarlet.

_Facings_, White.

_Head-dress_, Helmet.

_Cap_, Blue.

_Regimental March_, "Ap Shenkin."

THE WELSH REGIMENT

The 1st Battalion (41st Foot) was raised as a regiment of invalids in 1719, and it was for a long time known as the "1st Invalids," and as such appears in most of the old "Army Lists." In the era of George II., it distinguished itself in Germany.

The 2nd Battalion (the 69th Regiment) was known as "The Old Agamemnons," so called by Lord Nelson at the naval battle of St. Vincent, from the name of his ship, the "Agamemnon," on which the regiment served as Marines; also the "Ups and Downs" from the fact that their number can be read either way up.

The regiment has fought with the greatest distinction in many quarters of the world. The curious military arrangements which opened the door for abuse in bygone days are seen in the fact that Colonel Sir Henry Walton, K.C.B., who afterwards commanded the 23rd Regiment, received a commission on the day he was born, through the influence of his father, and at the age of four was gazetted Ensign in the 41st Foot on full pay, and at the age of thirteen was posted to the command of a company.

Nickname: "Wardour's Horse."

(_Depot_, Perth.)

(_Record Office_, Perth.)

The Sphinx, superscribed "Egypt."

"Guadaloupe, 1759," "Martinique, 1762," "Havannah," "North America,
1763-64," "Mangalore," "Mysore," "Seringapatam," "Corunna,"
"Busaco," "Fuentes d'Onor," "Pyrenees," "Nivelle," "Nive,"
"Orthes," "Toulouse," "Peninsula," "Waterloo," "South Africa,
1846-7, 1851-2-3," "Alma," "Sevastopol," "Lucknow," "Ashantee,
1873-4," "Tel-el-Kebir," "Egypt, 1882, 1884," "Kirbekan," "Nile,
1884-85," "Paardeberg," "South Africa, 1899-1902."

Motto: _Nemo me impune lacessit_ (No one provokes me with impunity).

_Uniform_, Scarlet.

_Facings_, Blue.

Regimental Tartan.

_Head-dress_, Feather bonnet, scarlet, white and green diced
border, scarlet hackle.

White sporran with five black tassels.

Blue glengarry cap.

_Regimental March_, "Highland Laddie."

The Pipers wear the feather bonnet the same as the men, being the
only pipers to do so.

Allied Regiments:

5th Regiment "Royal Highlanders of Canada," and 1st Bn. New South
Wales Scottish Rifle Regiment, Australia.

THE BLACK WATCH (Royal Highlanders)

The 1st Battalion (42nd Foot) was raised in 1730 from six independent companies of Highlanders for the protection of Edinburgh, as a regiment of the watch. In 1751, it was numbered the 42nd. On becoming amalgamated, the bright colours in the tartans were extracted, leaving only the dark green ground as a tartan, and from this circumstance rose the title "The Black Watch." In 1794, for gallant conduct at the battle of Guildermalsen, in Holland, it won the "red hackle" (or plume) which is worn in the men's feather bonnets.

Known as the "Forty-Twas."

(_Depot_, Oxford.)

(_Record Office_, Warwick.)

"Quebec, 1759," "Martinique, 1762," "Havannah," "Mysore,"
"Hindoostan," "Martinique, 1794," "Vimiera," "Corunna," "Busaco,"
"Fuentes d'Onor," "Ciudad Rodrigo," "Badajoz," "Salamanca,"
"Vittoria," "Pyrenees," "Nivelle," "Nive," "Orthes," "Toulouse,"
"Peninsula," "Waterloo," "South Africa, 1851-2-3," "Delhi, 1857,"
"New Zealand," "Relief of Kimberley," "Paardeberg," "South Africa,
1900-02."

_Uniform_, Scarlet.

_Facings_, White.

_Head-dress_, Helmet.

_Cap_, Green with green band.

_Regimental March_, "Nachtlager in Granada."

Allied Regiments, 52nd Regiment (Prince Albert Volunteers) of
Canada and 6th (Hauraki) Regiment of New Zealand.

The Officers, alone among the infantry, have the privilege of
wearing white strip collars with the frock coat.

THE OXFORDSHIRE & BUCKINGHAMSHIRE LIGHT INFANTRY

Raised in 1741 and was dispatched almost at once on active service, serving at Minorca, Canada (taking part in the capture of Quebec), Martinique, and Havannah. The 43rd and 52nd, with the Rifle Brigade, made up the famous Light Infantry Brigade trained by Sir John Moore at Shorncliffe, and so laid the foundation for many famous victories in the Peninsula. The splendid service rendered by the Light Infantry in subsequent years is a matter of history. The regiment was so often chosen for leading the storming parties, that a badge "V.S." (Valiant Stormer) was granted to the men.

Nicknamed "The Light Bobs," a term that was applied generally to Light Infantry regiments.

(_Depot_, Warley.)

(_Record Office_, Warley.)

The Castle and Key, superscribed "Gibraltar, 1779-83."
The Sphinx, superscribed "Egypt."
An Eagle.

"Moro," "Havannah," "Badajoz," "Salamanca," "Peninsula,"
"Bladensburg," "Waterloo," "Ava," "Alma," "Inkerman," "Sevastopol,"
"Taku Forts," "Nile, 1884-85," "Relief of Kimberley," "Paardeberg,"
"South Africa, 1899-1902."

_Uniform_, Scarlet.

_Facings_, White.

_Head-dress_, Helmet.

_Cap_, Blue.

_Regimental March_, "The Essex."

At the Battle of Salamanca, 1812, the Eagle of the 62nd French
regiment of the line was captured by the 44th. This trophy is now
in the Chapel of Chelsea Hospital.

THE ESSEX REGIMENT

Raised in 1749 and during its long and eventful career has added lustre to the glory of the British Army. The 44th was the only British infantry regiment in Cabul, in the ill-fated 1841 campaign, and with all the native troops perished while attempting to reach Jellalabad. The story of the heroism of all ranks in that great disaster is a proud tradition in the regiment. The 1st Battalion (44th Foot) was known as the "Two Fours" from its number, also "The Little Fighting Fours." The 2nd Battalion (56th Foot) was nicknamed "The Pompadours," from the circumstance that, in 1755, when the regiment was raised, its facings were a crimson or puce colour, called in those days, Pompadour, after the notorious French lady who patronised it. It formed part of the gallant garrison of Gibraltar who successfully withstood the ten years' siege by the French and Spanish forces.

(_Depot_, Derby.)

(_Record Office_, Lichfield.)

"Louisburg," "Roliça," "Vimiera," "Talavera," "Busaco," "Fuentes
d'Onor," "Ciudad Rodrigo," "Badajoz," "Salamanca," "Vittoria,"
"Pyrenees," "Nivelle," "Orthes," "Toulouse," "Peninsula," "Ava,"
"South Africa, 1846-7," "Alma," "Inkerman," "Sevastopol," "Central
India," "Abyssinia," "Egypt, 1882," "Tirah," "South Africa,
1899-1902."

_Uniform_, Scarlet.

_Facings_, Lincoln green.

_Head-dress_, Helmet.

_Cap_, Blue.

_Regimental March_, "Young May Moon."

The tradition concerning the regimental march is that the regiment,
in order to be present at the storming of Badajoz, set out on a
long and arduous night march across some very rough country, the
band playing "The Young May Moon," which the Colonel thereafter
adopted as the regimented march.

THE SHERWOOD FORESTERS (Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regt.)

Raised in 1741, the regiment has rendered loyal service to King and country in all parts of the Empire, and has on more than one occasion received the thanks of General officers for their very fine fighting qualities. The 1st Battalion has the proud distinction of being one of the three regiments which served uninterruptedly throughout the Peninsular War from 1808 to 1814.

The 1st Battalion (45th Foot) was known as "The Old Stubborns" from their splendid bravery at the battle of Talavera, and "Sherwood Foresters," in reference to the traditions of the county of Nottingham. They claim descent from Robin Hood and his merry men.

(_Depot_, Preston.)

(_Record Office_, Preston.)

"Louisburg," "Quebec, 1759," "Maida," "Corunna," "Tarifa,"
"Vittoria," "St. Sebastian," "Nive," "Peninsula," "Ava," "Alma,"
"Inkerman," "Sevastopol," "Ali Masjid," "Afghanistan, 1878-79,"
"Defence of Kimberley," "South Africa, 1899-02."

_Uniform_, Scarlet.

_Facings_, White.

_Head-dress_, Helmet.

_Cap_, Blue.

_Regimental March_, "The Red Rose."

THE LOYAL NORTH LANCASHIRE REGIMENT

This, the only Regular Infantry in the Army entitled to the word "Loyal" as part of their proud title, was raised in 1740 in Scotland, and was with Sir John Cope at Falkirk, and helped to defend Edinburgh Castle against the rebels in 1745. It afterwards went to America, was at the capture of Quebec, the capture of Martinique, and many other famous actions. The 2nd Battalion has added its quota to the splendid record standing to the credit of the Regiment, its work during the Indian Mutiny being specially brilliant.

The 1st Battalion (47th Foot) was nicknamed "The Cauliflowers," from their facings, and "The Lancashire Lads." It was known at Quebec as "Wolfe's Own," and wears a black line in the lace as an expression of sorrow for his death.

The 2nd Battalion (81st Foot) possessed a highly-prized title in that of the "Loyal Lincoln Volunteers."

(_Depot_, Northampton.)

(_Record Office_, Warley.)

The Castle and Key, superscribed "Gibraltar, 1779-83."
The Sphinx, superscribed "Egypt."

"Louisburg," "Quebec, 1759," "Martinique, 1762," "Havannah,"
"Martinique, 1794," "Maida," "Douro," "Talavera," "Albuhera,"
"Badajoz," "Salamanca," "Vittoria," "Pyrenees," "Nivelle,"
"Orthes," "Toulouse," "Peninsula," "New Zealand," "Sevastopol,"
"South Africa, 1879," "Tirah," "Modder River," "South Africa,
1899-1902."

_Uniform_, Scarlet.

_Facings_, White.

_Head-dress_, Helmet.

_Cap_, Blue.

_Regimental March_, "The Northamptonshire."

Allied Regiment: 15th (North Auckland) Regiment of New Zealand.

THE NORTHAMPTONSHIRE REGIMENT

The two Battalions were raised in 1740 and 1755, and were brought together quite early in their careers, fighting side by side at Louisburg, at Quebec, and again at Salamanca, Vittoria, and in the Pyrenees. The regiment has seen active service in many parts of the world, and it is stated was the first to realise the value of modern musketry, through the bitter experience gained in the first Boer War. So impressed was the commanding officer by the terrible casualties suffered at the hands of the Boer marksmen, that he vowed he would make his battalion the best shooting unit in the Army, and after the war succeeded in so doing.

Nicknamed "The Steelbacks," so called from the unflinching manner in which the men took their floggings; also called "The Black Cuffs."

(_Depot_, Reading.)

(_Record Office_, Warwick.)

The Dragon, superscribed "China."

"St. Lucia, 1778," "Egmont-op-Zee," "Copenhagen," "Douro,"
"Talavera," "Albuhera," "Queenstown," "Vittoria," "Pyrenees,"
"Nivelle," "Nive," "Orthes," "Peninsula," "Alma," "Inkerman,"
"Sevastopol," "Kandahar, 1880," "Afghanistan, 1879-80," "Egypt,
1882," "Tofrek," "Suakin, 1885," "South Africa, 1899-1902."

_Uniform_, Scarlet.

_Facings_, Blue.

_Head-dress_, Helmet.

_Cap_, Blue, with scarlet band.

_Regimental March_, "Dashing White Sergeant."

PRINCESS CHARLOTTE OF WALES'S (Royal Berkshire Regiment)

The 1st Battalion (49th Foot) was raised in 1714, and had nearly eighty years West Indian and American service. On returning, the regiment was employed in subduing the mutiny in the Navy at the Nore, and then as Marines took part in the naval battle of Copenhagen. In 1803 the regiment again went to America, taking part in the operations against the United States. Active service in South Africa, China, and the Crimea added further to the good name of the regiment, the title "Royal" being bestowed for conspicuous gallantry at the action of Tofrek in the Sudan in 1885. The 2nd Battalion (66th Foot) was raised in 1755, and has an equally glorious record, being in 1814-16 reputed to be the finest and best disciplined regiment in Bengal. In the Afghan War the regiment fought at Maiwand, where their heroic stand, while suffering fearful losses, is remembered with pride in the Army.

The regiment is sometimes referred to as "The Biscuit Boys" on account of their depot being at Reading.

(_Depot_, Maidstone.)

(_Record Office_, Hounslow.)

The Sphinx, superscribed "Egypt."

"Vimiera," "Corunna," "Almaraz," "Vittoria," "Pyrenees," "Nive,"
"Orthes," "Peninsula," "Punniar," "Moodkee," "Ferozeshah,"
"Aliwal," "Sobraon," "Alma," "Inkerman," "Sevastopol," "Lucknow,"
"New Zealand," "Egypt, 1882," "Nile, 1884-85," "South Africa,
1900-02."

Motto:

_Quo Fas et Gloria ducunt_ (Where Duty and Glory lead).

_Uniform_, Scarlet.

_Facings_, Blue.

_Head-dress_, Helmet.

_Cap_, Blue, with scarlet band.

_Regimental March_, "A Hundred Pipers."

Allied Regiment: 1st (Canterbury) Regiment of New Zealand.

The officers wear blue velvet facings, and on becoming a Royal
Regiment, in 1831, it was specially authorised to adhere to the
velvet for its officers' facings.

THE QUEEN'S OWN (Royal West Kent Regiment)

Raised in 1755, and given black facings, which were retained till the "Royal" title was bestowed in 1831. No regiment has a more honourable record of service. The brunt of the battle of Corunna fell on the 50th, whom Sir John Moore congratulated during the battle, calling out "Well done, 50th! well done!"

Nicknames: "The Blind Half-Hundred," and "The Dirty Half-Hundred," from the men in action and in "_sweating_" weather wiping their faces with their black cuffs; also "The Devil's Royals." During the war in Spain, at the battle of Vimiera, 1807, the 50th completely routed the enemy, and received the title of "The Gallant Fiftieth."

The 2nd Battalion (97th Foot) nicknamed "The Celestials," from its former sky-blue facings.

(_Depot_, Pontefract.)

(_Record Office_, York.)

"Minden," "Corunna," "Fuentes d'Onor," "Salamanca," "Vittoria,"
"Pyrenees," "Nivelle," "Orthes," "Peninsula," "Waterloo," "Pegu,"
"Ali Masjid," "Afghanistan, 1878-80," "Burma, 1885-87," "Modder
River," "South Africa, 1899-1902."

Motto: _Cede nullis_ (Yield to none).

_Uniform_, Scarlet.

_Facings_, Blue.

_Head-dress_, Helmet.

_Cap_, Dark green.

_Regimental March_, "Jockey to the Fair."

Allied Regiment, 105th Regiment (Saskatoon Fusiliers) of Canada.

THE KING'S OWN (Yorkshire Light Infantry)

The 1st Battalion (51st Foot) was raised in 1756 and was "Yorkshire" from its birth, being intimately connected with the West Riding. It performed gallant service in all parts of the world, reaping with the 2nd Battalion (105th Foot), raised in 1839, a rich harvest of "honours," all of which, however, do not figure on the colours. Sir John Moore served as an ensign and a field officer in the regiment, and it came under his command in the famous retreat to Corunna, during which the Light Division rendered signal service in the rear guard. The 2nd Battalion was originally a regiment in the pay of the East India Company, and came to England for the first time in 1874.

Nickname: The "Kolis," that word being formed of the initial letters of the words which composed their regimental title--King's Own Light Infantry.

(_Depot_, Shrewsbury.)

(_Record Office_, Shrewsbury.)

"Nieuport," "Tournay," "St. Lucia, 1796," "Talavera," "Fuentes
d'Onor," "Salamanca," "Vittoria," "Pyrenees," "Nivelle," "Nive,"
"Toulouse," "Peninsula," "Bladensburg," "Aliwal," "Sobraon,"
"Goojerat," "Punjaub," "Lucknow," "Afghanistan, 1879-80," "Egypt,
1882," "Suakin, 1885," "Paardeberg," "South Africa, 1899-1902."

Motto: _Aucto splendore resurgo_ (I rise with increased splendour).

_Uniform_, Scarlet.

_Facings_, Blue.

_Head-dress_, Helmet.

_Cap_, Dark green, with green band.

_Regimental March_, "Old Towler."

THE KING'S (Shropshire Light Infantry)

Raised in 1755. This regiment is the only one to bear the honour "Nieuport," on its colours, winning this in 1793 by gallantly defending that town against a surprise attack by the enemy. At Tournay the regiment, with the 14th and 37th, by a forced march reached the battlefield at a most opportune moment and decided the day in favour of the British. The regiment was in St. Helena during the time Napoleon was held captive there, and that great soldier spoke frequently in tones of high praise of its conduct. It has maintained that good name throughout its subsequent career.

Nicknames: The 1st Battalion (53rd Foot)--"The Brickdusts," from their facings, which were red at one time; also "Old Five and Threepennies," from its number. The 2nd Battalion (85th Foot)--"Elegant Extracts," it being reformed with officers picked from other regiments.

(_Depot_, Mill Hill.)

(_Record Office_, Hounslow.)

"Mysore," "Seringapatam," "Albuhera," "Ciudad Rodrigo," "Badajoz,"
"Vittoria," "Pyrenees," "Nivelle," "Nive," "Peninsula," "Alma,"
"Inkerman," "Sevastopol," "New Zealand," "South Africa, 1879,"
"Relief of Ladysmith," "South Africa, 1900-02."

_Uniform_, Scarlet.

_Facings_, Lemon yellow.

_Head-dress_, Helmet.

_Cap_, Blue.

_Regimental Marches_, 1st and 3rd Battns., "Sir Manley Power"; 2nd
and 4th Battns., "Paddy's Resource."

Allied Regiments, 57th Regiment (Peterborough Rangers) of Canada;
77th Wentworth Regiment of Canada; and 11th Regiment (Taranaki
Rifles) of New Zealand.

THE DUKE OF CAMBRIDGE'S OWN (Middlesex Regiment)

Raised in 1755 chiefly of Londoners from the Middlesex Militia, and nicknamed the "Steelbacks," from being frequently flogged by the provost. From their extraordinary fighting propensities at Albuhera, they earned the more honourable and famous name of the "Die-Hards." In this action, out of 25 officers, they had 22 killed and wounded; of 570 rank and file, killed and wounded 425. The King's colour was riddled by thirty bullets; Inglis, the heroic colonel, cried out frequently: "Die hard, my men, die hard," and from that day the gallant 57th were recognised in camp and barrack as the "Die-Hards." At Inkerman the officer commanding the 57th inspired his followers at a critical moment by the thrilling words, "Die-hards, remember Albuhera." The 2nd Battalion (77th Foot) was called "The Pot-hooks," from the figure 7, and was one of the three regiments which stormed the breach at Ciudad Rodrigo.

Commanding Officer, Adjutant & Sergeant-Major.]

(_Depot_, Winchester.)

(_Record Office_, Winchester.)

"Louisburg," "Quebec, 1759," "Martinique, 1762," "Havannah,"
"North America, 1763-64," "Roliça," "Vimiera," "Martinique,
1809," "Talavera," "Busaco," "Fuentes d'Onor," "Albuhera,"
"Ciudad Rodrigo," "Badajoz," "Salamanca," "Vittoria," "Pyrenees,"
"Nivelle," "Nive," "Orthes," "Toulouse," "Peninsula," "Mooltan,"
"Goojerat," "Punjaub," "South Africa, 1851-2-3," "Delhi, 1857,"
"Taku Forts," "Pekin, 1860," "South Africa, 1879," "Ahmad Khel,"
"Kandahar, 1880," "Afghanistan, 1878-80," "Tel-el-Kebir," "Egypt,
1882, 1884," "Chitral," "Defence of Ladysmith," "Relief of
Ladysmith," "South Africa, 1899-1902."

Motto: _Celer et Audax_ (Alert and Intrepid).

_Uniform_, Green.

_Facings_, Scarlet.

_Head-dress_, Busby, with black plume, with scarlet base.

_Cap_, Green, with green band.

_Regimental March_, "The Wild Hunt."

Allied Regiments, 60th Rifles of Canada; 63rd Regiment "Halifax
Rifles," of Canada.

KING'S ROYAL RIFLE CORPS

The regiment was raised in New York in 1755. The uniform was scarlet with blue facings. It became the first green-coated rifle regiment in 1797, having scarlet facings and black leathern helmets. The roll of honour shows how well the regiment has served in all the subsequent campaigns, and it has a reputation for bravery and discipline second to none in the Army.

Nicknames: "The Greenjackets," from the colour of the uniform; "The Jaegers"; "The 60th Rifles"; and quite recently has been jocularly dubbed "The Kaiser's Own" from the fact that the regimental badge, a Maltese Cross, closely resembles the Iron Cross.

(_Depot_, Devizes.)

(_Record Office_, Exeter.)

"Louisburg," "Nive," "Peninsula," "New Zealand," "Ferozeshah,"
"Sobraon," "Sevastopol," "Pekin, 1860," "South Africa, 1879,
1900-02."

_Uniform_, Scarlet.

_Facings_, Buff.

_Head-dress_, Helmet.

_Cap_, Blue.

_Regimental March_, "The Wiltshire."

Allied Regiment: 10th (North Otago) Regiment of New Zealand.

THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH'S (Wiltshire Regiment)

The 1st Battalion (62nd Foot) was raised in 1756 as the 2nd Battalion of the King's Own, and was soon afterwards formed as a separate corps. It quickly gained a name for itself when four companies made a gallant stand among the ruins of Carrick Fergus Castle against a thousand French troops with artillery, the 62nd maintaining their defence with bricks and stones after their ammunition was exhausted, and had even fired away their buttons as bullets. Their gallant conduct was commemorated by wearing a "splash" on their buttons for many years afterwards. In 1831 while on service in India, cholera carried off nearly the whole regiment, there being at one time only two men not on the sick list or in hospital. The 2nd Battalion (99th Foot) was raised in 1824. Both battalions have splendid records of war service.

Nicknamed: "The Springers," from the rapidity of its pursuit of the American rebels after the action at Trois Rivieres, in Canada, 1776; also "The Splashers" and "The Moonrakers."

(_Depot_, Ashton-under-Lyne.)

(_Record Office_, Preston.)

The Sphinx, superscribed "Egypt."

"Guadaloupe, 1759," "Egmont-op-Zee," "Peninsula," "Martinique,
1809," "Guadaloupe, 1810," "New Zealand," "Alma," "Inkerman,"
"Sevastopol," "Afghanistan, 1879-80," "Egypt, 1882," "Defence of
Ladysmith," "South Africa, 1899-1902."

_Uniform_, Scarlet.

_Facings_, White.

_Head-dress_, Helmet.

_Cap_, Blue.

_Regimental March_, "The Manchesters."

Allied Regiment: 8th (Southland) Regiment of New Zealand.

THE MANCHESTER REGIMENT

The 1st Battalion was raised in 1758, and after a brief spell of service on the Continent went to the West Indies and America, winning high praise for gallant conduct at the battle of Entaw. For very many years the regiment did splendid service in the West Indies, adding much territory to the British Empire, and was afterwards sent to Australia and New Zealand. Excellent service was rendered in the Crimea, India, and Afghanistan, the "Regimental Order of Merit" being founded with power to grant medals or badges, for specially gallant conduct. The regiment has served with honour in all parts of the Empire.

The Officers of the 63rd previous to 1855 wore a _fleur-de-lis_ in gold embroidery at the end of their coat-tails. At one time the whole regiment appears to have worn a _fleur-de-lis_ badge, which was adopted in 1815 for services rendered at Guadaloupe.

The 1st Battalion (63rd Foot) nicknamed "Bloodsuckers," at one time. The 2nd Battalion (96th Foot) was called "The Bendovers."

(_Depot_, Lichfield.)

(_Record Office_, Lichfield.)

The Dragon, superscribed "China."

"Guadaloupe, 1759," "Martinique, 1794," "St. Lucia, 1803,"
"Surinam," "Punjaub," "Reshire," "Bushire," "Koosh-ab," "Persia,"
"Lucknow," "Hafir," "South Africa, 1900-02."

_Uniform_, Scarlet.

_Facings_, White.

_Head-dress_, Helmet.

_Cap_, Blue.

_Regimental March_, "The days when we went gipsying."

THE PRINCE OF WALES'S (North Staffordshire Regiment)

The 1st Battalion (64th Foot) was raised in 1756, the facings being black. It took part in the hardest fighting in the West Indies and America, being engaged there off and on till 1815, reaching home just too late to take part in the battle of Waterloo. The regiment was on board the "Alert," when she was wrecked near Halifax, N.S., all ranks remaining below silent and under perfect discipline, while the vessel was run ashore. Had the men attempted to reach the deck the vessel would have foundered. By their discipline everyone aboard was saved, and the Duke of Wellington ordered that the details should be published throughout the Army as an example of discipline. The 2nd Battalion (98th Foot) was raised in 1824 and served in the Crimean War. The 98th was honoured with the title of "Prince of Wales's" in recognition of the duties performed by the Corps during the Prince of Wales's visit to Malta.

Nicknamed: "The Black Knots" as distinct from "The Staffordshire Knots" of the South Staffordshire Regiment.

(_Depot_, Pontefract.)

(_Record Office_, York.)

The Royal Tiger, superscribed "India."

"Guadaloupe, 1759," "Martinique, 1794," "India, 1796-1819," "Nive,"
"Peninsula," "Arabia," "New Zealand," "Lucknow," "Tel-el-Kebir,"
"Egypt, 1882, 1884," "Relief of Ladysmith," "South Africa,
1899-1902."

_Uniform_, Scarlet.

_Facings_, White.

_Head-dress_, Helmet.

_Cap_, Blue.

_Regimental March_, "The York and Lancaster."

Allied Regiment: 5th (Wellington) Regiment of New Zealand.

YORK & LANCASTER REGIMENT

Raised in 1756 and was present at the capture of Guadaloupe. Active service in the West Indies reduced the ranks to such an extent that on its return it had to take large drafts of "parish boys." In 1801 the "boy" regiment was sent to the Cape to get acclimatised for service in India, where it arrived two years later, and where it stayed for over twenty years earning a high reputation for bravery and discipline. Later, another long spell of foreign service was put in, serving for no fewer than twenty years in Australia and New Zealand, a unique experience. The 2nd Battalion was raised as the 84th Foot in 1793 at York, and saw a great deal of foreign and active service, part being among the small garrison of Lucknow during the Mutiny, the rest of the 84th being massacred at Cawnpore. The brilliant record of service of the regiment has been added to since those days.

Nickname: "The Royal Tigers" and "The Twin Roses."

(_Depot_, Newcastle.)

(_Record Office_, York.)

"Salamanca," "Vittoria," "Pyrenees," "Nivelle," "Orthes,"
"Peninsula," "Alma," "Inkerman," "Sevastopol," "Reshire,"
"Bushire," "Koosh-ab," "Persia," "New Zealand," "Relief of
Ladysmith," "South Africa, 1899-1902."

_Uniform_, Scarlet.

_Facings_, Dark green.

_Head-dress_, Helmet.

_Cap_, Green with green band.

_Regimental March_, "The Light Barque."

Allied Regiments, 106th Regiment (Winnipeg Light Infantry) of
Canada; 2nd (South Canterbury) Regiment of New Zealand.

THE DURHAM LIGHT INFANTRY

No regiment has earned a prouder title than the Durhams, that of "The Faithful Durhams" having been bestowed for devoted service on many a hard won battlefield and for years of arduous service faithfully performed. The 1st Battalion (68th Foot) was raised in 1756 by General John Lambton of the Coldstream Guards, and was soon on active service on the Continent, followed by active service in the West Indies. For nine years, the 68th garrisoned Gibraltar, and afterwards took part in the capture of St. Lucia, 1795, and St. Vincent. In the Peninsula, it added to its already high reputation, which it has since so well enhanced on the Continent. The 2nd Battalion (106th Foot) was raised in India in 1826 by the East India Company as the 2nd Bombay European Regiment, serving with credit in many actions in India and Persia, coming to England for the first time in 1871.

Nickname: "The Faithful Durhams."

(_Depot_, Hamilton.)

(_Record Office_, Hamilton.)

The Castle and Key, superscribed "Gibraltar, 1780-83."
The Elephant, superscribed "Assaye."

"Carnatic," "Hindoostan," "Sholinghur," "Mysore," "Seringapatam,"
"Cape of Good Hope, 1806," "Roliça," "Vimiera," "Corunna,"
"Busaco," "Fuentes d'Onor," "Ciudad Rodrigo," "Badajoz," "Almaraz,"
"Salamanca," "Vittoria," "Pyrenees," "Nivelle," "Nive," "Orthes,"
"Toulouse," "Peninsula," "Waterloo," "South Africa, 1851-2-3,"
"Sevastopol," "Central India," "Tel-el-Kebir," "Egypt, 1882,"
"Modder River," "South Africa, 1899-1902."

_Uniform_, Scarlet doublet with Mackenzie tartan trews.

_Facings_, Buff.

_Head-dress_, Blue chaco with green tuft and crimson, white and
green diced border. Band, Feather bonnet with green, crimson and
white diced border, and scarlet hackle.

_Cap_, Green Glengarry.

_Regimental March_, "Whistle o'er the lave o't."

HIGHLAND LIGHT INFANTRY

The regiment has one of the most brilliant records in the whole army, a reputation it splendidly maintained against the Germans in France and Belgium. The 1st Battalion (71st Foot) dates from 1777 as Fraser's Highlanders, which afterwards became Macleod's Highlanders, fighting with distinguished bravery in India, South Africa, the Peninsula, Waterloo and elsewhere. The 2nd Battalion (74th Foot) has an equally brilliant record of Indian and foreign service, winning great glory at the battle of Assaye, where every officer was killed or wounded and the remainder of the regiment was brought out of action by the Sergeant-Major.

The 1st Battalion was so full of Glasgow men during the Peninsular War, that it was generally known as "The Glesca Keelies."

(_Depot_, Fort George.)

(_Record Office_, Perth.)

The Elephant, superscribed "Assaye."

"Carnatic," "Hindoostan," "Mysore," "Cape of Good Hope, 1806,"
"Maida," "Java," "South Africa, 1835," "Sevastopol," "Koosh-ab,"
"Persia," "Lucknow," "Central India," "Peiwar Kotal," "Charasiah,"
"Kabul, 1879," "Kandahar, 1880," "Afghanistan, 1878-80,"
"Tel-el-Kebir," "Egypt, 1882," "Chitral," "Atbara," "Khartoum,"
"Paardeberg," "South Africa, 1899-1902."

Mottoes: _Cuidich'n Righ_ (Help, to the King);
_Caber Feidh_ (Antlers of the Deer), the war cry of Seaforth;
_Tulloch Ard_ (The high Hill), the slogan of Kintail.

_Uniform_, Scarlet.

_Facings_, Buff.

Mackenzie tartan.

White sporran with two black tails.

_Head-dress_, Feather bonnet, scarlet, white and green diced
border; white hackle, except bandsmen who wear scarlet.

_Cap_, Glengarry, with scarlet, white and green diced border.

_Regimental March_, "Highland Laddie."

Allied Regiments, 72nd Regiment (Seaforth Highlanders of Canada);
78th Pictou Regiment (Highlanders) of Canada.

SEAFORTH HIGHLANDERS (Rossshire Buffs, the Duke of Albany's)

The 1st Battalion (72nd Highlanders) was raised by the chief of the Clan Mackenzie in 1778. The regiment gave early evidence of that great bravery which has ever marked it, especially in India and Afghanistan, and took part in the whole of the Egyptian and Soudan expeditions from the attack at Tel-el-Kebir to the final battle at Omdurman. The 2nd Battalion (78th Highlanders) claim descent from the famous Fraser Highlanders of 1756, being reorganized at Aberdeen in 1793 as the Rossshire Buffs and has an equally glorious record.

Nickname: 1st Battalion, "The Macraes"; 2nd Battalion, "King's Men," from the motto.

(_Depot_, Aberdeen.)

(_Record Office_, Perth.)

The Royal Tiger, superscribed "India."
The Sphinx, superscribed "Egypt."

"Mysore," "Seringapatam," "Egmont-op-Zee," "Mandora," "Corunna,"
"Fuentes d'Onor," "Almaraz," "Vittoria," "Pyrenees," "Nive,"
"Orthes," "Peninsula," "Waterloo," "South Africa, 1835," "Delhi,
1857," "Lucknow," "Charasiah," "Kabul, 1879," "Kandahar, 1880,"
"Afghanistan, 1878-80," "Tel-el-Kebir," "Egypt, 1882, 1884," "Nile,
1884-85," "Chitral," "Tirah," "Defence of Ladysmith," "Paardeberg,"
"South Africa, 1899-1902."

Motto: _Bydand_ (Watchful).

_Uniform_, Scarlet.

_Facings_, Yellow.