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; John Stephen Farmer

*1882. Tel-el-Kebir.

*1885. Suakim.

*1898. Khartoum.

1900. South Africa.

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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.