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.]
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