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

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.]

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The King's Own (Royal Lancaster Regiment),

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1st & 2nd Batts. (formerly) The 4th (The King's Own Royal); with

3rd & 4th Batts. The 1st Royal Lancashire Militia.