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),
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