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

1900. South Africa.

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Uniform.—Scarlet and White facings (in 1685); Scarlet and Yellow facings (in 1751); Scarlet and White facings (present time).[A]

Regimental and other Badges.—"The Castle and Key" (the arms of Gibraltar, where it served on defensive for many years), and the Motto, "Montis insignia calpe."

Nickname.—"The Old Dozen" (from the late regimental number).

Notes.—This regiment was first raised in Norfolk and Suffolk. At the storming of Seringapatam it captured eight stand of colours.

Bibliography.—Historical Record of The 12th, or East Suffolk Regiment. 1685-1847. Illustrated. [London: Parker. 1847.]

[A] Whilst this book was passing through the press the Yellow facings have been restored.

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