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

Regimental and other Badges.—"The United Red and White Rose" (this, though given in Army List, is not worn). Also "An Acorn and Oak Leaves."

Nicknames.—"The Two Twos" (22nd). "The Red Knights" (in 1795 it was served with red jackets, waistcoats, and breeches, instead of the proper uniform).

Notes.—First raised at Chester. At Hyderabad (1743) it captured seventeen standards.

Bibliography.—Historical Record of The 22nd, or Cheshire Regiment of Foot. 1689-1849. Illustrated. [London: Parker. 1849.]

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The Royal Welsh Fusiliers,

COMPRISING

1st & 2nd Batts. (formerly) The 23rd (Royal Welsh Fusiliers) Regiment of Foot; with Militia Batts.

3rd Batt. The Royal Denbigh and Flint Militia.