Uniform.—Scarlet (from 1688, the colour of facings being unknown, but probably Blue); Scarlet and Blue (from 1742).
Regimental and other Badges.—"The Prince of Wales's Plume," with "Ich Dien." "The Rising Sun." "The Red Dragon." (The two last are ancient badges of the Princes of Wales.) Also "The White Horse" (of Hanover), with the Motto, "Nec aspera terrent." Also "The Sphinx" for "Egypt" (1801).
Nicknames.—"The Nanny Goats" and "The Royal Goats" (it has a goat as a regimental pet, which is led with garlanded horns and a shield at the head of the drums—how the custom arose is unknown).
Notes.—Raised in Wales. Its officers wear the "flash," a relic of the old queue. A leek is also worn in the cap on St. David's Day. Its title in 1714 was bestowed in honour of the Prince of Wales.
Bibliography.—Historical Record of The 23rd, or Royal Welsh Fusiliers. 1689-1850. Illustrated. [London: Parker. 1850.]
Historical Record of The Royal Welsh Fusiliers. By Major Rowland Broughton Mainwaring, Royal Welsh Fusiliers. Illustrated. [London: Hatchards. 1889.]
The South Wales Borderers,
COMPRISING
1st & 2nd Batts. (formerly) The 24th (The 2nd Warwickshire) Regiment; with Militia Batts.