Regimental and other Badges.—"The United Red and White Rose" (since 1881). Also "Firm" (worn by the old 36th since, if not before, 1773, but why is not known).
Nicknames.—"The Ever-Sworded 29th" (supposed to date back to 1746, from a regimental usage that all officers wore their swords at mess; now confined to the Captain and Subaltern of the day). "The Old Bold" (of the 29th). "The Saucy Greens" (of the 36th Foot from their facings). "The Star (or Guard) of the Line." The "Vein-openers."
Notes.—The 29th captured a standard from the French at Talavera (1809). Its quick-step—the Royal Windsor March—was presented by the Princess Augusta.
Bibliography.—History of Thomas Farrington's Regiment; afterwards 29th (Worcestershire) Foot. 1694-1891. By Major H. Everard. [Worcester: Littlebury & Co. 1891.]
Historical Records of The 3rd and 4th Battalions Worcestershire Regiment. By Captain R. Holden.
Historical Records of The 36th, or Herefordshire Regiment. 1701-1852. Illustrated. [London: Parker. 1853.]
Historical Records of The 36th Regiment. 1852-81. [London: Mitchell. 1883.]
The East Lancashire Regiment,
COMPRISING
1st Batt. (formerly) The 30th (Cambridgeshire) Regiment of Foot.
2nd Batt. ( " ) The 59th (2nd Nottinghamshire) Regiment of Foot; with Militia Batt.