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

*1855. Sevastopol (1 & 2).

1857-58. Indian Mutiny.

1857. Cawnpore.

*1858. Lucknow (1).

1900. South Africa.

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Uniform.—1st Batt., Red (or Scarlet) with bright Yellow facings (when raised); the latter changed to White when territorialised in 1881; 2nd Batt., Red and Dark Green facings (1755); Scarlet with White facings (present time).

Regimental and other Badges.—"A Laurel Wreath" (an old 34th Badge for services at Fontenoy: see Notes). Also "The Dragon of China" (to the 55th); the two are variously combined for different appointments.

Nickname.—"The Two Fives" (to the 55th, for its number; cf. "The Two XX's" = the late 20th).

Notes.—A red and white pompon, or tuft, was formerly worn by the 34th in recognition of the capture of the 34th French Infantry at Arroyo-dos-Molinos. The Royal Arms appear in the lace of the drummers' coats in memory of Fontenoy: see Badges.