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

Uniform.—Both Battalions Scarlet and Yellow facings (on formation); Scarlet with White facings (present time).

Regimental and other Badges.—"The Sphinx," for "Egypt" (1801). Also "The Staffordshire Knot" (an ancient royal borough badge).

Nicknames.—"The Pump and Tortoise" (of the 38th). Also "The Staffordshire Knots" (of the 80th).

Notes.—The late 80th captured a gun at Ferozeshah (1845).

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The Dorsetshire Regiment,

COMPRISING

1st Batt. (formerly) The 39th (Dorsetshire) Regiment of Foot.

2nd Batt. ( " ) The 54th (West Norfolk) Regiment of Foot; with Militia.