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

1842. Kohistan.

1842. Istuliff.

*1854. Alma (1).

*1854. Inkerman (1).

*1855. Sevastopol (1).

1900. South Africa.

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Uniform.—1st Batt., Scarlet with Blue facings (1719-82); Scarlet with Scarlet facings (1782-1822); Scarlet with White facings (from 1822). 2nd Batt., Scarlet with Green facings (from 1758). 1st and 2nd Batts., Scarlet and White facings (present time).

Regimental and other Badges.—"The Rose and Thistle on the same stalk within the Garter." Also "The Prince of Wales's Plume," with the motto, "Gwell angua na Chywilydd" (received with its title in 1822). Also "The Royal Cypher with the Imperial Crown." The foregoing are recognised in the Army List, but "The Dragon of Wales" also appears on some appointments.

Nicknames.—At St. Vincent (1797) Nelson dubbed the detachment of the 69th, serving as Marines, his "Old Agamemnons." "The Ups and Downs" (of the late 69th)—the number can be read either way. "Wardour's Horse."