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

*1850-53. South Africa (1).

1857-58. Indian Mutiny.

*1857. Delhi (2).

*1864-66. New Zealand (1).

1900. South Africa.

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Uniform.—1st Batt., Scarlet with White facings (from formation). 2nd Batt., Scarlet with Buff facings (till territorialised in 1881, when it came into line with all non-"Royal" regiments, and the facings were changed to White).

Regimental and other Badges.—"The United Red and White Rose" (in Army List). A special badge on various appointments consists of a combination of "A Bugle with Strings," a "Laurel Wreath," and "A Crown" (see Button).

Nickname.—"The Light Bobs" (of the late 43rd).

Notes.—It will be noticed that the two regiments now linked as The Oxfordshire Light Infantry have frequently fought side by side with distinction.