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

1881. Transvaal.

*1897-98. Tirah.

1900. South Africa.

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Uniform.—1st Batt., Red (afterwards Scarlet) with Buff facings (from 1741 to 1881). 2nd Batt., Scarlet with White (or Buff) facings (1755-1767); Scarlet with Black facings (1767-1881). The facings for both battalions are now White.

Regimental and other Badges.—"The Castle and Key," with the motto, "Montis Insignia Calpe" (for the defence of Gibraltar by the 58th). Also "The Sphinx," for "Egypt" (1801—also an honour of the 58th).

Nicknames.—"The Black Cuffs" (from the facings of the 58th in 1767). Also "The Steel Backs."

Notes.—It was declared of The 48th that they saved the day at Talavera by their "advance, position, and steadiness"—hence "Talavera" on the helmet and waist-plates.

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