Regimental Badge.—"The White Rose" (of York). The Motto, "Cede Nullis" ("Yield to None"—brought by the late 105th. It appears first in the Indian Army List for 1841). On most of the appointments "A French Horn" appears in combination with "The White Rose."
Nickname.—"The Kolis" (from the title received in 1821—K[ing's] O[wn] L[ight] I[nfantry]).
Bibliography.—A Record of the Services of The 51st (2nd West York) The King's Own Light Infantry Regiment. By W. Wheater. [London: Longmans. 1870.]
The King's (Shropshire Light Infantry),
COMPRISING
1st Batt. (formerly) The 53rd (Shropshire) Regiment of Foot.
2nd Batt. ( " ) The 85th (Bucks Volunteers) (King's Light Infantry) Regiment; with Militia Battalions.
3rd Batt. The Shropshire Militia.