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

1857-58. Indian Mutiny.

*1857. Lucknow (1).

1857. Cawnpore.

*1879-80. Afghanistan (2).

*1882. Egypt (1).

*1885. Suakim (1).

1900. South Africa.

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Uniform.—1st Batt., Scarlet with Scarlet facings (1755 till 1881); Scarlet with Blue facings (present time). 2nd Batt., Scarlet with Yellow facings (1794-1821); Scarlet with Blue facings (since 1821).

Regimental Badge.—"The United Red and White Rose." Motto: "Aucto splendore resurgo" (from 1821). "A Bugle with Strings" is also worn on various appointments.