1860. China.
*1860. Pekin (2).
1878-80. South Africa (2).
1900. South Africa.
Uniform.—Scarlet with Buff facings (1st Batt. from 1758-1881), and Scarlet with Yellow facings (2nd Batt. from 1824-1881). Now Scarlet with White facings for both batts.
Regimental and other Badges.—"The Duke of Edinburgh's Coronet and Cypher" (this in combination with a Maltese Cross, adopted by the 62nd in 1806, and the Regulation Star and Wreath).
Nickname.—"The Springers" (tradition says that the 62nd was so called from its employment as a light battalion during the American War in 1777).
Notes.—For its defence, in 1760, against the French, of the Castle of Carrickfergus it at one time wore a "splash" on the buttons. After the ammunition was expended bricks and stones were thrown, and, so the story runs, their buttons were used as bullets. The 99th were raised in Lanarkshire—hence its former county title.
Bibliography.—"The Springers." The 62nd Regiment. By H. M. C. [Dublin: Carson. 1891.]