*1882. Egypt (1 & 2).
1900. South Africa.
Uniform.—Scarlet with White facings (before territorialisation the facings of the 1st and 2nd Batts. were Green and Yellow respectively).
Regimental and other Badges.—"The Sphinx" for Egypt (1801) by descent from the 96th Regiment of 1798-1818. Also (since 1881) The Arms of the City of Manchester.
Nickname.—"The Bloodsuckers" (of the 63rd).
Bibliography.—The History of the late 63rd (West Suffolk) Regiment. By Major James Slack, late 63rd Regiment. [London: Army and Navy Co-operative Society. 1884.]