1884. Tamai.
*1895. Chitral.
*1897-98. Tirah.
1900. South Africa.
Uniform.—Red, with deep Yellow facings, and the Gordon tartan bearing a yellow distinguishing stripe (the Marquis of Huntly, who raised the late 92nd, 2nd Batt., became the fifth Duke of Gordon). The hackle is white.
Regimental Badges, &c.—"The Sphinx" (for Egypt), and "The Royal Tiger" (for India). In the device on buttons and waist-plate these are shown in the upper and lower divisions of the St. Andrew Cross, with "Egypt" and "India" underneath, respectively; also within a scroll, inscribed "Gordon Highlanders," on the centre of the cross, and resting on a thistle wreath, is worn the crest (a stag's head issuing from the ducal coronet) of the Marquis of Huntly.
Nickname.—"The Gay Gordons."
Notes, &c.—Both regiments were raised in Scotland, the 75th specially for service in India at the instance and cost of the late Honourable East India Company, receiving on its return "The Royal Tiger" in recognition of nineteen years of eventful and arduous service. Fifty years later it again fought in India through the Mutiny. During this period the 2nd Batt., as the late 92nd, was distinguishing itself in Holland, in Egypt (with special distinction at Mandora), and particularly in the Peninsula Campaigns of 1809-14, no less than seven "honours" falling to its share. Fresh laurels were won at Quatre Bras in company with the Black Watch and the Royal Scots. Of its later exploits only the barest mention can be made—of its services in the Indian Mutiny, in Afghanistan (1878-80), including Kabul and the march to Kandahar and the rest—the emblazonments on the "Colours" tell a sufficiently emphatic story.
Bibliography.—Historical Record of the 92nd Regiment (Gordon Highlanders). 1794-1850. Illustrated. [London: Parker. 1851.]