1880-81. Transvaal.
1900. South Africa.
Uniform.—1st Batt., in 1793, Scarlet with Yellow facings; now (1900) Scarlet and Deep Green. 2nd Batt., in 1823, Scarlet with Buff facings; at present the same as 1st Batt.
Regimental and other Badges.—"The Harp and Crown," with the Motto, "Quis separabit" (the badge of the 88th from formation). "The Sphinx" for "Egypt" (1801; also an 88th distinction). "The Elephant" (without the howdah, but caparisoned: this with "Seringapatam" on the honours has descended to the Connaughts through its 2nd Batt. from the 94th of 1803-1818. See Notes).
Nicknames.—"The Devil's Own" (88th), "The Gawies" (94th).
Notes.—The 94th of 1803-18 was a Scots Brigade in the service of Holland from 1586-1793, save one interregnum of three years from 1688-91. In 1804 it was taken into the English service, earning much distinction in India and in the Peninsular campaigns, the "honours" of which were revived in the 94th of 1823.
Bibliography.—Historical Record of The 88th, or Connaught Rangers. 1793-1837. [London: Clowes. 1838.]