1900. South Africa.
Uniform.—1st Batt., Scarlet with Buff facings when raised, but the facings frequently changed—Blue, French Grey, White, and Blue; they are now (1900) Blue. 2nd Batt., when raised in 1661, the Sea-Green facings to the Scarlet uniform were adopted in compliment to Catherine of Braganza (Queen of Charles II.), Bombay being part of her dowry, and sea-green her favourite colour. The uniform and facings are now Scarlet and Blue.
Regimental and other Badges.—"The Royal Tiger" (for Nundy-Droog in 1791), "The Elephant" (for Mysore), also (since 1881) "The Arms of the City of Dublin." Motto, "Spectamur agendo" (this for services under Lord Clive).
Nicknames.—"The Lambs" (of the 102nd Foot), "The Old Toughs" (for long and arduous service of the 103rd in India).
The Rifle Brigade (Prince Consort's Own),
COMPRISING
4 Batts., with Militia Battalions.