1887, 1892-4. West Africa.
1900. South Africa.
&c., &c., &c.
Uniform.—Scarlet with Yellow facings (1664); Red Waterman's Frocks with bright Yellow facings (1702); the 1740-48 contingents wore the usual Red Waterman's frock with different facings and cloth caps for each regiment:—1st Regiment, Yellow; 2nd, Green; 3rd, Yellow; 4th, White; 5th, Yellow; 6th, Green; 7th, White; 8th, Yellow; 9th, Buff; 10th, Yellow. From 1755 to 1802 a Scarlet Uniform with White facings was worn, the facings being changed to Blue in 1802. At the present time the Royal Marine Artillery wear Blue with Scarlet facings, and the Royal Marine Light Infantry Scarlet with Blue facings.
Regimental and other Badges.—"The Globe" with the Motto, "Per Mare, per Terram." "The Crown—the Anchor and Laurel"—Her Majesty's Cypher, with the word "Gibraltar" (the latter for services at the various sieges).
Nicknames.—"The Little Grenadiers" (at Belle Isle the Corps wore the old-fashioned Grenadier caps of the earlier maritime regiments). "The Jollies." "The Globe Rangers." "Neptune's Bodyguard." "The Admiral's Regiment."
Notes.—The Royal Marines rank next to The Berkshire Regiment.
Bibliography.—Historical Records of The Royal Marines. Compiled and edited by Major L. Edye, R.M.L.I., Barrister-at-Law. Vol. I. 1664-1701. [London: Harrison. 1893.]
Historical Review of the Royal Marine Corps. By Captain Gillespie. [London: 1803.]
Historical Record of the Royal Marine Forces. By Colonel Nichols. [London: 1845.]