[35] In the account of this battle, published by the rebels, it is stated that four companies of the regiment were present.
[36] Tradition affirms that the Sixth formerly bore the Motto of "Vi et ARMIS," and on no occasion did the regiment more vigorously support its claim to bear it than at the Heights of Echalar. A pack, bearing that Motto under the Antelope, was preserved by the regiment so late as the year 1825.
[37] Now Major-General Sir John Gardiner, K.C.B., Deputy Adjutant-General of the Forces.
[38] The Sixth foot, previous to their being styled "Royal," bore on their colours and appointments many "Royal" marks of favour, viz. "The Rose and Crown"—"The King's Crest"—"Nec aspera terrent"—"The Antelope within the Garter," and motto "Honi soit qui mal y pense." See [page 68].
[39] On the 15th of June, 1837, authority was given for the badge of the "Antelope" being resumed on the coats of the drummers of the Sixth or Royal First Warwickshire Regiment.
SUCCESSION OF COLONELS
OF THE
SIXTH REGIMENT OF FOOT.