Tangier, 1680; Namur, 1695; Gibraltar, 1704-5; Oudenarde; Malplaquet; Dettingen; Lincelles; Talavera; Barrosa; Fuentes d’Onor; Nive; Peninsula; Waterloo; Alma; Inkerman; Sevastopol; Egypt, 1882; Tel-el-Kebir; Suakin, 1885; South Africa, 1899-1902; Modder River.
The Lieutenant-Colonel’s or the King’s colour of the second battalion consists of a crimson silk banner bearing in the upper corner next to the staff a small Union Jack, whilst in the centre of the crimson field is a star of eight rays and, below it, the Sphinx of Egypt. Battle honours also appear.
The Major’s colour, which serves as that of the King’s for the third battalion, is like the above, but from the bottom right-hand corner of the small Jack issues a pile-wavy or.
In addition to the foregoing, there are three regimental colours, one for each of the three battalions. These flags bear the device of the Union Jack, full size, upon the four red centre limbs of which figure the Royal Crown, certain battle distinctions, the Sphinx of Egypt, and a special badge.
The special badges vary as set out for the Grenadier Guards. They are as follows:—
1st Company.—A white lion on a green mount, surmounted by an imperial crown. (Fig. 20).
2nd Company.—The Prince of Wales’ feathers in silver, with gold quills, encircled by the coronet of Edward the Black Prince.
3rd Company.—A white tiger, having flames of fire emitted from the mouth and ears, on a green mount.
4th Company.—Crossed swords, with points upwards, in silver. The hilt and pommel are in gold.
5th Company.—The St. George and Dragon.