Raised in 1688. It won lasting fame on the historic field of Minden. So heavy were its losses on that day that Prince Ferdinand directed the regiment to be excused from further duty. This they declined to accept, and a General Order records that "Kingsley's Regiment, at its own request, will resume its portion of duty in the line." In addition to the battle honour a laurel wreath was ordered to be worn on the colours and appointments. These glorious memories are recalled by the regimental custom of wearing "Minden Roses" in the caps on each 1st August. Its bravery throughout the Peninsular War was conspicuous, and the Duke of Wellington, when presenting it with Colours in 1838, said: "I declare that of the many distinguished regiments of the British Army, which I have had the honour to command, this, the best and most distinguished, is entitled to all the eulogiums I may have bestowed upon it." Nicknames: The "Two Tens" from its number, also "The Minden Boys," and "Kingsley's Stand." [Illustration] (_Depot_, Ayr.) (_Record Office_, Hamilton.) "Blenheim," "Ramillies," "Oudenarde," "Malplaquet," "Dettingen," "Martinique, 1794," "Bladensburg," "Alma," "Inkerman," "Sevastopol," "South Africa, 1879," "Burma, 1885-87," "Tirah," "Relief of Ladysmith," "South Africa, 1899-1902." Motto: _Nemo me impune lacessit_ (No one provokes me with impunity). _Uniform_, Scarlet. _Facings_, Blue. _Trews_, of Sutherland tartan. _Head-dress_, Sealskin cap with white plume on right side. _Cap_, Glengarry, with scarlet, white and green diced border. _Regimental March_, "British Grenadiers." THE ROYAL SCOTS FUSILIERS Raised in 1678. It was one of the brave battalions which steadily marched to the attack on the village of Blenheim until the palisades were reached, without firing a shot in reply to the tempest of shot which greeted them. At Ramillies, at Oudenarde, on the red field of Malplaquet, the most fiercely fought of Marlborough's victories, and in numerous minor engagements, its conduct was ever conspicuous. Under the brave "Sheriff" Agnew,--the Sir Andrew Agnew whose name is familiar to readers of Scott,--it fought at Dettingen. The regiment delivered a volley, and charged the cavalry with the bayonet, nearly annihilating a French corps. King George II. witnessed the movement and its result, and praised all ranks for their great gallantry. The regiment has fought in all parts of the world since, and with equal distinction. Nicknamed: "Earl of Mar's Grey Breeks," from the colour of the men's breeches at the time the regiment was raised (1678). [Illustration] (_Depot_, Chester.) (_Record Office_, Shrewsbury.) "Louisburg," "Martinique, 1762," "Havannah," "Meeanee," "Hyderabad," "Scinde," "South Africa, 1900-02." _Uniform_, Scarlet. _Facings_, Buff. _Head-dress_, Helmet. _Cap_, Blue. _Regimental March_, "Wha wadna' fecht for Charlie." THE CHESHIRE REGIMENT