The first battalion of this regiment is of Canadian origin, whilst the 2nd battalion was raised in India. At a time when such valuable assistance has been proffered to the Empire by the Colonies, it is pleasant to recall that the Royal Canadians were the very first unit ever to come to the assistance of the Motherland; this it did during the Indian Mutiny. A King’s colour of the 2nd battalion is exhibited in the Royal United Service Museum. “It forms one of a pair which was presented to the regiment at Aden on the 23rd January, 1866, by Mrs. Raines, wife of General Raines, C.B., who commanded the garrison. They were the first colours presented to the regiment as a British regiment, it having been before that time the Third Bombay European Regiment. The colours were used until 2nd April, 1906, when they were replaced by a new pair at Mauritius, the presentation being made by the Governor of the Island.”[20] =The Royal Munster Fusiliers.=—Facings, blue. R.C.—A Shamrock. The Royal Tiger. (These two devices are placed in the two lower corners of the colours.) The honorary distinctions are: Plassey; Condore; Masulipatam; Badara; Buxar; Rohilcund, 1774 and 1794; Carnatic; Sholinghur; Guzerat; Deig; Bhurtpore; Affghanistan, 1839; Ghuznee, 1839; Ferozeshah; Sobraon; Punjaub; Chillianwallah; Goojerat; Pegu; Delhi, 1857; Lucknow; Burma, 1885–87; South Africa, 1899–1902. =The Royal Dublin Fusiliers.=—Facings, blue. R.C.—The Royal Tiger, superscribed “Plassey” and “Buxar,” with the motto, “Spectamur agendo” (We are judged by our deeds). The Elephant, superscribed “Carnatic” and “Mysore.” The tiger figures in the right-hand lower corner; the elephant in the left-hand lower corner. The battle honours are: Arcot; Condore; Wandiwash; Sholinghur; Nundy Droog; Amboyna; Ternate; Banda; Pondicherry; Maheidpoor; Guzerat; Seringapatam; Kirkee; Beni Boo Alli; Aden; Punjaub; Mooltan; Goojerat; Ava; Pegu; Lucknow; South Africa 1899–1902; Relief of Ladysmith. =The Rifle Brigade (the Prince Consort’s Own).=—Rifle regiments do not possess colours. =The London Regiment.=— _1st (City of London) Batt. The London Regt. (Royal Fusiliers)._ Facings, blue. R.C.—The arms of the City of London. In each of the four corners the united Red and White Rose, ensigned with the imperial crown, within the garter, B.H.[21]—South Africa, 1900–02. _2nd (City of London) Batt. The London Regt. (Royal Fusiliers)._ Facings, R.C. and B.H., as for 1st batt. _3rd (City of London) Batt. The London Regt. (Royal Fusiliers)._ Facings, R.C. and B.H., as for 1st batt. _4th (City of London) Batt. The London Regt. (Royal Fusiliers)._ Facings and R.C. as for 1st batt. B.H., South Africa, 1900. _5th (City of London) Batt. The London Regt. (London Rifle Brigade)._ [A rifle battalion.] _6th (City of London) Batt. The London Regt. Rifles._ [A rifle battalion.] _7th (City of London) Batt. The London Regt._