REGIMENTAL BADGE.--"The Sphinx" for "Egypt," 1801. [The unique distinction of wearing the Regimental number both in front and at the back of the cap was bestowed on the old 28th for distinguished conduct at Alexandria (1801), having been then engaged with the enemy front and rear. "The Sphinx" is now so worn.] NICKNAMES.--"The Old Braggs" (from its Colonel's name, 1734-51). Also "The Slashers" (the current stories to account for this sobriquet are mythical). "The Whitewashes" (of the 61st). "The Right-abouts." NOTES.--At Almanza the old 28th was all but cut to pieces: at Waterloo it captured a flag of the 25th French Infantry. The old 61st was formerly the 2nd Batt. of The 3rd Buffs, and so retained its Buff facings. BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_Narrative of The Campaigns of The 28th Regiment._ From 1862. By Lieutenant-Colonel Charles Cadell. [London: Whittaker. 1835.] _Historical Records of The 28th, North Gloucestershire Regiment._ 1692-1882. By Lieutenant-Colonel F. Brodigan. [London: Blackfriars Publishing Co. 1884.] _Historical Record of The 61st or South Gloucestershire Regiment._ 1758-1844. [London: Parker. 1844.] The Worcestershire Regiment, COMPRISING =1st Batt.= (formerly) The 29th (Worcestershire) Regiment of Foot. =2nd Batt.= ( " ) The 36th (Herefordshire) Regiment of Foot; the 3rd and 4th Batts. are authorised; with Militia Batts. =5th Batt.= The 1st Worcestershire Militia. =6th Batt.= The 2nd Worcestershire Militia. [Illustration: THE UNITED RED AND WHITE ROSE.] [Illustration: FIRM.] TITLES. =1st Batt.= 1694-1751. Colonel Thomas Farington's (or successive Colonels' names) Regiment of Foot. 1751-82. The 29th Regiment of Foot. 1782-1881. The 29th (Worcestershire) Regiment of Foot. =2nd Batt.= 1701-51. Colonel Viscount Charlemont's (or successive Colonels' names) Regiment of Foot. 1751-82. The 36th Regiment of Foot. 1782-1881. The 36th (Herefordshire) Regiment of Foot. 1881 (from). The Worcestershire Regiment. PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c. * "Honours" on the Colours, the figures showing the Battalion concerned.