The regimental records of the British Army : $b a historical résumé chronologically arranged of titles, campaigns, honours, uniforms, facings, badges, nicknames, etc.Farmer, John S.
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The regimental records of the British Army : $b a historical résumé chronologically arranged of titles, campaigns, honours, uniforms, facings, badges, nicknames, etc.
Farmer, John S.
Great Britain. Army -- History; Great Britain. Army -- Organization; Great Britain. Army -- Registers
1761. Belle Isle.
1762. Portugal.
1776-81. America.
1793-95. Flanders.
1793. Famars.
*1793. Nieuport (1).
1793. Valenciennes.
*1794. Tournay (1).
1794. Nimeguen.
1795. Guildermalsen.
*1796. St. Lucia (1).
1797. St. Vincent.
1797. Port-au-Prince.
1797. Trinidad.
1799. Helder.
1799. Bergen.
1799. Egmont-op-Zee.
1809. Flushing.
1809. Burdelkund.
*1809-14. Peninsula (1 & 2).
*1809. Talavera (1).
*1811. Fuentes d'Onor (2).
1812. Badajos.
*1812. Salamanca (1).
1812. Mahratta War.
1814-15. Nepaul.
1814-15. Kalunga.
*1813. Vittoria (1).
*1813. Pyrenees (1).
1813. St. Sebastian.
1813. Bidassoa.
*1813. Nive (1).
*1813. Nivelle (1).
1814. Bayonne.
*1814. Toulouse (1).
*1814. Bladensburg (2).
1814. Washington.
1815. New Orleans.
1817-19. Pindarree War.
18--. Copal Droog.
1838-39. Canada.
*1846. Aliwal (1).
184-. Buddiwal.
*1846. Sobraon (1).
*1848-49. Punjaub (1).
*1849. Goojerat. (1)
1856-57. South Africa.
1857-58. Indian Mutiny.
*1857. Lucknow (1).
1857. Cawnpore.
*1879-80. Afghanistan (2).
*1882. Egypt (1).
*1885. Suakim (1).
1900. South Africa.
UNIFORM.--1st Batt., Scarlet with Scarlet facings (1755 till
1881); Scarlet with Blue facings (present time). 2nd Batt.,
Scarlet with Yellow facings (1794-1821); Scarlet with Blue
facings (since 1821).
REGIMENTAL BADGE.--"The United Red and White Rose." Motto:
"_Aucto splendore resurgo_" (from 1821). "A Bugle with Strings"
is also worn on various appointments.
NICKNAMES.--"The Brickdusts" (from the facings of the 53rd). "The
Old Five and Threepennies" (from its number, and the daily pay of
an ensign). "The Elegant Extracts" (dissensions amongst the staff
of the 85th were [_circa_ 1811] so frequent that the Duke of York
dispersed the lot, substituting officers from other corps). "The
Young Bucks" (in distinction to The 16th--"The Old Bucks").
NOTES.--The 1st 85th was the first Light Infantry Regiment in the
service.
BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_Historical Record of The 53rd, or Shropshire
Regiment of Foot._ 1755-1848. Illustrated. [London: Parker. 1849.]
_Historical Records of The 53rd (Shropshire) Regiment, now 1st
Batt. King's (Shropshire) Light Infantry._ 1755-1889. By Colonel
W. Rogerson. [Devonport: Swiss. 1890.]
The Duke of Cambridge's Own (Middlesex Regiment),
COMPRISING
=1st Batt.= (formerly) The 57th (West Middlesex) Regiment of Foot.
=2nd Batt.= ( " ) The 77th (East Middlesex) Regiment of Foot;
the 3rd and 4th Batts. are authorised; with Militia Batts.
=5th Batt.= The Royal Elthorne Militia.
=6th Batt.= The Royal East Middlesex Militia.
[Illustration: THE PLUME OF THE PRINCE OF WALES.]
[Illustration: THE HELMET BADGE.]
TITLES.
=1st Batt.=
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