Raised in 1688. It took part in the earlier portion of Marlborough's
campaigns and then proceeded to Spain, where it fought at the battle of
Almanza with desperate courage against overwhelming numbers. It also
took part in the conquest of Canada. In 1804 it proceeded to India,
where, during a period of 18 years, it took a distinguished part in
building up our mighty Indian Empire. Its services were specially
acknowledged by the grant of the badge of the "Royal Tiger" with the
word "Hindoostan," as a lasting testimony of the exemplary conduct of
all ranks during its service in India from 1804 to 1823. In 1838 it was
with the army which forced its way through Scinde capturing Hyderabad
and Kurrachee.
Nicknames: "Lily Whites," from their facings; also "Bengal Tigers,"
from its badge, a Royal Tiger.
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(_Depot_, Clonmel.)
(_Record Office_, Cork.)
The Sphinx, superscribed "Egypt."
The Dragon, superscribed "China."
"Namur, 1695," "Blenheim," "Ramillies," "Oudenarde," "Malplaquet,"
"Pegu," "Sevastopol," "New Zealand," "Afghanistan, 1879-80,"
"Tel-el-Kebir," "Egypt, 1882," "Nile, 1884-85," "South Africa,
1900-02."
Motto: _Virtutis Namurcensis Præmium_ (The Reward of Valour at
Namur).
_Uniform_, Scarlet.
_Facings_, Blue.
_Head-dress_, Helmet.
_Cap_, Blue with scarlet band.
_Regimental March_, "Garry Owen."
Allied Regiment, 7th (Wellington West Coast) Regiment of New
Zealand.