Raised in 1701. At Quebec, in 1759, in combat with the Grenadiers of
the famous French regiment of Royal Rousillon, it won the tall white
feather which was a distinguishing mark of the 35th until 1810. It is
now commemorated in the Regimental Badge. It took part in the capture
of Malta, where after the successful assault on Fort Ricasoli, the
last post held by the French garrison, the King's Colour of the 35th
was the first flag hoisted over the old stronghold of the Knights,
destined thenceforward as an outpost of the British Empire. The 1st
Battalion (35th Foot) was named "The Orange Lilies," from the colour
of its facings, which it received as a mark of special favour from
King William III. in 1701. It was called on its formation at Belfast
"The Belfast Regiment," and afterwards "The Prince of Orange's Own
Regiment," but its orange facings were relinquished and changed to blue
in 1832, on the corps proceeding to Ireland. The 2nd Battalion (107th
Foot) was raised in 1760 as the Queen's Own Royal British Volunteers.
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(_Depot_, Winchester.)
(_Record Office_, Exeter.)