This, the only Regular Infantry in the Army entitled to the word
"Loyal" as part of their proud title, was raised in 1740 in Scotland,
and was with Sir John Cope at Falkirk, and helped to defend Edinburgh
Castle against the rebels in 1745. It afterwards went to America, was
at the capture of Quebec, the capture of Martinique, and many other
famous actions. The 2nd Battalion has added its quota to the splendid
record standing to the credit of the Regiment, its work during the
Indian Mutiny being specially brilliant.
The 1st Battalion (47th Foot) was nicknamed "The Cauliflowers," from
their facings, and "The Lancashire Lads." It was known at Quebec as
"Wolfe's Own," and wears a black line in the lace as an expression of
sorrow for his death.
The 2nd Battalion (81st Foot) possessed a highly-prized title in that
of the "Loyal Lincoln Volunteers."
[Illustration]
(_Depot_, Northampton.)
(_Record Office_, Warley.)
The Castle and Key, superscribed "Gibraltar, 1779-83."
The Sphinx, superscribed "Egypt."
"Louisburg," "Quebec, 1759," "Martinique, 1762," "Havannah,"
"Martinique, 1794," "Maida," "Douro," "Talavera," "Albuhera,"
"Badajoz," "Salamanca," "Vittoria," "Pyrenees," "Nivelle,"
"Orthes," "Toulouse," "Peninsula," "New Zealand," "Sevastopol,"
"South Africa, 1879," "Tirah," "Modder River," "South Africa,
1899-1902."
_Uniform_, Scarlet.
_Facings_, White.
_Head-dress_, Helmet.
_Cap_, Blue.
_Regimental March_, "The Northamptonshire."
Allied Regiment: 15th (North Auckland) Regiment of New Zealand.