  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. (Depot, Clonmel.) (Record Office, Cork.) The Sphinx, superscribed "Egypt." "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. |
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