The regimental records of the British Army . ation the change was made). Motto, Veterl frondescit honore. In 1686the regiment bore The Red Cross of St. George, bordered with white on agreen ground. Nicknames, &c.— The Bufif Howards (1737-49—from its Colonels name). TheNutcrackers, and The Resurrectionists (at Albuera it is said to have showndespatch in cracking the heads, and to have rallied after dispersal at the hands ofthe Polish Lancers), The Old Buffs (to distinguish it from the 31st, theYoung Buffs). Notes.—The Regiment of Buffs possesses the privilege of marching unhinderedthrough the C

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The regimental records of the British Army . ation the change was made). Motto, Veterl frondescit honore. In 1686the regiment bore The Red Cross of St. George, bordered with white on agreen ground. Nicknames, &c.— The Bufif Howards (1737-49—from its Colonels name). TheNutcrackers, and The Resurrectionists (at Albuera it is said to have showndespatch in cracking the heads, and to have rallied after dispersal at the hands ofthe Polish Lancers), The Old Buffs (to distinguish it from the 31st, theYoung Buffs). Notes.—The Regiment of Buffs possesses the privilege of marching unhinderedthrough the City of London with drums beating—a relic of Elizabethan days. AtPunniar it captured eleven guns and a standard. Bibliography.—Historical Record of the yd Regiment of Foot, or The 1838. Illustrated with plates. [London: Longman. 1839.] G 2 84 ^be Ikinoe ®wn (IRo^al Olancaetcr IRcGimcnt), COMPRISING ist & 2nd BattS. (formerly) The 4th (The Kings Own Royal); with3rd & 4th BattS. The ist Royal Lancashire

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