Regulations for the Colours, Clothing, etc., of the Marching Regiments of Foot, and for the uniform Clothing of the Cavalry, their Standards, Guidons, Banners, etc.
Our Will and Pleasure is, That the following Regulations for the Colours, Clothing, etc. of Our Marching Regiments of Foot, and for the uniform Clothing of Our Cavalry, their Standards, Guidons, Banners, etc.,be duly observed and put in execution, at such times as the particulars are, or shall be, furnished, viz., Regulation for the Colours, Clothing, etc., of the Marching Regiments of Foot.
No Colonel to put his Arms, Crest, Device, or Livery, on any part of the Appointments of the Regiment under his Command.
No part of the Clothing, or Ornaments of the Regiments to be altered after the following Regulations are put in execution but by Us, or Our Captain General's permission.
Colours.
The King's, or first Colour of every Regiment, is to be the Great Union throughout.
The second Colour, to be the colour of the Facing of the Regiment with the Union in the upper Canton; except those Regiments which are faced with Red or White, whose Second Colour is to be the Red Cross of St. George in a White Field, and the Union in the Upper Canton.
In the Centre of each Colour is to be painted, or embroidered, in Gold Roman Characters, the Number of the Rank of the Regiment, within the Wreath of Roses and Thistles, on the same Stalk; except those Regiments which are allowed to wear any Royal Devices, or ancient Badges, on whose Colours the Rank of the Regiment is to be painted towards the upper Corner.
The size of the Colours, and the length of the Pike, to be the same as those of the Royal Regiments of Foot Guards. The Cords and Tassels of all Colours to be crimson and gold mixed.
Drummers'
Clothing.
The Drummers of all the Royal Regiments are allowed to wear the Royal Livery, viz., Red. lined, faced, and lapelled on the breast with blue, and laced with Royal lace: The Drummers of all the other Regiments are to be clothed with the Colour of the Facing of their Regiments, lined, faced, and lapelled on the Breast with Red, and laced in such manner as the Colonel shall think fit for distinction sake, the Lace, however, being of the Colours of that on the Soldiers' coats.
Grenadiers' Caps.
The front of the Grenadiers' Caps to be the same Colour as the facing of the Regiment, with the King's Cypher embroidered, and Crown over it; the little Flap to be Red, with the White Horse and Motto over it, "Nec aspera terrent"; the back part of the Cap to be Red; the turn-up to be the Colour of the Front; with the Number of the Regiment in the middle part behind. - The Royal Regiments, and the Six Old Corps, differ from the fore-going Rule as specified hereafter.
Drums.
The Front or forepart of the Drums to be painted with the Colour of the facing of the Regiment, with the King's Cypher and Crown, and the Number of the Regiment under it.
Bells of Arms.
The Bell of Arms to be painted in the same manner.
Camp Colours.
The Camp Colours to be Square, and of the Colour of the facing of the Regiment, with the Number of the Regiment upon them.
Devices and Badges of the Royal Regiments, and of the Six Old Corps.
1st Regiment, or
The Royal Regiment - In the Centre of their Colours, the King's Cypher, within the Circle of
St. Andrew and Crown over it. - In the three corners of the Second Colour, the Thistle and Crown. - The Distinction of the Colours of the Second battalion is a flaming Ray of Gold descending from the upper corner of each Colour towards the centre.
On the Grenadier Caps, the same Device, as in the centre of the Colours; White Horse and the King's Motto over it, on the little Flap.
The Drums and Bells of Arms to have the same Device painted on them, with the Number or Rank of the Regiment under it.
2nd Regiment, or
The Queen's Royal Regiment. - In the centre of each Colour the Queen's Cypher on a Red Ground, within the Garter, and Crown over it. - In the three corners of the Second Colour, the Lamb, being the ancient Badge of the Regiment.
On the Grenadier Caps, the Queen's Cypher and Crown, as in the Colours; White Horse and motto "Nec asperra terrent" on the Flap.
The Drums and Bells of Arms to have the Queen's Cypher painted on them in the same manner, and the Rank of the Regiment underneath.
3rd Regiment, or
The Buffs. In the centre of their Colours, the Dragon, being the ancient Badge, and the Rose and Crown in the Three corners of their Second Colour.
On the Grenadier Caps the Dragon; White Horse and King's Motto on the Flap.
The same Badge of the Dragon to be painted on their Drums and Bells of Arms, with the Rank of the Regiment underneath.
4th Regiment, or
The King's Own Royal Regiment. In the centre of their Colours the King's Cypher on a Red ground within the Garter, and Crown over it; In the three corners of their Second Colour the Lion of England, being their ancient Badge.
On the Grenadier Caps the King's Cypher, as on the Colours, and Crown over it; White Horse and Motto on the Flap.
The Drums and Bells of Arms to have the King's Cypher painted on them, in the same manner, and the Rank of the Regiment underneath.
5th Regiment
In the centre of their Colours, St. George Killing the Dragon being their ancient Badge and in the three Corners of their Second Colour the Rose and Crown.
On the Grenadier Caps, St. George Killing the Dragon; the White Horse and Motto "Nec aspera terrent" over it on the flap.
The same Badge of St. George and the Dragon to be painted on their Drums, and Bells of Arms, with the Rank of the Regiment underneath.
6th Regiment
In the centre of their Colours, the Antelope, being their ancient Badge, and in the three corners of their Second Colour, the Rose and Crown.
On the Grenadier Caps the Antelope, as in the Colours, White Horse and Motto on the Flap.
The same Badge of the Antelope to be painted on their Drums and Bells of Arms, with the Rank of the Regiment underneath.
7th Regiment, or
The Royal Fusiliers. - In the centre of their Colours the Rose within the Garter, and Crown over it; the White Horse in the corners of the Second Colour.
On the Grenadier Caps, the Rose withing the Garter, and Crown, as in the Colours; White Horse and Motto over it "Nec aspera terrent" on the Flap.
The same Device of the Rose within the Garter and Crown on their Drums and Bells of Arms, Rank of the Regiment underneath.
8th Regiment, or
The King's Regiment. In the centre of their Colours the White Horse on a Red ground, within the Garter and Crown over it; In the three Corners of the Second Colour, the King's Cypher and Crown.
On the Grenadier Caps, the White Horse as on the Colours - the White Horse and Motto "Nec aspera terrent" on the Flap.
The Same Device of the White Horse within the Garter, on the Drums and Bells of Arms; Rank of the Regiment underneath.
18th Regiment, or
The Royal Irish. In the centre of their Colours, the Harp on a Blue field, and the Crown over it, and in the three Corners of their Second Colour, the Lion of Nassau, King William the Third's Arms.
On the Grenadier Caps the Harp and Crown as on the Colours, White Horse and Motto on the Flap.
The Harp and Crown to be painted in the same manner, on the Drums and Bells of Arms, with the Rank of the Regiment underneath.
21st Regiment, or
The Royal North British Fusiliers. In the centre of their Colours, the Thistle withing the Circle of St. Andrew, and Crown over it, and in the three corners of the Second Colour, the King's Cypher and Crown.
On the Grenadier Caps the Thistle, as on the Colours; White Horse and Motto over it "Nec aspera terrent" on the Flap.
On the Drums and Bells of Arms, the Thistle and Crown to be painted, as on the Colours, Rank of the Regiment underneath.
23rd Regiment, or
The Royal Welch Fusiliers. In the centre of their Colours, the Device of the Prince of Wales, viz., three Feathers issuing out of the Prince's Coronet; In the three Corners of the Second Colour, the Badges of Edward the Black Prince, viz., Rising Sun, Red Dragon, and the three Feathers in the Coronet, Motto "Ich Dien."
On the Grenadier Caps the Feathers as in the Colours, White Horse and Motto "Nec aspera terrent" on the Flap.
The same Badge of the Three Feathers and Motto "Ich Dien" on the Drums and Bells of Arms; Rank of the Regiment underneath.
27th Regiment, or
The Inniskilling Regiment. - Allowed to wear in the centre of their Colours a Castle with three Turrets, St. George's Colours flying in a Blue Field, and the Name Inniskilling over it.
On the Grenadier Caps, the Castle and Name, as on the Colours; White Horse and King's Motto on the Flap.
The same Badge of the Castle and Name on the Drums and Bells of Arms, Rank of the Regiment underneath.
41st Regiment, or
The Invalids. In the centre of their Colours, the Rose and Thistle, on a Red ground, within the Garter, and Crown over it; In the three Corners of the Second Colour, the King's Cypher and Crown.
On the Grenadier Caps, Drums and Bells of Arms the same Device of the Rose and Thistle conjoined, within the Garter and Crown, as on the Colours.
Highland Regiment
The Grenadier of the Highland Regiment are allowed to wear Bearskin-Fur Caps, with the King's Cypher and Crown over it, on a Red ground in the Turn-up, or Flap.
General View of the Facings of the Several Marching Regiments of Foot.
COLOUR OF THE FACINGS.
RANK AND TITLE REGIMENTS.
DISTINCTOIN IN THE SAME COLOUR.
NAMES OF THE PRE- SENT COLONELS.
Blue
1st or the Royal Regiment 4th or the King's Own Regt. 7th or the Royal Fusiliers 8th or the King's Regiment 18th or the Royal Irish 21st or the Royal North