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Holy Boys

The motto ' Firm ' was also adopted after the Battle of Almanza and the date of the battle, the 25th April, became the regimental day.

The nickname ' Holy Boys ' was given to the Regiment when Spanish soldiers mistook the figure of Britannia on the soldiers' badges for the Virgin Mary. There are many versions on the badge.

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bullet point The Changing Name of The Regimet
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