iain mchenry Posted 26 March , 2003 Share Posted 26 March , 2003 Fellow Forumites, Greetings from the cold wastes of Kosovo. Yesterday a friend came up to me, knowing of my Mil history interest, and asked me, which foot guards regt is known as the Lily-whites and why? I was nearly sure that it was the Coldstreams but not sure as to the reason why. Could any forum members help me on this quest. A crate of beer is at stake for my friend here if he gets the info!! and I will be the glad recipient of a couple of cans!! Does this nickname stem from WW1 or further past in the Regiments history? Many thanks Iain McHenry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arthur Posted 26 March , 2003 Share Posted 26 March , 2003 It is the Coldstream Gds. They were nicknamed after the colour of their facings. Arthur Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry_Reeves Posted 26 March , 2003 Share Posted 26 March , 2003 Coldstreams, East Lancashire Regiment, also because of the colour of their facings and, a bit further back, the 13th Light Dragoons. Terry Reeves Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roger Posted 26 March , 2003 Share Posted 26 March , 2003 Iain Have a look at this link http://www.napoleonseries.org/reference/mi...on/nickname.cfm Plenty of potential for some good natured banter there. Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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