The King's Abyssinian Regiment

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The King's Abyssinian Regiment
Bataille d'Ondurman 2.jpg
The King's Abyssinian Regiment soldiers in the Mahdist War
Active1869 - 1889
CountryGreat Britain
BranchArmy
TypeInfantry
Size1,000
Garrison/HQEdinburgh
Nickname(s)"The Kingsmen", "The Regiment", "Abyssinian Regiment", "Britain's Old Guards" or "British Janissaries"
Motto(s)Without fear, we prevail
ColorsRed
MarchThe March to Magdala
EngagementsBritish Expedition to Abyssinia

Third Ashanti War

Urabi' Revolt

Mahdist War

Commanders
Ceremonial chiefWilliam V
Notable
commanders