The King's Abyssinian Regiment
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The King's Abyssinian Regiment | |
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Active | 1869 - 1889 |
Country | Great Britain |
Branch | Army |
Type | Infantry |
Size | 1,000 |
Garrison/HQ | Edinburgh |
Nickname(s) | "The Kingsmen", "The Regiment", "Abyssinian Regiment", "Britain's Old Guards" or "British Janissaries" |
Motto(s) | Without fear, we prevail |
Colors | Red |
March | The March to Magdala |
Engagements | British Expedition to Abyssinia |
Commanders | |
Ceremonial chief | William V |
Notable commanders |