HUNDRED AND THIRD FOOT.
The Regiment was raised in England for the purpose of taking possession of Bombay, part of the dowry of Catherine of Braganza, (Queen of King Charles II.); in compliment to her it received its facings.
It bears “The Royal Tiger” and “The Elephant,” and its Title in 1844, for its services in India from 1747 to 1792.
It was nicknamed “The Old Toughs” from its seeing much service in India.
The first Regiment numbered the 103rd was the 103rd “Volunteer Hunters” raised in 1760, and disbanded in 1763.
The second was the 103rd “King’s Irish” raised in 1781, and disbanded in 1783.
The third was raised in 1794, and disbanded in 1795.