THIRTY-THIRD FOOT.

THIRTY-THIRD FOOT.

The Regiment was raised at Halifax, Yorkshire, by some accounts; others say in the mid=land counties and in Kent.

It bears “The Crest of the late Duke of Wellington” with the motto “Virtutis fortuna comes”; and received its Title in 1853 with this badge in memory of its being the first Regiment commanded by Field-Marshal the Duke of Wellington.

Its facings are described as being “lined with white” on its formation.

It was nicknamed “The Havercake Lads” from its recruiting sergeants always preceding the party with an oatcake on their swords.

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