Note 30 — HISTORICAL RECORD
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The Warrant of the 1st July, 1751, issued by command of King George II., contained regulations for the Standards, Colours, Clothing, &c., of the regiments of Cavalry and Infantry, in order to ensure uniformity throughout the army. In this warrant it was directed, that in the centre of each colour the Number of the rank of the regiment should be painted or embroidered in gold Roman characters. In the colours of those regiments authorised to bear any Royal Devices, or Ancient Badges, the Rank of the regiment should be painted, or embroidered, towards the upper corner.
A Warrant was also issued by King George III., on the 19th December, 1768, containing regulations on the same subject.