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| Formed: |
1689 |
| Motto 1: |
In veritate religionis confido - I trust in
the truth of my belief. |
| Motto 2: |
Nisi dominus frustra - In vain without the
Lord. |
| Badge: |
A Saltire behind Edinburgh Castle surrounded
by Thistles and the Mottoes |
| Tartan: |
Royal Stewart Tartan, Leslie Tartan. |
| Clan Affiliation: |
Leslie, Melville |
| Regimental Music: |
Pipes and Drums |
| Tunes: |
March (quick time) - Blue Bonnets over the
Borders |
|
March (slow time) - The Borderers |
|
Charge - The Sanding on the Braes o' Mar |
| Engagements: |
Total 123 Battle Honours |
|
Before 1914 - 9 Battle Honours |
|
World War I - 67 Battle Honours |
|
World War II - 43 Battle Honours |
|
After 1944 - 4 Battle Honours |
| Victoria Crosses: |
6 awarded |
| Recruitment Area: |
The Scottish Borders |
| Affiliated Regiments: |
The Royal New Burnswick Regiment of Canada |
| Website: |
www.army.mod.uk/kosb |
The
Kings Own Scottish Borderers
