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The Scots Guards


Formed: 1642
Motto: Nemo Me Impune Lacessit - No one attacks me with impunity.
Badge: St Andrews cross, Thistle in the middle surrounded by motto.
Tartan: Royal Stewart.
Clan Affiliation: Originally linked the the powerful Clan Campbell.
Regimental Music: Pipes and Drums
Tunes: March (quick time) - Highland Laddie
March (slow time) - The Grab of Old Gaul
Advance - Scotland the Brave
Engagements: Total 94 Battle Honours
Before 1914 - 18 Battle Honours
World War I - 31 Battle Honours
World War II - 42 Battle Honours
After 1944 - 3 Battle Honours
Victoria Crosses: 7 awarded
Recruitment Area: The Whole of Scotland
Affiliated Regiments: The Royal Australian Regiment
Website: www.army.mod.uk/scotsguards