(The), subs. phr. (military).—The Princess Louise’s (Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders): of the 2nd battalion, late The 93rd Foot.
1901. J. S. FARMER, Regimental Records of the British Army, 207. Who amongst us does not remember, or who has not heard of that ‘THIN RED LINE’ drawn up by Colin Campbell to resist the onslaught of the Russian Horse at Balaclava; how the 93rd stood their ground, successfully stemming and finally repulsing that memorable charge; how it alone of all regiments of foot enjoys the proud distinction of ‘Balaclava’ on its ‘colours’?
