South Wales Borderers Museum: Frequently Asked Questions What is the connection between the 24th Regiment, the Sphinx and Egypt?
The Sphinx superscribed Egypt was awarded as a Battle Honour to the 24th regiment in July 1802. The 24th was one of a number regiments that helped to defeat Napoleon’s Army in Egypt in the previous year. The Sphinx was later used as the centrepiece of the capbadge and the collar badges of the South Wales Borderers . Today the Sphinx is one of the devices emblazoned on the Regimental Colour of the Royal Regiment of Wales.
