What were 17th century English regiments named by?

Question

Group of answer choices

Their facing colors

Their length of service

The part of the country from which they came

The type of battles in which they fought

Answer 1

In the 17th century, English regiments were typically named by their facing colors. Facing colors were the contrasting colors on the uniforms of soldiers, which helped distinguish different regiments. This practice was common in many European armies of the time.