The 5th however had the distinction of black facings , while the remaining BLC regiments all had orange .
The 5th BLC wore the standard French grey ( a shade of grey - tinged light blue ) uniform of the regular Bengal cavalry regiments .
The 5th had the distinction of black facings , while the remaining BLC regiments all had orange .
The 5th BLC wore the standard French grey ( a shade of grey - tinged light blue ) uniform of the regular Bengal cavalry regiments .