In 1887 it was redesignated as the 2nd Volunteer Battalion of the regiment .
In 1887 it was later adopted the white facings of the Regular battalions , though by special permission it retained its blue Austrian knot on the sleeve , and wore coats rather than tunics .
In 1887 it was redesignated as the 2nd Volunteer Battalion of the regiment , and later adopted the white facings of the Regular battalions , though by special permission it retained its blue Austrian knot on the sleeve , and wore coats rather than tunics .