Biblical connection

[HighlandSniper58]

Which famous Regiment has a nickname suggesting biblical connections and why?

[Zofo]

The answer I think is the Royal Scots - Pontius Pilate's bodyguard - they are the oldest infantry regiment in the British Army. Also called because it was said that if the Royal Scots were on guard at Jesus' tomb he would never have got out! Other more archaic sources reckon that Pontius Pilate himself may have been Scottish.

[HighlandSniper58]

10/10 Zofo - well done!

[Zofo]

I thank yeeew!
A good question by the by...