Why was a Regiment losing it's colors/flag in the days of line battles considered such a big deal?

by Cpkeyes
DanKensington

Let me guess, just finished watching Wellesley roar at Simmerson? More can always be said on the matter of colours if anyone else would like to address the topic, so if you'd like to type up, please don't let this post stop you!

For the meantime, OP, this previous thread has an answer from u/DonaldFDraper, with me assisting.