Rte 33

[scooke]

Last 2 to finish
16d even with white flags raised, what had to be saved by the old english in battle(3,7) the ,?o?o?r?
4d some such- like energy must be intense?(4)?e?n

[elliemay1]

4 seen as keen, in clue

[scooke]

Ok thanks for 4d. Just need 16d to solve still

[Sam1960]

the colours ?

[elliemay1]

16 not many words fit that pattern, colours, honours?

[bhg481]

16 must be The Colours. As in Trooping the colour - the flag displays the regiment's honours.

[elliemay1]

You're correct bhg:
//The colours were regarded as talismans of the regiment and it was considered a stain on the unit's honour if they were captured. To prevent this, the colours were protected in the field by a colour party of young officers and experienced sergeants, around which the regiment would rally.//