I.

THE CAVALRY.

The First Life Guards.

[Illustration: THE ROYAL ARMS.]

TITLES.

1660-85. The 1st, or His Majesty's Own Troop of Guards. 1685-1788. The 1st Troop of Life Guards of Horse. 1788 (from). The 1st Life Guards.

PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.

* "Honours" on the Colours.

1673. Maestricht. 1690. Boyne. 1692-97. Flanders. 1692. Steenkirk. 1693. Neer Landen. *1743. Dettingen. *1812-14. Peninsula. *1815. Waterloo. 1815. Netherlands. *1882. Egypt. *1882. Tel-el-Kebir. 1884-5. Khartoum.

UNIFORM.--Scarlet (from 1660). Facings, Blue (probably from 1660, certainly from 1679). Plume, White.

REGIMENTAL BADGE.--"The Royal Arms."

NICKNAMES.--"The Cheeses:" when re-modelled in 1788 the veterans declined to serve, alleging that the regiments of Life Guards then consisted of cheesemongers, not gentlemen; also "The Piccadilly Butchers" (having been called out to quell the Piccadilly Riots in 1810); also "Tin Bellies" (from the cuirasses); also "The Patent Safeties."

NOTES.--Raised in Holland by Charles II., when in exile, and composed mainly of (80) Cavaliers who had fought in the Civil War under Charles I. The 3rd and 4th (Scots) Troops of Life Guards, added at the Union, but disbanded in 1746, saw much service in Flanders (1742-47). The 1st Life Guards wore cuirasses from its formation to 1698, and resumed them in 1821.

The Second Life Guards.

[Illustration: THE ROYAL ARMS.]

TITLES.

1660-70. The 3rd, or The Duke of Albemarle's Troop of Guards. 1670-85. The 2nd, or The Queen's Troop of Guards. 1685-1746. The 2nd Troop of Life Guards of Horse: disbanded. 1788 (from). The 2nd Life Guards.

PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.

* "Honours" on the Colours.

1673. Maestricht. 1689-90. Flanders. 1689. Walcourt. 1694-97. Flanders. 1695. Namur. *1743. Dettingen. *1812-14. Peninsula. *1815. Waterloo. 1815. Netherlands. *1882. Egypt. *1882. Tel-el-Kebir. 1884-5. Khartoum.

UNIFORM.--Scarlet (from 1690). Facings, Sea-green (1660 to 1690-1742) in honour of Queen Catherine; blue (since 1742). Plume, White.

REGIMENTAL BADGE.--"The Royal Arms."

NICKNAME.--(See note under "The First Life Guards.")

NOTES.--Similar in origin to "The First Life Guards," and composed of Cavaliers who, having served under Charles I., fled at his death, entering the Spanish service as "His Royal Highness The Duke of York's Troop of Guards." In 1659 (when peace was declared) they retired to the Netherlands until reorganised by Charles II. in 1660 as "The Third Troop of Life Guards." In 1670 it became "The Second Troop," and was disbanded in 1746. Cuirasses were worn from 1660 to 1698, and were resumed in 1821.

BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_Historical Record of the Life Guards._ Containing an Account of the Formation of the Corps in the year 1660, and of its Subsequent Services to 1835. [London: Clowes, 1836.]

The Royal Horse Guards (The Blues).

[Illustration: THE ROYAL ARMS.]

TITLES.

1661-87. The Royal Regiment of Horse. 1687-1750. The Royal Regiment of Horse Guards. 1750-1819. The Royal Horse Guards Blue. 1819 (from). The Royal Horse Guards (The Blues).

PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.

* "Honours" on the Colours.

1685. Sedgemoor. 1689-90. Flanders. 1689. Walcourt. 1690. Boyne. 1691. Aughrim. 1742-45. Flanders. *1743. Dettingen. 1745. Fontenoy. 1758-62. Germany. 1759. Minden. 1760. Warbourg. 1761. Kirk Denkern. 1762. Wilhelmstahl. 1794-95. Flanders. 1794. Cateau. 1794. Tournay. *1812-14. Peninsula. 1813. Vittoria. *1815. Waterloo. 1815. Netherlands. *1882. Egypt. *1882. Tel-el-Kebir. 1884-85. Nile.

UNIFORM.--Blue with Scarlet facings (from 1661). Plume, Red.

REGIMENTAL BADGE.--"The Royal Arms."

NICKNAMES.--(1) The Oxford Blues, _circa_ 1690, from its Colonel's name, the Earl of Oxford, and in distinction to a blue habited Dutch Regiment commanded by the Earl of Portland; (2) The Blue Guards (1742-45) during the Campaign in Flanders; and (3) The Blues--a present day sobriquet.

NOTES.--This is the only Cavalry Regiment now extant which formed part of the Parliamentary Army against Charles I., being then known as Colonel Unton Crook's Regiment. King William IV. presented the regiment with a Standard emblazoned with "Dettingen," "Minden," "Warbourg," "Cateau." It wore cuirasses from 1691 to 1698, and resumed them in 1821.

BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_An Historical Record of The Royal Regiment of Horse Guards, or Oxford Blues._ Its Services, and the transactions in which it has been engaged from its first establishment to the present time. By EDMUND PACKE, late Captain Royal Horse Guards. [London: Clowes, 1834.]

The First (The King's) Dragoon Guards.

[Illustration: THE ROYAL CYPHER WITHIN THE GARTER.]

TITLES.

1685-1714. The Queen's (or 2nd) Regiment of Horse. 1714-46. The King's Own Regiment of Horse. 1746 (from). The 1st King's Dragoon Guards.

PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.

* "Honours" on the Colours.

1685. Sedgemoor. 1690. Boyne. 1691. Aughrim. 1692-97. Flanders. 1693. Neer Landen. 1695. Namur. 1702-14. Germany. 1702. Liége. 1703. Huy. 1704. Schellenberg. *1704. Blenheim. 1705. Neer Hespen. *1706. Ramilies. *1708. Oudenarde. 1708. Lisle. 1709. Tournay. *1709. Malplaquet. 1711. Bouchain. 1742-46. Flanders. *1743. Dettingen. 1745. Fontenoy. 1758-63. Germany. 1759. Minden. 1760. Corbach. 1760. Warbourg. 1761. Kirk Denkern. 1762. Wilhelmstahl. 1763. Grœbenstein. 1793-95. Flanders. 1794. Cateau. 1794. Tournay. *1815. Waterloo. 1815. Netherlands. *1855. Sevastopol. 1860. China. *1860. Taku Forts. *1860. Pekin. *1879. South Africa.

UNIFORM.--Scarlet (from 1685). Facings, Bright Yellow (the Stuart livery, 1685-1714); Blue Velvet (from 1714). Helmet-plume, Red.

REGIMENTAL BADGE.--"The Royal Cypher within the Garter."

NICKNAMES.--"The Trades' Union" (because employed to quell trade riots in the middle of the present century); "The K. D. G.'s" (its initials).

NOTES.--Raised chiefly near London during the Monmouth Rebellion, and designated "The Queen's Regiment of Horse," the then "King's Regiment" being "The Blues." Cuirasses were worn to 1698, and from 1704 to 1714. The title was changed in 1714 in recognition of brilliant services in Flanders and Germany.

BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_Historical Records of the 1st or King's Regiment of Dragoon Guards._ From 1685 to 1836. Illustrated with plates. [London: Clowes, 1837.]

The Second Dragoon Guards (Queen's Bays).

[Illustration: THE ROYAL CYPHER WITHIN THE GARTER.]

TITLES.

1685-88. Colonel the Earl of Peterborough's Regiment of Horse. 1688-1715. The Third Regiment of Horse: also by its Colonel's name. 1715-27. The Princess of Wales's Own Royal Regiment of Horse. 1727-46. The Queen's Own Royal Regiment of Horse. 1746-1872. The 2nd Queen's Dragoon Guards. 1872 (from). The 2nd Dragoon Guards (Queen's Bays).

PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.

* "Honours" on the Colours.

1690. Boyne. 1691. Aughrim. 1695. Namur. 1704-10. Spain. 1707. Almanza. 1710. Almanara. 1710. Saragosa. 1715. Stuart Rebellion. 1745. Stuart Rebellion. 1760-3. Germany. 1760. Corbach. 1760. Cassel. 1760. Warbourg. 1761. Kirk Denkern. 1762. Wilhelmstahl. 1763. Grœbenstein. 1793. Valenciennes. 1793-5. Flanders. 1793. Dunkirk. 1794. Cateau. 1794. Tournay. 1809. Flushing. 1858. Indian Mutiny. *1858. Lucknow.

UNIFORM.--Scarlet (from 1685). Facings, Scarlet (1685-1742); Buff (1742-1784); Black Velvet (1784-1855); Buff (from 1855). Helmet-plume, Black.

REGIMENTAL BADGE.--"The Royal Cypher within the Garter."

NICKNAME.--"The Bays." In 1767 an order was made for long-tailed bay mounts, other heavy regiments, except the Scots Greys, having black horses. Also "The Rusty Buckles."

NOTES.--Raised near London, amongst other troops of horse, by Sir Nicholas Wentworth. For three years cuirasses were worn. The facings were changed to buff between 1690 and 1742. The title in 1715 was given in recognition of its services at the battle of Preston; and that of 1727 on the accession of George II.

BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_Historical Record of the 2nd, or Queen's Regiment of Dragoon Guards (Queen's Bays), 1685-1837._ Illustrated with plates. [London: Clowes, 1837.]

The Third (The Prince of Wales's) Dragoon Guards.

[Illustration: THE PRINCE OF WALES'S PLUME.]

[Illustration: THE RISING SUN.]

TITLES.

1685-87. Colonel The Earl of Plymouth's Regiment of Horse. 1687-1746. The 4th Regiment of Horse; also by its Colonel's name. 1746-65. The 3rd Regiment of Dragoon Guards. 1765 (from). The 3rd (Prince of Wales's) Dragoon Guards.

PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.

* "Honours" on the Colours.

1689. Scotland. 1691-97. Flanders. 1692. Steenkirk. 1693. Neer Landen. 1695. Namur. 1702-14. Germany. 1704. Schellenberg. *1704. Blenheim. 1705. Neer Hespen. *1706. Ramilies. *1708. Oudenarde. 1708. Wynendale. 1708. Landau. 1708. Huy. 1708. Lisle. *1709. Malplaquet. 1710. Douai. 1710. Bethune. 1710. Aire. 1711. Bouchain. 1715 & '45. Jacobite risings. 1758-63. Germany. 1759. Minden. 1760. Corbach. 1760. Warbourg. 1761. Kirk-Denkern. 1762. Wilhelmstahl. 1763. Grœbenstein. 1793-95. Flanders. 1793. Dunkirk. 1794. Cateau. 1794. Tournay. *1809-14. Peninsula. *1809. Talavera. *1811. Albuera. *1813. Vittoria. *1868. Abyssinia.

UNIFORM.--Scarlet (from 1685). Facings, Light Green (1685-1765); White (in 1765 and 1785); Blue (in 1818-19); Yellow (from 1819). Helmet-plume, Black and Red.

REGIMENTAL BADGES.--"The Royal Cypher and Crown" (from 1685-1765); "The Prince of Wales's Plume," "The Rising Sun," "The Red Dragon"--ancient badges of the Princes of Wales.

NICKNAME.--"The Old Canaries" (from the facings).

NOTES.--Formed from old Regiments of Horse raised in Worcestershire, Oxfordshire, Bedfordshire, and at St. Albans and Dorking; it wore cuirasses from 1685-88 and from 1704-14.

BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_Historical Record of the 3rd, or Prince of Wales's Regiment of Dragoon Guards._ Illustrated with Plates. [London: Clowes, 1838.]

[Illustration: THE RED DRAGON.]

The Fourth (Royal Irish) Dragoon Guards.

"_Quis Separabit._"

[Illustration: THE HARP AND CROWN.]

[Illustration: THE STAR OF ST. PATRICK.]

TITLES.

1685-90. Colonel The Earl of Arran's Cuirassiers; also the 6th Horse. 1690-1746. The Fifth Horse. 1746-88. The 1st Irish Horse, or The Blue Horse. 1788 (from). The 4th Royal Irish Regiment of Dragoon Guards.

PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.

* "Honours" on the Colours.

1691-97. Flanders. 1692. Steenkirk. 1693. Neer Landen. 1695. Namur. *1811-13. Peninsula. 1812. Ciudad Rodrigo. 1812. Badajos. 1812. Leira. *1854. Balaclava. *1855. Sevastopol. *1882. Egypt. *1882. Tel-el-Kebir. 1884-5. Nile.

UNIFORM.--Scarlet (from 1685). Facings, White (1685-1715); Light Blue (1715-1768); Dark Blue (from 1768). Helmet-plume, White.

REGIMENTAL BADGES.--"The Harp and Crown" (on the accession of Her Majesty), "The Star of St. Patrick." "The White Horse of Hanover" also appears on the Standard. Motto: "_Quis separabit._"

NOTES.--Raised in various English counties--at London, Lichfield, Grantham, Durham, and Morpeth. Cuirasses were worn in 1685. Its title, in 1788, was bestowed for long service in Ireland.

BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_Historical Record of the 4th, or Royal Irish Regiment of Dragoon Guards._ 1685-1838. [London: Longman, 1839.]

[Illustration: THE WHITE HORSE OF HANOVER.]

The Fifth (Princess Charlotte of Wales's) Dragoon Guards.

"_Vestigia Nulla Retrorsum._"

TITLES.

1685-87. Colonel The Duke of Shrewsbury's Regiment of Horse. 1687-1717. The Sixth (or Seventh) Regiment of Horse: also by its Colonel's name (in 1687, Coy's Horse; in 1794, Cadogan's Horse). 1717-88. The 2nd (or "Green") Irish Horse. 1788-1804. The Fifth Dragoon Guards. 1804 (from). The Fifth or Princess Charlotte of Wales's Dragoon Guards.

PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.

* "Honours" on the Colours.

1690. Boyne. 1692. Enghien. 1695. Namur. 1703-12. Germany. 1704. Schellenberg. *1704. Blenheim. 1705. Neer Hespen. *1706. Ramilies. *1708. Oudenarde. 1708. Lisle. *1709. Malplaquet. 1709. Tournay. 1709. Mons. 1710. Douay. 1711. Bouchain. 1711. Bethune. 1711. Aire. 1711. St. Venant. 1711. Quesnoy. 1759-62. Germany. 1794-5. Flanders. 1794. Cateau. *1811-14. Peninsula. 1812. Badajos. 1812. Llerena. *1812. Salamanca. 1812. Burgos. *1813. Vittoria. *1814. Toulouse. *1854. Balaclava. *1855. Sevastopol. 1900. South Africa.

UNIFORM.--Scarlet (from 1685). Facings, Buff(1685-1717); Dark Green (from 1717). Helmet-plume, Red and White.

REGIMENTAL DEVICE.--V/D.G. within the Garter, surrounded by "Princess Charlotte of Wales." Motto, _Vestigia nulla retrorsum_ (borne by John Hampden's Regiment in the Civil War).

NICKNAME.--"The Green Horse" (_see_ Titles).

NOTES.--Originally raised as a Troop of Cuirassiers at Lichfield, Kingston-on-Thames, Chester, Bridgnorth, Bristol, &c. It wore cuirasses till 1688, and resumed them from 1707-14. It captured four Standards at the battle of Blenheim.

BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_Historical Record of the 5th, or Princess Charlotte of Wales's Dragoon Guards, 1685-1838._ Illustrated with plates. [London: Longman, 1839.]

The Sixth Dragoon Guards (Carabiniers).

[Illustration: THE REGIMENTAL DEVICE.]

TITLES.

1685-90. The Queen Dowager's Regiment of Horse. 1690-92. The 8th (or 9th) Regiment of Horse. 1692-1745. The King's Carabiniers. 1745-88. The 3rd Irish Horse. 1788 (from). The 6th Dragoon Guards (Carabiniers).

PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.

* "Honours" on the Colours.

1685. Monmouth's Rebellion. 1690. Boyne. 1691. Aughrim. 1692-97. Flanders. 1692. Steenkirk. 1693. Neer Landen. 1695. Namur. 1702-14. Germany. 1704. Schellenberg. *1704. Blenheim. 1705. Neer Hespen. *1706. Ramilies. *1708. Oudenarde. *1709. Malplaquet. 1710. Douay. 1760-63. Germany. 1760. Warbourg. 1762. Wilhelmstahl. 1793-95. Flanders. 1794. Tournay. 1806. Buenos Ayres. 1807. Monte Video. *1855. Sevastopol. 1857-58. Indian Mutiny. *1857. Delhi. *1879-80. Afghanistan. 1900. South Africa.

UNIFORM.--Scarlet (1685-1853); Blue (from 1853). Facings, Sea-green (1685-1715, the favourite colour of Catherine, the Consort of Charles II.); Yellow (1715-68); White Cloth (from 1768). Helmet-plume, White.

REGIMENTAL DEVICE.--(Unrecognised in _Regulations_) The Crossed Carabines, within the Garter, surrounded by "Sixth Dragoon Guards," with Scroll underneath--"The Carabiniers."

NICKNAMES.--"The Carbs," also "Tichborne's Own" (at the time of the trial of Arthur Orton, Sir Roger Tichborne, Bart., having served in the Regiment).

NOTES.--The Sixth Carabiniers (formerly the First Regiment of Carabiniers in recognition of its gallantry in Ireland, in 1690-91) was formed from Troops of Horse raised in various English counties, and received its title in 1692 from being armed with Carabines. At Ramilies it captured the colours of the Royal Bombardiers, and was conspicuous at Neer Landen for its gallantry.

BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_Historical Record of the 6th Regiment of Dragoon Guards, or Carabiniers._ 1685-1839. Illustrated with plates. [London: Longman. 1839.]

_A Continuation of the Historical Record of the 6th Dragoon Guards (Carabiniers)._ By Captain [now Major] A. SPROT. [Chatham: Gale and Polden. 1888.]

The Seventh (The Princess Royal's) Dragoon Guards.

"_Quo fata vocant._"

TITLES.

1688-90. Colonel The Earl of Devonshire's Regiment of Horse; also the Tenth Horse. 1690-91. Schomberg's Horse. 1691-1720 (?). Colonel The Duke of Leinster's (or The Eighth) Horse; also (on succession to the title) Schomberg's Horse. 1720-46. Colonel (afterwards Earl) Ligonier's (The Eighth) Horse. 1746-88. The 4th (or "Black") Irish Horse. 1788 (from). The 7th (The Princess Royal's) Dragoon Guards.

PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.

* "Honours" on the Colours.

1690. Boyne. 1692-97. Flanders. 1695. Namur. 1702-14. Germany. 1702. Venloo. 1702. Ruremonde. 1702. Liége. 1704. Schellenberg. *1704. Blenheim. 1705. Neer Hespen. *1706. Ramilies. *1708. Oudenarde. 1708. Lisle. 1709. Tournay. *1709. Malplaquet. 1710. Douay. 1710. Bethune. 1710. St. Venant. 1710. Aire. 1711. Boucham. 1711. Quesnoy. 1742-45. Flanders. *1743. Dettingen. 1745. Fontenoy. 1760-63. Germany. 1760. Warbourg. 1761. Kirk Denkern. 1762. Wilhelmstahl. 1763. Grœbenstein. *1846-47. South Africa (1st Kaffir War). 1857-58. Indian Mutiny. *1882-84. Egypt. 1882. Kassassin. *1882. Tel-el-Kebir. 1900. South Africa.

UNIFORM.--Scarlet (from 1688). Facings, Black (from 1688). Note.--In 1751 the waistcoat and breeches were buff. Helmet-plume, Black and White.

REGIMENTAL BADGE.--"The Coronet of Her Majesty the Empress and Queen of Germany and Prussia as Princess Royal of Great Britain and Ireland." Quite recently, however, the War Office has sanctioned the adoption, as the regimental badge, of the arms, crest, and motto of Earl Ligonier. Previously the regimental device consisted of 7/DG within the Garter circumscribed "Princess Royal's." On buttons and other appointments the Royal Cypher, Crown, and Wreath are used in one or other combination.

NICKNAMES.--"The Black Horse" or "The Blacks" (from its facings). "Ligoniers" (from its Colonel's name, 1720-49). "Straw-boots" (from wearing wisps of straw to keep the legs dry when engaged in quelling agricultural riots in the south of England, _tempus_ George II.). "The Virgin Mary's Body-Guard" (in the reign of George II. the regiment was sent to assist the Archduchess Maria Theresa of Austria).

NOTES.--In 1688 five regiments of horse raised by James II. marched with the Earl of Devonshire to meet the Princess Anne on her flight from London. On accession she commissioned them for permanent service. They wore cuirasses till 1699, and resumed them from 1707-14.

BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_Historical Record of the 7th, or Princess Royal's Regiment of Dragoon Guards._ 1685-1839. Illustrated with plates. [London: Longman. 1839.]

The First (Royal) Dragoons.

"_Spectemur Agendo._"

[Illustration: THE CREST OF ENGLAND.]

[Illustration: THE EAGLE (for capture at Waterloo).]

TITLES.

1661-83. The Tangiers Horse. 1683-90. The King's Own Royal Regiment of Dragoons. 1690-1751. The Royal Regiment of Dragoons. 1751 (from). The 1st (Royal) Dragoons.

PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.

* "Honours" on the Colours.

1661-84. Tangiers. 1690. Boyne. 1694-97. Flanders. 1695. Namur. 1705-10. Spain. 1705. Valencia d'Alcantara. 1706. Albuquerque. 1706. Barcelona. 1707. Almanzar. 1710. Almanara. 1710. Saragossa. 1715. Jacobite rising. 1742-45. Flanders *1743. Dettingen. 1745. Fontenoy. 1760-63. Germany. 1760. Warbourg. 1760. Campen. 1762. Wilhelmstahl. 1793-95. Flanders. 1794. Cateau. 1794. Villers-en-Couché. 1794. Tournay. *1809-14. Peninsula. 1811. Fuentes d'Onor. 1812. Salamanca. 1813. Vittoria. 1814. Toulouse. *1815. Waterloo. 1815. Netherlands. *1854. Balaclava. *1855. Sevastopol. 1884. Egypt. 1900. South Africa.

UNIFORM.--Scarlet (from 1683). Facings, Dark Blue (from 1683). Helmet-plume, Black.

REGIMENTAL BADGE.--The "Crest of England" within the Garter, circumscribed by "_Spectemur agendo_" and surmounted by a crown (Hanoverian). Also "an Eagle," in commemoration of the capture of the Eagle of the 105th French Regiment at Waterloo.

NICKNAME.--"The Bird-catchers" (also borne by The Second Dragoons and The Royal Irish Fusiliers).

NOTES.--Originating in the Troops of Horse engaged in the defence of Tangiers from 1662 to 1684, the First Royal Dragoons have since figured in nearly every campaign with conspicuous bravery. Among its captured standards are, one from the Moors in 1664, that of the "Mousquetaires Noirs" at the battle of Dettingen, and a French Eagle (see above) at the battle of Waterloo. In 1894 the Emperor of Germany was appointed Colonel-in-Chief.

BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_Historical Record of the 1st or Royal Regiment of Dragoons._ To 1839. Illustrated with plates. [London: Longmans. 1840.]

_Historical Record of the 1st, or The Royal Regiment of Dragoons._ By General de Ainslie, Colonel of the Regiment. Illustrated with plates. [London: Chapman & Hall. 1887.]

The Second Dragoons (Royal Scots Greys).

"_Second to None._"

[Illustration: THE THISTLE.]

[Illustration: WATERLOO.]

TITLES.

1678-1737. The Royal Regiment of Scots Dragoons; also (_c._ 1702) "The Grey Dragoons," and "The Scots Regiment of White Horses." 1737-51. The Royal Regiment of North British Dragoons. 1751-1866. The 2nd, or Royal North British Dragoons. 1866-77. The 2nd Royal North British Dragoons (Scots Greys). 1877 (from). The 2nd Dragoons (Royal Scots Greys).

PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.

* "Honours" on the Colours.

1694-97. Flanders. 1702-13. Germany. 1704. Schellenberg. 1704. Blenheim. 1705. Neer Hespen. *1706. Ramilies. *1708. Oudenarde. *1709. Malplaquet. 1711. Bouchain. 1715. Jacobite rising. 1742-48. Flanders. *1743. Dettingen. 1745. Fontenoy. 1746. Roucoux. 1747. Val. 1758-63. Germany. 1759. Minden. 1760. Warbourg. 1761. Kirk Denkern. 1762. Wilhelmstahl. 1763. Grœbenstein. 1793-95. Flanders. 1794. Tournay. *1815. Waterloo. 1815. Netherlands. *1854. Balaclava. 1854. Inkerman. 1855. Tchernaya. *1855. Sevastopol. 1900. South Africa.

UNIFORM.--Probably Stone-Grey when raised, and afterwards changed to Scarlet. Facings, Blue. Plume, White.

REGIMENTAL BADGES.--"The Thistle" within the Circle, and the motto of St. Andrew, "_Nemo me impune lacessit_," surmounted by a Crown (from the Union of England and Scotland in 1707). Also "an Eagle," with "Waterloo" (from the capture of the Eagle of the 45th French Regiment). Also the motto, "Second to None" (from _circa_ 1715).

NICKNAME.--"The Bubbly Jocks," also "The Bird-catchers" (_see_ above: likewise applied to The First Dragoons and The Royal Irish Fusiliers).

NOTES.--The oldest regiment of Dragoons in the British Army, and raised in Scotland about 1678 from Troops of Horse, then added to the Establishment. At Ramilies it captured the "Colours" of the French Regiment-du-Roi, whence its distinction of Grenadier caps; also a Standard of the French Guards at Dettingen. At Waterloo, Napoleon spoke of them as "_Ces terribles chevaux gris_." In 1894 the Emperor of Russia was appointed Colonel-in-Chief of The Greys.

BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_Historical Record of the Royal Regiment of Scots Dragoons, now the 2nd North British Dragoons._ To 1839. Illustrated with plates. [London: Longman. 1840.]

Johnson's _Illustrated Histories of Scottish Regiments_.

The Third (The King's Own) Hussars.

[Illustration: THE WHITE HORSE (OF HANOVER) AND MOTTO.]

TITLES.

1685-1714. The Queen Consort's Own Regiment of Dragoons. 1714-51. The King's Own Regiment of Dragoons. 1751-1818. The 3rd (King's Own) Dragoons. 1818-61. The 3rd (King's Own) Light Dragoons. 1861 (from). The 3rd (King's Own) Hussars.

PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.

* "Honours" on the Colours.

1690. Boyne. 1691. Aughrim. 1694-97. Flanders. 1695. Namur. 1702-8. Spain. 1707. Almanza. 1715. Jacobite rising. 1742-45. Flanders. *1743. Dettingen. 1745. Fontenoy. 1745. Jacobite rising. 1746. Culloden. 1809. Flushing. *1811-14. Peninsula. 1812. Llereena. *1812. Salamanca. *1813. Vittoria. 1813. Pampeluna. *1814. Toulouse. *1842. Cabool. *1845. Moodkee. *1845. Ferozeshah. *1846. Sobraon. *1848-49. Punjaub. *1849. Chillianwallah. *1849. Goojerat.

UNIFORM.--Scarlet with Blue facings (1685-1818); Blue with Scarlet facings (1818-30); Scarlet with Scarlet facings (1830-42); Blue with Scarlet facings (from 1842). Plume, White.

REGIMENTAL BADGE.--"The White Horse" (of Hanover) within the Garter, with the motto, "_Nec aspera terrent_."

NICKNAMES.--"Lord Adam Gordon's Life Guards" (from its long detention in Scotland under that officer). "Bland's Dragoons" (in honour of a former Colonel).

NOTES.--The title on formation was bestowed in honour of the Queen Consort.

BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_Historical Record of the 3rd, or King's Own Regiment of Light Dragoons._ 1685-1846. Illustrated with plates. [London: Parker. 1847.]

_Historical Record of the 3rd or King's Own Regiment of Light Dragoons._ 1685-1857. Illustrated with plates. By George E. F. Kountze, Captain, half-pay, late 3rd Light Dragoons. [London: B. W. Cousins.]

_Historical Records of the 3rd, or Kings Own Light Dragoons._ [Glasgow. 1833.]

The Fourth (The Queen's Own) Hussars.

TITLES.

1685-1702. The Princess Anne of Denmark's Dragoons. 1702-51. [Its Colonel's name] Hussars. 1751-88. The 4th Dragoons. 1788-1818. The 4th, or Queen's Own Dragoons. 1818-61. The 4th, or Queen's Own Light Dragoons. 1861 (from). The 4th, The Queen's Own Hussars.

PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.

* "Honours" on the Colours.

1689. Scotland. 1690. Boyne. 1692-97. Flanders. 1692. Steenkirk. 1693. Neer Landen. 1695. Namur. 1696. Rooselaar. 1706-8. Spain. 1707. Almanza. 1715. Dunblane. 1742-48. Flanders. *1743. Dettingen. 1747. Val. *1809-14. Peninsula. *1809. Talavera. 1810. Busaco. *1811. Albuera. 1812. Llerena. *1812. Salamanca. *1813. Vittoria. 1814. Tarbes. *1814. Toulouse. *1839. Afghanistan. *1839. Ghuznee. *1854. Alma. *1854. Balaclava. *1854. Inkerman. *1855. Sevastopol.

UNIFORM.--Scarlet (1685-1815); Blue (1818-30); Scarlet (1830-42); Blue (from 1842). Facings, Light Green (1685-1818); Yellow (1818-36); Light Green (1836-42); Scarlet (1842-61); Blue (from 1861). Helmet-plume, Scarlet.

REGIMENTAL BADGE.--None recognised in _Regulations_, but on pouch are worn the Royal Cypher and Crown; also on Shabraque Q. O. interlaced, surmounted by a Crown, and dominating the regimental number, 4/H.

NICKNAME.--"Paget's Irregular Horse" (_circa_ 1842) from its loose drill after return from India; in the first five years' service it lost, from fever and cholera, no less than 12 officers and 500 non-commissioned officers and men.

NOTES.--Formed from Independent Troops, raised at Warminster, Shaftesbury, Shepton Mallet, Glastonbury, Frome, Wincanton, Ilchester, and Bradford, and named in honour of the youngest daughter of William III. and Mary, afterwards Queen Anne.

BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_Historical Record of the 4th, or Queen's Own Regiment of Light Dragoons._ 1685-1842. Illustrated with a plate. [London: Parker. 1843.]

The Fifth (Royal Irish) Lancers.

"_Quis Separabit._"

[Illustration: THE HARP AND CROWN.]

TITLES.

1689-1704. The Royal Irish Dragoons; also Wynne's Dragoons; also Brigadier Ross's Dragoons (under Marlborough). 1704-[?]. The Royal Dragoons of Ireland. 17[?]-1799. The 5th (Royal Irish) Dragoons; then disbanded, but revived in 1858. 1858 (from). The 5th (Royal Irish) Lancers.

PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.

* "Honours" on the Colours.

1690. Boyne. 1692-97. Flanders. 1702-14. Germany. *1704. Blenheim. *1706. Ramilies. *1708. Oudenarde. *1709. Malplaquet. 1743-8. Flanders. 1745. Fontenoy. 1798. Irish Rebellion. *1885. Suakim. 1900. South Africa.

UNIFORM.--Scarlet with Blue facings (1689-1798); Blue with Scarlet facings (from 1858). Lancer-cap plume, Green.

REGIMENTAL BADGE.--"The Harp and Crown." Motto, "_Quis Separabit_."

NICKNAMES.--"The Daily Advertisers"; also "The Redbreasts."

NOTES.--The old Fifth was the senior of the two regiments of Inniskilling Dragoons, the Second being now represented by the 6th (Inniskilling) Dragoons. Marlborough specially recognised its gallantry at Blenheim; and at Ramilies (with the Scots Greys) it captured two French battalions, for which it, like the Greys, was allowed to wear Grenadier caps. It was disbanded in 1798, after good service, on the discovery of a plot by new recruits to murder the officers and loyal men.

BIBLIOGRAPHY.--Short articles appear in _Grose's Military Antiquities_, and in the _Military Recorder_.

The Sixth (Inniskilling) Dragoons.

[Illustration]

TITLES.

1689-1751. Colonel Sir Albert Cunningham's [or its Colonel's name] Regiment of Dragoons; also (_circa_ 1715) "The Black Dragoons" (from their black horses). 1751 (from). The 6th, or Inniskilling Dragoons.

PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.

* "Honours" on the Colours.

1690. Boyne. 1691. Aughrim. 1715. Dunblane. 1742-48. Flanders. *1743. Dettingen. 1745. Fontenoy. 1746. Roucoux. 1747. Val. 1758-63. Germany. 1759. Minden. 1760. Warbourg. 1760. Campen. 1761. Kirk Denkern. 1762. Wilhelmstahl. 1763. Grœbenstein. 1793-95. Flanders. 1793. Valenciennes. 1793. Dunkirk. 1793. Landrecies. 1794. Cateau. 1794. Tournay. *1815. Waterloo. 1815. Netherlands. *1854. Balaclava. *1855. Sevastopol. 1881. Transvaal. 1884-90. Bechuanaland, Natal, and Zululand. 1900. South Africa.

UNIFORM.--Scarlet with Yellow facings (from 1689). Plume, White.

REGIMENTAL BADGE.--"The Castle of Inniskilling," with "The St. George's Colours Flying," and the word "Inniskilling" underneath.

NICKNAME.--"The Skillingers"; also "The Old Inniskillings."

NOTES.--Originally the Cavalry arm of the forces raised for the defence of Enniskillen in 1689 (with the Royal Irish Dragoons, and the Inniskilling Fusiliers, or late 27th Foot).

BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_Historical Record of the 6th, or Inniskilling Regiment of Dragoons._ 1689-1843. Illustrated with plates. [London: Parker. 1843.]

The Seventh (The Queen's Own) Hussars.

[Illustration: THE ROYAL CYPHER WITHIN THE GARTER.]

TITLES.

1690-1715. The Queen's Own Regiment of Dragoons; also by the Colonels' names, amongst whom at first were Robert Cunningham, the Earl of Eglinton, and Lord Cardross. 1715-27. The Princess of Wales's Own Royal Dragoons. 1727-51. The Queen's Own Dragoons. 1751-83. The 7th, or Queen's Own Dragoons. 1783-1805. The 7th, or Queen's Own Light Dragoons. 1805 (from). The 7th, or Queen's Own Hussars.

PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.

* "Honours" on the Colours.

1694-97. Flanders. 1694. Moorslede. 1695. Namur. 1711-13. Germany. 1715. Jacobite Rising. 1742-49. Flanders. *1743. Dettingen. 1745. Fontenoy. 1746. Roucoux. 1747. Laffeldt. 1760-63. Germany. 1760. Warbourg. 1762. Wilhelmstahl. 1793-95. Flanders. 1793. Valenciennes. 1794. Cateau. 1794. Nimeguen. 1795. Guildermalsen. 1799. Bergen. 1799. Egmont-op-Zee. 1799. Alkmaer. *1808-09. Peninsula. 1808. Sahagun. 1809. Carrion. 1809. Benevente. 1809. Corunna. 1813-14. Peninsula. *1814. Orthes. 1814. Toulouse. *1815. Waterloo. 1815. Netherlands. 1838-39. Canada. 1858. Indian Mutiny. *1858. Lucknow. 1881. Transvaal. 1896. Rhodesia.

UNIFORM.--Scarlet (1690-1784); Blue (1784-1830); Scarlet (1830-41); Blue (from 1841). Facings, White (1690-1818); Blue (from 1818). Helmet-plume, White.

REGIMENTAL BADGE.--"The Royal Cypher within the Garter."

NICKNAMES.--"The Old Saucy Seventh" (in the Peninsula), "The Lily-white Seventh" (from its light blue uniform and white facings, before 1818), "Young Eyes"; also "Old Straws" or "Strawboots" (for substituting, at Warbourg, 1760, strawbands for worn-out boots).

NOTES.--Formed in Scotland from Independent Troops of Horse that fought at Killiecrankie. Disbanded in 1713, but restored two years later, mainly from two troops of the present 1st, and three troops of the present 2nd Dragoons. It suffered severely at Waterloo, and distinguished itself in the Mutiny.

BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_Historical Record of the 7th, or Queen's Own Regiment of Hussars._ 1690-1842. Illustrated with a plate. [London: Parker. 1842]

The Eighth (The King's Royal Irish) Hussars.

"_Pristinæ virtutis memores._"

[Illustration: THE HARP AND CROWN.]

TITLES.

1693-1751. Colonel Henry Cunningham's [or its Colonel's name] Regiment of Dragoons; "St. George" from 1740-51. 1751-75. The 8th Dragoons. 1775-77. The 8th Light Dragoons. 1777-1822. The 8th, or The King's Royal Irish Light Dragoons. 1822 (from). The 8th, The King's Royal Irish Hussars.

PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.

* "Honours" on the Colours.

1704-13. Spain. 1706. Barcelona. 1707. Almanza. 1710. Almanara. 1710. Saragossa. 1710. Brehuega. 1794-95. Flanders. 1795. Cape of Good Hope. 1800. Kaffir War. 1801. Egypt. 1802-22. Hindoostan. *1803. Leswarree. 1803. Agra. 1804. Aurungabad. 1804. Ferruckabad. 1804. Deeg. 1805. Bhurtpore. *1854. Alma. *1854. Balaclava. *1854. Inkerman. 1855. Eupatoria. *1855. Sevastopol. 1858. Indian Mutiny. *1858. Central India. *1879-80. Afghanistan. 1900. South Africa.

UNIFORM.--Scarlet (1693-1784); Blue (1784-1802); Light Blue or Cavalry Grey (1802-22); Dark Blue (from 1822). Facings, Yellow (1693-1777); Blue (1777-84); Scarlet (1784-1822); Blue (from 1822). Helmet-plume, Red and White.

REGIMENTAL BADGE.--"The Harp and Crown." Motto: "_Pristinæ virtutis memores_."

NICKNAME.--"The Cross Belts" (1768), from its privilege of wearing the sword-belt over the left shoulder, in recognition of services at Saragossa, where it took the belts of the Spanish Cavalry; of this fact, however, there is no official record; also "The Georges" (from its Colonel's name, 1740-51); also "The Dirty Eighth."

NOTES.--Composed originally of loyal Protestants who had fought at the Boyne. It gained much distinction in Spain and Flanders; and received its title, crest, and motto in 1777 as special marks of Royal favour. It shared largely in the glory of Leswarree and other Indian actions--in short, few regiments can boast a more honourable record than "The Royal Irish."

BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_Historical Record of the 8th, or King's Royal Irish Regiment of Hussars._ 1693-1843. Illustrated. [London: Parker. 1844.]

_Historical Record of the 8th King's Royal Irish Hussars._ To 1803. By John Francis Smet, M.D., late Surgeon, 8th Hussars. [London: Mitchell. 1874.]

The Ninth (The Queen's Royal) Lancers.

[Illustration: THE ROYAL CYPHER WITHIN THE GARTER.]

TITLES.

1715-51. Major-General Owen Wynne's (or its Colonel's name) Regiment of Dragoons. 1751-83. The 9th Dragoons. 1783-1816. The 9th Light Dragoons. 1816-30. The 9th Lancers. 1830 (from). The 9th, or Queen's Lancers; and (shortly afterwards) The 9th (Queen's) Royal Lancers.

PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.

* "Honours" on the Colours.

1715. Jacobite rising. 1798. Irish Rebellion. 1806. Buenos Ayres. 1807. Monte Video. 1809. Flushing. *1811-13. Peninsula. *1843. Punniar. *1846. Sobraon. *1848-49. Punjaub. *1849. Chillianwallah. 1849. Goojerat. 1857-58. Indian Mutiny. *1857. Delhi. *1858. Lucknow. *1878-80. Afghanistan. *1879. Charasiah. *1879. Kabul. *1880. Kandahar. 1900. South Africa.

UNIFORM.--Scarlet (1715-84); Blue (1784-1830); Scarlet (1830-41); Blue (from 1841). Facings: Buff (1715-1805); Crimson (1805-30); Blue (1830-41); Scarlet (from 1841). Lancer-cap plume, Black and White.

REGIMENTAL BADGE.--"The Royal Cypher within the Garter."

NICKNAME.--"The Delhi Spearmen" (a native sobriquet).

NOTES.--The senior of several regiments of Dragoons restored in 1715, which had been disbanded after Utrecht. Raised in the southern counties, it served uninterruptedly in Ireland for eighty-six years to 1803, and in its title received special favour at the hands of Queen Adelaide in 1830. It gained distinction for service during the Indian Mutiny, and is the only British cavalry regiment with "Charasiah," "Kabul, 1879," and "Kandahar, 1880" on its Colours.

BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_Historical Record of the 9th, or Queen's Royal Regiment of Light Dragoons (Lancers)._ 1715-1841. Illustrated with a plate. [London: Parker. 1841.]

The Tenth (The Prince of Wales's Own Royal) Hussars.

[Illustration: THE RISING SUN.]

[Illustration: THE PLUME OF THE PRINCE OF WALES.]

[Illustration: THE RED DRAGON.]

TITLES.

1715-51. Colonel Humphrey Gore's (or its Colonel's name) Regiment of Dragoons. 1751-83. The 10th Dragoons. 1783-1806. The 10th, or Prince of Wales's Own Light Dragoons. 1806-11. The 10th, or Prince of Wales's Own Hussars. 1811 (from). The 10th, The Prince of Wales's Own Royal Hussars.

PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.

* "Honours" on the Colours.

1746. Falkirk. 1746. Culloden. 1758-63. Germany. 1759. Minden. 1760. Warbourg. 1760. Campen. 1761. Kirk Denkern. 1762. Wilhelmstahl. 1763. Grœbenstein. *1808-14. Peninsula. 1808. Sahagun. 1809. Benevente. 1809. Corunna. 1813. Morales. 1813. Vittoria. 1813. Pyrenees. 1814. Orthes. 1814. Toulouse. *1815. Waterloo. 1855. Eupatoria. *1855. Sevastopol. *1878-79. Afghanistan. *1878. Ali Masjid. *1884. Egypt. 1900. South Africa.

UNIFORM.--Scarlet (1715-83); Blue (from 1784). Facings, Deep Yellow (1715-1811); Scarlet (1811-1819); Blue (from 1819); Helmet-plume, Black and White.

REGIMENTAL BADGES.--"The Prince's Plume," "The Rising Sun," "The Red Dragon" (from 1783, ancient Badges of the Princes of Wales). Also "The White Horse."

NICKNAMES.--"Baker's Light Bobs" (when under the command of Valentine Baker). "The Don't Dance Tenth" (an officer told his hostess at a ball, "The Tenth Don't Dance"). "The Chainy Tenth" (from the pattern of the pouch belt).

NOTES.--Raised in Hertfordshire and adjoining counties; the regiment received its "baptism of fire" in the Jacobite rising of 1745. Since then its colours show its record.

BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_Historical Record of the 10th, The Prince of Wales's Own Royal Regiment of Hussars._ 1715-1842. Illustrated with plates. [London: Parker. 1843.]

_The Memoirs of the 10th Royal Hussars (Prince of Wales's Own)._ By Colonel R. S. Liddell, late 10th Hussars. Illustrated. [London: Longmans. 1891.]

[Illustration: THE WHITE HORSE (OF HANOVER).]

The Eleventh (Prince Albert's Own) Hussars.

"_Treu und Fest._"

[Illustration: THE CREST AND MOTTO OF THE LATE PRINCE CONSORT.]

[Illustration: THE SPHINX.]

TITLES.

1715-51. Brigadier-General Philip Honeywood's (or its Colonel's name) Regiment of Dragoons. 1751-83. The 11th Dragoons. 1783-1840. The 11th Light Dragoons. 1840 (from). The 11th Prince Albert's Own Hussars.

PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.

* "Honours" on the Colours.

1715. Jacobite rising. 1746. Culloden. 1760-63. Germany. 1760. Warbourg. 1760. Cassel. 1761. Kirk Denkern. 1762. Wilhelmstahl. 1762. Capelnhagar. 1762. Foorwohle. 1763. Grœbenstein. 1793-95. Flanders. 1793. Famars. 1793. Valenciennes. 1794. Cateau. 1794. Villers-en-Couché. 1794. Tournay. 1794. Martinique. 1794. Guadaloupe. 1795. Guildermalsen. 1799. Bergen. 1799. Egmont-op-Zee. 1799. Alkmaer. *1801. Egypt. 1801. Aboukir. 1801. Mandora. 1801. Alexandria. 1805. Hanover. *1811-13. Peninsula. 1811. El-Bodon. *1812. Salamanca. 1812. Burgos. 1815. Quatre Bras. *1815. Waterloo. 1815. Netherlands. *1826. Bhurtpore. *1854. Alma. *1854. Balaclava. *1854. Inkerman. 1855. Eupatoria. *1855. Sevastopol.

UNIFORM.--Scarlet (1715-83); Blue (1783-1830); Scarlet (1830-40); Blue (from 1840). Facings: Buff (1715-1840); Blue (from 1840). Plume, Crimson and White.

REGIMENTAL BADGES.--"The Crest and Motto (_Treu und Fest_) of the late Prince Consort"; also "The Sphinx" for Egypt (1801).

NICKNAMES.--"The Cherry-pickers" (from Peninsula times, a detachment having been taken prisoners in a fruit-garden during the campaign). "The Cherubims" (from the crimson overalls).

NOTES.--Raised in Essex and adjoining counties. It is stated the regiment was first mounted on grey horses, and bore the motto, "_Motus Componere_." Its present title was bestowed because it escorted the Prince Consort on the occasion of his marriage to Her Majesty.

BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_Historical Record of the 11th, or Prince Albert's Own Regiment of Hussars._ 1715-1842. [London: Parker. 1843.]

The Twelfth (The Prince of Wales's Royal) Lancers.

[Illustration: THE RISING SUN.]

[Illustration: THE PLUME OF THE PRINCE OF WALES.]

[Illustration: THE RED DRAGON.]

TITLES.

1715-51. Colonel Phineas Bowles's [or its Colonel's name] Regiment of Dragoons. 1751-68. The 12th Dragoons. 1768-1816. The 12th (The Prince of Wales's) Light Dragoons. 1816-17. The 12th (The Prince of Wales's) Lancers. 1817 (from). The 12th (The Prince of Wales's Royal) Lancers.

PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.

* "Honours" on the Colours.

1795. Corsica. *1801. Egypt. 1801. Aboukir. 1801. Mandora. 1801. Alexandria. 1809. Walcheren. *1811-14. Peninsula. 1812. Salamanca. 1813. Vittoria. 1814. Bayonne. *1815. Waterloo. 1815. Netherlands. *1851-53. South Africa. 1855. Eupatoria. *1855. Sevastopol. 1858. Indian Mutiny. *1858. Central India. 1900. South Africa.

UNIFORM.--Scarlet (1715-84); Blue (1784-1830); Scarlet (1830-42); Blue (from 1842). Facings, White (1715-68); Black (1768-84); Yellow (1784-1817); Scarlet (1817-30); Blue (1830-42); Scarlet (from 1842). Plume, Scarlet.

REGIMENTAL BADGES.--"Plume of the Prince of Wales," "The Rising Sun," "The Red Dragon" (in honour of the Prince of Wales, afterwards George IV., whose crests they were); also "The Sphinx," for Egypt (1801).

NICKNAME.--"The Supple Twelfth."

NOTES.--Originally raised in Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Hampshire, it served in Ireland, from 1717, for seventy-six years. In Egypt it captured a French Convoy with Colours.

BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_Historical Record of the 12th, Prince of Wales's Royal Regiment of Lancers._ 1715-1842. Illustrated with a plate. [London: Parker. 1842]

[Illustration: THE SPHINX.]

The Thirteenth Hussars.

"_Viret in Æternum._"

[Illustration: THE ROYAL CYPHER AND CROWN.]

TITLES.

1715-51. Colonel Richard Munden's [or its Colonel's name] Regiment of Dragoons. 1751-83. The 13th Dragoons. 1783-1861. The 13th Light Dragoons. 1861 (from). The 13th Hussars.

PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.

* "Honours" on the Colours.

1715. Jacobite rising. 1745. Jacobite rising. 1796. Jamaica. *1810-14. Peninsula. 1811. Campo Mayor. *1811. Albuera. 1811. Arroyo dos Molinos. 1812. Badajos. *1813. Vittoria. *1814. Orthes. *1814. Toulouse. *1815. Waterloo. 1815. Netherlands. *1854. Alma. *1854. Balaclava. *1854. Inkerman. *1855. Sevastopol. 1900. South Africa.

UNIFORM.--Scarlet (1715-84); Blue (1784-1832); Scarlet (1832-40); Blue (from 1840). Facings, Green (1715-84); Pale Buff (1784-1836); Green (1836-40); Buff (from 1840). Plume, White.

REGIMENTAL BADGE.--None recognised in _Regulations_, but "The Royal Cypher and Crown" appear on appointments. The motto, "_Viret in Æternum_," has been borne since its formation.

NICKNAMES.--Familiar in 18th century as "The Green Dragoons" (from the facings); "The Ragged Brigade" (during the Peninsular War, when its arduous services debarred much attention to appearances); "The Evergreens" (from its facings and punning motto); "The Geraniums" (for smartness of appearance); and "The Great Runaway Prestonpans" (in allusion to the panic which seized some of the men in the fight with the Jacobite rebels).

NOTES.--Raised in the Midlands, the services of this regiment have been of the most distinguished order. It formed part of the Balaclava Light Brigade. In the Peninsula it served in no less than thirty-two affairs, not counting general actions, losing 274 men and 1,009 horses.

BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_Historical Record of the 13th Regiment of Light Dragoons._ 1715-1842. [London: Parker. 1842.]

The Fourteenth (The King's) Hussars.

[Illustration: THE ROYAL CREST WITHIN THE GARTER.]

[Illustration: THE PRUSSIAN EAGLE.]

TITLES.

1715-20. Brigadier-General James Dormer's Regiment of Dragoons. 1720-76. The 14th Dragoons; also frequently by its Colonel's name. 1776-98. The 14th Light Dragoons. 1798-1830. The 14th, or Duchess of York's Own Light Dragoons. 1830-61. The 14th King's Light Dragoons. 1861 (from). The 14th, The King's Hussars.

PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.

* "Honours" on the Colours.

1715. Jacobite rising. 1746. Culloden. 1794-95. Flanders. 1796. West Indies. *1808-14. Peninsula. *1809. Douro. *1809. Talavera. 1809. Oporto. 1810. Busaco. 1810. Barca de Avintas. *1811. Fuentes d'Onor. 1812. Badajos. 1812. Burgos. 1812. Salamanca. *1813. Vittoria. *1814. Orthes. 1814. Tarbes. 1814. Toulouse. 1815. New Orleans. *1848-49. Punjaub. *1849. Chillianwallah. *1849. Goojerat. *1856. Persia. 1858. Indian Mutiny. *1858. Central India. 1900. South Africa.

UNIFORM.--Scarlet (1715-84); Dark Blue (1784-1830); Scarlet (1830-40); Blue (from 1840). Facings, Lemon Yellow (1715-1798); Orange (the livery of Brandenburg, 1798-1830); Scarlet (in 1830), and shortly afterwards Blue (1830-40); Scarlet (1840-61); Blue (from 1861). Plume, White.

REGIMENTAL BADGES.--"The Royal Crest within the Garter," also "The Prussian Eagle" (adopted in 1798 in honour of the Duchess of York, the Princess Royal of Prussia).

NICKNAMES.--"The Ramnuggur Boys" (having encountered enormous odds at the battle in question); "The Emperor's Chambermaids" (bestowed while in India).

NOTES.--Raised in the South of England by Colonel Dormer (_see_ Royal Warwickshire Regiment). Its record of services shows its fame. Especially in the Peninsula, in the Punjaub, in Persia, and in Central India has it gained distinction.

BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_Historical Record of the 14th, or the Kings Regiment of Light Dragoons._ Illustrated with plates. [London: Parker. 1847.]

The Fifteenth (The King's) Hussars.

"_Merebimur._"

[Illustration: THE CREST OF ENGLAND WITHIN THE GARTER.]

TITLES.

1759-66. The 15th Light Dragoons; also (popularly) Eliott's Light Horse (from its Colonel's name). 1766-69. The 1st, or The King's Royal Light Dragoons. 1769-1806. The 15th, or The King's Royal Light Dragoons. 1806 (from). The 15th, The King's Hussars.

PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.

* "Honours" on the Colours.

1760-63. Germany. *1760. Emsdorf. 1762. Wilhelmstahl. 1762. Friedburg. 1763. Grœbenstein. 1793-95. Flanders. 1793. Valenciennes. 1794. Cateau. 1794. Villers-en-Couché. 1794. Tournay. 1794. Nimeguen. 1795. Guildermalsen. *1799. Egmont-op-Zee. 1799. Alkmaer. *1808-14. Peninsula. *1808. Sahagun. 1809. Benevente. 1813. Morales. *1813. Vittoria. 1813. Nivelle. 1814. Orthes. 1814. Toulouse. *1815. Waterloo. 1815. Cambray. 1815. Netherlands. *1878-80. Afghanistan. 1881. Transvaal.

UNIFORM.--Scarlet (1759-84); Blue (from 1784). Facings, Green (1759-66); Dark Blue (1766-84); Scarlet (1784-1822); Blue (from 1822). Plume, Scarlet.

REGIMENTAL BADGE.--"The Crest of England within the Garter." Motto: "_Merebimur_," for valour, in Germany in 1766; also a helmet inscription: "Five Battalions of Foot defeated and taken by this Regiment, with their Colours and nine pieces of Ordnance, at Emsdorf, 16 July, 1760." The scarlet plume was also conferred in 1799 as a distinction.

NICKNAMES.--"The Fighting Fifteenth."

NOTES.--This notable regiment was raised near London, and commenced its distinguished career the following year at Emsdorf (_see_ above). Subsequently, at Villers-en-Couché, where it captured three guns, in Holland (1799), and in the Peninsula campaigns it gained further renown.

BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_Historical Record of the 15th, or King's Regiment of Light Dragoons (Hussars)._ 1759-1841. [London: Parker. 1841.]

The Sixteenth (The Queen's) Lancers.

"_Aut Cursu, aut Cominus Armis._"

[Illustration: THE ROYAL CYPHER WITHIN THE GARTER.]

TITLES.

1759-66. The 16th Light Dragoons; also (popularly from its Colonel's name) Burgoyne's Light Horse. 1766-69. The 2nd, Queen's, Light Dragoons. 1769-1815. The 16th, or The Queen's Light Dragoons. 1815 (from). The 16th, The Queen's Lancers.

PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.

* "Honours" on the Colours.

1761. Belle-Isle. 1762. Portugal. 1775-78. America. 1776. Brooklyn. 1776. White Plains. 1777. Brandywine. 1777. Germantown. 1778. Freehold. 1793-96. Flanders. 1793. Valenciennes. 1793. Dunkirk. 1794. Cateau. 1794. Tournay. 1794. West Indies. 1809-14. Peninsula. *1809. Talavera. *1811. Fuentes d'Onor. 1812. Llereena. *1812. Salamanca. *1813. Vittoria. *1813. Nive. *1815. Waterloo. 1815. Netherlands. *1826. Bhurtpore. *1839. Afghanistan. *1839. Ghuznee. *1843. Maharajpore. *1846. Aliwal. *1846. Sobraon. 1897. Dargai. 1900. South Africa.

UNIFORM.--Scarlet (1759-83; possibly for a year or two after formation this may have been red with yellow facings); Blue (1783-1832); Scarlet (from 1832). Facings, Black (1759-66, but see above); Dark Blue (1766-83); Scarlet (1783-1832); Blue (from 1832). Plume, Black.

REGIMENTAL BADGE.--"The Royal Cypher within the Garter." Motto, "_Aut cursu, aut cominus armis_" (bestowed in 1766 for services in Portugal on the regiment becoming "The Queen's.")

NICKNAME.--"The Red (or Scarlet) Lancers"; being the only Lancers with the scarlet tunic.

NOTES.--Raised near London during the Seven Years' War. The first Lancer regiment to serve in India.

BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_Historical Record of the 16th, or Queen's Regiment of Light Dragoons (Lancers)._ 1759-1841. Illustrated with a plate. [London: Parker. 1842.]

The Seventeenth (The Duke of Cambridge's Own) Lancers.

[Illustration: DEATH'S HEAD, WITH MOTTO, "OR GLORY."]

TITLES.

1759-63. The 18th Light Dragoons. 1763-66. The 17th Light Dragoons. 1766-69. The 3rd Light Dragoons. 1769-1822. The 17th Light Dragoons. 1822-76. The 17th Lancers. 1876 (from). The 17th (Duke of Cambridge's Own) Lancers.

PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.

* "Honours" on the Colours.

1761. Germany. 1775-83. America. 1775. Bunker's Hill. 1776. Brooklyn. 1778. Freehold. 1795. West Indies. 1806. Buenos Ayres. 1807. Monte Video. 1815-20. Cutch. 1816-18. Pindaree War. *1854. Alma. *1854. Balaclava. *1854. Inkerman. 1855. Eupatoria. *1855. Sevastopol. 1858. Indian Mutiny. *1858. Central India. *1879. South Africa. 1900. South Africa.

UNIFORM.--Scarlet (1759-84); Blue (1784-1830); Scarlet (1830-40); Blue (from 1840). Facings, White (from 1759). Plume, White.

REGIMENTAL BADGE.--"A Death's Head," with the words "Or Glory." This, chosen by Colonel Hale, who raised the corps in Hertfordshire and near London, was intended to commemorate the death of General Wolfe at Quebec (1759). Colonel Hale was with him at the time, and subsequently bore the home despatches.

NICKNAME.--"The Death or Glory Boys," or "The Skulls and Crossbones" (_see_ Badge); "Bingham's Dandies" (_circa_ 1826)--one of its Colonels, Lord Bingham, insisting on perfection of fit in uniform, and smartness in accoutrement; "The Gentleman Dragoons;" "The Horse Marines" (when employed as marines on board the _Hermione_ frigate on the West India station in 1795).

NOTES.--First raised as the 18th Light Dragoons, and renumbered on the disbandment of the old 17th. This regiment was one of those taking part in the famous charge at Balaclava. Renamed in 1876 in honour of the Duke of Cambridge, who served in its ranks.

BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_Historical Record of the 17th Regiment of Light Dragoons (Lancers)._ 1759-1841. Illustrated with plates. [London: Parker. 1841.]

_A History of the 17th Lancers (Duke of Cambridge's Own)._ By the Hon. J. W. Fortescue. [London: Macmillan. 1895.]

_The "Death or Glory Boys": The Story of the 17th Lancers._ By D. H. Parry. [London: Cassell. 1900.]

The Eighteenth Hussars.

"_Pro Rege, pro Lege, pro Patria Conamur._"

TITLES.

1759-63. The 19th Light Dragoons; popularly, "The Drogheda Light Horse." 1763-1807. The 18th Light Dragoons. 1807-22. The 18th King's Irish Hussars (then disbanded and revived). 1858 (from). The 18th Hussars.

PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.

* "Honours" on the Colours.

1795. Jamaica. 1796. St. Domingo. 1799. Holland. *1808-14. Peninsula. 1808. Sahagun. 1809. Benevente. 1809. Corunna. 1813. Vittoria. 1813. Nive. 1814. Orthes. 1814. Toulouse. *1815. Waterloo. 1900. South Africa.

UNIFORM.--Scarlet (1759----?); subsequently, and at disbandment, Dark Blue; Blue (from 1858). Facings, White (1759-1821); Blue (from 1858). Plume, Scarlet and White.

REGIMENTAL BADGE.--None recognised in _Regulations_; but in the case of both the late and the present 18th "The Royal Cypher and Crown" appeared and appears on the appointments. Motto, "_Pro Rege, pro Lege, pro Patria Conamur_"--"We Strive for Sovereign, Laws, and Country."

NOTES.--The first 18th is now the 17th Lancers; the present 18th, raised at Leeds in 1858, was allowed to revive the "honours" of the old corps, disbanded in 1821; the motto and the scarlet and white plume were restored in 1878.

BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_Historical Record of the 18th Hussars._ By Captain Harold Esdaile Malet. [London: Clowes. 1869.]

[Illustration: THE ROYAL CYPHER AND CROWN.]

The Nineteenth (Princess of Wales's Own) Hussars.

[Illustration: THE ELEPHANT.]

TITLES.

1759-63. The 19th Light Dragoons (popularly the Drogheda Light Horse); re-numbered 18th in 1763, disbanded as 18th Hussars in 1821. 1779-83. The 19th Light Dragoons: disbanded. 1781-86. The 23rd Light Dragoons: then re-numbered. 1786-1817. The 19th Light Dragoons. 1817-21. The 19th Lancers: then disbanded. 1858-61. The Hon. East India Company's 1st Bengal European Cavalry. 1861 (from). The 19th (Princess of Wales's Own) Hussars.

PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.

* "Honours" on the Colours:--(1) Honours of the old 19th Lancers, disbanded in 1821; (2) Honours of the present 19th Hussars, raised in 1858; (3) Not on present Colours, but worn by the old 19th Lancers.

1799. Mallavelly. *1799. Seringapatam (3). 1800-1. Deccan. *1800-1. Mysore (1). *1803. Assaye (1). 1805. Vellore. *1813. Niagara. (1). *1882-4. Egypt (2). *1882. Tel-el-Kebir (2). 1883. El Teb. *1884-5. Nile (2). *1885. Abu-Klea (2). 1900. South Africa.

UNIFORM.--Scarlet, and Green facings (1779-83); Dark Blue, and Light Yellow facings (in 1821); Blue, with Blue facings (from 1858). Plume, White.

REGIMENTAL BADGE.--"The Elephant" (for the distinguished services of the old 19th Light Dragoons in India).

NICKNAMES.--"The Dumpies" (when raised in 1858, from the small stature of its men); "The Droghedas" (of the first 19th).

NOTES.--The old 19th received a honorary Standard from the late Hon. East India Company for distinction at Assaye; its badge, "The Elephant," was also then bestowed.

BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_Colburn's United Service Magazine._ 1873. [Art.]

_The Nineteenth and their Times._ By Colonel John Biddulph. [London: Murray. 1900.]

The Twentieth Hussars.

TITLES.

1759-63. The 20th Inniskilling Light Dragoons: disbanded. 1779-83. The 20th Light Dragoons: disbanded. 1791-1802. The 20th Jamaica Light Dragoons: renamed. 1802-1818. The 20th Light Dragoons: disbanded. 1858-60. The 2nd Bengal European Light Cavalry. 1860 (from). The 20th Hussars.

PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.

* "Honours" on the Colours.

1795-6. Maroon War. 1806. Cape of Good Hope. 1806. Maida. 1806. Buenos Ayres. 1807. Monte Video. 1807. Egypt. *1808. Peninsula. *1808. Vimiera. 1808-12. Sicily. 1812-13. Spain. 1814. Genoa. 1884-5. Nile. *1885. Suakim.

UNIFORM.--Scarlet and Yellow (afterwards Black) facings (1759-63); Scarlet and Yellow facings (1779-83); Blue and Yellow (afterwards Orange) facings (1791-1814); Blue and Blue facings (from 1858). Plume, Yellow.

REGIMENTAL BADGE.--None recognised in _Regulations_: on appointments "The Royal Cypher and Crown with XX/H."

BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_Colburn's United Service Magazine._ 1876. [Art.]

The Twenty-First (Empress of India's) Lancers.

TITLES.

1759-63. The 21st Light Dragoons, or Royal Windsor Foresters: disbanded. 1779-83. The 21st Light Dragoons: disbanded. 1794-1819. The 21st Light Dragoons: disbanded. 1858. The East India Company's 3rd Bengal European Cavalry. 1858-62. The 3rd Bengal European Cavalry. 1862-1897. The 21st Hussars. 1897-9. The 21st Lancers. 1899 (from). The 21st (Empress of India's) Lancers.

PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.

1795-8. San Domingo (the Toussaint l'Ouverture Revolution). 1807. Monte Video. 1812. Cape of Good Hope. 1814-15. Kaffraria. *1899. Khartoum.

UNIFORM.--Scarlet and Dark Blue facings (1759-63); Scarlet and White facings (1779-83); Blue and Yellow facings (when raised in 1794); Blue and Pink facings (in 1814); Blue and Black Velvet facings (in 1815); Blue and Blue facings (from 1858-97); Blue and French Grey facings (from 1897). Plume, White.

REGIMENTAL BADGE.--None recognised in _Regulations_. On appointments "The Royal Cypher and Crown with XXI/H."

NOTES.--A detachment of this regiment served at St. Helena as guard to the Emperor Napoleon when in exile. The recent title was conferred in recognition of its brilliant services at Omdurman.