Chapter VII: The Departments 225 (1)

APPENDICES--

(1) A TABLE GIVING FORMER NUMBERS AND TERRITORIAL
TITLES OF THE FOOT REGIMENTS 233

(2) THE ORDER OF PRECEDENCE OF THE TERRITORIAL
REGIMENTS 237

I.

THE CAVALRY.

The First Life Guards.

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.

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).

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.

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).

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.

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.]

The Fourth (Royal Irish) Dragoon Guards.

"_Quis Separabit._"

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.]

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).

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._"

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._"

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.

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._"

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.

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.

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._"

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.

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.

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.]

The Eleventh (Prince Albert's Own) Hussars.

"_Treu und Fest._"

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.

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]

The Thirteenth Hussars.

"_Viret in Æternum._"

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.

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._"

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._"

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.

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.]

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

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.

II.

THE ROYAL ARTILLERY.

The Royal Regiment of Artillery.

TITLES.

16th century to 1716. The Train of Artillery.

1716 (from). The Royal Regiment of Artillery: comprising (Mar. 1900).
(1) Horse Artillery (27 Batteries).
(2) Field Artillery (121 Batteries).
(3) Mountain Artillery (10 Batteries).
(4) Garrison Artillery (83 Batteries); with
(5) Artillery Militia: also incorporated.
(6) The Royal Malta Artillery.
(7) The (late) Bengal Artillery.
(8) The (late) Madras Artillery.
(9) The (late) Bombay Artillery.

PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.

One arm or other of this branch of the Service has, obviously, taken part in every campaign: a particularised list is therefore unnecessary. The guns are the "Colours" of the Artillery, and as such are entitled to all "parade honours." Formerly, regimental honours appear to have been worn by certain companies. Amongst such were "Niagara," "Leipsic," "Waterloo," and "The Dragon of China."

UNIFORM.--Blue with Scarlet facings. Plume, White.

REGIMENTAL BADGES.--The Royal Arms and Supporters, with a Cannon.
The mottoes, "_Ubique_" (Everywhere) over, and "_Quo fas et glori
ducunt_" ("Whither Right and Glory lead us") under the gun.

NICKNAMES.--"The Gunners;" "The Four-wheeled Hussars" (of the
Royal Horse Artillery).

NOTES.--Trains of artillery seem first to have been raised in the
time of Henry VIII.; and up to 1716 appear to have been disbanded
after each campaign. In 1716 several companies received permanent
corporate existence, since which the exigencies of modern warfare
have led to an enormous increase in the number of batteries. But,
from first to last the record of the Royal Artillery has been one
of distinction, and it may fitly be said to share the honours of
all other regiments. The Royal Irish Artillery were absorbed in
1801, and the East India Company's Artillery in 1858.

BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_History of the Royal Regiment of Artillery._
Compiled from the original Records. By Captain Francis Duncan,
M.A., D.C.L. 2 vols. [London: Murray. 1872.]

_History of the Horse Brigade._ [London: Mitchell.]
_History of the Regiment of Bengal Artillery._ By F. W. Stubbe.
2 vols. [1877.]
_Proceedings of the Royal Artillery Institution._ Passim.

III.

THE ROYAL ENGINEERS.

The Corps of the Royal Engineers

TITLES.

1717-88. The Soldier Artificer Company.
1788-1813. The Corps of Royal Military Artificers.
1813-56. The Corps of Royal Sappers and Miners.
1856 (from). The Corps of Royal Engineers.

CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.

Like the Artillery, this Corps has necessarily taken part in every campaign. Its services have been pre-eminent from the first, and few regiments, if any, can show a longer or more distinguished list of honoured names. Amongst many others may be mentioned Jones, Burgoyne, Pasley, Colby, Denison, Napier of Magdala, Simmons, Gordon of Khartoum, Gerald Graham, Kitchener of Khartoum, Warren, and others.

UNIFORM.--Scarlet and Black velvet facings (in 1717); Scarlet
and Orange facings (1772-88); Dark Blue and Black facings
(1788-1813); Scarlet and Dark Blue facings (from 1813).

REGIMENTAL BADGE.--"The Royal Arms and Supporters," with the
mottoes, "_Ubique_" over, and "_Quo fas et gloria ducunt_" below.

NICKNAME.--"The Mudlarks"; "The Measurers"; "The Flying
Bricklayers" (of the mounted contingent).

NOTES.--a company of Engineer Militia is attached to the corps:
also incorporated (from 1858) the Bengal, Bombay, and Madras
Engineers.

BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_History of the Royal Sappers and Miners._ By T.
W. J. Connolly. 2 vols. [London: 1855.]

_The Royal Engineers._ By the Right Hon. Sir Francis B. Head,
Bart. [London: Murray. 1869.]

_History of the Corps of Royal Engineers._ By Whitworth Porter,
Major-General, Royal Engineers. 2 vols. [London: Longmans. 1889.]

IV.

THE FOOT GUARDS.

The Grenadier Guards.

3 Batts.

TITLES.

1660-85. The King's Royal Regiment of Guards.
1685-1815. The First Regiment of Foot Guards.
1815 (from). The First, or Grenadier Regiment of Foot Guards.

PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.

* "Honours" on the Colours.

1680-83. Tangier.
1685. Sedgemoor.
1691-97. Flanders.
1692. Steenkirk.
1693. Neer Landen.
1695. Namur.
1702-13. Germany.
1704. Schellenberg.
*1704. Blenheim.
1704-8. Spain.
1705. Gibraltar.
1705-6. Barcelona.
1706. Ramilies.
1707. Almanza.
1708 Lisle.
*1708. Oudenarde.
1708. Ghent.
1709. Tournay.
*1709. Malplaquet.
1710. Menin.
1710. Douai.
1729. Gibraltar.
1742-47. Flanders.
*1743. Dettingen.
1745. Fontenoy.
1745. Jacobite rising.
1747. Val.
1758. Cherbourg.
1759-62. Germany.
1762. Denkern.
1762. Wilhelmstahl.
1776-81. America.
1776. Brooklyn.
1777. Brandywine.
1777. Germantown.
1778. Freehold.
1781. Guildford.
1793. Famars.
1793. Valenciennes.
*1793. Lincelles.
1793-95. Flanders.
1794. Cateau.
1799. Helder.
1799. Crabbendam.
1799. Bergen.
1799. Egmont-op-Zee.
1799. Alkmaer.
1806-7. Sicily.
*1808-14. Peninsula.
1809. Flushing.
*1809. Corunna.
1811. Barossa.
1813. St. Sebastian.
1813. St. Marcial.
1813. Bidassoa.
1813. Nive.
1813. Nivelle.
1814. Bayonne.
1814-15. Netherlands.
1814. Bergen-op-Zoom.
1815. Quatre Bras.
*1815. Waterloo.
1826-27. Portugal.
1838-42. Canada.
*1854. Alma.
*1854. Inkerman.
*1855. Sevastopol.
*1882. Egypt.
*1882. Tel-el-Kebir.
*1885. Suakim.
*1898. Khartoum.
1900. South Africa.

UNIFORM.--Scarlet with Blue facings (from formation).

REGIMENTAL AND OTHER BADGES.--On formation "The Red Cross of St.
George" on a white ground; also (till 1815) "The Royal Cypher and
Crown." From 1815 "A Grenade," with three of the ancient company
badges in rotation (as Colours are renewed). Also, 1st Batt.--The
Imperial Crown. 2nd. Batt.--The Royal Cypher, interlaced and
reversed, surmounted by the Imperial Crown. 3rd Batt.--The same
as 2nd Batt. The company badges are:--

(1) The Royal Crest of England.
(2) The Red and White Rose.
(3) The Fleur de Lys.
(4) The Golden Portcullis.
(5) The Rose en Soleil.
(6) The Scottish Thistle.
(7) The Harp of Erin.
(8) The Red Dragon of Wales.
(9) The White Greyhound with Golden Collar and Chain.
(10) The Sun in Splendour.
(11) The Unicorn of the Royal Crown of Scotland.
(12) The Antelope.
(13) A Royal Hart.
(14) A Silver Falcon within a Golden Fetterlock.
(15) The Red Rose of Lancaster.
(16) A White Swan.
(17) The Falcon and Sceptre.
(18) A Stock of a Tree putting forth a Green Shoot.
(19) A Sword and Sceptre crossed.
(20) The Boscobel Oak.
(21) The Sun in the Clouds.
(22) A Blazing Beacon.
(23) Crossed Plumes.
(24) The Royal Crest of Ireland.
(25) The Cross of St. George.
(26) The Lion of Nassau.
(27) The Badge of the Order of the Bath.
(28) The Crest of Old Saxony.
(29) The Irish Shamrock.
(30) The Crest of H.R.H. the late Prince Consort.

NICKNAMES.--"The Sand Bags," "The Coal-heavers," "Old Eyes," "The
House-maids' Pets," "The Bermuda Exiles."

NOTES.--First raised in London by Colonel John Russell, and
incorporated with the Royal Guards of Charles II., raised by Lord
Wentworth in the Low Countries in 1656. The title received in
1815 was in recognition of having defeated the French Imperial
Guards at Waterloo.

BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_The Origin and History of the 1st or Grenadier
Guards._ By Lieut.-Gen. Sir T. W. Hamilton, K.C.B. 3 vols. With
Illustrations. [London: Murray. 1874.]

The Coldstream Guards.

3 Batts.

TITLES.

1650-60. Colonel Monck's Regiment of Foot: also (popularly) Monck's
Coldstreamers.
1660-61. The Lord General's Regiment of Foot.
1661-70. The Lord General's Regiment of Foot Guards.
1670-1817. The Coldstream Regiment of Foot Guards.
1817 (from). The Coldstream Guards.

PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.

* "Honours" on the Colours.

1680-83. Tangier.
1689-97. Flanders.
1689. Walcourt.
1692. Steenkirk.
1693. Neer Landen.
1695. Namur.
1704-8. Spain.
1704. Gibraltar.
1705-6. Barcelona.
1707. Almanza.
1707-13. Germany.
*1708. Oudenarde.
1708. Ghent.
*1709. Malplaquet
1711. Bouchain.
1742-45. Flanders.
*1743. Dettingen.
1745. Fontenoy.
1745. Jacobite rising.
1758. Cherbourg.
1760-62. Germany.
1761. Denkern.
1762. Wilhelmstahl.
1776-81. America.
1776. Brooklyn.
1777. Brandywine.
1777. Germantown.
1778. Freehold.
1781. Guildford.
1793-95. Flanders.
1793. St. Amand.
1793. Valenciennes.
*1793. Lincelles.
1794. Tournay.
1794. Cateau.
1799. Helder.
1799. Crabbendam.
1799. Bergen.
1799. Egmont-op-Zee.
1799. Alkmaer.
*1801. Egypt.
1801. Aboukir.
1801. Alexandria.
1801. Marabout.
1805. Hanover.
1807. Copenhagen.
*1809-14. Peninsula.
1809. Flushing.
1809. Douro.
*1809. Talavera.
1811. Fuentes d'Onor.
*1811. Barossa.
1812. Ciudad Rodrigo.
1812. Badajos.
1812. Burgos.
1812. Salamanca.
1813. St. Sebastian.
1813. Vittoria.
1813. Pyrenees.
1813. Bidassoa.
1813. Nive.
1813. Nivelle.
1814. Bayonne.
1814-15. Netherlands.
1814. Bergen-op-Zoom.
1815. Quatre Bras.
*1815. Waterloo.
1827-28. Portugal.
1838-42. Canada.
*1854. Alma.
*1854. Inkerman.
*1855. Sevastopol.
*1882. Egypt.
*1882. Tel-el-Kebir.
*1885. Suakim.
1900. South Africa.

UNIFORM.--Scarlet faced with Green (1650-70); Scarlet faced with
Blue (from 1670).

REGIMENTAL AND OTHER BADGES.--In 1660 a red cross on a green
ground with six white balls; in 1684 a St. George's Cross,
bordered white on a blue ground. The _Regulation_ device is
for 1st and 3rd Batts., the Star of the Order of the Garter,
surmounted by the Imperial Crown; 2nd Batt., a Star of eight
points within the Garter, surmounted by the Imperial Crown, the
Union within the dexter canton. Also in twos, in succession, as
the Colours are renewed, the following company badges conferred
by Royal Authority in 1751:--

(1) A White Lion.
(2) The Prince of Wales's Feathers.
(3) A Spotted Panther.
(4) Two Crossed Swords.
(5) The George and Dragon.
(6) A Red Rose within the Garter.
(7) A Centaur.
(8) Two Golden Sceptres crossed.
(9) The Golden Knot of the Collar of the Garter.
(10) An Escarbuncle.
(11) A White Boar with golden bristles.
(12) A Dun Cow.
(13) A Red and White Rose empaled with a Pomegranate.
(14) The White Horse of Hanover.
(15) The Electoral Bonnet of Hanover.
(16) The Hanover Horse.

Also "The Sphinx" for Egypt.