The 6th Dragoon Guards raised in 1685 as the "Queen Dowager's Regiment
of Horse" and became the "Queen Dowager's Cuirassiers."
William III gave the regiment its name of King's Carabiniers in 1691
as a title of honour in recognition of its distinguished services. The
name is also derived from the fact that the men were armed with long
pistols called "Carabines." Many regiments on the Continent at this
time were called Carabiniers. Its present name was given it in 1788.
It greatly distinguished itself during Marlborough's campaigns, taking
part in sieges and minor affairs without number. It was at Meerut
on the outbreak of the Indian Mutiny and rendered the most valuable
service throughout the campaign. The regiment has a very brilliant
record of service.
Nicknames: "Tichborne's Own," since the trial of Arthur Orton, Sir
Roger Tichborne having served in the regiment; and "The Carbs."
[Illustration]
(_Depot_, Newport, Mon.)
On Standard, in the centre, the Coronet of Princess Royal.
"Blenheim," "Ramillies," "Oudenarde," "Malplaquet," "Dettingen,"
"Warburg," "South Africa, 1846-7," "Tel-el-Kebir," "Egypt, 1882,"
"South Africa, 1900-02."
Motto: _Quo fata vocant_ (Where Fate calls).
_Uniform_, Scarlet.
_Facings_, Black.
_Head-dress_, Brass helmet, with black and white plume; band, white
plume.
_Forage cap_, Blue, with black band.
Linked Regiment, 4th (Royal Irish) Dragoon Guards.
Special arm badge for Sergeants, Ligonier's Crest.