The regiment was originally raised in 1697, and re-embodied in 1715.
They were known as "Wynne's Dragoons," and received their title in 1830
in honour of Queen Adelaide. Soon after its formation the regiment
served continuously in Ireland for 86 years. It has seen much service
in India. It particularly distinguished itself in the first Sikh War at
Sobraon, and in the second Sikh War at Chillianwallah and Goojerat. At
the siege of Delhi the natives called them "The Delhi Spearmen," from
the good use they made of their long lances against the rebels. During
the Afghan War it took part in Lord Roberts's march to Kandahar. At one
period in its history the troopers wore crimson overalls.
[Illustration: Irish Guards.--The Officer of the Guard.]
[Illustration: Welsh Guards.--Ceremonial Duty.]
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(_Depot_, Scarborough.)
"Warburg," "Peninsula," "Waterloo," "Sevastopol," "Ali Masjid,"
"Afghanistan, 1878-79," "Egypt, 1884," "Relief of Kimberley,"
"Paardeberg," "South Africa, 1899-1902."
_Uniform_, Blue.
_Head-dress_, Busby with black and white plume and scarlet
busby-bag.
_Forage cap_, Red.
Linked Regiment, 18th (Queen Mary's Own) Hussars.
In Levee Dress the officers wear pantaloons of scarlet cloth.
Special arm badge for Sergeants, Prince of Wales's Plume.
In Review Order the saddlery of the officers' chargers is
ornamented with cowrie shells.