Raised in 1715 as "Munden's Dragoons"; was known as the "Green
Dragoons" from its facings; and in the Peninsular War nicknamed the
"Ragged Brigade" for its inability to keep a trim appearance owing
to its hard and severe work during 32 actions, in which it lost 276
men and over 1,000 horses. It fought gallantly at Waterloo. It was
present throughout the Crimean War, and was engaged at the Alma and
at Inkerman. It was one of the regiments of the Light Brigade in the
famous Balaklava charge, and afterwards served before Sevastopol.
Known as "The Lilywhites," on account of its white collars on tunics
and white stripes down overalls. Also known as "The Evergreens," from
the old green facings and motto; and "The Geraniums," from the smart
dress of the officers and men.
[Illustration]
(_Depot_, Scarborough.)
The Royal Crest within the Garter.
"Douro," "Talavera," "Fuentes d'Onor," "Salamanca," "Vittoria,"
"Pyrenees," "Orthes," "Peninsula," "Punjaub," "Chillianwallah,"
"Goojerat," "Persia," "Central India," "Relief of Ladysmith,"
"South Africa, 1900-02."
_Uniform_, Blue.
_Head-dress_, Busby, with white plume and yellow busby bag.
_Forage cap_, Red.
Linked Regiment, 20th Hussars.