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.]