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_."