NICKNAMES.--"The Old Saucy Seventh" (in the Peninsula), "The
Lily-white Seventh" (from its light blue uniform and white
facings, before 1818), "Young Eyes"; also "Old Straws" or
"Strawboots" (for substituting, at Warbourg, 1760, strawbands for
worn-out boots).
NOTES.--Formed in Scotland from Independent Troops of Horse
that fought at Killiecrankie. Disbanded in 1713, but restored
two years later, mainly from two troops of the present 1st, and
three troops of the present 2nd Dragoons. It suffered severely at
Waterloo, and distinguished itself in the Mutiny.
BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_Historical Record of the 7th, or Queen's Own
Regiment of Hussars._ 1690-1842. Illustrated with a plate.
[London: Parker. 1842]
The Eighth (The King's Royal Irish) Hussars.
"_Pristinæ virtutis memores._"
[Illustration: THE HARP AND CROWN.]