1715-51. Colonel Richard Munden's [or its Colonel's name] Regiment
of Dragoons.
1751-83. The 13th Dragoons.
1783-1861. The 13th Light Dragoons.
1861 (from). The 13th Hussars.
PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.
* "Honours" on the Colours.
1715. Jacobite rising.
1745. Jacobite rising.
1796. Jamaica.
*1810-14. Peninsula.
1811. Campo Mayor.
*1811. Albuera.
1811. Arroyo dos Molinos.
1812. Badajos.
*1813. Vittoria.
*1814. Orthes.
*1814. Toulouse.
*1815. Waterloo.
1815. Netherlands.
*1854. Alma.
*1854. Balaclava.
*1854. Inkerman.
*1855. Sevastopol.
1900. South Africa.
UNIFORM.--Scarlet (1715-84); Blue (1784-1832); Scarlet
(1832-40); Blue (from 1840). Facings, Green (1715-84); Pale Buff
(1784-1836); Green (1836-40); Buff (from 1840). Plume, White.
REGIMENTAL BADGE.--None recognised in _Regulations_, but "The
Royal Cypher and Crown" appear on appointments. The motto,
"_Viret in Æternum_," has been borne since its formation.
NICKNAMES.--Familiar in 18th century as "The Green Dragoons"
(from the facings); "The Ragged Brigade" (during the Peninsular
War, when its arduous services debarred much attention to
appearances); "The Evergreens" (from its facings and punning
motto); "The Geraniums" (for smartness of appearance); and "The
Great Runaway Prestonpans" (in allusion to the panic which seized
some of the men in the fight with the Jacobite rebels).
NOTES.--Raised in the Midlands, the services of this regiment
have been of the most distinguished order. It formed part of the
Balaclava Light Brigade. In the Peninsula it served in no less
than thirty-two affairs, not counting general actions, losing 274
men and 1,009 horses.
BIBLIOGRAPHY.--_Historical Record of the 13th Regiment of Light
Dragoons._ 1715-1842. [London: Parker. 1842.]
The Fourteenth (The King's) Hussars.
[Illustration: THE ROYAL CREST WITHIN THE GARTER.]
[Illustration: THE PRUSSIAN EAGLE.]