1759-63. The 19th Light Dragoons (popularly the Drogheda Light
Horse); re-numbered 18th in 1763, disbanded as 18th
Hussars in 1821.
1779-83. The 19th Light Dragoons: disbanded.
1781-86. The 23rd Light Dragoons: then re-numbered.
1786-1817. The 19th Light Dragoons.
1817-21. The 19th Lancers: then disbanded.
1858-61. The Hon. East India Company's 1st Bengal European Cavalry.
1861 (from). The 19th (Princess of Wales's Own) Hussars.
PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.
* "Honours" on the Colours:--(1) Honours of the old 19th Lancers,
disbanded in 1821; (2) Honours of the present 19th Hussars, raised in
1858; (3) Not on present Colours, but worn by the old 19th Lancers.
1799. Mallavelly.
*1799. Seringapatam (3).
1800-1. Deccan.
*1800-1. Mysore (1).
*1803. Assaye (1).
1805. Vellore.
*1813. Niagara. (1).
*1882-4. Egypt (2).
*1882. Tel-el-Kebir (2).
1883. El Teb.
*1884-5. Nile (2).
*1885. Abu-Klea (2).
1900. South Africa.
UNIFORM.--Scarlet, and Green facings (1779-83); Dark Blue, and
Light Yellow facings (in 1821); Blue, with Blue facings (from
1858). Plume, White.
REGIMENTAL BADGE.--"The Elephant" (for the distinguished services
of the old 19th Light Dragoons in India).
NICKNAMES.--"The Dumpies" (when raised in 1858, from the small
stature of its men); "The Droghedas" (of the first 19th).
NOTES.--The old 19th received a honorary Standard from the late
Hon. East India Company for distinction at Assaye; its badge,
"The Elephant," was also then bestowed.