21st (Empress of India's) LANCERS
Four British Cavalry regiments have in succession been numbered the 21st; the original regiment having been raised in 1760 as the 21st Light Dragoons, by the famous Marquis of Granby. It was disbanded in 1763, re-raised in 1779, and again disbanded. In 1794 it again appeared, and saw a great deal of service abroad, and served in St. Helena when Napoleon was imprisoned there. The uniform first was scarlet, and later blue, with pink facings, which was afterwards changed to black velvet.
Raised in 1858 as the 3rd Bengal European Cavalry. In 1862 it was transferred to the British establishment, and until 1897 was known as the 21st Hussars. In that year the title was changed to 21st Lancers, and in 1898, in recognition of its brilliant services at the battle of Omdurman, its present Royal title was conferred upon it.
Nickname: "The Grey Lancers."
Royal Field Artillery in Review Order—"Halt!"
The Heroic Stand of "L" Battery, R.H.A., at Nery, September 1st, 1914.
Mottoes: Ubique (Everywhere).
Quo Fas et Gloria ducunt (Where Duty and Glory lead.)
Head-dress, Busby with white plume and scarlet busby bag. The R.A. Mounted Band wear scarlet plumes.
Forage cap, Blue with scarlet band.
Regimental March: "British Grenadiers."
The R.H.A. take precedence next the Household Cavalry, but when on parade with their guns take the right of the line.