3rd (Prince of Wales's) DRAGOON GUARDS
The 3rd Dragoon Guards, originally "Cuirassiers," was raised in 1685, and after the battle of Sedgemoor its six troops were incorporated into a regiment called "The 4th Horse." In 1746 it was named "The 3rd Regiment of Dragoon Guards," and in 1765 "The Prince of Wales's Regiment of Dragoon Guards." At Ramillies it captured the standard and kettledrums of the Bavarian Guards. It was the only British Cavalry Regiment to take part in the Abyssinian campaign under Gen. Napier and formed part of the British column that made the memorable march on Magdala.
Nicknamed the "Old Canaries," on account of its facings being yellow, or canary colour.
(Depot, Newport, Mon.)
On Standard, the Harp and Crown and the Star of the Order of St. Patrick.
"Peninsula," "Balaklava," "Sevastopol," "Tel-el-Kebir," "Egypt, 1882."
Motto: Quis separabit? (Who shall separate?)
Uniform, Scarlet.
Facings, Blue.
Head-dress, Brass helmet with white plume; band, black plume.
Forage cap, Blue, with blue band.
Linked Regiment, 7th Dragoon Guards.
Special arm badge for Sergeants, Star of the Order of St. Patrick.