Cap, Blue, with scarlet band.
On State occasions the band and trumpeters wear a special tunic of crimson heavily braided with gold.
A blue cord is worn in the centre of the shoulder belt.
Two scarlet stripes are worn down the side seams of the overalls.
The Regiment carries three Squadron Standards in addition to the King's Standard.
The Silver Kettle-Drums used in the Regiment were presented by King William IV, in 1831.
2nd LIFE GUARDS
This Corps formed by Charles II was styled in 1660 "The Duke of Albemarle's Troop of Guards," in 1670 "The Queen's Troop of Life Guards," and not till 1788 the 2nd Life Guards. Life Guards were at one time known as "Cheeses," from the old gentlemen of the corps declining to serve in it as remodelled in 1788, saying "that it was no longer composed of gentlemen but of cheesemongers." The name fell into desuetude, but was revived at the battle of Waterloo, when the officer in command shouted "Come on, Cheesemongers, charge!" Also known as "The Tin Bellies" (from the cuirasses).
See [Note "A,"] 1st Life Guards.