But in 1713, when Queen Anne had ordered another board of general officers to assemble to decide upon the rank of several newly-raised regiments, proof was adduced that the Royal Scots Dragoon crossed the Border and entered England in June, 1685, when there was only one regiment of Dragoons on the English establishment.
This was taken into consideration, and after some delay the Scots Greys obtained the rank of Second Dragoons.
Regiments were not, however, distinguished by numerical titles before the reign of George the Second.
In 1713 the regiment was increased to nine troops.
The Greys were next occupied in quelling the Rebellion of the Old Pretender, and here they won special distinction.
In 1719 the Jacobites, aided by Spain, made another attempt on Scotland, but were routed on June 10th at Strachell. Three troops of the Greys under Major Robinson were engaged.
Grenadier Cap of the Scots Greys, 1743.
Preserved in the Museum of the United Service Institution.
