*1868. Abyssinia.
Uniform.—Scarlet (from 1685). Facings, Light Green (1685-1765); White (in 1765 and 1785); Blue (in 1818-19); Yellow (from 1819). Helmet-plume, Black and Red.
Regimental Badges.—"The Royal Cypher and Crown" (from 1685-1765); "The Prince of Wales's Plume," "The Rising Sun," "The Red Dragon"—ancient badges of the Princes of Wales.
Nickname.—"The Old Canaries" (from the facings).
Notes.—Formed from old Regiments of Horse raised in Worcestershire, Oxfordshire, Bedfordshire, and at St. Albans and Dorking; it wore cuirasses from 1685-88 and from 1704-14.
Bibliography.—Historical Record of the 3rd, or Prince of Wales's Regiment of Dragoon Guards. Illustrated with Plates. [London: Clowes, 1838.]
The Red Dragon.