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"From the Light Dragoons to the Royal Scots Greys: A Legacy of Courage and Valor" Step back in time as we delve into the captivating history of dragoons

Background imageDragoons Collection: The Young Recruit / Going to the War, 1855 (coloured litho)

The Young Recruit / Going to the War, 1855 (coloured litho)
2975493 The Young Recruit / Going to the War, 1855 (coloured litho) by English School, (19th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Shows a young recruit taking leave of his family)

Background imageDragoons Collection: Peter Franciscos Gallant Action with Nine of Tarleton

Peter Franciscos Gallant Action with Nine of Tarleton
3258452 Peter Franciscos Gallant Action with Nine of Tarletons Cavalry in sight of a Troop of Four Hundred Men, pub. 1814 (engraving) by Edwin

Background imageDragoons Collection: Augustus II of Saxony giving the King of Prussia an entire regiment of dragoons in exchange for

Augustus II of Saxony giving the King of Prussia an entire regiment of dragoons in exchange for... (chromolitho)
2788849 Augustus II of Saxony giving the King of Prussia an entire regiment of dragoons in exchange for... (chromolitho) by European School

Background imageDragoons Collection: The Great Maneuvers In Veneto, A Cavalry Charge, Near Cornuda (colour litho)

The Great Maneuvers In Veneto, A Cavalry Charge, Near Cornuda (colour litho)
2798702 The Great Maneuvers In Veneto, A Cavalry Charge, Near Cornuda (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Great Maneuvers In The Veneto)

Background imageDragoons Collection: A Cavalry Office and Dragoons (oil on canvas)

A Cavalry Office and Dragoons (oil on canvas)
476578 A Cavalry Office and Dragoons (oil on canvas) by Detaille, Jean-Baptiste Edouard (1848-1912); 72.4x57.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Background imageDragoons Collection: The Battle of Balaclava (colour litho)

The Battle of Balaclava (colour litho)
IL388043 The Battle of Balaclava (colour litho) by Charlton, John (1849-1917) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Battle of Balaclava was fought on the 25th October 1854)

Background imageDragoons Collection: Dragoons of the French army (colour litho)

Dragoons of the French army (colour litho)
6001555 Dragoons of the French army (colour litho) by Beuzon, Joseph Charles (fl.1892) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dragoons of the French army)

Background imageDragoons Collection: The French Army on manoeuvres (coloured engraving)

The French Army on manoeuvres (coloured engraving)
5998747 The French Army on manoeuvres (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The French Army on manoeuvres)

Background imageDragoons Collection: The Gordon Highlanders on their Way to Elandslaagte (litho)

The Gordon Highlanders on their Way to Elandslaagte (litho)
1592886 The Gordon Highlanders on their Way to Elandslaagte (litho) by Holland Tringham, Joseph (1861-1908); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Gordon Highlanders on their Way to Elandslaagte)

Background imageDragoons Collection: With Buller in Natal (litho)

With Buller in Natal (litho)
1599629 With Buller in Natal (litho) by Stewart, Frank Algenon (1877-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: With Buller in Natal, Reinforcements pushing forward to Elandslaagte)

Background imageDragoons Collection: Dragoons surprising a Boer Laager (engraving)

Dragoons surprising a Boer Laager (engraving)
1600706 Dragoons surprising a Boer Laager (engraving) by Stewart, Frank Algenon (1877-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dragoons surprising a Boer Laager)

Background imageDragoons Collection: Guidon of the Marquis of Granbys 21st Light Dragoons, c. 1760 (silk)

Guidon of the Marquis of Granbys 21st Light Dragoons, c. 1760 (silk)
2560079 Guidon of the Marquis of Granbys 21st Light Dragoons, c.1760 (silk) by English School, (18th century); Belvoir Castle, Leicestershire, UK; (add.info.: Lieutenant-General John Manners)

Background imageDragoons Collection: Guidon of the Marquis of Granbys 21st Light Dragoons, c. 1760 (silk)

Guidon of the Marquis of Granbys 21st Light Dragoons, c. 1760 (silk)
2560078 Guidon of the Marquis of Granbys 21st Light Dragoons, c.1760 (silk) by English School, (18th century); Belvoir Castle, Leicestershire, UK; (add.info.: Lieutenant-General John Manners)

Background imageDragoons Collection: Sobraon: Sir Joseph Thackwell leading the 3rd Light Dragoons in single file through some

Sobraon: Sir Joseph Thackwell leading the 3rd Light Dragoons in single file through some
3082766 Sobraon: Sir Joseph Thackwell leading the 3rd Light Dragoons in single file through some Sikh earthworks, illustration from British Battles on Land and Sea, 1915 (litho) by Finnemore

Background imageDragoons Collection: Cover of Le Petit Parisien, 5 September 1909 (colour litho)

Cover of Le Petit Parisien, 5 September 1909 (colour litho)
3099265 Cover of Le Petit Parisien, 5 September 1909 (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cover of Le Petit Parisien, 5 September 1909)

Background imageDragoons Collection: The Battle of The Gwanga, Cape of Good Hope, on 8th June 1846 (colour aquatint)

The Battle of The Gwanga, Cape of Good Hope, on 8th June 1846 (colour aquatint)
NAM195660 The Battle of The Gwanga, Cape of Good Hope, on 8th June 1846 (colour aquatint) by Carey, Captain (fl.1846) (after); National Army Museum, London; eNational Army Museum; English

Background imageDragoons Collection: The Zulu War, the Battle of Ulundi, inside the Square (engraving)

The Zulu War, the Battle of Ulundi, inside the Square (engraving)
1099973 The Zulu War, the Battle of Ulundi, inside the Square (engraving) by Prior, Melton (1845-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Zulu War, the Battle of Ulundi, inside the Square)

Background imageDragoons Collection: The second engagement of the Mexican War requires the Americans to charge

The second engagement of the Mexican War requires the Americans to charge the strongly-held Mexican position. The dragoons, led by Captain May, do the job. Date: 9 May 1846

Background imageDragoons Collection: 2nd County of London Westminster Dragoons Camp

2nd County of London Westminster Dragoons Camp
1910

Background imageDragoons Collection: Grand Review in Hyde Park, 1845. Creator: Unknown

Grand Review in Hyde Park, 1845. Creator: Unknown
Grand Review in Hyde Park, 1845. Military display in London attended by...his Royal Highness Prince Albert, his Majesty the King of the Belgians

Background imageDragoons Collection: The Review - a skirmishing party, 1845. Creator: Unknown

The Review - a skirmishing party, 1845. Creator: Unknown
The Review - a skirmishing party, 1845. Military display in London. The troops reviewed were the 1st Regiment of Life Guards, 2nd Regiment of Life Guards

Background imageDragoons Collection: Etats-Unis d Amerique 1865 - Offr. de Dragons, 1865. Creator: Draner

Etats-Unis d Amerique 1865 - Offr. de Dragons, 1865. Creator: Draner
Etats-Unis d Amerique 1865 - Offr. de Dragons, 1865

Background imageDragoons Collection: 17th century soldiers

17th century soldiers
Various soldiers including : mercenaries, musketeers, artillerymen, harquebusiers, captains, standard bearers, dragoons and cuirassiers

Background imageDragoons Collection: A Cavalryman, 1884. Creator: Alphonse de Neuville

A Cavalryman, 1884. Creator: Alphonse de Neuville
A Cavalryman, 1884

Background imageDragoons Collection: A regiment of English dragoons puts out a fire with sabre blows, 1914. Creator: Unknown

A regiment of English dragoons puts out a fire with sabre blows, 1914. Creator: Unknown
A regiment of English dragoons puts out a fire with sabre blows, 1914. Un Regiment De Dragons Anglais Eteint Un Incendie A Coups De Sabre

Background imageDragoons Collection: First Light Cavalry Division, 1867. Artist: Piratsky, Karl Karlovich (1813-1889)

First Light Cavalry Division, 1867. Artist: Piratsky, Karl Karlovich (1813-1889)
First Light Cavalry Division, 1867. From a private collection

Background imageDragoons Collection: 13th Military Order Dragoon Regiment, 1871. Artist: Piratsky, Karl Karlovich (1813-1889)

13th Military Order Dragoon Regiment, 1871. Artist: Piratsky, Karl Karlovich (1813-1889)
13th Military Order Dragoon Regiment, 1871. From a private collection

Background imageDragoons Collection: Types of the Russian Army, 1919. Creator: Richard Simkin

Types of the Russian Army, 1919. Creator: Richard Simkin
Types of the Russian Army, 1919. Soldiers serving during the First World War, 1914-1919: Infantry of the Line (service kit); Artillery; Chevalier Guard; Dragoon; Cossack

Background imageDragoons Collection: The Drum Banners of the Cavalry Regiments of the British Army, 1902

The Drum Banners of the Cavalry Regiments of the British Army, 1902. From the Boys Own Paper

Background imageDragoons Collection: 1st Squadron of the Life Guard Hussar Regiment on maneuvers, 1838

1st Squadron of the Life Guard Hussar Regiment on maneuvers, 1838. Found in the Collection of State Central Artillery Museum, St. Petersburg

Background imageDragoons Collection: 7th Reserve squadron of the Black Sea Cossacks

7th Reserve squadron of the Black Sea Cossacks. Private Collection

Background imageDragoons Collection: Officers and Soldiers of the Life-Guards Dragoon Regiment, 1873

Officers and Soldiers of the Life-Guards Dragoon Regiment, 1873. Artist: Balashov, Pyotr Ivanovich (?-1888)
Officers and Soldiers of the Life-Guards Dragoon Regiment, 1873. Private Collection

Background imageDragoons Collection: Soldier of the Life-Guards Hussar Regiment, 1817-1824. Artist: Sauerweid

Soldier of the Life-Guards Hussar Regiment, 1817-1824. Artist: Sauerweid, Alexander Ivanovich (1783-1844)
Soldier of the Life-Guards Hussar Regiment, 1817-1824. Found in the collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Background imageDragoons Collection: Charge of the Cavalry. Artist: Pryanishnikov, Ivan Petrovich (1841-1909)

Charge of the Cavalry. Artist: Pryanishnikov, Ivan Petrovich (1841-1909)
Charge of the Cavalry. Private Collection

Background imageDragoons Collection: Soldiers of the 1st Guard Cavalry Division of the Russian Imperial Guard, 1867

Soldiers of the 1st Guard Cavalry Division of the Russian Imperial Guard, 1867. From a private collection

Background imageDragoons Collection: The 2nd Guard Cavalry Division, 1867. Artist: Piratsky, Karl Karlovich (1813-1889)

The 2nd Guard Cavalry Division, 1867. Artist: Piratsky, Karl Karlovich (1813-1889)
The 2nd Guard Cavalry Division, 1867. From a private collection

Background imageDragoons Collection: Russian dragoon, 1820. Artist: Sauerweid, Alexander Ivanovich (1783-1844)

Russian dragoon, 1820. Artist: Sauerweid, Alexander Ivanovich (1783-1844)
Russian dragoon, 1820. From a private collection

Background imageDragoons Collection: Gavotte, c. 1815. Artist: Meynier Saint-Fal (1762-1840)

Gavotte, c. 1815. Artist: Meynier Saint-Fal (1762-1840)
Gavotte, c. 1815. From a private collection

Background imageDragoons Collection: The Dragoons Rode Onwards, Smiting With Their Long, Glittering Swords, 1902

The Dragoons Rode Onwards, Smiting With Their Long, Glittering Swords, 1902. The Battle of Salamanca, (22 July 1811) was an important victory in the Peninsular War for an Anglo-Portuguese army under

Background imageDragoons Collection: Dragoons and Highlanders scattering rioters in Belfast, 1872 (1906)

Dragoons and Highlanders scattering rioters in Belfast, 1872 (1906). The army breaking up a sectarian riot between Protestants and Catholics. From Cassells Illustrated History of England, Vol. VII

Background imageDragoons Collection: Two Italian dragoons, 1922. Artist: Donald McLeish

Two Italian dragoons, 1922. Artist: Donald McLeish
Two Italian dragoons, 1922. The pride of the people. From Peoples of All Nations, Their Life Today and the Story of Their Past, volume IV: Georgia to Italy

Background imageDragoons Collection: The First Sikh War, India, 1840s, (c1920)

The First Sikh War, India, 1840s, (c1920). The charge of the 16th Lancers at Aliwal, January 1846; the 3rd Kings Own Light Dragoons at Firozshah, December 1845; the 31st Regiment at Mudki

Background imageDragoons Collection: French military dress, 1704

French military dress, 1704

Background imageDragoons Collection: Prussian soldiers of 1813. Artist: E Burger

Prussian soldiers of 1813. Artist: E Burger
Prussian soldiers of 1813. Landwehr infantry; Volunteer Jager; Silesian grenadier; Dragoon; Cuirassier; Landwehr cavalry; Landwehr officer

Background imageDragoons Collection: 6th Dragoons, 1889

6th Dragoons, 1889. A print from a supplement of The Army and Navy Gazette, (London, 6 April 1889)

Background imageDragoons Collection: 2nd Dragoons, 1888

2nd Dragoons, 1888. A print from a supplement of The Army and Navy Gazette, London, 1st December 1888

Background imageDragoons Collection: Charge of the 5th and 7th Dragoon Guards, review in Windsor Park, 1900

Charge of the 5th and 7th Dragoon Guards, review in Windsor Park, 1900. Illustration from The Life and Times of Queen Victoria, by Robert Wilson, Volume IV, (Cassell and Company, London, Paris)

Background imageDragoons Collection: 1st (Royal) Dragoons, c1890. Artist: Geoffrey Douglas Giles

1st (Royal) Dragoons, c1890. Artist: Geoffrey Douglas Giles
1st (Royal) Dragoons, c1890. A coloured lithographic plate from Her Majestys Army by Walter Richards, JS Virtue & Company, (London, c1890)



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"From the Light Dragoons to the Royal Scots Greys: A Legacy of Courage and Valor" Step back in time as we delve into the captivating history of dragoons, a formidable cavalry force that left an indelible mark on British military heritage. The Light Dragoons, established in 1790 and disbanded in 1992, epitomized bravery and dedication throughout their existence. Scotland Forever. This battle cry echoed through the Charge of the Light Dragoons at the Battle of Ramnuggur, where these gallant soldiers fearlessly charged into enemy lines with unwavering resolve. Their heroic actions immortalized on canvas continue to inspire generations. Recruiting poster for the 7th Regiment of Light Dragoons beckoned adventurous souls seeking glory on horseback. It depicted proud warriors astride powerful steeds, ready to defend king and country against any adversary. The infamous Charge of the Light Brigade on October 25th, 1854 remains etched in history's annals. An oil painting captures this ill-fated yet valiant assault by brave dragoons who rode headlong into a hailstorm of bullets—a testament to their unwavering loyalty even amidst chaos. A resolute Sergeant from the Royal North British Dragoons stands tall—his uniform adorned with medals earned through countless battles fought alongside comrades-in-arms. His presence embodies discipline and leadership within this esteemed regiment. An information poster issued by British Military showcases various aspects of dragoon life—tactics employed during skirmishes, weaponry utilized on horseback, and tales recounting daring escapades across vast terrains. These posters served as windows into a world steeped in honor and camaraderie. The Royal Scots Greys—the legendary 2nd Dragoons—are synonymous with excellence both on and off the battlefield. Their storied history is marked by numerous triumphs that solidified their reputation as an elite cavalry unit.