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"Viret in Æternum."

The Royal Cypher and Crown.

TITLES.

1715–51. Colonel Richard Munden's [or its Colonel's name] Regiment of Dragoons.

1751–83. The 13th Dragoons.

1783–1861. The 13th Light Dragoons.

1861 (from). The 13th Hussars.

PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGNS, BATTLES, &c.

* "Honours" on the Colours.

1715. Jacobite rising.

1745. Jacobite rising.

1796. Jamaica.

*1810–14. Peninsula.

1811. Campo Mayor.

*1811. Albuera.

1811. Arroyo dos Molinos.

1812. Badajos.

*1813. Vittoria.

*1814. Orthes.

*1814. Toulouse.

*1815. Waterloo.

1815. Netherlands.

*1854. Alma.

*1854. Balaclava.

*1854. Inkerman.

*1855. Sevastopol.

1900. South Africa.

Uniform.—Scarlet (1715–84); Blue (1784–1832); Scarlet (1832–40); Blue (from 1840). Facings, Green (1715–84); Pale Buff (1784–1836); Green (1836–40); Buff (from 1840). Plume, White.

Regimental Badge.—None recognised in Regulations, but "The Royal Cypher and Crown" appear on appointments. The motto, "Viret in Æternum," has been borne since its formation.

Nicknames.—Familiar in 18th century as "The Green Dragoons" (from the facings); "The Ragged Brigade" (during the Peninsular War, when its arduous services debarred much attention to appearances); "The Evergreens" (from its facings and punning motto); "The Geraniums" (for smartness of appearance); and "The Great Runaway Prestonpans" (in allusion to the panic which seized some of the men in the fight with the Jacobite rebels).

Notes.—Raised in the Midlands, the services of this regiment have been of the most distinguished order. It formed part of the Balaclava Light Brigade. In the Peninsula it served in no less than thirty-two affairs, not counting general actions, losing 274 men and 1,009 horses.

Bibliography.—Historical Record of the 13th Regiment of Light Dragoons. 1715–1842. [London: Parker. 1842.]