1st The Royal Dragoons
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This article is about the British military unit. For the US unit, see 1st Cavalry Regiment (United States).
The Royal Dragoons (1st Dragoons) was a heavy cavalry regiment of the British Army. The regiment was formed in 1661 as the Tangier Horse. It served for three centuries and was in action during the First and the Second World Wars. It was amalgamated with the Royal Horse Guards to form The Blues and Royals in 1969.
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The Royal Dragoons (1st Dragoons) | |
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Active | 1661–1969 |
Country | Kingdom of England (1661–1707) Kingdom of Great Britain (1707–1800) United Kingdom (1801–1969) |
Branch | Army |
Type | Cavalry |
Nickname(s) | The Bird Catchers[1] |
Motto(s) | Spectemur agendo (Let us be judged by our deeds)[2] |
Colors | Scarlet uniform with blue facings, black plume.[2] |
March | "The Royals" |
Engagements | Dettingen, Waterloo, Second Boer War, El Alamein |
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