Dragoons Collection

The Light Dragoons 1790 - 1992
The evolving uniform of The Light Dragoons. From Left - 13th Light Dragoons 1790, 18th Light Dragoons 1810, 13th/18th Royal Hussars (Queen Marys Own) 1930, The Light Dragoons 1st December 1992

Scotland Forever. Photolithograph, coloured, by Lady Elizabeth Southerden Butler (as Mrs William Butler), 1881, published by Leeds City Art Galleries, 1980 (c)

Charge of the Light Dragoons at the Battle of Ramnuggur
CHARGE OF H. M. 14TH LIGHT DRAGOONS AT THE BATTLE OF RAMNUGGUR, Novr. 22nd. 1848. Colour photolithograph by J Harris after Henry Martens, 1851 (c). Published by Rudolf Ackermann, 26 Jan 1851

Recruiting poster for the 7th Regiment of Light Dragoons
Recruiting poster for the 7th (or The Queen?s Own) Regiment of (Light Dragoons), 1809.The 7th (or The Queen?s Own) Regiment of (Light Dragoons) had served in Sir John Moore

Sergeant - Royal North British Dragoons (Scots Greys). Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Charge of the Light Brigade, 25th October 1854 (oil on canvas)
BAL311974 Charge of the Light Brigade, 25th October 1854 (oil on canvas) by Kaiser, Friedrich (1815-90); Private Collection; (add.info.: Brilliant charge of the Scots Greys; ); German

The Royal Scots Greys - 2nd Dragoons. Officer - Review order. The Colonel-in-Chief was (at this time) Tsar Nicholas II ! Date: circa 1910s

Officer, 1st Royal Regiment of Dragoons
An officer of the First or Royal Regiment of Dragoons in uniform. He is mounted and carrying a sword. The plate is entitled Advancing to the Charge

Information poster - British Military
3rd (Prince of Wales) Dragoon Guards. Chromolithograph information poster published by Gale and Polden Ltd, 1911. Date: 1911

6th Dragoons Enniskillen
6th (Enniskillen) Dragoons

Camp of the 4th Light Dragoons - soldiers quarters. Military camp showing men, huts, and horses. Date 1855

Colonel Doherty, officers & men of the 13th Light Dragoons. Group of men of the 13th Light Dragoons, including Colonel Doherty, Cornet Danzil Chamberlayne, Captain Jenyns

Captain Portal, 4th Light Dragoons equipped for Balaklava. Robert Portal, full-length portrait, standing, facing front, next to horse with two other unidentified men who are looking away from

Two wounded Irish dragoons hold off the enemy at a farmhouse after the retreat from Mons (litho)
3252908 Two wounded Irish dragoons hold off the enemy at a farmhouse after the retreat from Mons (litho); Private Collection; (add.info)

Christiana Davis fatally wounding an opponent during a duel she fought while masquerading as a soldier
3480137 Christiana Davis fatally wounding an opponent during a duel she fought while masquerading as a soldier; (add.info)

A regimental blacksmith attached to the 6th Dragoons, joins in the fighting using only his strength and a hammer
3252878 A regimental blacksmith attached to the 6th Dragoons, joins in the fighting using only his strength and a hammer, France during WWI (litho); Private Collection; (add.info)

The attack of the heavy cavalry brigade in the Battle of Balaklava on October 25, 1854, 1854-1855. Private Collection

Ribecourt, Dragoon & Spahi Patrols meet, 1914. Creator: Bain News Service
Ribecourt, Dragoon & Spahi Patrols meet, 1914. A patrol of cuirassiers (left) (mounted cavalry soldiers) and the first Moroccan Spahis (right) at Ribecourt, France, during World War I.

French Dragoons and Austrian hussars, 1892. Creator: Karel Frederik Bombled
French Dragoons and Austrian hussars, 1892

New Uniforms of the British Cavalry, 1856. Creator: Charles William Sheeres
New Uniforms of the British Cavalry, 1856. 17th Lancers, Royal Horse Guards Blue, 1st Life Guards, 16th Lancers, 3rd Light Dragoons, 6th Dragoon Guards, 2nd Life Guards, Royal Horse Artillery

'Le Role de la Cavalerie; Dragons Francais Chargeant des Uhlans, 1914. Creator: Georges Bertin Scott
'Le Role de la Cavalerie; Dragons Francais Chargeant des Uhlans, 1914. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919: Volume I". [L'Illustration, Paris, 1926]

The English Army and Navy, 1854. Creator: J Gaildrau
The English Army and Navy, 1854. From "Cassells Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31/12/1853 - 30/12/1854"

Regular Troops; The Russian Army c1854, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Regular Troops; The Russian Army c1854, 1854. From "Cassells Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31/12/1853 - 30/12/1854"

Street in Balaclava, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Street in Balaclava, 1854. Crimean War....view of one of the streets of the Tartar town along which a party of Dragoons are passing, on their way to the English Camp; while a couple of dromedaries

World War 1: Austro - Hungarian Dragoon Combat
3787012 World War 1: Austro - Hungarian Dragoon Combat; (add.info.: World War 1: Austro - Hungarian Dragoon Combat, 1916.); Lebrecht History

French Dragoon Helmet, 1805-15 (gilt metal)
1268362 French Dragoon Helmet, 1805-15 (gilt metal) by French School, (19th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info)

Sergeant-Major of the 2nd Dragoons, Royal Scots Greys - Boer War Military print, photo by Gregory and Co

Sergeant of the Inniskilling Dragoons - Boer War Military print, photo by Gregory and Co

Drummer in the 2nd Dragoons British Army Date: 19th century

2nd Dragoons Regiment Victorian period Date: 19th century

Victorian scrap, 11th Light Dragoons, Cavalry Regiment Date: circa 1858

The riots at Bristol, 1831 (engraving)
3103700 The riots at Bristol, 1831 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The riots at Bristol, 1831)

Fatal clash, for a false maneuver, between dragons and French cuirassiers in the Valbonne camp
2814799 Fatal clash, for a false maneuver, between dragons and French cuirassiers in the Valbonne camp, near Lyon (colour litho) by Beltrame

The good shot (colour litho)
2785916 The good shot (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The good shot. French dragoons shooting at German cavalry in the First World War. Le bon tireur)

Dragoons attacking revolutionaries in the Presnensky district of Moscow (colour litho)
2779157 Dragoons attacking revolutionaries in the Presnensky district of Moscow (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A good shot, front cover illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre, 8th November 1914 (colour litho)
486929 A good shot, front cover illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre, 8th November 1914 (colour litho) by Damblans

Heavy cavalry of the Imperial Army, 19th century. (handcoloured copperplate engraving)
5986507 Heavy cavalry of the Imperial Army, 19th century. (handcoloured copperplate engraving) by Verico, Antonio (1775-after 1822); (add.info.: Cuirassiers)

The Rumours of War on the Continent (engraving)
1037873 The Rumours of War on the Continent (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Rumours of War on the Continent)

View of Pall Mall meeting Regent Street at Waterloo Place, London, 1822
6339927 View of Pall Mall meeting Regent Street at Waterloo Place, London, 1822 by British School, (18th-19th century); (add.info.: View of Pall Mall meeting Regent Street at Waterloo Place, London)

Finding the colours of the 24th Regiment after the battle of Chillianwallah, c
3744561 Finding the colours of the 24th Regiment after the battle of Chillianwallah, c.1850 (engraving) by English School

Flags of the French Army (coloured engraving)
5998796 Flags of the French Army (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Flags of the French Army)

Frederick the Geat of Prussia on the march across Lausitz (colour litho)
964567 Frederick the Geat of Prussia on the march across Lausitz (colour litho) by Knoetel, Richard (1857-1914); Private Collection; (add.info)

Game of the French Army (colour litho)
PER437802 Game of the French Army (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jeu de l Armee Francaise; ); French, out of copyright

Spanish Dragoons sabring the Insurgents at Barcelona (engraving)
2772321 Spanish Dragoons sabring the Insurgents at Barcelona (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Spanish Dragoons sabring the Insurgents at Barcelona)

Grenadiers and chasseurs in the Imperial Army, 19th century
Grenadiers and chasseurs in the German Imperial Army, 19th century. Granatieri e Cacciatori. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Antonio Verico from Giulio Ferrarios Costumes Ancient

The Battle of Culloden, near Inverness in Scotland, published by Bowles and Carver
NAM261113 The Battle of Culloden, near Inverness in Scotland, published by Bowles and Carver, 1746 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); National Army Museum

Major Ferdinand Baptista von Schill (1776-1809) (engraving) (b / w photo)
CHT223934 Major Ferdinand Baptista von Schill (1776-1809) (engraving) (b/w photo) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; eArchives Charmet; German, out of copyright

English gentlemen gambling on an unusual foot race during a horse-racing meet on the Champs de Mars, Paris
6337319 English gentlemen gambling on an unusual foot race during a horse-racing meet on the Champs de Mars, Paris, 19th century by Alken

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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.