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Photographs of the Royal Scots Greys (2nd Draggons). during the reign of Queen Victoria. The Royal Scots Greys (2nd Dragoons.) Raised in 1678, under the name of Royal regiment of Scots Dragoons changed to 2nd Royal North British Dragoons in 1751. The regiment took part in many campaigns, In 1701 to 1705 In The war of the Spanish Succession. at the battles of Blenheim, Ramillies, Oudenarde and Malplaquet. and at Dettingen during the War of Austrian Succession. During the Seven years war (1756 - 1763,) they were at the Battle of Warbung. French revolutionary Wars, they served at Willems. The most famous of all there Battles was 1815 at the Battle of Waterloo (where many of the prints available are about). During the Crimean war they served with distinction at the Battle of Balaclava and again at Sevastopol. During the Boer wars they were at the relief of Kimberley and Paardeburg. During the First World war the regiment in 1914 took part in the retreat from Mons, Marne, Aisne Ypres. and during 1915,at Arras, 1917, saw them again at Amiens, Somme. while during 1918 they took part in the campaigns, on the Hindenburg Line, Pursuit to Mons, During World war two, they saw action at Hill 112, Falaise, Hochwald, Aller, bremen, Merjayun. Alamel Halfa, El Alamein, Nofilia and in Italy at Salerno. The regiment has received three Victoria Cross awards. two during the Crimean War, and one during World war two. The Motto of the regiment is Second to None. In 1971 the Regiment amalgamated with the 3rd Carabineers (Prince of Wales Dragoon Guards) under the new name of The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards (Carabineers and Greys) JOHN
GRIEVE (Sergeant Major) 2nd Dragoons
At Balaklava October 25th 1854, in the heavy Cavalry
charge one of Grieve?s officers being surrounded by Russian horsemen,
he rode to his rescuer, cut off the head of one of them, disabled two
others, and put them to flight, thereby saving the life of his officer. HENRY RAMAGE (Private, afterwards Sergeant) 2nd Dragoons At the battle of Balaklava, Private McPherson of the 2nd Dragoons was severely wounded and surrounded by seven Russians. Private Ramage rode to his help, cut his way through the enemy and saved his comrade?s life. On the same day, when the Heavy Brigade was covering the retreat of the Light Cavalry, Private Gardiner?s leg was shattered by a round shot and he lay on the ground exposed to a very heavy cross fire. Ramage dashed to his rescue and carried him to the rear, the place where he had fallen being almost immediately covered by Russian Cavalry. He also, when the Heavy Brigade was rallying and the enemy retiring dismounted and brought in a prisoner from the Russian ranks. Ramage died at Newbridge, Ireland, not long after receiving his decoration, which was sold in London on June 16th 1903 for ?61.
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"Second To None" - The Scots Greys (1895) The Scots Greys were originally the North British Dragoons, whose first Colonel was Graham, of Claverhouse. Their grey horses, the legend goes, were the gift of William the Third, for good service in Flanders. Their Bearskins were worn under Marlborough at Ramilies, where the Greys overthrew the famous French Regiment, du Roi. Twice since then have the Greys taken standards in battle : the white damask "Giants'" flag of the French Household Cavalry at Dettingen, and the Eagle of the French, "45th of the Line" at Waterloo. In the charge of the Heavies at Balaclava they displayed splendid heroism. The Honorary Colonel of the Greys is the Czar of Russia, to whom recently the regiment sent congratulations on the birth of the Grand Duchess of Olga. Original magazine photo page published 1895 - 1902. Price ?25. Or reproduction of photograph ready mounted. Price ?25. Click here to order. ORDER CODE 1V17 |
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The Sergeant-Major of the Greys (1896) Sergeant-Major G. Duncan, Regimental Sergeant-Major of the Scots Greys, was one of the deputation of four which, by order of the Queen, went to St. Petersburg in 1895 to formally wait on the young Czar Nicholas, on his being appointed Honorary Colonel of the regiment. Lieutenant-Colonel Welby, Commanding the Scots Greys, was at the head of the deputation, which comprised Major Hippisley, Captain Scobell, and the subject of our illustration, Sergeant-Major Duncan. |
"Plum Duff", The Drum-Horse of the Royal Scots Greys. (1896) The Drum-Horse of the Royal Scots Greys was purchased in Dublin in November, 1885, as a five year old. He got his name, "Plum Duff", on joining the regiment, from his peculiar coat, at that time very dark with numerous white spots. He is still slightly dappled, though he looks quite white as compared with his original appearance. "Plum Duff" is a very gret pet with all ranks of the "Greys", who consider him one of the very best horses for his work that the regiment has ever had. Drummer A. E. Booth, for his part, has been one of the Scots Greys ever since 1876. His father and uncle were both "Greys", before him, as Band Sergeant and as Kettle Drummer, and they also served with the famous corps in the Crimea. The regimental marches of the Scots Greys, it is interesting to note, are "The Garb of Old Gaul", and "Highland Laddie". |
The Scots Greys in the "Musical Ride". (1896) The Scots Greys are old favourites at the Royal Military Tournament at Islington, where once more this year it falls to their lot to "witch the world with noble horsemanship" in the ever popular Musical Ride. For picturesque effect in the Musical Ride the household Cavalry can even hardly vie with the Scots Greys, whose distinctive garb - plumed bearskins, scarlet tunics and grey horses, with the lance pennants waving over all, enhance greatly the attractiveness of what is one of the most pleasing of military spectacles - the sight of a body of men and horses moving rhythmically among themselves and without words of command, in and out to and fro, altering from one formation and figure to another, in accordance with the music of the band. |
Sergeant Major - Scots Greys |
The Scots Greys Passing Through Dundee |
A Detachment of Scots Greys Watering Horses. (1896) This is a party of troopers of the Scots Greys engaged in watering their horses when in camp, during the manoeuvres. In an extensive establishment such as a cavalry regiment is, great and constant care has to be paid to the well-being of the horses, and the watering is a matter of paramount importance. It is carried on under supervision at regular hours and conducted as a regulation parade. |
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