17th Lancers
The 17th Lancers (Duke of Cambridge's Own) was a cavalry regiment of the British Army, raised in 1759 and notable for its participation in the Charge of the Light Brigade during the Crimean War. The regiment was amalgamated with the 21st Lancers to form the 17th/21st Lancers in 1922.
| 17th Lancers (Duke of Cambridge's Own) | |
|---|---|
cap badge of the 17th Lancers | |
| Active | 7 November 1759 – 27 June 1922 |
| Country | Kingdom of Great Britain (1759–1800) United Kingdom (1801–1922) |
| Branch | Army |
| Type | Line cavalry |
| Role | Lancer regiment |
| Nickname(s) | The Death or Glory Boys, The Horse Marines, The Tots, The White Lancers |
| Motto(s) | Death Or Glory |
| March | Quick: The White Lancers Slow: Occasional Overture |
| Anniversaries | Battle of Balaclava (25 October) Battle of Ulundi (4 July) |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | General Thomas Gage Major General Thomas Pelham-Clinton, 3rd Duke of Newcastle |
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