1st The Royal Dragoons

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.

This article is about the British military unit. For the US unit, see 1st Cavalry Regiment (United States).

The Royal Dragoons (1st Dragoons)
Cap badge of the regiment
Active1661–1969
Country Kingdom of England (1661–1707)
 Kingdom of Great Britain (1707–1800)
 United Kingdom (1801–1969)
BranchArmy
TypeCavalry
Nickname(s)The Bird Catchers
Motto(s)Spectemur agendo (Let us be judged by our deeds)
ColorsScarlet uniform with blue facings, black plume.
March"The Royals"
EngagementsDettingen, Waterloo, Second Boer War, El Alamein
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