9th Queen's Royal Lancers
The 9th Queen's Royal Lancers was a cavalry regiment of the British Army, first raised in 1715. It saw service for three centuries, including the First and Second World Wars. The regiment survived the immediate post-war reduction in forces, but was amalgamated with the 12th Royal Lancers to form the 9th/12th Royal Lancers in 1960.
| 9th Queen's Royal Lancers | |
|---|---|
9th Lancers regimental badge | |
| Active | 1715–1960 |
| Country | Kingdom of Great Britain (1715–1717) Kingdom of Ireland (1717–1800) United Kingdom (1801–1960) |
| Branch | British Army |
| Type | Cavalry of the Line/Royal Armoured Corps |
| Role | Main Battle Tank |
| Size | 550 |
| Regimental Headquarters | Derby |
| Nickname(s) | The Delhi Spearmen |
| Motto(s) | Latin: Vestiga nulla retrorsum We do not retreat |
| March | Quick: The Soldier's Chorus from Gounod's Faust Slow: Men of Harlech |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Field Marshal Richard Molesworth, 3rd Viscount Molesworth Lieutenant-General Sir John Cope |
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