The actual command of the regiment upon Colonel Hale’s promotion devolved upon Lieut.-Colonel Blaquiere, whose duty it now became to carry out a number of new regulations laid down after the peace for the guidance of the Light Dragoons. [Sidenote: 1764.] By July 1764 these reforms were finally completed; and as they remained in force for another twenty years, they must be given here at some length. The pith of them lies in the fact that the authorities had determined to emphasise in every possible way the distinction between Light and Heavy Cavalry. Let us begin with the least important, but most sentimental of all matters--the dress. PRIVATES _Coat._--(Alike for all ranks.) Scarlet, with 3-inch white lapels to the waist. White collar and cuffs, sleeves unslit. White lining. Braid on button-holes. Buttons, in pairs, white metal with regimental number. _Waistcoat._--White, unembroidered and unlaced. Cross pockets. _Breeches._--White, duck or leather. _Boots._--To the knee, “round toed and of a light sort.” _Helmet._--Black leather, with badge of white metal in front, and white turban round the base, plume and crest scarlet and white. _Forage Cap._--Red, turned up with white. Regimental number on little flap. _Shoulder Belts._--White, 2¾ inches broad. Sword belt over the right shoulder. _Waist Belt._--White, 1¾ inches broad. _Cloaks._--Red, white lining; loop of black and white lace on the top. White cape. _Epaulettes._--White cloth with white worsted fringe. CORPORALS Same as the men. Distinguished by narrow silver lace round the turn-up of the sleeves. Epaulettes bound with white silk tape, white silk fringe. SERGEANTS Same as the men. Epaulettes bound with narrow silver lace; silver fringe. Narrow silver lace round button-holes. Sash of spun silk, crimson with white stripe. QUARTERMASTERS Same as the men. Silver epaulettes. Sash of spun silk, crimson. OFFICERS Same as the men; but with silver lace or embroidery at the Colonel’s discretion. Silk sash, crimson. Silver epaulettes. Scarlet velvet stock and waist belts. TRUMPETERS White coats with scarlet lapels and lining; lace, white with black edge; red waistcoats and breeches. Hats, cocked, with white plume. FARRIERS Blue coats, waistcoats, and breeches. Linings and lapels blue; turn-up of sleeves white. Hat, small black bearskin, with a horse-shoe of silver-plated metal on a black ground. White apron rolled back on left side.