The Royal Regiment of Artillery, as it is now known, was formed in 1716, when two companies were permanently established at Woolwich, but, prior to that, artillery formed part of the King's Armies as early as the 15th century. The history of the Artillery is really the history of the British Army, for very seldom indeed has there been an action fought by British troops without some representatives of the Royal Regiment being present. The guns are looked upon as the standards of the regiment, and in the old days one of the guns was known as the colour gun, which was usually the heaviest piece in the field. All ranks are animated with the most intense bravery and devotion, which has been demonstrated on many fields, and won for the regiment many distinctions. The Great War on the Continent has added greatly to the reputation of the regiment. Nicknamed "The Gunners." [Illustration] Mottoes: _Ubique_ (Everywhere). _Quo Fas et Gloria ducunt_ (Where Duty and Glory lead). _Uniform_, Blue. _Facings_, Scarlet. _Belt_, White. _Head-dress_, Helmet with brass ball on top. _Forage cap_, Blue with scarlet band. _Regimental March_, "British Grenadiers." _Cap badge_, A gun with motto. _Collar badge_, A grenade. ROYAL GARRISON ARTILLERY The Garrison, or Heavy Gunners can be considered as the direct descendants of the ancient British Artillery, which was originally formed for siege or defence purposes. The more mobile Field and Horse Artillery was not formed till very many years later. The records of the Garrison Artillery show they have won glory in all parts of the world. The gallantry displayed during the two years defence of Gibraltar is among their most cherished traditions, and for distinguished conduct at the reduction of Martinique, No. 11 Company received as a mark of honour a battle axe, which was directed to be carried by the tallest gunner at the head of the battery when on parade. The splendid achievements of the Heavy Artillery in the great war with Germany has added materially to the reputation of the regiment for gallantry and valour. Nicknamed the "Heavy Gunners." [Illustration] Mottoes: _Ubique_ (Everywhere). _Quo Fas et Gloria ducunt_ (Where Duty and Glory lead). _Uniform_, Scarlet. _Facings_, Blue velvet. _Head-dress_, Helmet with brass spike on top. _Forage cap_, Blue. Field Officers when attending Court or Levees wear the cocked hat. _Regimental March_, "British Grenadiers." The band wear a bearskin cap in full dress. CORPS OF ROYAL ENGINEERS