The History of the 2nd Dragoons: "Royal Scots Greys"Almack, Edward
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The History of the 2nd Dragoons: "Royal Scots Greys"
Almack, Edward
Great Britain. Army. Dragoons, 2nd (Royal Scots Greys)
"Account of Articles of Necessaries and Cavalry Equipment furnished
to George Milward, a Recruit who was enlisted at the Head Quarters
of the Regiment at Canterbury on the 1st March, 1805, and Deserted
before being attested, and who has been recovered to, and joined
the Regiment the 23d May, 1807, as per War Office Route, dated 6
April, 1807:--
1807. £ _s._ _d._
June 3d. To a Pair of Regimental Shag Breeches 17 6
Pair of Breeches Slings 1 6
Stable Jacket 15 6
Trousers 7 6
Foraging Cap 3 6
Nose Bag 1 0
Watering Bridle 5 6
Horse Log 6
3 Shirts at 9_s._ each 1 7 0
Night Cap 1 0
Stock and Clasps 1 8
3 Pair Worsted Stockings at 3_s._ 2_d._ p. pr. 9 6
1 Pair of Long Black Gaiters 8 4
2 Pair of Shoes at 8_s._ 6_d._ the pair 17 0
1 Pair of Shoe Clasps 8
&c., &c.
Scissors 1 6
Button Stock and Hook 8
Powder Bag, Powder and Puff 1 6
Carbine Lock Cover, Pair of Saddle Bags,
Lock and Key 18 4
Horse Cloth 8 0
Surcingle 4 6"
In 1808, an order was issued for the men's hair to be cut short,
instead of being plaited and tied up and powdered. In 1811, an order
was made for the men's coats to be made in future shorter in the
skirts, and broad yellow lace, down the front and round the skirts and
cuffs, was introduced in the place of the narrow white lace hitherto
worn across the breast, arms, and skirts. Also plush breeches were to
be worn instead of leather.
In the summer of 1812, web breeches and grey cloth overalls were
introduced, and a valice (_sic_) of scarlet cloth was substituted for
the leather saddle bags. The battle of Waterloo, so famous in the
Regiment's history, is commemorated by the badge of an eagle displayed
on the guidons, and the word "Waterloo" borne on the guidons and on the
grenadier caps.
In the Official Regulations for Officers' Dress, dated 1846, page 109:--
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