The Scots Greys

Above are various uniforms of the present day regiment. The first figure from the left shows a trooper in full service dress, similar to all other cavalry regiments, the only distinguishing marks being the eagle badge on the cap and the letters 2D on the shoulder straps. Next is a private in review order. The bearskin makes the regiment’s parade dress unmistakable. It is similar to the Guards, though slight ly smaller and rather less broad in form . The third figure represents a sergeant in walking out dress. The zigzag or vandyked band on the cap is peculiar to the Greys-no other regiment in the service wearing it. In the sergeant trumpeter’s uniform, which is the next shown, there are several interesting points. The aiguillettes are worn only by the band and trumpeters, as also is the red plume which crosses right over the top of the bearskin . The Whitehorse or Hanover badge may be also noticed buried in the fur at the back of it. The two remaining figures are officers in undress uniform and full uniform. The white plume is rather bigger than that of the rank and file. It is set in a grenade. A grenade also is the collar badge of the officers as opposed to the Waterloo eagle of the men.