| The Royal Dragoons (1st Dragoons) | |
|---|---|
 Cap badge of the regiment | |
| Active | 1661–1969 |
| Country |  Kingdom of England (1661–1707) Kingdom of Great Britain (1707–1800) United Kingdom (1801–1969) |
| Branch | Army |
| Type | Cavalry |
| Nickname(s) | The Bird Catchers[1] |
| Motto(s) | Spectemur agendo (Let us be judged by our deeds)[2] |
| Colors | Scarlet uniform with blue facings, black plume.[2] |
| March | "The Royals" |
| Engagements | Dettingen, Waterloo, Second Boer War, El Alamein |
The Royal Dragoons (1st Dragoons) was a heavy cavalry regiment of the British Army. The regiment was formed in 1661 as the Tangier Horse. It served for three centuries and was in action during the First and the Second World Wars. It was amalgamated with the Royal Horse Guards to form The Blues and Royals in 1969.
- ^ Burnham, Robert; McGuigan, Ron (2010). The British Army against Napoleon. Barnsley, South Yorkshire: Frontline Books. p. 122. ISBN 978-1-84832-562-3.
- ^ a b Anonymous 1916, p. 12.