GRA Posted June 10, 2011 Posted June 10, 2011 The badge is the post 1906 version with a Latin motto scroll instead of a regimental title scroll and the Lion bears a remarkable similarity to the crest of the Duke of Wellington (Sans Banner), but I do not have my notes to hand to see if there is any association. Hello Toby! According to Brereton's "History of the 4th/7th Royal Dragoon Guards", it is the crest and motto of John Ligonier, who was the Colonel of 7th Dragoon Guards for 29 years. The Duke of Wellington's lion holds a banner as you say, and the motto is different too. /Jonas
Stuart Bates Posted June 10, 2011 Posted June 10, 2011 F.M. Sir John Louis (Ligionier), 1st Earl Ligonier, KB was colonel of the 7th from 1720 - 1749. Stuart
Stuart Bates Posted June 11, 2011 Posted June 11, 2011 Toby, are these from your own collection? If so you might consider posting said collection on the forum? Stuart
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