Dragoon Guard Collection

Cased Colt Dragoon Model 1848 (1st issue) Revolver, England, 1848 / 68. Creator: Unknown
Cased Colt Dragoon Model 1848 (1st issue) Revolver, England, 1848/68

Princess Viktoria Luise and Crown Princess of Germany, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Princess Viktoria Luise and Crown Princess of Germany, between c1910 and c1915. Shows Crown Princess Cecilie Auguste Marie of Mecklenburg-Schwerin (1886-1954)

Ribecourt, Dragoon & Spahi Patrols meet, 1914. Creator: Bain News Service
Ribecourt, Dragoon & Spahi Patrols meet, 1914. A patrol of cuirassiers (left) (mounted cavalry soldiers) and the first Moroccan Spahis (right) at Ribecourt, France, during World War I

French Dragoons entrenched, between c1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
French Dragoons entrenched, between c1914 and c1915. French dragoon cavalry soldiers during World War I

French Dragoon & Chasseur Patrol, between c1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
French Dragoon & Chasseur Patrol, between c1914 and c1915. French dragoon and chasseur soldiers at the beginning of World War One

French dragoon on a white horse, 1825-1875. Creator: Théodore Fort
French dragoon on a white horse, 1825-1875

Portrait of Ludolf Backhuysen II, Painter and Dragoon, Grandson of the Marine Painter Ludolf Backhuy Creator
Portrait of Ludolf Backhuysen II, Painter and Dragoon, Grandson of the Marine Painter Ludolf Backhuysen I, 1735-1750

The Reading of the Royal Proclamation of Peace and for a Day of Thanksgiving, at Edinburgh, 1856. Creator: Unknown
The Reading of the Royal Proclamation of Peace and for a Day of Thanksgiving, at Edinburgh, 1856. Ceremony to mark the end of the Crimean War

Portrait of Ludolf Backhuysen II, Painter, in the Uniform of the Dragoons, 1748. Creator: Tibout Regters
Portrait of Ludolf Backhuysen II, Painter, in the Uniform of the Dragoons, 1748

Regular Troops; The Russian Army c1854, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Regular Troops; The Russian Army c1854, 1854. From "Cassells Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31/12/1853 - 30/12/1854"

Street in Balaclava, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Street in Balaclava, 1854. Crimean War....view of one of the streets of the Tartar town along which a party of Dragoons are passing, on their way to the English Camp; while a couple of dromedaries

Embarkation of French and English Troops, in Varna Bay, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Embarkation of French and English Troops, in Varna Bay, 1854. Crimean War: British Army camp on the Black Sea in Bulgaria. Sketch...taken by Lieut

Encampment of Troops, at Varna, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Encampment of Troops, at Varna, 1854. Crimean War: British Army camp in Bulgaria. Sketch...taken by Lieut. Bredin (Royal Artillery)

The departure of the dragoon, 1789. Creator: Michel Garnier
The departure of the dragoon, 1789

11th dragoons advance guard, from Souvenirs d'Italie: Expédition de Rome, 1854. Creator: Auguste Raffet
11th dragoons advance guard, from Souvenirs d'Italie: Expedition de Rome, 1854

Col. Chatterton, M.P. for Cork, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Col. Chatterton, M.P. for Cork, 1850. Lieutenant-Colonel James Charles Chatterton, K.H. M.P. for the city of Cork, Deputy-Lieutenant and magistrate for the county

Colonel Boncke Bönnichsen's fall on 6 December 1813 during a duel between Jutland... 1816-1824
Colonel Boncke Bonnichsen's fall on 6 December 1813 during a duel between Jutland dragoons and Cossacks, 1816-1824

The Old Dragoons of 1850, Modeled 1905, cast 1906 / 7. Creator: Frederic Remington
The Old Dragoons of 1850, Modeled 1905, cast 1906/7

Camp of the 4th Dragoon Guards, near Karyni, 1855. Creator: Roger Fenton
Camp of the 4th Dragoon Guards, near Karyni, 1855. A work made of salted paper print, from the album " photographic pictures of the seat of war in the crimea" (1856)

Camp of the 4th Dragoon Guards, convivial party, French & English, 1855. A work made of salted paper print, plate 26 from the album " photographs taken in the crimea" (1856)

Grand Review in Hyde Park, 1845. Creator: Unknown
Grand Review in Hyde Park, 1845. Military display in London attended by...his Royal Highness Prince Albert, his Majesty the King of the Belgians

The Review - a skirmishing party, 1845. Creator: Unknown
The Review - a skirmishing party, 1845. Military display in London. The troops reviewed were the 1st Regiment of Life Guards, 2nd Regiment of Life Guards

Dragoon of the time of the Pretender, 1845. Creator: Unknown
Dragoon of the time of the Pretender, 1845. Mounted British soldier of the mid-late 18th century. From " Illustrated London News", 1845, Vol VII

A Dragoon on Horseback, 1876. Creator: Jean Baptiste Edouard Detaille
A Dragoon on Horseback, 1876

Mishap to the Scots Greys at Klippan, February 18, 1902, 1902. Creator: Hermanus Willem Koekkoek
Mishap to the Scots Greys at Klippan, February 18, 1902, 1902. Klippan was the last battle fought by the Greys in the Boer War, the British suffered many casualties

Sergeant-Major of the 2nd Dragoons. (Royal Scots Greys), 1900. Creator: Gregory & Co
Sergeant-Major of the 2nd Dragoons. (Royal Scots Greys), 1900. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. I", by Louis Creswicke. [T. C. & E. C. Jack, Edinburgh, 1900]

Dashing Dragoon Guards Rout German Infantry in the Great Advance, 1916. Creator: Unknown
Dashing Dragoon Guards Rout German Infantry in the Great Advance, 1916. The Battle of Delville Wood (15 July - 3 September 1916) was a series of engagements in the 1916 Battle of the Somme

A regiment of English dragoons puts out a fire with sabre blows, 1914. Creator: Unknown
A regiment of English dragoons puts out a fire with sabre blows, 1914. Un Regiment De Dragons Anglais Eteint Un Incendie A Coups De Sabre

George Murray, 6th Duke of Atholl, c1850, (1930). Creator: Francis Grant
George Murray, 6th Duke of Atholl, c1850, (1930). Portrait of George Augustus Frederick John Murray, 6th Duke of Atholl (1814-1864)

Types of the Russian Army, 1919. Creator: Richard Simkin
Types of the Russian Army, 1919. Soldiers serving during the First World War, 1914-1919: Infantry of the Line (service kit); Artillery; Chevalier Guard; Dragoon; Cossack

13th Light Dragoons, c1830. Creators:s Eschauzier, L Mansion
13th Light Dragoons, c1830. Mounted British cavalry officer. [Neville Spearman Ltd & The Holland Press Lted, London]

Troop Sergeant-Major, 3rd, (The Prince of Wales ) Dragoon Guards, c1880. Artist: Gregory & Co
Troop Sergeant-Major, 3rd (The Prince of Wales ) Dragoon Guards, c1880. Episode of the Second Anglo-Afghan War, from 1878 to 1880. From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. IV, by James Grant

Sergeant, 2nd Dragoon Guards (Queens Bays), c1880. Artist: Gregory & Co
Sergeant, 2nd Dragoon Guards (Queens Bays), c1880. Episode of the Second Anglo-Afghan War, from 1878 to 1880. From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. IV, by James Grant

The Dragoons Rode Onwards, Smiting With Their Long, Glittering Swords, 1902. The Battle of Salamanca, (22 July 1811) was an important victory in the Peninsular War for an Anglo-Portuguese army under

8th Light Dragoons (Kings Royal Irish), c1820-1870, (1909). Artist: John Harris Junior
8th Light Dragoons (Kings Royal Irish), c1820-1870, (1909). After Henry de Daubrawa (active 1825-1861). From British Military Prints, by Ralph Nevill. [The Connoisseur, London, 1909]

Officer, 13th Light Dragoons, c1820-1870, (1909). Artist: John Harris Junior
Officer, 13th Light Dragoons, c1820-1870, (1909). After Henry de Daubrawa (active 1825-1861). From British Military Prints, by Ralph Nevill. [The Connoisseur, London, 1909]

2nd Dragoons (Royal Scots Greys), c1910

H. I. M. The Emperor Nicholas II. Colonel-in-Chief of the Royal Scots Greys, 1902. Artist: Valentin Serov
H.I.M. The Emperor Nicholas II. Colonel-in-Chief of the Royal Scots Greys, 1902. The Emperor in full dress uniform as Colonel-in-Chief of the 2nd Dragoons (Royal Scots Greys)

Officer of the 2nd (R. N. Brit. ) Dragoons, c1833. (1914)
Officer of the 2nd (R. N. Brit.) Dragoons, c1833. A hand painted lithograph from Spooners Upright Series of Costume of the British Army, 1833-36. From The Connoisseur Vol

Dragoon guards, 1915. Artist: LE Buckell
Dragoon guards, 1915. From a supplement to The Army and Navy Gazette (London, 1915)

Prussian soldiers of 1813. Artist: E Burger
Prussian soldiers of 1813. Landwehr infantry; Volunteer Jager; Silesian grenadier; Dragoon; Cuirassier; Landwehr cavalry; Landwehr officer

6th Dragoons, 1889. A print from a supplement of The Army and Navy Gazette, (London, 6 April 1889)

2nd Dragoons, 1888. A print from a supplement of The Army and Navy Gazette, London, 1st December 1888

6th Dragoon Guards, 1888. A print from a supplement of The Army and Navy Gazette, (London, 1 September 1888)

2nd Dragoon Guards, 1915. Artist: LE Buckell
2nd Dragoon Guards, 1915. A print from a supplement of The Army and Navy Gazette, (London, 1915)

6th Dragoon Guards (Carabiniers), 1915. Artist: LE Buckell
6th Dragoon Guards (Carabiniers), 1915. A print from a supplement of The Army and Navy Gazette, (London, 1915)

5th Dragoon Guards, 1888. A print from a supplement of The Army and Navy Gazette, (London, 4 August 1888)

3rd Dragoon Guards, 1888. A print from a supplement of The Army and Navy Gazette, (London, 2 June 1888)

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"From the Colt Dragoon to the Dashing Guards: A Historical Journey" Step back in time to 1848, when the Cased Colt Dragoon Model 1848 (1st issue) Revolver was introduced. This remarkable piece of weaponry, originating from England, captivated both collectors and enthusiasts alike. Its creator remains unknown, but its impact on history is undeniable. Fast forward to 1905, where Frederic Remington immortalized "The Old Dragoons of 1850" through his masterful sculpting. Cast in 1906/7, this artwork pays homage to the brave men who served as dragoons during that era. In a glimpse into their daily lives, we find ourselves at the Camp of the 4th Dragoon Guards near Karyni in 1855. Roger Fenton's lens captures their camaraderie and dedication as they prepare for duty. The convivial party held between French and English soldiers further highlights their bond amidst challenging times. Traveling back even further to Hyde Park in 1845, an unknown artist presents us with a grand review - a spectacle showcasing the might and precision of these formidable troops. Witnessing this display would have undoubtedly left spectators awestruck. Not limited by land alone, dragoons were also skilled equestrians. Jean Baptiste Edouard Detaille's depiction of "A Dragoon on Horseback" transports us to 1876 when these mounted warriors commanded respect wherever they rode. However, not all moments were triumphant for these valiant soldiers. In February 18th, 1902 at Klippan, disaster struck as depicted by Hermanus Willem Koekkoek's artwork titled "Mishap to the Scots Greys. " Even amidst setbacks and challenges faced during war times like World War I or World War II (1914-1916), dragoons remained undeterred, as shown in various artworks.