12th Royal Lancers (Prince of Wales's), British Army
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12TH ROYAL LANCERS (PRINCE OF WALES'S), BRITISH ARMY
History: Raised in 1715 as Bowles' Dragoons, become in 1817 12th (The Prince of Wales's) Royal Lancers. In 1960 amalgamated with the,9th Queen's Royal Lancers, British Army to form the 9th-12th Royal Lancers (Prince of Wales's), British Army
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Origin/meaning
The Crown with the Plumes and motto Ich dien is the badge of the Prince of Wales. The Lances indicates the Regiment as a Lancer Unit. The Roman Numeral XII (12) indicate the Number of the Regiment. Literature: Image from Defence Brand Portal Ministry of Defence
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