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History: Formed in 1922 by the amalgamation of [[17th Lancers (Duke of Cambridge's Own), British Army]] and [[21st Lancers (Empress of India's), British Army]]
 
[[File:17th_Lancers_(Duke_of_Cambridge's_Own),_British_Army.jpg|center|350 px|Coat of arms (crest) of the {{PAGENAME}}]]
 
===Official blazon===
A pair of crossed bones with a skulle (Death's Head) superimposed theron; resting on the lower portions of the crossed bones a small scroll inscribed "Or Glory". In silver plate.
 
===Origin/meaning===
When formed the Regiment took over the badge of the former 17th Lancers (Duke of Cambridge's Own). It alludes to the Regimental Motto Death or Glory.
 
[[Literature]]: Image from Defence Brand Portal Ministry of Defence
 
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17TH-21ST LANCERS, BRITISH ARMY

History: Formed in 1922 by the amalgamation of 17th Lancers (Duke of Cambridge's Own), British Army and 21st Lancers (Empress of India's), British Army

Coat of arms (crest) of the 17th-21st Lancers, British Army

Official blazon

A pair of crossed bones with a skulle (Death's Head) superimposed theron; resting on the lower portions of the crossed bones a small scroll inscribed "Or Glory". In silver plate.

Origin/meaning

When formed the Regiment took over the badge of the former 17th Lancers (Duke of Cambridge's Own). It alludes to the Regimental Motto Death or Glory.

Literature: Image from Defence Brand Portal Ministry of Defence

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