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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]] | 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]] | ||
[[File:{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|center|350 px|Coat of arms (crest) of the {{PAGENAME}}]] | [[File:{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|center|350 px|Coat of arms (crest) of the {{PAGENAME}}]] | ||
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The Crown with the Plumes and motto Ich dien is the | 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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[[Category:Military heraldry of the United Kingdom]] | [[Category:Military heraldry of the United Kingdom]] | ||
[[Category:Army heraldry]] | [[Category:Army heraldry]] | ||