16th-5th The Queen's Royal Lancers, British Army

From Heraldry of the World
Jump to navigation Jump to search

16TH-5TH THE QUEEN'S ROYAL LANCERS, BRITISH ARMY

History: Formed in 1922 as the 16th/5th Lancers by amalgamation of the 16th The Queen's Lancers, British Army and 5th Royal Irish Lancers, British Army. Dedesignated in 1954 16th/5th The Queen's Royal Lancers.


Coat of arms (crest) of the 16th-5th The Queen's Royal Lancers, British Army

Official blazon

A pair of crossed lances with pennons flying downwards; on the lances the Arabic numeral "16" resting on a scroll inscribed "The Queen's Lancers"; within the upper protion the pennons a crown. The crown, lances and upper portion of the pennons in gilt of gilding metal, reminder in silver plate.

Origin/meaning

The badge alludes to the Lancer title and the regimental number. Literature: Image from Regimental Badges by T.J. Edwards

Logo-new.jpg
Heraldry of the World
United Kingdom.jpg
British heraldry portal
Civic heraldry of the United Kingdom
Unitedkingdom-flag.gif
  • Overseas possessions
  • Total pages in the British section : 16,284
  • Total images in the British section : 9,338

Contact and Support

Partners:

Your logo here ?
Contact us


© since 1995, Heraldry of the World, Ralf Hartemink Ralf Hartemink arms.jpg
Index of the site

Retrieved from "https://www.heraldry-wiki.com/heraldrywiki/index.php?title=16th-5th_The_Queen%27s_Royal_Lancers,_British_Army&oldid=3578030"