#2nd or royal north british dragoons
The grave of Major Francis Stupart of the 2nd or (Royal North British) Dragoons, more famously known as the Scots Greys.
As seen in Warriston Cemetery in Edinburgh by myself and my Wife last weekend.
Major Stupart or Lieutenant as was the position he held at Waterloo was in Cheney’s Troop at the battle in which he was also wounded. At the Museum of the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards in Edinburgh Castle you can see the pattern 1797 heavy cavalry officers’ sword wielded by Lieutenant Stupart at the great clash of 1815.
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‘The British Military Library or Journal: comprehending a complete body of military knowledge; and consisting of original communications; with selections from the most approved and respectable foreign military publications’. 1798 – 1801.
This two volume set consists of the issues of The British Military Library produced from 1798 – 1801 and subsequently bound together.
The British Military Library is a fantastic resource bringing together studies on particular military figures, case studies of battles complete with compositions on pull out sheets and articles on various topics relevant to a British army officer of the time.
i – The title page.
ii – Left an officer of the 7th (or Queen’s Own) Regiment of Light Dragoons. Right an officer of the 16th (or Queen’s Own) Regiment of Light Dragoons.
iii – Lieutenant General Sir Ralph Abercromby K.B. Here dressed as Colonel of the 2nd (or Royal North British) Dragoons.
iv – A list of the rates of pay for the various ranks of cavalry in the British Army.
As seen at the Lyon & Turnbull rare books and manuscripts auction viewing back in early May, 2016.
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