Leicestershire (PAO) Yeomanry
Regimental Standing orders 1928
Appendix XII
(i) Detail of Annual Camp Colours. (Page
78)
There were instituted in 1927 four Squadron camp colours and one
for Regimental Headquarters. These are used to mark the location
of the particular Headquarters which they indicate.
When the whole Regiment is assembled and functioning as
such, the Regimental flag will be flown from a flag -staff.
The camp colours are of bunting, the various badges being
painted thereon.
Each colour is 1ft. 9 ins. by 1ft. 6 ins., mounted on a haft
8ft. long, surmounted by a brass spear head.
The details of the badges borne thereon are as follows:-
Regimental Headquarters :- The Regimental
badge.
The crest of the Prince Consort :-
A conical cap charged with the arms of Saxony (barry of
ten, sable and Or, a rue crown in bend, vert) crowned Or and
surmounted by a peacock's tail proper.
A Squadron :- The crest of Colonel G. R.
Codrington, DSO, OBE, TD, commanding the Regiment at the time of
institution, and previously Squadron Leader of A Squadron.
Out of a ducal coronet, a dragon's head, couped, gules, between
two wings, checky Or and azure.
Motto : "VULTUS IN HOSTEM" (Face to the enemy).
*** Note: The A Squadron standard still exists today and
resides safely within the county.
B Squadron :- The crest of Major T. W.
Hay, TD, second in command at the time of institution, and
previously Squadron Leader of B Squadron.
A goat's head, erased, argent, armed Or.
Motto: "SPAIR NOUGHT."
C Squadron :- The crest of Major E.
Gore-Browne, DSO, TD, Squadron Leader of C Squadron at the time
of institution.
An eagle, displayed, vert. Wreath sable and argent.
Motto: "SUIVEZ RAISON" (Follow Right)
"C" Squadron marching past their standard in 1935.
D Squadron :- The crest of Major C. J.
Henry, Squadron Leader of D Squadron at the time of institution.
A dexter cubit Arm, erect, holding a sword in pale,
proper, pommel and hilt Or, issuing an amulet gules, between two
roses of the last, barbed and seeded proper.
Motto: "PER LABOREM PAX" (Peace Through Labour)
The several Squadron badges are perpetual, and will not
be changed on succession of Squadron Leaders.
Prince Albert's Own Leicestershire Yeomanry Cavalry
Post 1844
What is thought to be a Drum banner could actually be a
Troop/Squadron Standard.
The Leicestershire Regiment of
Yeomanry Cavalry
(The Loyal Leicestershire
Volunteer Cavalry)
30th September 1813
Royal, Provincial and Squadron Standards
There is very little evidence of the early LYC standards, though
they were Standards and not Guidons. They are illustrated on the
so called "Lorraine cup", that is now in private hands.
The Cup is thought to be donated to the regiment by Charles
Lorraine Smith Esq, of Enderby Hall, Lord of the Manor and one
of the Ranks of the yeomanry. He was a Sporting artist and he
studied under and was friends with George Morland (painter) and
had him regularly at the Hall. Smith was a keen hunt follower
and hunted with the Quorn, he lived from 1751-1835 (Aged 43 in
1794).
What is
known is that at the end of August 1794 :-
The "King's Standard" was
donated by Lady Charlotte Curzon (and presented), daughter
of the Earl Howe.
The
"Provincial Standard" was presented by Lady Skeffington
(attended by Mr Hungerford & the Mayor of Leicester) and
made by Miss Mary Linwood. Miss Linwood was a local
celebrity, noted not only in Leicestershire but also
nationally for her artistic needlework.
A Standard was also
given to the King and was taken back to Windsor Castle? This
has not been confirmed.
This picture of the LYC was painted by J Marshal, in
watercolour, depicting the inspection of the LYC on the
30th Sept' 1813. The occasion marked the 10th year of command by
Lt.Col. George Leigh-Keck. Each Squadron carries its own
standard and there is a group of three mounted men that appear
to have the regimental standard or Guidon but "cased". The
Mounted group in blue are the Regimental band. The enlarged
pictures below are of the Squadrons from left to right in
sequence.
The above is taken from a period Regimental Standard with the
addition of LLVC on the colour of the regimental facing. The
Kings Crown, the emblems of the union and a motto
scroll
with "DIEU ET MON DROIT" beneath it. The above is correct according to the 1768 Royal Warrant.
The size of the Standard would be the smaller Cavalry Size.
A Regimental Standard "cased", this could be the
Provincial Standard. The Standard would be
rolled up and a leather tube case with a brass top would be used
to cover the standard for protection.
A red standard with gold tassel edge and insignia on the field
of the standard. This appears to be the "The King's Standard"
carried by the 1st Troop/Squadron.
2nd Troop/Squadron.
The above is taken from a period "Troop" Standard (2 Troop) with
the addition of "LLVC". This image is just a guess at what a
Troop Standard might have looked like as there was probably
variation in the central design per Troop.
3rd Troop/Squadron.
4th Troop/Squadron.
One of the standards in 1794 was presented to the King and taken
to Windsor castle?
Rutland Yeomanry Cavalry
Country News,
Uppingham 29th Oct 1795
(Taken from "Gentleman's Magazine" November 1795. Page
959)
This morning the Yeomen, who first associated in defence of
their Country, assembled at Uppingham, to receive the standards
intended for them by the late worthy representative of the
County, John Heathcote Esq. the lamented death of that truly
excellent man accounts for the delay of placing their standards
in the possession of the "first" body of British Volunteer
Yeomanry. The Troops having formed into two Squadrons , upon a
signal from the Earl of Winchelsea, their Colonel, Francis
Cheselden, and Robert Tomblyn, Esquires, the two Cornets,
advanced on horseback a few yards in front of the line, when,
having quitted their horses, they were severally invested with
the elegant insignia of their rank by Lady Mary Fludyer and Miss
Fielding. The colours were then presented , by Lady Heathcote,
to the Earl of Winchelsea, who delivered them to the two
Cornets. On perceiving the standards in the hands of the
Cornets, the band played the tune of "God Save the King". The
words formed a general prayer; after which the colours were
consecrated by the Rev. Mr Blythe, Chaplian to the Corps,
conducted by a guard, bore the colours to their places in the
line, the band continued to play, "Britons strike home".
The Earl of Wichelsea, in a manly, nervous, and expressive
address, then congratulated the Corps on the testimony which had
been that day paid their merits. On this subject, the noble
speaker declared himself in competent to offer sufficient praise
to the Corps he had the honour to command. His Lordship adverted
to the perfect tranquillity of the Country, which, he reminded
them, was owing to the spirit and exertion of the "leading Corps
of British Yeomanry". The obligations expressed by the
neighbouring counties to the Yeomanry of Rutland, for a place
and institution so beneficial to the Kingdom, were noticed in
the language of that true modesty which neither disclaims the
pleasure of praise for good example, nor conceals the thanks of
those who are benefited by it. Lord Winchelsea was firm,
generous and delicate. he was himself the admirer of the beloved
Sovereign, at the head of affectionate and loyal subjects.
The alacrity of the Yeomanry to suppress the first appearance if
not received a just acknowledgement; and his Lordship concluded
his speech by remarking, that the exemplary behaviour and
uniform good conduct of the Rutland Yeomanry Cavalry gave their
fellow subjects an unequivocal proof of their resolution
to defend them, and their Colonel the firmest confidence in
their future fortitude. When his Lordship had concluded his
address, the Troops testified their entire concurrence with his
sentiments by three hearty huzzars. The whole body, attended by
a numerous host of spectators, whom one soul only seemed to
animate, proceeded in military order from the field where the
colours had been consecrated, to the Market place; the colours
received from the Cornets by - Woods Esq, were there lodged.
Divine service succeeded, when it might have become a question
whether the men who had been foremost to service their
bravery were more exemplary for courage than for piety. The
sermon addressed to the Corps by their Chaplain was unanimously
ordered to be printed.
After divine service, the Troops had the happiness of meeting
their friends in the free school indulged by the Rev. Mr Butt
and which convenient by accommodated the whole party. There was
plentiful supply of venison and an excellent dinner was served
in a way which gained the thanks of the company to the three
Yeoman publicans, the landlords of the Falcon, Unicorn and Eight
Bells Inns, each of whom was emulous to gratify the Troops he
had the honour to serve. The Other emulation of the day was that
loyalty and kindness. It was a feast of brethren, and the
meeting was one continued scene of affectionate cordiality.
Rutland's Guidon was Red silk embroidered with Gules, a frette
Or. The "Harrington Knot" is the badge of Rutland.
"The Gentleman's Magazine" Vol.65. P II, 1795
Page 930. par.209
An extract from:-
"Thoughts on the Provincial Corps raised and now raising in
support of the British constitution at this awful period" By a
Private in the Leicestershire.
" The Rutlandshire Yeomanry, who, to their honour, very early
stepped forward in the cause of their King and Country, are
cloaked in grey, the colour of us "old" established regiment
under the crown."
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