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Guidon
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- Source of title proper: Museum Created
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7 cms of Textual Records
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Biographical history
Regimental Colours have a long and colourful history that can be traced back as far as the 15th century. It was a natural development that Commanders at all levels should display their personal insignia on banners to act as a rallying point on the battlefield. Regimental Colours include " Standards, Queen's and Regimental Colours and Guidons". They have been traditionally recognized as a unit's most prized possession. Standards are carried by Regiments of Household Cavalry and Regiments of Dragoon Guards. They are rectangular in shape and are recognized as senior colour. Queen's and Regimental Colours are second in seniority. They are awarded to Infantry Regiments and Foot guards. They are rectangular in shape and are carried by a subaltern officer. Guidons - the word guidon derives from the old French "guide-homme" - the flag carried by the leader of a troop of horsemen. It has always been shallow-tailed and is regarded as junior to the Standards. Guidons are carried by Dragoons, Yeomanry Cavalry Regiments and Armoured Regiments. They first appeared in the British Army as early as 1661. The first Guidon of the Royal Canadian Dragoons was presented by His Royal Highness King George V on October 11, 1901. The second Guidon was presented by His Royal Highness Prince Arthur of Connaught in March 1919. The third and present Guidon was presented by the Governor General in May 1964 at CFB Gagetown.
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G. Bowser
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This series consists of photocopied photographs, pictures, programs, newspaper articles, and correspondence regarding the presentation of the Guidon, which was presented by the Governor-General May 1964 at CFB Gagetown.
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- English
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Box 14
OS Box 09.06.07