Royal Scots Greys - The Birdcatchers

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1. How many Victoria Crosses were won by members of the Regiment during the Battle of Balaklava in 1854? 1 4 3 2

2. Who referred to the Greys as "ces terribles chevaux gris!" (Those terrible grey horses) Louis XVI Napoleon Bonaparte Charles de Gaulle The Old Pretender, James Stuart

3. Who captured the French Eagle at Waterloo? Sergeant Major John Grieve Sergeant John Rigby Sergeant Major Tam Boyd Sergeant Charles Ewart

4. Why was Christian Davies unusual for a trooper in the Regiment? He wasn't from Scotland He was actually a woman He only had one arm He was French

5. When were the Greys mechanised? 1938 1934 1936 1940

6. Why is Minden not a battle honour for the Regiment? They fought against the British They were not there The British cavalry refused to charge In memory of their Commanding Officer

7. A black backing was added to the Regiment's cap-badge in memory of whom? Ensign Charles Ewart Napoleon Bonapart Queen Victoria Tsar Nicholas II of Russia

8. Traditionally, what colour were the Royal Scots Greys tunics? Red Blue Grey White

9. Which of these men was never a member of the Royal Scots Greys? Sir Ranulph Fiennes HRH the Duke of Kent Murray Walker Spike Milligan

10. When were the Greys amalgamated with the Carabiniers to form the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards (Carabiniers & Greys)? 1971 1946 1992 1932