| The 1st Devon Troop was raised in 1794.
After various evolutions the Royal east Devon Yeomanry Cavalry was
disbanded in 1835.
The Royal 1st Devonshire Yeomanry Cavalry
was raised again in 1871. These coloured cartes-de visite show us
their red jacket, adorned with a braiding pattern that is quite
similar to the Royal Horse Artillery. Cuff and collar facings are
blue.
It is quite interesting to see that the
older photo (to the left) displays a dragoon pattern helmet ;
this will be later changed for the busby - and the 1st Devon
Yeomanry will bear the title Hussar.
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