The Origin and History of the First or Grenadier Guards. From Documents in the State Paper Office, War Office, Horse Guards, Contemporary History, Regimental Records, Etc.

HAMILTON, Lieut.-Gen. Sir F.W.

Published by John Murray, London, 1874

About this Item

~ The Grenadier Guards (GREN GDS) is the most senior infantry regiment of the British Army, being at the top of the Infantry Order of Precedence. It can trace its lineage back to 1656 when Lord Wentworth's Regiment was raised in Bruges to protect the exiled Charles II. In 1665, this regiment was combined with John Russell's Regiment of Guards to form the current regiment, known as the 1st Regiment of Foot Guards. Since then, the regiment has filled both a ceremonial and protective role as well as an operational one. In 1900, the regiment provided a cadre of personnel to form the Irish Guards; in 1915 it also provided the basis of the Welsh Guards upon their formation. 8vo., 23cm, the First edition, in 3 volumes, xxxiii,[1],457 & ix,496 & x,548,32pp (publisher ads.), 7 ports., 76 plans on 67 plates including 4 folding, 4 color chromolitho. plates of dress uniforms & 3 colour plates of badges, 1 plate. In the original pebbled morocco grain red cloth, bevelled boards, blind ruled boards and gilt decorations in the corners and gilt decorated regiment badge on blue leather on the upper covers, some wear strikes on the volume two label otherwise a near fine sound set.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Origin and History of the First or Grenadier Guards. From Documents in the State Paper Office, War Office, Horse Guards, Contemporary History, Regimental Records, Etc.
• Publisher: John Murray, London
• Publication Date: 1874
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: very good to fine