Regimental Standard and Troop guidons
David.Gettman January 24th, 2004
The organizational flag of a mounted unit has traditionally been referred to as the “standard”, as opposed to the “colors”, which are carried by dismounted units. The Regimental Standard is the single most visible symbolic representation of the Regiment. The standard and its accompanying set of National Colors are displayed in the Regimental Commanders office and are carried to all Regimental ceremonies and formations. When a new standard is issued, the old one is retired from service and should be placed in the Reed Museum. Many former standards are on display in the Reed Museum, the oldest one dating from 1861.
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