16th The Queen's Lancers
| 16th The Queen's Lancers | |
|---|---|
Cap badge of the regiment | |
| Active | 1759–1922 |
| Country | Kingdom of Great Britain (1759–1800) United Kingdom (1801–1922) |
| Branch | British Army |
| Type | Line Cavalry |
| Size | Regiment |
| Nickname(s) | "The Scarlet Lancers" |
| Motto(s) | Aut cursu, aut cominus armis (Either in the charge or in hand-to-hand combat) |
| March | Quick: The English Patrol Slow: The 16th Lancers |
| Anniversaries | Aliwal (28 January) |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | General John Burgoyne Field Marshal William Harcourt, 3rd Earl Harcourt |
The 16th The Queen's Lancers was a cavalry regiment of the British Army, first raised in 1759. It saw service for two centuries, before being amalgamated with the 5th Royal Irish Lancers to form the 16th/5th Lancers in 1922.