2nd Cavalry Regiment - Guidons

2nd Cavalry Guidon
 

2nd Cavalry Guidons on Parade
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The first guidon was held by A Squadron after manufacture, awaiting formal presentation. Presentation was originally planned for early 1971 and initial plans included the movement of B Squadron from Enoggera for the presentation, using A Squadron 3rd Cavalry Regiment to hold ground. The Guidon was to be shared between A and B Squadrons. These plans were made before RHQ was raised. Delays due to the protocols of presentation meant that by the time presentation dates were confirmed considerable changes had occurred to the Regiment, with B Squadron becoming A Squadron 4th Cavalry Regiment, and A Squadron 3rd Cavalry Regiment becoming B Squadron 2nd Cavalry Regiment.
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Guidon Party
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 The Queen's representative in NSW, the Governor, Sir Roden Cutler, VC, KCMG, KCVO, CBE presented 2nd Cavalry Regiment with its first Guidon on 5 August 1972, at a parade in Holsworthy West. This original Guidon was not saved when the Officers Mess was tragically razed by fire on 4 February 1990. The Regiment's current Guidon was presented to the Regiment on 20 November 1990, on a Regimental Parade on the 1st Brigade Parade Ground, Holsworthy, by Lieutenant General Coates, who was the CGS at the time. Although custom dictates that the Guidon be housed in the Officers Mess, the Regiments Guidon is now lodged in the foyer of RHQ. All members of the Regiment now have the opportunity to see the Guidon. It is customary to salute the Guidon on entering RHQ.
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2nd Cavalry Regiment Guidon Party with Escorts
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To perpetuate and symbolise the traditions of past Light Horse and Cavalry units which were traditionally linked to 2nd Cavalry Regiment through 4th/19th Prince of Wales Light Horse, approval was sought and gained for selected members of the Regiment to carry lances and wear bandoliers on ceremonial occasions. Official approval was granted in February 1974 for Warrant Officers Class 2, Staff Sergeants and Sergeants to wear bandoliers and carry lances on ceremonial parades and guards. This form of dress was first worn officially by the left and right guides of the Guard provided for Her Majesty Queen.
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