Note 40 — HISTORICAL RECORD OF THE THIRD, OR THE KING'S OWN, REGIMENT OF LIGHT DRAGOONS. (continued 2)
Reading edition
In this year, the regiment received the following letter:—
'Sir, Horse Guards, 20th September, 1821.
'I have the honour to acquaint you, by direction of the Commander-in-Chief, that His Majesty has been pleased to approve of the Third (or King's Own) regiment of Light Dragoons, bearing on its standards and appointments, in addition to any badges or devices which may have heretofore been granted to the regiment, the words "Vittoria" and "Toulouse," in commemoration of the conduct of the regiment at the battle of Vittoria, on the 21st of June, 1813, and in the attack of the position, covering Toulouse, on the 10th of April, 1814.
'I have the honour, &c. 'John Macdonald, D.A.G.
'Officer Commanding the } 3rd King's Own Light Dragoons.' }