British 16th Queen’s Lancers Patch

The British 16th Queen’s Lancers Patch is a cloth insignia representing the 16th (The Queen’s) Regiment of (Light) Dragoons (Lancers), a cavalry regiment of the British Army that was active from 1759 to 1922. The patch typically features the regiment’s distinctive insignia, which may include crossed lances and a crown, reflecting its status as a lancer unit granted royal patronage. The 16th Queen’s Lancers served in various campaigns, including the Peninsular War, the Indian Mutiny, and World War I. Uniform patches such as this were worn on military garments to denote regimental affiliation and unit pride. The style and materials of the patch are consistent with British military specifications of the time, often employing colored threads and durable backing fabric. This item is of interest to collectors of British military memorabilia, historians, and those studying cavalry units from the 18th to early 20th centuries.