Coldstream Guards

The Coldstream Guards (COLDM GDS), is a part of the Guards Division,[1] Foot Guards regiments of the British Army. It is the oldest regiment in the Regular Army in continuous active service, originating in Coldstream, Scotland in 1650 when General George Monck founded the regiment. It is one of two regiments of the Household Division that can trace its lineage to the New Model Army, the other being the Blues and Royals (Royal Horse Guards and 1st Dragoons). Read more on Last.fm. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.