The Coldstream Guards (1650-present) regimental emblem on a World War I headstone at the Essex Farm Cemetery in Ypres, Belgium

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The Coldstream Guards (COLDM GDS) is a part of the Guards Division, Foot Guards regiments of the British Army. It is the oldest regiment in the British 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). Active : 1650-present. Size : one battalion.

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Size: 3840px × 5760px
Location: Essex Farm Cemetery, Diksmuidseweg, 8900 Ypres, Flanders, Belgium, Europe
Photo credit: © DE ROCKER / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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