"In 1681, by Royal Warrant, these three troops were combined, with the addition of three further troops, into what would be named the Royal Regiment of Scots Dragoons.[4] Lieutenant-General Thomas Dalziel would be the regiment's first colonel. In its original configuration, the Scots Greys were configured as a true dragoon regiment. Although mounted, as cavalry regiment were, their armament was closer to those carried by infantry units. Troopers of the Scots Greys were authorized, during the late 17th century, to carry matchlock muskets with bayonets, while their sergeants and corporals carried halberds and pistols. Only the officers were authorized swords, though the lieutenants were to be armed with a partisan.[5] Interestingly, the original uniform called for the troopers to wear grey coats, but there is no record that the regimental mounts had to be of any particular colour.[6]"
I would like to model the Greys in the period 1689 - 91, but loyal to the true King!
The above quotation is taken from Wikipedia, although it does appear to be fully researched...
Does anyone know whether the grey coats were dark or light grey, and any ideas on facing colours?
Now I have to draw up a guidon for them!
On a separate note, what headgear should grenadiers (if any) be wearing for the Royal Scots (Pontius Pilate's bodyguard) of this period?