The Coldstream Guards are still normal infantry they just have more emphasis on the cermonial side of thigs so they use the exact same weapons as every other line infantry regiment in the British Army. When carrying out ceremonial duties such as guarding the palace they use the l85a2 otherwise known as the SA80.
Coldstream Guards was created in 1650.
The motto of Coldstream Guards is 'Nulli Secundus'.
Band of the Coldstream Guards was created in 1785.
The Coldstream Guards - 1897 was released on: USA: September 1897
Not sure, The RSM Coldstream Guards is John Sheard but it might not have been him.
The Coldstream Guards is most famous for being the oldest regiment in the British Army. They are an elite light force calvary regiment that was formed as part of the New Model Army August 23, 1650 in the town of Coldstream, just north of the Anglo Saxon border.
Charles Stadden has written: 'THE LIFE GUARDS Dress and Appointments 1660-1914' 'Coldstream guards - dress and appointments, 1658-1972' -- subject- s -: Great Britain, Great Britain. Army. Coldstream Guards, History, Uniforms
May 11th, 1745, At the Battle of Fontenoy during the War of Austrian Succesion, the Coldstream Guards lost their colours to the Irish Brigade ('the wild geese') of the French Army.
As far as i am aware there were no Royal Marines on board ships or protecting civilians, forts,routes, shipping lanes & cargo from the UK to America, India etc during 18th & 19th Centuries. However there is substantial proof & evidence that regiments of the Coldstream Guards from the Brigade of Guards were undertaking all the duties as stated above well beyond the 19th Century, until the Royal Marines were formed. Needless to say the Royal Marines would never admit to being formed from the Coldstream Guards.
Coldstream is a burgh in the Scottish Borders. It lies on the north bank of the River Tweed. It has a population of 2500. It is the location where Edward I of England invaded Scotland in 1296.
David C. Quilter has written: 'No dishonourable name' -- subject(s): Coldstream Guards, Great Britain, Great Britain. Army. Coldstream Guards, 2nd & 3rd Battalions, Regimental histories, World War, 1939-1945
The motto of The Canadian Guards is 'A mari usque ad mare'.