subs. (military).—The 17th Lancers, Its Colonel (Lord Bingham) was particular as to uniform and style. Also the HORSE MARINES (q.v.): two troops of this showy corps were employed as marines on board the ‘Hermione’ frigate during some severe fighting in the West Indies; hence the soubriquet, now almost forgotten. But the 17th are still well-known as the DEATH OR GLORY BOYS, from their badge, which consists of a death’s head, with the words, ‘or glory.’
