Talk:Coldstream Guards

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What is the Linden campaign ? Could this be the Battle of Landen (1693) ?

"Three Guards companies of 307 men under Coldstream commander Colonel Matthew fought in the American War of Independence." This is extremely misleading. No entire companies were detached. Entirely new companies were created by drafts from the existing regiments of Foot Guards. In its original form, two entire companies and parts of three others of the composite battalion had Coldstreamers. I'm afraid a more comprehensive article on the Guards in the AWI is needed. Give me time, please. Malbrook 21:14, 26 March 2007 (UTC)

In the painting Coldstream Guards by W.B. Wollen.jpg, the flag is laying on the ground while the unit salutes. Is this standard British Army practice? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 129.29.227.2 (talk) 15:58, 24 October 2007 (UTC)

Yes, however in wet weather the colour (not 'flag') is kept off the ground.Blackshod 16:08, 24 October 2007 (UTC)