Sir William Douglas’ Troop of Horse
| Active | 1640 |
| Country | Scotland |
| Allegiance | Covenanter |
| Conflicts | Second Bishops’ War |
| Type | Horse |
| Colonel | Sir William Douglas |
| Area Raised | Teviotdale |
| Flag Colour | |
| Flag Design | |
| Field Armies |
Covenanter horse guarding the Borders during the Second Bishops’ War
Service History
1640
- Raised in Teviotdale
- Guard the Borders against possible English incursion, based at Gerat
Notes
A history of the unit is shown in Edward M. Furgol’s A Regimental History of the Covenanting Armies 1639-1651 Edinburgh, 1990. ISBN 0 85976 194 0
Coats, Flags & Equipment
Notable Officers
Sir William Douglas
Sherriff of Teviotdale
Strength
- 1640: 60 men
