Two Troops of Volunteer Cavalry were raised in Newport in 1798, the West Medina Troop and the East Medina Troop. They were combined in 1800 to form the Isle of Wight Volunteer Cavalry. This painted guidon must date from then. The central device on this, the national side, is the cypher of King George III surrounded by a garter inscribed with the regimental title and a Georgian crown above. The wreath is made up of thistles and roses realistically depicted, representing the Union of England and Scotland. In 1800 Ireland was added to the Union so shamrocks should be included in the wreath, but the guidon was probably produced before the Union was announced. Other side of Guidon
