German Guards

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German Guards
Deutsche Wachen
KGL-flag.jpg
Active20 November 1924 - present
Country United Kingdom
TypeInfantry
SizeOne battalion
One independent company
One reserve company
Part ofGuards Division
Garrison/HQRHQ - London
1st Battalion - King Frederick City
Villodrigo Company - Braunschweig
Venta del Pozo Company - Celle
Nickname(s)The Hanover Guards
Motto(s)German: Professionalität auf höchstem Niveau
"Professionalism at the highest level"
MarchQuick: "The German Guards"
Slow: "The Victorious March"
EngagementsBattle of the Bulge
Malayan Emergency
Mau Mau Uprising
Cyprus Emergency
Gulf War
Iraq War
Operation Herrick
Commanders
Colonel in ChiefThe Queen
Colonel of the RegimentLieutenant General Alfred Wittich
Insignia
Tactical Recognition Flash
GuardsTRF.svg
AbbreviationGER GDS