This fine print of the Hampshire Carabiniers in 1887 shows many different aspects of the uniform and drum banners at that time. The central main picture has the regiment in mounted review order wearing the tunics introduced in 1884-5. The trumpeter following the officer is mounted on a grey and holds a bugle, but has a trumpet strung to his back. The strings and tassels are of the royal colours; red, blue and yellow, despite the fact that the regiment is not royal. Photos provide evidence that this is correct. The figures down the sides of the print include a trumpeter in mounted order sounding a call on the trumpet.
The mounted band crossing the bridge at the base of the print are on greys, and led by the drum horse which is a piebald. His horse is guided with stirrup reins although the bandsmen manage to play their instruments and keep their horses in the right direction without stirrup reins. The drum banners, also seen at the top centre, are plain blue with a rose, crown and H Y C. Of interest are the officers in undress at the sides of the print who wear gold laced forage caps while the other ranks have white cap bands.
