In January–February 1935 a provisional "D" squadron of the 12th Lancers with eight armoured cars served as a peacekeeping force in the Saar region. On 31 December "B" and "C" squadrons were sent again to Egypt with 29 armoured cars as a response to the Italian invasion of Abyssinia and strengthening garrisons in Libya. They were used in patrolling the western frontier. By the end of 1936 the squadrons were returned to Britain, where the regiment was re-equipped with Morris Light Reconnaissance Cars.