The Regimental Medal of the 14th Hussars was instituted by Lieutenant-Colonel Browne-Synge-Hutchinson VC in 1909.
Author: Paul W. Baker
The 14th Hussars – A Corporal in Review Order
The 14th Dragoons, known as Dormer’s Dragoons, was raised in 1715 as a cavalry regiment in the British Army to combat the first Jacobite rebellion. They also fought in the second rebellion after which they were used to police areas of Ireland. In 1791 the Regiment provided an escort to Her Royal Highness The Princess … Continue reading The 14th Hussars – A Corporal in Review Order
Lieutenant in the 14th (King’s) Hussars
A photograph of a Lieutenant of the 14th (King's) Hussars. Maull & Co. Studios, London, 1867.
14th Hussars leaving Maitland Camp
The 14th (King's) Hussars took part in all the battles leading up to the Relief of Ladysmith (2nd November 1899 – 27th February 1900). The 14th (King's) Hussars were part of General Sir Redvers Buller's army that forced Louis Botha's Boers to lift their siege of the town. This photograph shows the 14th Hussars leaving … Continue reading 14th Hussars leaving Maitland Camp
Drum Horse – 14th (King’s) Hussars
Mick, the fine Irish piebald animal which marches at the head of the 14th (King's) Hussars, is typical of the handsome creatures that are chosen for the proud position of Regimental Drum Horses. It will be noticed that upon the richly embroidered drum-banners are displayed, according to custom, and inscribed on leaves of laurel, the … Continue reading Drum Horse – 14th (King’s) Hussars
The Cloth Cap Badge
Click to enlarge The Cloth Cap Badge, worn in Northern Ireland 1978-1979 and the tank park thereafter, as I recall. Read more about the Regiments Cap Badge HERE
xHx Sweetheart Badge
20th (xHx) Hussars Sweetheart Badge.
HRH in Hong Kong 1971
Memorabilia Souvenir Cover of the visit of HRH The Princess Anne (The Colonel-in-Chief) to Hong Kong with the 14th/20th King's Hussars on the 28th October 1971. Read about the Regiments time in Hong Kong A video of that visit where you can see the band playing https://youtu.be/Lnh0L4UGMXU … Continue reading HRH in Hong Kong 1971
The Band of the 14th Kings Hussars
The Band of the 14th King’s Hussars marching off the square and past the NAAFI.
Major Brown-Synge-Hutchinson VC
He was educated at Edinburgh Academy, Windermere College, and at the United Services College, Westward Ho! He then entered the Army, receiving a commission as Lieutenant in the 18th Hussars on 7th November 1883, and became Captain in less than five years on 8th August 1888. On the 27th March 1889, he exchanged into the … Continue reading Major Brown-Synge-Hutchinson VC
History of the 14th/20th King's Hussars 
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