This detail from a photo of the quarter guard of the 20th Hussars c1910 shows a guard in dismounted review order, wearing a busby and carrying the new issue cavalry sword introduced in 1908.
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14th/20th Kings Hussars
A 20th Hussar on Horseback
A 20th Hussars pictured on Horseback, no date or details available.
Newsletter #40
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Recruiting Poster
A Recruiting Poster for the 14th King's Hussars, circa 1920. Although undated, battle honours from the First World War are used and it also pre-dates the amalgamation with the 20th Hussars in 1922 so must come from the window between 1919 - 1922. The cap badge shown is the Royal Crest as the Prussian Eagle … Continue reading Recruiting Poster
Mobilisation
On the 1 November 1937 the Adjutant-General Sir Harry Knox writes to Brigadier F. B. Hurndall, Colonel of the Regiment, informing him that the final decision has been made to mechanise the 14th/20th King's Hussars.
Sergeant William Clifford
This union flag, or standard, was used by Sergeant William Clifford of the 20th Hussars as an orderly to Field Marshal Sir John French during the Retreat from Mons in September 1914 and until French was replaced as Commander-in-Chief of the BEF in December 1915. Clifford requested the flag be sent home to his wife … Continue reading Sergeant William Clifford
79th Anniversary of Battle of Medicina
The 16th April 2024 marked 79 years since the Battle of Medicina, which formed part of the Allies' Italian Campaign during the Second World War. Medicina is an extremely important date for the 14th/20th King's Hussars, as it was part of their only expedition onto the European front of the war, having spent the majority … Continue reading 79th Anniversary of Battle of Medicina
Forum
I have added a forum to the website, looks a little narrow to me so I might see if I can change that if it takes off? In the meantime, please do consider joining and starting a chat. Fred Forum
14th Hussars Brooch
Brooch of the 14th Hussars
Embroidery of the 14th Kings Own Hussars
Came across this on an auction site today, sadly the auction has closed but this is a really nice piece from many years ago.
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