HRH The Princess Royal visiting the Regiment in Hong Kong about 1971: From L:R - Chinny Burns, Barry Leverton, Sgt. Alfred Angel (behind HRH), RSM J Sharp, Mr. Valdez Scott on far right Regiment.
14th/20th King’s Hussars
The 20th Hussars
The 20th Hussars, originally raised in Inniskilling in 1759, served only in wartime until 1862, and being a junior regiment, was subjected to a number of disbandments after each successive conflict. In 1861 it was re-raised from European Cavalry in the service of the East India Company and saw action in Sudan and South Africa. … Continue reading The 20th Hussars
The 14th (King’s) Hussars
The 14th Hussars were raised as Dormer’s Dragoons in 1715 to combat the First Jacobite Rebellion. They were immediately sent north to face the Jacobites and were involved in the Battle of Preston, 9–14 November 1715. Following the Second Jacobite Rebellion in 1745, the Regiment was subsequently employed on internal security duties in Ireland for … Continue reading The 14th (King’s) Hussars
Victorian Army Recruitment
Recruiting Sergeants outside 'The Mitre & Dove' public house in Westminster, London during 1877. Second from the left, in his distinctive Hussar tunic, is Sergeant George H. Minett of the 14th (King's) Hussars. Evidently a successful recruiter Sergeant Minett's signature appears on a number of service records of the era as the enlister! The original … Continue reading Victorian Army Recruitment
The Regimental Medal
The Regimental Medal of the 14th Hussars was instituted by Lieutenant-Colonel Browne-Synge-Hutchinson VC in 1909.
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
History of the 14th/20th King's Hussars 
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