The Band of the 20th Hussars marching through the streets of Brighton for a Church Parade.
14th/20th King’s Hussars
Brigadier-General Norton Legge D.S.O.
Lt. Colonel Norton Legge of the 20th Hussars, fought in the Egyptian and Sudan Campaigns, 1885-1886; in the Dongola Expedition, under Lord Kitchener in the Dongola Expedition (in command of four squadrons of Egyptian cavalry); and in the operations of 1898, including the Battle of Khartoum. When Lord Kitchener was appointed Chief of the Staff … Continue reading Brigadier-General Norton Legge D.S.O.
Letterhead of the 20th (xHx) Hussars
I think it was two weeks ago that I came across the letterhead for the 14th (King's) Hussars. I then had to go and look for that of the 20th (xHx) Hussars, I found it in about 3 days again on eBay.
Letterhead of the 14th (King’s) Hussars
A letterhead that I came across on eBay. The header titles the Regiment as: 14th The King's Hussars not as I have always understood them to be 14th (King's) Hussars, a slight difference but a difference all the same.
xHx Journals
I am still hunting, searching for the remaining four journals of the xHx Hussars. Once those have been acquired it would be the entire collection of Journals associated to the 14th/20th King's Hussars. I know I have asked so many times but if you have, know anybody who has or indeed come across any of … Continue reading xHx Journals
Uniform – 20th (xHx) Hussars
This is a uniform of an Officer in the 20th (xHx) Hussars. The 20th (xHx) Hussars was the only regiment to wear the Primrose Yellow plume to the Busby, the Busby bag is Crimson as is the central silk train on the Regimental Crossbelt. In the aftermath of the Indian Mutiny (1857 - 1859), the … Continue reading Uniform – 20th (xHx) Hussars
AFPS Quarterly Digest
I have no idea if everyone has read this but some of it is really interesting and worth a read, it is about the Armed Forces Pension Scheme AFPS Quarterly Digest
Regimental Band
I have updated the pages on the Regimental Band including a new page on Bandmasters. https://atomic-temporary-82432135.wpcomstaging.com/bandmasters/ The website has also undergone some further changes due to the website being constantly attacked by spammers. I have had to turn off the comments section on all the pages to stop the attacks and hopefully prevent further insults … Continue reading Regimental Band
Comments section
Unfortunately there are people on the web who find no greater pleasure than destroying things for others. Of late there has been this constant abuse/attack on the website where idiots think it is OK to post derogatory comments regarding veterans of the regiment mentioned on the site. Thankfully 99% of those comments are not viewed … Continue reading Comments section
XHX Stamp
A stamp with the 20th Hussars shown on it.
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