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History of the 14th/20th King's Hussars

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21/09/202109/10/2021 Paul W. Baker

Lieutenant in the 14th (King’s) Hussars

A photograph of a Lieutenant of the 14th (King's) Hussars. Maull & Co. Studios, London, 1867.

21/09/202109/10/2021 Paul W. Baker

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

20/09/202109/10/2021 Paul W. Baker

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

20/09/202130/12/2022 Paul W. Baker

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

20/09/202109/10/2021 Paul W. Baker

xHx Sweetheart Badge

  20th (xHx) Hussars Sweetheart Badge.

19/09/202101/12/2021 Paul W. Baker

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

19/09/202109/10/2021 Paul W. Baker

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

13/09/202109/10/2021 Paul W. Baker

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.

12/08/202109/10/2021 Paul W. Baker

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.

04/06/202107/03/2025 Paul W. Baker

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

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