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Journals / Publications of the 14th/20th King's Hussars
Lieutenant in the 14th (King’s) Hussars
A photograph of a Lieutenant of the 14th (King's) Hussars. Maull & Co. Studios, London, 1867.
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
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
Keys
Has anyone ever seen one of these before? What a great idea! Blank key with the regimental crest on it, I am looking into it. Comments HERE
Reunion Keys
It is believe these were given to those that attended the reunion? The box in the photograph is what the keys were presented in, there is no account of the amount given to members? I have been trying to get my hands on a set for a long period.
Shoulder titles of the 14th Hussars
Never seen these before, but here are some of the shoulder title that were worn by members of the 14th (Kings) Hussars. Read more about the Uniform of the 14th Hussars HERE
Church Parade (xHx)
The Band of the 20th Hussars marching through the streets of Brighton for a Church Parade.
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.
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