The 14th Hussars
14th Dragoons
THE STORY OF MAJUBA
The natural barrier which divides Natal from the Transvaal is a range of high mountains known as the Drakensburg, impassable, except at two places: one opposite Harrismith, a town in the Orange Free State, and the other a narrow steep pass just outside Newcastle and known as Lang's Nok. The latter was formed by a … Continue reading THE STORY OF MAJUBA
Regimental Records 14th (The King’s) Hussars
Regimental Titles 1715 - 1720. Brigadier-General James Dormer's Regiment of Dragoons 1720 - 1776. The 14th Dragoons; also frequently by its Colonel's name 1776 - 1798. The 14th Light Dragoons 1798 - 1830. The 14th, or Duchess of York's Own Light Dragoons 1830 - 1861. The 14th King's Light Dragoons 1861. The 14th (The King's) … Continue reading Regimental Records 14th (The King’s) Hussars
14th Hussars
A 14th Hussars Officer, Lithography by Louis Vallet c1892
Regimental Guidon of the 14th LD
Click to enlarge The Prussian Eagle became the regimental badge in 1798 when the regiment was given the title 'Duchess of York's Own'. HRH Frederike Charlotte Ulrike Katharina, Princess Royal of Prussia married Prince Frederick son of George III. The Prince was Duke of York and Albany. They married in Sep 1791. She became patroness … Continue reading Regimental Guidon of the 14th LD
14th Light Dragoons Guidon
The 14th Hussars Guidon
British Victorian 14th Hussars
British Victorian 14th Hussars Officers Busby with Chinstrap by Cater and Co. The busby is made of black fur and looks quite tall at this stage. The Dress Regulations for the busby stipulate 7.75 inches high at the front, 8 inches at the sides and 9 inches at the back. The top of the cap … Continue reading British Victorian 14th Hussars
The Battle of Vittoria
During the Battle of Vittoria in 1813, a patrol of the 14th Light Dragoons became involved in the capture, with the 18th Light Dragoons, of a French Royal Baggage Train. Some attempts were made by British soldiers to ransack the King's Carriage, but order was restored, and the King's possessions, documents and looted works of … Continue reading The Battle of Vittoria
Samuel Cheetham
Punjab 1849, Clasps: Goojerat, Chillanwala ‘ Samuel Cheetham. 14th Light Dragoons'. Samuel Cheetham, an 18 year old Shoemaker from St Mary, Nottingham, enlisted into the 14th Light Dragoons on 7th June 1845 (Regt No 728). He took part in the Punjab War of 1848 - 1849, during which he was severely wounded at the cavalry … Continue reading Samuel Cheetham
14th Light Dragoons.
It looks as though the soldiers of the 14th Dragoons are on a patrol but have stopped to be given a drink of some sorts by a lady. You can see a child looking on at the horses. As for the soldiers: The mounted man taking a drink has a carbine by his right leg … Continue reading 14th Light Dragoons.
History of the 14th/20th King's Hussars 
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