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
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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 Band of the 14th Kings Hussars
The Band of the 14th King’s Hussars marching off the square and past the NAAFI.
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
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
Drum Horse of the 14th (Kings) Hussars
Drum Horse, 14th (Kings) Hussars circa 1910
Jumping Horse
A soldier of the 14th Hussars jumping the Breakfast table on his horse.
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.
Albert Ernest (Bert) Hurst
Born on 30 June 1888 at Kentish Town, Albert Hurst enlisted in the Hussars of the Line in 1908. Drafted to the 14th (King’s) Hussars in India, he served for five years with the Colours before returning home on being transferred to the Reserve.
The Emperor
The most treasured possession of the 14th King' s Hussars (then the 14th/20th King's Hussars) is "The Emperor " which is the Regimental name for the solid silver bedroom utensil of King Joseph Bonaparte of Spain, whose short reign began in 1808 and finished with the defeat of Napoleon's armies in Spain by the British and Spanish armies in 1813.
History of the 14th/20th King's Hussars 
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