The 26th Hussars were raised at Meerut in June 1941 from a cadre of personnel taken from the 14th/20th King’s Hussars and assigned to the 2nd Indian Armoured Brigade. It was later moved to the 255th Indian Armoured Brigade at Sialkot. It was disbanded at Bolarum, near Secunderabad, in October 1943. Some of the personnel were transferred to the 3rd Carabiniers, but the majority joined the Chindits force under Orde … Continue reading The 26th Hussars
British Cavalry
The Victoria Cross Race
A 14th Hussar participating in the The Victoria Cross Race.
20th Hussars Brooch
20th (xHx) Hussars Vintage Sweetheart Brooch.
HRH The Princess Royal
HRH The Princess Royal visiting the Regiment in Hong Kong about 1971: From L:R - Chinny Burns, Barry Leverton, Sgt. Alfred Angel (behind HRH), RSM J Sharp, Mr. Valdez Scott on far right Regiment.
The 14th (King’s) Hussars
The 14th Hussars were raised as Dormer’s Dragoons in 1715 to combat the First Jacobite Rebellion. They were immediately sent north to face the Jacobites and were involved in the Battle of Preston, 9–14 November 1715. Following the Second Jacobite Rebellion in 1745, the Regiment was subsequently employed on internal security duties in Ireland for … Continue reading The 14th (King’s) Hussars
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.
The Regimental Medal
The Regimental Medal of the 14th Hussars was instituted by Lieutenant-Colonel Browne-Synge-Hutchinson VC in 1909.
The 14th Hussars – A Corporal in Review Order
The 14th Dragoons, known as Dormer’s Dragoons, was raised in 1715 as a cavalry regiment in the British Army to combat the first Jacobite rebellion. They also fought in the second rebellion after which they were used to police areas of Ireland. In 1791 the Regiment provided an escort to Her Royal Highness The Princess … Continue reading The 14th Hussars – A Corporal in Review Order
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
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
History of the 14th/20th King's Hussars 
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