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
KINGS HUSSARS
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
The 14th (King’s) Hussars
The movements of the 14th (King's) Hussars in India and the Middle East in the First World War were so closely followed by those of the 14th/20th King's Hussars in the Second World War that we considered a comparative article between the two Regiments might be of interest:
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