Officer of the 14th Light Dragoons in Parade Dress from about 1812.
XIV the Kings Hussars
The 14th/20th King’s Hussars
Click to enlarge The Cap Badge of the 14th/20th King's Hussars. The Prussian Eagle (also known as the Hawk) with the letters FR emblazoned on its breast (on some of the Hawks it should be added) was the cap badge of The 14th/20th King’s Hussars. It is the insignia of the Royal House of Prussia … Continue reading The 14th/20th King’s Hussars
14th King’s Hussars on Horseback
A 14th (King's) Hussar sitting on his horse, believed to be in India between 1908 - 1919.
The Victoria Cross Race
A 14th Hussar participating in the The Victoria Cross Race.
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
The Regimental Medal
The Regimental Medal of the 14th Hussars was instituted by Lieutenant-Colonel Browne-Synge-Hutchinson VC in 1909.
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
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
History of the 14th/20th King's Hussars 
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