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History:Formed 1922 as 14th/20th Hussars by the amalgamation of the [[14th King's Hussars, British Army]] and the [[20th Hussars, British Army]]. Name changed in 1936 to 14th/20th King's Hussars. | |||
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|The Prussian Eagle. In black japanned metal for officers and in gilding metal for other ranks. | |||
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The Prussian Eagle is connected with the 14th. In 1798 this Regiment was granted the Title 14th (or Duchess of York's Own) Light Dragoons, in honour of Frederica Charlotte Ulrica Catherina, Princess Royla of Prussia. In 1791 she married the Duke of York. Since then the Eagle Badge commemorating the connection to the Prussian Royal House has been carried with the execption of the Years 1915-1931. The First World War promting removal of any sign of Enemy connection. | |||
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[[Literature]]:Image from Defence Brand Portal Ministry of Defence. | |||
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Latest revision as of 09:44, 23 September 2024
History:Formed 1922 as 14th/20th Hussars by the amalgamation of the 14th King's Hussars, British Army and the 20th Hussars, British Army. Name changed in 1936 to 14th/20th King's Hussars.
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| English | The Prussian Eagle. In black japanned metal for officers and in gilding metal for other ranks. |
Origin/meaning
The Prussian Eagle is connected with the 14th. In 1798 this Regiment was granted the Title 14th (or Duchess of York's Own) Light Dragoons, in honour of Frederica Charlotte Ulrica Catherina, Princess Royla of Prussia. In 1791 she married the Duke of York. Since then the Eagle Badge commemorating the connection to the Prussian Royal House has been carried with the execption of the Years 1915-1931. The First World War promting removal of any sign of Enemy connection. Literature: Image from Defence Brand Portal Ministry of Defence
Literature:Image from Defence Brand Portal Ministry of Defence.
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