15th-19th The King's Royal Hussars, British Army

From Heraldry of the World
Jump to navigation Jump to search

15TH-19TH THE KING'S ROYAL HUSSARS, BRITISH ARMY

History: Formed 1922 as the 15th/19th Hussars by the amalgamation of the 15th The King's Hussars and 19th (Queen Alexandra's Own Royal) Hussars. In 1932 renamed 15th The King's Royal Hussars and in 1933 15th/19th The King's Royal Hussars. In 1992 amalgamated with the 13th/18th Royal Hussars (Queen Mary's Own) to form The Light Dragoons, British Army.

Coat of arms (crest) of the 15th-19th The King's Royal Hussars, British Army

Official blazon

The Royal Crest within the Garter; attached to the lower portion of the Garter the Roman numerals "XV" and "XIX"; the lower ends of the numerals rest upon a scroll inscribed with the motto "Merebimur" (We shall be worthy). Royal Crest in silver plate. The Garter and numerals in gilt or gilding metal; motto in silver plate on a blue emamel ground. Other ranks as above but with Royal Crest in white metal, reminder in gilding metal.

Origin/meaning

Literature: Image from Defence Brand Portal Ministry of Defence

Logo-new.jpg
Heraldry of the World
United Kingdom.jpg
British heraldry portal
Civic heraldry of the United Kingdom
Unitedkingdom-flag.gif

  • Overseas possessions
  • Total pages in the British section : 16,285
  • Total images in the British section : 3

Contact and Support

Partners:

Your logo here ?
Contact us



© since 1995, Heraldry of the World, Ralf Hartemink Ralf Hartemink arms.jpg
Index of the site