23rd Hussars
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The 23rd Hussars was a cavalry regiment of the British Army raised during World War II and in existence from 1940 to 1946. It had no lineal connection with the earlier 23rd Regiment of (Light) Dragoons (1794–1802).
Cap Badge of the 23rd Hussars ca 1941
Men of the 23rd Hussars, 11th Armoured Division, painting divisional and arm of service markings on a German Schwimmwagen captured from the 12th SS Panzer Division (HitlerJugend), in Normandy, 6 July 1944.
A Comet tank of the 23rd Hussars near Petershagen, Germany, 7 April 1945.
10th Royal Hussars
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The 10th Royal Hussars (Prince of Wales's Own) was a cavalry regiment of the British Army raised in 1715. It saw service for three centuries including the First World War and Second World War but then amalgamated with the 11th Hussars (Prince Albert's Own) to form the Royal Hussars (Prince of Wales's Own) in October 1969.
10th Hussars, 1793, by George Stubbs; the regiment was known at this time for its elaborate and expensive uniforms
The 10th Hussars at the battle of Benavente in 1808
The 10th (Prince of Wales' Own) Royal Hussars were stationed at Mhow from 1902 to 1906 when several of their Officers and Men died. This plaque has been installed at Christ Church, Mhow in their honour.
The Prince of Wales dressed as Colonel of the 10th Hussars, 1860s