Hussars Collection (page 8)

Capture of the Dutch fleet, frozen in at Den Helder, by the French Hussars under General Jean-Charles Pichegru (1761-1804) in January 1795. Engraving

Hussars and Infantry of the Duke of Brunswick Oels?s Corps.Aquatint by J C Stadler after Charles Hamilton Smith.From Charles Hamilton Smiths

Ninth Hussars.Coloured aquatint by and after William Heath, published by J Watson, Vere Street, Bond Street, London, 25 Apr 1820.From an album of 18 aquatints entitled Military Costume of the British

Cooking House of the 8th Hussars
Photograph: Cooking House of the 8th (The King?s Royal Irish) Light Dragoons (Hussars).Photograph by Roger Fenton (1819-1869)

A hussar, an infantryman and a dragoon
Watercolour drawing by D G L, 1890 (c).Shows a hussar, an infantryman and a dragoon, all in undress uniform, scrambling for the entrance of a canteen. Date: circa 1890

?how merrily we live that Soldiers be?.Coloured lithograph published by A Sharpe, 1828 (c).Associated with the Hussars.Three drunken soldiers outside a tavern, as a farm worker looks

Marriage Costumes - Hungarian. circa 1830s

Lt George Schack-Sommer, Londoner and old Etonian, awarded the St Georges Cross for valour, the Russian equivalent of the Victoria Cross

Sir Philip W Chetwode
Field Marshall Philip Walhouse Chetwode, 1st Baron Chetwode, 7th Baronet of Oakley, GCB OM GCSI KCMG DSO (1869 - 1950) Date: 1910

Charles, 2nd Duke of Saxe-Coburg
Charles Edward, 2nd Duke of Albany, Duke of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha from from 30 July 1900 to 14 November 1918, (1884-1954). in the uniform of Ninth, Charlie became Duke of Saxe-Coburg in 1899

The Prodigal Son by E N Willett
Promotional postcard for The Prodigal Son by E. N. Willett; music F. C. Nicholls. First produced at the Domestic Mission, Liverpool, 18th March 1896. Actress Maud Western is shown as Dick

My Soldier Boy by Alfred Maltby and Frank Lindo
Front page of a promotional booklet for My Soldier Boy by Alfred Maltby and Frank Lindo. First produced at the Grand Theatre, Fulham, 11th July 1898, and Criterion Theatre, 3rd January 1899

Hussars. A view near Mont St Jean.Aquatint.Inscribed Charge like lightning. with the remains of your troop on the flank of the LancersAssociated with 7th (Queens Own) Light Dragoons

Queen Victorias Diamond Jubilee - The 15th Hussars
Queen Victorias Jubilee Procession, London - Black and white Victorian lantern slide of mounted Hussars marching through large crowds along a London street. Part of Box 260 Jubilee. Date: 1897

5th Baron Huntingfield, 1915
Captain Charles Arcedeckne Vanneck(1883-1969), captain of the 13th Hussars, at the time he had succeeded to the title of the 5th Baron Huntingfield in 1915

Viscount Helmsley becomes the 2nd Earl of Feversham, 1915
Charles Duncombe(1879-1916), MP known as Viscount Helmsley, at the time he had succeeded to the title of the 2nd Earl of Feversham in 1915

Royal Glos. Hussars Yeomanry buttonsas Sweetheart Brooch
Pair of Royal Gloucestershire Hussars Yeomanry buttons fused together as a Sweetheart Brooch. Commemorative Ware

Russians fighting Germans 1914, World War One
Cossacks of the Russian army charging the German Deaths Head Hussars at Schwansfeld (now in Poland), between Korschen and Bartenstein in East Prussia. The Germans were routed. 1914

Breaking in colts for the Army, WW1
Hussars breaking in colts for use by the Army in a Surrey village during the First World War. Date: 1915

Miss Violet Selby-Lowndes by Madame Yevonde
Miss Violet Nina Selby-Lowndes (1902-?) by Madame Yevonde. She was about to marry Colonel Henry Noel Havelock Wild of the 11th Hussars. Date: 1932

Bandsman of 7th Queens Own Hussars
A portrait of a bandsman in the uniform of the 7th Queens Own Hussars Date: C.1910

British soldiers in dorm room
Two British soldiers, possibly from the 7th Queens Own Hussars when they were stationed in India, in a dorm room. The walls are decorated with photographs of loved ones

Soldier of 7th Queens Own Hussars
A British soldier in the uniform of the 7th Queens Own Hussars. The young man sports a moustache and a short-back-and-sides haircut. Date: C.1914

Colonel Albert Brassey, Vanity Fair, Spy
COLONEL ALBERT BRASSEY (1844-1918) British rower, soldier and Conservative politician. Was a Lieutenant in the 14th Hussars and a Colonel in the Queens Own Oxfordshire Hussars

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Sale of the Horses of the Tenth Hussars at Tattersall s: " crusader" under the Hammer

The Crimean War: the Late Captain Lewis Edward Nolan, 15th Hussars, 1854

Cavalry Manoeuvres of the Bangalore Division, Madras Presidency, India: 1
CAVALRY MANOEUVRES OF THE BANGALORE DIVISION, MADRAS PRESIDENCY, INDIA: 1. The 21st Hussars charging the guns. 2. Hussars bringing in a captured gun. 3. A quiet game of cards in the hour of rest. 4

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The Recent War in the Soudan (Sudan): Arrival of the Troopship " jumna" at Portsmouth with the Tenth Hussars on Board

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Conflict between the 10th Hussars and Cossacks, at Kertch

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Plate Presented by H.R.H. Prince Albert to the Eleventh Hussars

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"Hussars: A Legacy of Bravery and Valor" From the Napoleonic Wars to the Battle of Leipzig, They have left an indelible mark on military history. The Light Dragoons, active from 1790 to 1992, were known for their swift and daring maneuvers on the battlefield. One of their most iconic moments came during the Charge of the Light Brigade at Balaclava. The 11th Hussars fearlessly charged into enemy lines, exemplifying their unwavering courage in the face of danger. Even during times of peace, such as the Christmas truce in World War I, Hussars demonstrated their humanity amidst conflict. They put down their weapons and celebrated a momentary ceasefire with their enemies. The Crimean War saw another remarkable event - The Balaklava Banquet. Survivors from various Light Cavalry regiments gathered together to commemorate their fallen comrades and celebrate their shared experiences. On the other side of battle lines, French 7th Hussars showcased unparalleled horsemanship during Napoleon's campaigns. Their colorful uniforms and fierce spirit made them a formidable force on any battlefield they encountered. Within each regiment existed exceptional officers like those found in the renowned 11th Hussars. These leaders inspired loyalty among troops through bravery and strategic thinking. Hussar regiments also included infantry units like Kings German Legion's 3rd Hussars who fought alongside light infantry forces. This versatility allowed them to adapt swiftly to different combat situations. In legendary battles such as Leipzig, where charges decided victory or defeat, hussar cavalry played a crucial role in turning tides with sheer determination and audacity. Individual stories within these regiments stand out too; Captain Phillips & Lieutenant Yates from the 8th Hussars displayed extraordinary heroism that became emblematic of hussar valor throughout history. Beyond British borders lay other notable hussar units like Royal Irish Hussars, whose gallantry and dedication to duty were renowned.