Officer’s Breastplate Badge

The regimental badge of the 11th Hussars was worn on the front of the officers’ chargers, in the middle of the breast collar. Although the title Prince Albert’s Own Hussars was conferred on the regiment in 1840 this style of ornament on the tack was adopted in 1855 when the uniform and horse furniture were changed. The guelphic (Albert) crown dates it before 1901 when it was changed to the King’s crown. The silver Sphinx in the centre is their battle honour for the regiment’s part in the Egypt campaign of 1801. The 11th Hussars and the 12th Lancers were the only two cavalry regiments to have the Sphinx on their appointments, but the 12th Lancers had the Prince of Wales plume on their tack. We are grateful to Will Mathieson for providing us with the photo.

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