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Exhibition: Call in the Cavalry

Location

National Army Museum,

Royal Hospital Road, London,
SW3 4HT

Dates

This exhibition CLOSED on Sun, 3rd Mar 2019

This exhibition has finished.

Cost: Free of Charge

Description

From flamboyant uniforms to fast horses, this exhibition looks at the shared heritage between the Hungarian and British hussars.

During the 19th century, 12 British Army regiments were retitled or created as hussars, adopting traditions established by the Hungarian hussars of the 17th century.

Over the years, the original British hussar regiments have amalgamated to form the three present-day units: The King's Royal Hussars, the Queen's Royal Hussars and the Light Dragoons.

Come and discover their histories and the distinctive, dazzling uniforms which earned some regiments nicknames like The Shiny Tenth and The Old Saucy Seventh. Learn about the traditions they have developed, and the many famous cavalry charges they have taken part in.

The exhibition includes contributions from the Hungarian Institute and Museum of Military History.


Contact and Booking Details

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Location

National Army Museum,

Royal Hospital Road, London,
SW3 4HT

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