11th Hussars
The 11th Hussars (Prince Albert's Own) was a cavalry regiment of the British Army established in 1715. It saw service for three centuries including the First World War and Second World War but then amalgamated with the 10th Royal Hussars (Prince of Wales' Own) to form the Royal Hussars in 1969.
| 11th Hussars (Prince Albert's Own) | |
|---|---|
Badge of the 11th Hussars | |
| Active | 1715–1969 |
| Country | Kingdom of Great Britain (1715–1800) United Kingdom (1801–1969) |
| Branch | British Army |
| Type | Cavalry |
| Role | Line cavalry |
| Size | Regiment |
| Nickname(s) | The Cherry Pickers, The Cherrybums, from which the more genteel Cherubims |
| Motto(s) | Treu und Fest (Loyal and Sure) |
| Anniversaries | Balaclava (25 October) |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | James Brudenell, 7th Earl of Cardigan |
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