7th Queen's Own Hussars
The 7th Queen's Own Hussars was a cavalry regiment in the British Army, first formed in 1689. It saw service for three centuries, including the First World War and the Second World War. The regiment survived the immediate post-war reduction in forces, but following the 1957 Defence White Paper, it was amalgamated with the 3rd The King's Own Hussars, forming the Queen's Own Hussars in 1958.
| 7th Queen's Own Hussars | |
|---|---|
Crest and tie colours of the 7th Hussars | |
| Active | 1689–1714 1715–1958 |
| Country | Scotland 1689–1694 England 1694–1697 Scotland 1697–1707 Great Britain (1707–1800) United Kingdom (1801–1958) |
| Branch | Army |
| Type | Cavalry of the Line/Royal Armoured Corps |
| Role | Light Cavalry |
| Size | one regiment |
| Nickname(s) | The Saucy Seventh/The Lilywhite Seventh |
| Motto(s) | Honi soit qui mal y pense (French, Evil Upon Him who Evil Thinks) |
| March | (Canter) The Campbells Are Coming (Quick) Bannocks o'Barley Meal (Slow) The Garb of Old Gaul |
| Anniversaries | Waterloo Day |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Field Marshal Earl Haig |
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