10th (Prince of Wales's Own Royal) HUSSARS
Originally raised in 1697, and in 1783, was known as the "Prince of Wales's Light Dragoons." In 1793 the Prince of Wales (afterwards George IV) was appointed "Commandant," and in 1796 "Colonel" of the regiment. In 1811 the title "Royal" was conferred on it.
The regiment performed good service during the Peninsular War, and at Waterloo. It was one of the regiments summoned from India during the Crimean War. Dressed in plain clothes, the officers and men were sent up the Red Sea and taken across the desert to Alexandria, thence to the seat of war.
Nicknames: "Baker's Light Bobs;" "The Chainy 10th," from the pattern of the pouch belt.
(Depot, Dublin.)
The Sphinx superscribed "Egypt."
"Warburg," "Beaumont," "Willems," "Salamanca," "Peninsula," "Waterloo," "Bhurtpore," "Alma," "Balaklava," "Inkerman," "Sevastopol."
Motto: "Treu und Fest" (True and Steadfast).
Uniform, Blue.
Overalls, Crimson.
Head-dress, Busby with crimson and white plume, and crimson busby bag. Band, grey fur busbies.
Horse plume, Black and white.
Forage cap, Crimson.
Linked Regiment, 13th Hussars.
Special arm badge for Sergeants, Crest and Motto of the late Prince Consort.