Cavalry regiment of the British Army from 1715 to 1969
For other uses, see 11th Hussars (disambiguation).
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
Military unit
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.
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Global Information
Kingdom of Great Britain (1715–1800)
United Kingdom (1801–1969)
British Army