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Cavalry Display by the Third Hussars
A Cavalry Display by the Third (King's Own) Hussars at the Royal Military Tournment at the Agricultural Hall. Originally created in 1685, the Third Cavalry was active for nearly 300 years until its amalgamation with the Seventh (Queen's Own) Hussars in 1958. The Roysl Tournament was the world's largest military display, held annually from 1880-1999. It was initially hosted at the Royal Agricultural Hall, today known as the Business Design Centre, in Islington, London. Date: 1885
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Cavalry Display by the Third (King's Own) Hussars at the Royal Military Tournament, Agricultural Hall, Islington, London, 1885. The Third Cavalry, later known as the Third (King's Own) Hussars, was a distinguished regiment in the British Army, with its origins tracing back to 1685. For nearly 300 years, this regiment showcased its expertise in horsemanship and military tactics, until its amalgamation with the Seventh (Queen's Own) Hussars in 1958. The Royal Military Tournament was the world's largest military display, held annually from 1880 to 1999. It was initially hosted at the Royal Agricultural Hall, today known as the Business Design Centre, in Islington, London. This print captures a cavalry display by the Third Hussars during the tournament in 1885. The regiment's cavalrymen, dressed in their red jackets and white breeches, are seen performing intricate maneuvers on their horses. The horses, with their polished saddles and gleaming hooves, are a sight to behold. The atmosphere is electric, with the audience, dressed in their finest Victorian attire, looking on in awe and appreciation. The Royal Military Tournament was a grand pageant of military might, showcasing the best of the British armed services. It was a spectacle of music, drill, and horsemanship, and a testament to the skill and discipline of the men and horses of the British Army. This print is a reminder of that bygone era, when military displays were a source of national pride and entertainment. The date of this print is 1885, making it a valuable historical record of the Royal Military Tournament and the Third Hussars during the Victorian era. It is a testament to the rich history of the British Army and its commitment to maintaining its military traditions.
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