Cavalry and Yeomanry Badges of the British Army 1914

Download or read book Cavalry and Yeomanry Badges of the British Army 1914 written by Frederick Wilkinson and published by . This book was released on 2012-05-01 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Prior to the outbreak of the Great War in 1914 the British cavalry establishment consisted of some five regiments of heavy cavalry, thirteen of medium cavalry, including lancers and dragoons, and thirteen hussar regiments. In Cavalry and Yeomanry Badges of the British Army, 1914 over 250 cap badges are described and illustrated. Both Regular and Yeomanry units are included, and full details of the metal type, method of wear and dates of issue are given. All mounted regiments appearing in the Army List of August 1914 are represented, but to assist collectors in identification many badges worn before and after the Great War have also been included. There is also a Bibliography and an appendix providing relevant basic details of uniform worn. Illustrated