 All
vehicles in the QRH display the emblem of New Zealand, the Fern Leaf,
in commemoration of the association of the 3rd Hussars with the 2nd New
Zealand Division at the Battle of El Alamein.
By
command of King George II the silver drums captured by the Regiment at
Dettingen are carried by the Regiment Drum Horse when upon parade. In
1772 the wife of Lord Southampton who commanded the Regiment gave a silver
collar to be worn by the Kettle drummer. This is still worn when parading
in full dress. The present drum horse, Winston, was presented by HRH Prince Philip, Colonel in Chief.
REGIMENTAL
DAYS - The following are celebrated as battle honour days:
• Dettingen 27th June.
• Balaclava 25th October.
• El Alamein 2nd November.
• St Patrick's Day is also celebrated.
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