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4th Queen's Own Hussars
| 4th Queen's Own Hussars | |
|---|---|
 Badge of the 4th Queen's Own Hussars | |
| Active | 1685 - 1958 |
| Country |  Kingdom of England (1685–1707) Kingdom of Great Britain (1707–1800) United Kingdom (1801–1958) |
| Branch |  British Army |
| Type | Cavalry of the Line/Royal Armoured Corps |
| Role | Light Cavalry |
| Size | Regiment |
| Part of | Royal Armoured Corps |
| Regimental Headquarters | London |
| Nickname(s) | Paget's Irregular Horse |
| Motto(s) | Mente et Manu (With Mind and Hand) |
| March | Quick: Berkeley's Dragoons Slow: Litany of Loretto |
| Anniversaries | Salamanca Day, 22 July Balaklava Day, 25 October St Patrick's Day, 17 March |
| Commanders | |
| Colonel-in-Chief | Sir Winston Churchill |
The 4th Queen's Own Hussars was a cavalry regiment in the British Army, first raised in 1685. It saw service for three centuries, including the First World War and the Second World War. It amalgamated with the 8th King's Royal Irish Hussars, to form the Queen's Royal Irish Hussars in 1958.
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