Cap badge, 7th Queen's Own Hussars, 1916 (c)

The badge features the 'Queen's Own' cypher, 'QO', within a circlet with the regimental title, '7th Queen's Own Hussars' surmounted by a crown.

Originally raised in 1690, the 7th Hussars' motto was 'Honi Soit Qui Mal Y Pense' ('Shame On Him Who Thinks This Evil'). The regiment also had several nicknames including the 'Saucy Seventh', a reference to its officers' smartness, ornate uniforms and reputation in high society.

During World War One (1914-1918) the regiment served in India and, from 1917, in Mesopotamia. There, it took part in the action of Khan Baghdadi in March 1918 and the Battle of Sharqat in October 1918. The unit remained in the region on occupation duties until May 1919.