It's a bit of a shame that the
photograph to the right is so faded, as it displays the very interesting shako
(note the cap lines)
adopted by
the Pembroke Yeomanry about 1856 (after the fashion of the French Chasseurs
d'Afrique). It will later be replaced by a Hussar busby.
Of all the Yeomanry regiments, the
Pembroke is the one which fulfilled its original purpose, as it
was involved in the repulsing of an oddly attempted
"invasion" of England in 1797 - an altogether very
strange affair in all respects. The related battle honour, "Fishguard"
was awarded quite later (in 1853),and is the only battle honour
conferred for fighting on British soil. The
uniform is dark blue with white facings and lace.
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