Guard Hussar Regiment Mounted Squadron
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The Guard Hussar Regiment Mounted Squadron (Danish: Gardehusarregimentets Hesteskadron, HESK), is part of the Guard Hussar Regiment. The purpose of the squadron is to provide mounted escorts for the royal family and carry ceremonial services for the Royal Danish Army. The squadron commands 75 horses, 18 officers and NCOs, and 75-100 conscripts. In addition it has a saddler, music-teacher, veterinarian, remount service and a farrier.[1]
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Guard Hussar Regiment Mounted Squadron | |
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Gardehusarregimentets Hesteskadron | |
Active | 10 February 1762 – present (262 years, 3 months) |
Country | Denmark |
Branch | Royal Danish Army |
Type | Hussar |
Role | Public duties/ceremonial |
Size | 2 Troops |
Part of | Guard Hussar Regiment |
Garrison/HQ | Antvorskov barracks |
Nickname(s) | HESK |
Patron | King Frederik |
Motto(s) | In Actis Esto Volucris (Be swift in action) |
Regimental belt | |
March | Gardehusarregimentets Signalmarch Playⓘ |
Website | Official Website Official Facebook |
Commanders | |
Current commander | Major Christian Skovsbøll Eilschou Holm |
Ceremonial chief | HM The King of Denmark |
Colonel of the Regiment | Jens Ole Rossen-Jørgensen |
Notable commanders | Major Michael Mentz Casper Persson de Renouard |
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