The 5 Horse is an armoured regiment of Pakistan Army. Previously, it was known as the 5th King Edward's Own Probyn's Horse, which was a regular cavalry regiment of the British Indian Army. It was formed in 1921 by amalgamation of the 11th King Edward's Own Lancers (Probyn's Horse) and 12th Cavalry.
Read more about 5th King Edward's Own Probyn's Horse: 11th King Edward's Own Lancers (Probyn's Horse), 12th Cavalry, Probyn's Horse (5th King Edward VII's Own Lancers), Battle Honours
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